Review Centre: Celtic Groups & Ceilidh Bands

"Surprise 50th birthday party - Blue Jewel were amazing kept everyone entertained from 16- 76 year olds! Kip was a brilliant caller making the dances seem effortless. Most fun we've had in a long time,highly recommended!"

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"Excellent band!"

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"Hi Aly, Just wanted to send a quick note to say thank you so much for Saturday, we had such an amazing time! We couldn't be happier with how it went and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to other friends and family. All the best, Laura & Joe."

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"Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio – David and Catherine’s Wedding – September 2025 Thank you for making our wedding day so special! The music was brilliant and I am so grateful that The Archers theme and 500 Miles were worked into the set. Two days later, my legs still ache from dancing."

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" My guests and I loved the dancing and music! You very much adapted to the mood of the event and helped maintain a relaxed atmosphere. Thank you!"

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"The band really made it a great night! Mick, just want to say a huge thank you to the three of you for yesterday (9th March 2019 Saturday (trio) Brouge Pub, 241 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5NJ). My mum absolutely loved it and I've had a lot of messages about how much our guests enjoyed it. Will write up a proper testimonial and email over when I get a chance" Ruari Phillips 10th March 2019 ... "Mick and the band were absolutely brilliant from start to finish. When they arrived they had to make do with a slightly smaller area than originally expected but there were no complaints and they just got on with it and put on a brilliant performance, everyone who attended the party commented that the band really made it a great night!" Ruari Phillips 28th May 2019"

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"I honestly cannot recommend The Big Cheese highly enough. They absolute made our evening! Alexis and the guys listened carefully to the kind of vibe we wanted and then read the room so, so well. Please, don't hesitate to book them, amazing..."

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"Hi Gordon, Happy new year! Apologies for the delay in getting back to you we've just got home from our wedding. Thank you so much for playing at our wedding and being patient with ourselves and guests trying to learn some of the dances! It was so much fun and our guests told us how much they enjoyed themselves. Thanks again and all the best for the new year. "

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"We would like to say thank you again for playing at our wedding last month, you really added something special to the celebration. From the earliest planning stages it was very important to me that we would have a piper playing some of the tunes I knew from all the Highland Games my dad took me to as a youngster. I had the window open in the room at the hotel where I was getting ready so I could hear you clearly. You were brilliant on the day, going above and beyond the call of duty throughout, and were glad we chose you. It was very good of you to stay on as long as you did. We hadn't even considered being piped into the meal, but it was a lovely way to introduce the next part of the day. Very best wishes, and thanks again. Neil & Anna. PS: Thanks for "Hector the Hero". (Hector the Hero was composed by Neil's great grandfather, James Scott Skinner, in 1903. Maj Gen Hector MacDonald who joined the Gordon Highlanders as a private soldier was his friend. PL.) "

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"We cannot thank Blue Jewel enough for giving us such a fun-filled, memorable evening. The four-piece band were excellent; we thoroughly enjoyed the variety of music. The blessing dance was a real favourite! The caller was fantastic at encouraging and directing everybody on the dance floor. So many of our friends and family commented on how wonderful the ceilidh was. We would highly recommend Blue Jewel to anyone in need of talented, enthusiastic and friendly band. Thank you once again for making our wedding reception the happiest of occasions."

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"Many thanks to you and your merry crew for all that they did on Friday. We all had a complete blast and you really made it"

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"Great music and fun calling. Cheers guys we all had a great night!!"

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"My birthday ceilidh was extremely enjoyable and the band played a large part in setting and sustaining a lively and very jolly atmosphere! It certainly wasn't hard to get people on their feet and dancing and Alan's calling was clear and simple enough to follow, though, of course, not everyone managed to do so absolutely all the time. A great and memorable evening. Many thanks to Black Velvet"

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"Please extend my thanks to all the band for a fantastic night, I received nothing but excellent feedback. "

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"Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio – Georgina’s Wedding Ceilidh – July 2025 The band were a great edition to our wedding party event. They arrived on time and had no issues setting up independently with minimal direction from us as hosts. They gave good directions in terms of getting us started with a first dance, and set the tone for the two sets they played perfectly – giving great instructions to the mostly complete novice crowd present, with a good dose of humour alongside. Everyone there from small children through to retirees was able to participate. I wouldn’t hesitate to book them again for a future event, or to recommend them to others."

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