Category: Top Tips

  • Beware: Ceilidh bands vs Ceilidh agencies

    Beware: Ceilidh bands vs Ceilidh agencies

    Many “ceilidh bands” that you will find on the Internet nowadays are actually agencies. The agency has a large pool of musicians they work with, and when they get a booking they put together a band out of who is available in the area on the night. The musicians may well have never played together…

  • Don’t let the evil Echo destroy your evening

    Don’t let the evil Echo destroy your evening

    We will play anywhere — room, tent, field, brewery or zoo — and do our utmost to give you great sound. But sadly, we have an enemy, a villain most foul. Her name is Echo. TL;DR: Echo is the enemy of good sound. But there is a simple cure: soft furnishings. Those alone will make…

  • What makes a great ceilidh?

    What makes a great ceilidh?

    Bellamira and our musicians have been playing ceilidhs for weddings and parties for decades. A great ceilidh never happens by chance, and we wanted to share some nuggets from our experience that will help make your ceilidh an event your family and friends remember with fondness for years. Find a great venue The venue is…