Iron Broo Ceilidh Band Scotland's premier ceilidh band for weddings, corporate events and unforgettable

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Description Price
Charlie Abel’s One Man Ceilidh Band (up to 2 hours) £595 plus VAT (£714)£595
Iron Broo Duo - £795 plus VAT (£954 total) Up to four hours eg 8-12. 
(A fantastic full sound - the duo forms the heart of our band. It's a brilliant and most popular choice and sounds like a bigger band.£795
Iron Broo Ceilidh Band Trio, Everyday big sound - £1050 plus VAT (£1260 total)£1050
Iron Broo Ceilidh Quartet Weighty larger sound- £1300 plus VAT (£1560 total)£1080
Disco Option (can be added to any line up when booking the band)£240
Prices subject to VAT @20% Travelling and accommodation may be extra subject to requirements. 20% deposit required to secure booking.

About / Biography

Iron Broo Ceilidh Band is one of Scotland's most experienced and sought-after ceilidh bands, bringing over 20 years of entertainment to weddings, corporate events, parties and festivals across the UK and beyond.

Whether you're planning an elegant wedding, lively celebration or corporate event, we create a fun, inclusive atmosphere where everyone can join in. Every dance is clearly explained, making complete beginners feel just as welcome as experienced dancers.

Available as a one-man band, duo or full band of up to six musicians, we tailor our performance to suit your venue, audience and budget. Our performances combine the energy of a live Scottish ceilidh with professional sound, engaging audience interaction and a repertoire that keeps the dance floor full all night.

We've entertained at more than 1,000 events, from intimate family celebrations to major festivals and international weddings, earning a reputation for reliability, musicianship and getting people of all ages dancing together.

If you're looking for an authentic Scottish ceilidh that's lively, professionally run and unforgettable, Iron Broo will make your event one to remember.

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 70 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Gay Gordons

Dashing White Sergeant

Eightsome Reel

Canadian Barndance

Strip the Willow

Old Time Waltz

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We provide our own sound and lighting.
We have PAT testing and public liability.

If there are chairs at the venue the band can use that is always a help.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, we’re completely self contained. We bring our own PA system to all of our gigs as well as a simple lighting rig.


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment. We’d also need to be informed if there’s a sound limiter in the venue


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

We offer a DJ service at additional cost.
or We can play a clients playlist during the break from their own device at no extra cost. Additional time may incur a fee.


Do you need a power supply

Unless you are booking an entirely acoustic performance we would need access to a power supply. A single 13amp socket with nothing else on it, should be ample for our requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

We have played at T in the park. 8 times.
Solkd out many big venues in Aberdeen city and shire and travelled to many different countries.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Our influences are from traditional music. From Foster and Allen, to Phil Cunnigham and Aly Bain. Robert Burns has written some of the worlds best music, would have to be Auld Lang Syne, as it's played all over the world at the same time, centuries later.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I began playing accordion aged 15 and left school at 17 with the intention to make it my living. It has been for nearly three decades now.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

I love to play in a village hall, it has the best atmosphere and everyone can let go and enjoy themselves.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We usually play up to 4 hours with a break. Eg, 8 pm till midnight or earlier.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area. We also need shelter from rain and water.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We will play what we know and are happy to entertain requests and if appropriate to our line up and suitability we will perform them.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

" absolutely the best ceilidh band anywhere"


how far will you travel

We will travel anywhere, provided the additional costs to do so are covered. Distance no object!

Recent Clients

Iron Broo Ceilidh Band has performed for these clients:

Shell UK

Aberdeen City Council

Edinburgh University

Aberdeen University

Aberdeen City Council

The Medical Research Council

British Chamber of Commerce in Latvia

Robert Gordon University

Chevron

St. George's School Luxembourgh

Albyn School Aberdeen

St. Josephs Primary Aberdeen

Oldmeldrum Academy

Venues

Iron Broo Ceilidh Band has performed at these venues:

T in the Park

The Barn at Barra

Fyvie Castle

Cluny Castle

Balmoral Castle

Mar Lodge

Banchory Lodge

The Copacabana Palace Rio de Janeiro

O' Nest Tokyo

Trapani - Hotel , Sicily

Raddison Hotel , Stavanger, Norway

P&J Live

Aberdeen University

Edinburgh University

Glasgow university

Dundee University

Stirling University

Lake Como

Trapani Hotel, Sicilly

Spain

Norway

Riga, Latvia

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Virtual Event

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Folk

Ceilidh

Traditional Scottish Folk

Scottish Music

Features:

Public liability insurance

Will travel internationally

DJ / background music options

Instrumental

Lighting system included

Male vocalist

PAT tested

PA / sound system included

100% acoustic (no power)

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