Solo Ceilidh
Live Ceilidh
One musician, professional calling, full PA and atmospheric lighting.
EST.PERTHSHIRESCOTLAND
Live Ceilidh. Unforgettable Nights.
More than your average ceilidh band
One band, live ceilidh and DJ, for weddings, parties and events across Scotland.
Weddings
Parties
Corporate Events
Professional Callers
DJ Service
Premium Sound
Atmospheric Lighting
Perth & across Scotland
Welcome to Are Ye Dancin’
Where traditional Scottish music meets an unforgettable modern celebration. We provide the complete soundtrack for weddings, corporate events, parties, and special occasions of all kinds, from relaxed acoustic accordion music as your guests arrive, to carefully chosen background music, through to a lively Scottish ceilidh and a packed evening dance floor. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering, a grand wedding, a corporate function, or a private celebration, we’ll tailor every part of the entertainment to you and keep everything running seamlessly from the first arrival to the final dance.
Our Packages
Choose your night.
Solo Ceilidh + DJ
Ceilidh & DJ
One musician, professional calling and DJ entertainment for the rest of the night.
Duo Ceilidh
Live Ceilidh
Two musicians and professional calling for a fuller live sound.
Duo Ceilidh + DJ
Ceilidh & DJ
Two musicians, professional calling and DJ entertainment for a complete evening.
Wedding DJ
All-Day Wedding Package
Ceremony, drinks reception, meal, speeches, cake cutting and up to four hours of evening DJ entertainment.
Full Ceilidh Band + DJ
Premium Live Package
Three musicians plus caller and DJ entertainment, giving you the biggest live ceilidh sound.
Ultimate Live Package
Ceilidh + Live Covers + DJ
Live ceilidh, a live band covers set and a full DJ set.
Make It Even Better
Optional Extras
- Karaoke – up to 1 hour £100
- Staffed Selfie Pod £250
- Saxophone Power Hour subject to availability £400
- Popcorn Machine Hire £200
- Candy Floss Machine Hire £200
- Giant Love Letters £150
Select any extras when you check your date and they will be included in a single, itemised quote.
The Wedding DJ Package
Your whole day, not just the night.
Book the DJ package and the music is handled from the first arrival to the last dance, with nothing left for you to organise in between.
- Before the day A free consultation to plan the music, the running order and anything you want avoided.
- Setup Everything in and sound-checked early, before your first guests arrive.
- Arrivals Background music as guests come in and find their seats.
- Ceremony Tailored ceremony music, chosen with you beforehand.
- Drinks reception Background music while the photographs are taken.
- The meal Music at conversation level right through your wedding breakfast.
- Speeches Wireless microphones, and the cake cutting hosted for you.
- First dance Your first dance, then up to four hours of music. Extra hours can be arranged.
- All night Atmospheric lighting and a full PA, with the set list tailored to your taste.
A wedding karaoke hour can be added too, if you ask in advance.
Simple packages.
No hidden extras.
Every package includes everything you need for an amazing night. We’ll guide you on any venue-specific requirements, one clear price per option, no surprises, just great music and happy guests.
Tonight's Programme
Everything included.
01
Live Ceilidh
Skilled musicianship and an irresistible, foot-stomping ceilidh sound.
the main event
02
Professional Dance Caller
Clear, friendly calling that gets every guest up and involved.
Strip the Willow
03
DJ Service
Seamless DJ sets before, between and after the ceilidh. Requests welcome.
after-party
04
PA System
Premium sound and a speeches mic for crystal-clear performance.
on the rider
05
Atmospheric Lighting
Atmospheric lighting that brings the dancefloor to life.
house lights down
06
Setup & Planning
Setup, pack-down and friendly advice for a smooth, stress-free night.
no encore needed
The Are Ye Dancin' Experience
Energetic. Polished. Effortless.
"You relax, we'll take care of the rest."
We create nights your guests will talk about for years. Led by Garry Alexander, we bring twenty years of weddings and parties, the perfect mix of live ceilidh, expert calling and DJ entertainment, with full PA and lighting.
Check your date →For All Ages
We bring everyone together, from the youngest guests to the oldest.
Proven Professionals
Twenty years, thousands of events, reliable, friendly and passionate.
Easy to Book
Check your date, get a quick reply and a clear all-in quote.
The Tour
Every night, every stage.
Wherever the dancefloor is, we bring the same energy, from barn weddings to Burns Suppers, all across Scotland.
Weddings
Barns, hotels, estates & marquees.
Corporate
Functions, Burns Suppers & Hogmanay.
Parties
Birthdays, anniversaries & more.
Ceilidh Nights
Club nights, socials & community halls.
Home base. The rehearsal room, the kit store and the shortest load-in we do.
Free travel within 100 miles of Perth · further afield, always clearly quoted up front
Find what you need
Everything, in one place.
Ceilidh band hire across Scotland Every area we cover, and what each part of the country needs from a band. Wedding bands in Scotland How a ceilidh wedding actually runs, hour by hour, and what is included. Function bands in Scotland Corporate nights, birthdays, Burns suppers, balls and club fundraisers. Wedding DJ hire A DJ-led wedding day from ceremony to last dance, without the ceilidh. Packages and prices Six all-in packages with nothing hidden underneath them. The ceilidh dances explained Every dance your guests will do, called out loud on the night anyway. What your venue needs Floor, power, access, sound limiters and curfew — worth reading before you book a room. Corporate events Christmas nights out, conferences, gala dinners and team-building.
See & Hear Us Live
Watch the floor fill up.
Real clips from real nights, press play, they stay right here.
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Good to Know
Your questions, answered.
Absolutely. Garry calls every dance clearly and warmly, so even complete beginners are up and dancing within minutes. No experience needed.
Yes, every package includes a full DJ service alongside the live ceilidh, so there’s music from the first guest to the last. No need to book a DJ separately.
Yes. The Wedding DJ package runs from your guests arriving through the ceremony, drinks reception, meal and speeches, includes hosting the cake cutting, and then carries on through the first dance and up to four hours of evening music. Extra hours can be arranged.
Plenty of them. Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, retirements and leaving dos, plus office parties, conferences, Christmas nights out, gala days and student events. Tell us what the night is and we’ll suggest what suits.
Yes to both. We’ll happily learn your first dance, and we welcome a request list for the DJ sets, we read the room all night long.
All across Scotland and into northern England. Travel is free within 100 miles of Perth. Further afield, we add a fair contribution for the band’s mileage, travel time and any overnight stay, always clearly quoted up front, with no surprises.
High-demand dates, Hogmanay, the festive season, Burns Night and bank-holiday weekends, book up early and are priced accordingly. Check your date as soon as you can to secure it.
Roughly a 3m × 3m area for the band plus a couple of standard sockets. We’ll talk through your venue’s setup when you book.
Pick your date and we’ll confirm availability within hours. Garry then gives you a call to talk everything through. Once you’re both happy he emails you a booking agreement to read and sign, and the deposit invoice follows straight after. Your date is held as soon as that’s paid, and the deposit comes off your final total.
Yes, all of our equipment is PAT-tested every year, and we can provide the paperwork for your venue on request.
What clients say
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