Review Centre: Celtic Groups & Ceilidh Bands

"I would like to thank Mat Walklate and the guys for a fantastic evening. They were brilliant! A really warm and charming bunch of guys! Definitely be using them again, a great night was had by everyone due to a lively set which created a good atmosphere."

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"Thank you so much for coming last night. The pupils absolutely loved having a live band and you were wonderfully accommodating throughout the evening."

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"Thank you for a lovely evening and all your efforts in helping to organise our Burns Night"

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"I can't recommend The Northern Reel Collective highly enough! They entertained all the guests at our Christmas wedding with flair, enthusiasm and energy. I had so much fun spinning the evening away and was extremely impressed with the music choice, delivery and relaxed approach. Many happy guests and an on the spot first dance with the bridal party later - I wish I could do it all again!"

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"Ceilidh With Us were brilliant. The band were brilliant musicians, the caller was perfect for our crowd and they were so accommodating of our timings. They lead the crowd brilliantly, kept the energy up and made the evening a night to remember for all. Thank you 🙌"

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"A big thank you to you and the rest of the band for a cracking night last saturday at our party on our farm. Everyone enjoyed themselves hugely. Will recommend you to anyone wanting a barn dance"

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"Thank you so much for bringing our evening to life, you both sensed the mood and style of music perfectly throughout and everyone commented on the quality of performance!"

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"Hi Michael. Just sending a little message to tell you how much Michelle and I really enjoyed the night with you guys. The dancing was fab. Loved it: our favourites were the slide slide slide up down and loved the train and spinning one. Every ones been talking bout it since. Take care and see you again for Michelle’s 40th."

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"Many thanks to Murphy's Lore Ceilidh for a fabulously entertaining evening of song and dance… plenty of galloping and skipping and a good time had by all"

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"Thanks for providing the stimulus for a lively evening. I’ve had loads of very positive feedback. The music, as expected, was first class and the calling got people dancing. Arranging your participation couldn’t have been easier. You clearly knew what you needed, what you were doing and what the event required. Feedback from you meant I had no worries before, during or after the event. Thanks again."

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"Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio – Amanda’s 60th Birthday Ceilidh – December 2025 Black Velvet Ceilidh Trio played at a ceilidh to celebrate my 60th birthday. It was actually the fourth time they have played at events for my family over the last ten years, and I’m hoping to have them again in future. It was a wonderful afternoon. The band’s music was cheery and infectious and soon got people dancing enthusiastically, including guests aged from five to 85 and those who had previously warned me that they wouldn’t be able to dance because of knee problems! Phil is a fantastic dance caller who makes ceilidh dancing easy and a pleasure even for those who have never done it before. We all really appreciated his clear instructions about each dance. This, together with Black Velvet’s expert musicianship made the ceilidh very enjoyable and huge fun. I can’t wait to do it again! Thanks so much."

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"Kelly's were brilliant! They did 2 x3/4 hour sets plus extended encores, they really made our wedding reception go with a bang. A great mix of tunes. And songs. 10 out of 10."

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"Saw you guys last night at National Forest Folk, Moira, our first time! Fantastic night out, you were so very entertaining!"

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"Just wanted to say that we thought you were all fantastic. The wedding had been such fun all day, followed by wonderful food, and you certainly kept up the high energy feel. The fact that so many people were up to dance, most of whom had never been to a Ceilidh before, was testimony to your good music and the lively but relaxed and welcoming atmosphere you created. So thanks again and we hope you enjoyed it too. You were even better than we hoped you would be!"

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"A wonderful band. The caller was great and made everyone feel very comfortable. A wonderful evening for the whole family and friends ranging from 3 year olds to 80 year olds. Everyone could join in. Turned up on time and very polite nice lads. Would highly recommend."

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