Ceilidh Band with caller and DJ in North East England
Most of these photos are by Alan Mason Photography and a few with our own phone.
Ceilidh Knights band with caller and DJ
Ceilidh Knights are one of the North East leading professional and fun ceilidh bands. The ceilidh band was formed in the North East in 2002 when Gordon (the caller) relocated here from Scotland where he had been running Ceilidhs since the late 1980s. Ceilidhs are a great fun way to start a party and are especially good for weddings where 2 sides of the family and friends may not know each other. A Ceilidh is a fun way of getting everyone to mix and just get that party started straight after the 1st dance. Full demonstrations and instructions are given for every dance and it doesn't matter if the moves are all perfect or not, just so long as everyone has a go and joins in the fun.
Ceilidh Knights provides music for weddings, parties, birthdays, functions and corporate events. From the North East's largest castles, hotels and stately homes, to village halls and marquees, Ceilidh Knights have performed in well over 300 venues around Newcastle, Northumberland, Durham and North Yourkshire.
Consisting of an experienced Scottish caller with over 40 years of Ceilidh demonstrating experience, fiddle, keyboards and drums, Ceilidh Knights provides the perfect ceilidh experience for experienced Ceilidh goers or complete novices keen to have a go. In addition to traditional and modern style ceilidh music, the players can play some Ballroom or Modern Sequence Dance music giving the opportunity for a mix of musical styles to please a variety of tastes. This can be followed by our live covers band, DJ or even Karaoke! See our DJ Playlist example page
The Ceilidh Knights band playing The Dashing White Sergeant at a wedding at Le Petit Chateau in Otterburn, Northumberland. Gordon calling and playing keyboards, Jonathan on fiddle and Les on Drums.
Ceilidh Knights is part of North East Soiree, a group of professional musicians who provide a variety of musical ensembles from String Quartet, Jazz Bands, Background Duo and Trios, full Swing Jazz Band and an outstanding and fun live Party Covers band. In North East Soiree the musicians play in a number of the groups, so for discounted prices a full package can be tailor-made to suit your requirements. Perfect for weddings, parties and corporate events. It all started however with the Ceilidh Band and Gordon has been running his own band under various band names since 1990 and all of the evening bands start with the Ceilidh Band players and then add our regular team of specialists to form the Jazz, Swing or Party bands. So the band can keep changing style by adding only a few players and a high quality disco with your own playlist all at minimal extra cost.
Strip the Willow in Durham Castle
Photo: Alan Mason Photography
Wedding Fayres
Gordon will be attending the Northumberland Registration Service Wedding Fayre in Morpeth Town Hall on Saturday 18th January 2025 from 11am until 3pm.
Northumberland Registration Service Events
Gordon will be attending the Beamish Hall Wedding Fayre on Sunday 2nd February 2025 from 12 Noon until 3pm.
Wedding Fairs North East
Booking Form
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Contact Us
Contact Gordon for more information using the Contact Us box below or email gordon@northeastsoiree.com
Ceilidh Knights at a Ceilidh in a Tipi in a small clearing in the middle of in a wood. Electric power from small generator.
Scots style Ceilidh Band with caller based in County Durham
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