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Price from: £475
We have a sliding scale of charges depending on our travel costs and on the nature of the event. A typical charge for a party would be around £500-£600, although we do offer a charity rate in certain situations. We normally assume that the organizer will provide food and drink for the band and caller and ask for a £50 deposit to be paid to secure the booking.
Pipley Barn dance and Ceilidh Band is based in Bath but available to play for barn dances and ceilidhs in Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. Consisting of 6 experienced musicians + call...
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How many breaks do you take? How long are they?
The format of the evening is flexible, depending on the event planner's requirements. It usually depends on how fit and active the dancers are!
My favourite tune is not on your list. Will you be able to play it?
Our tunes are suited to the dances which the caller chooses to suit the event. We are happy for you to request a particular folk tune in advance and we will see if it can be included.
My favourite tune is not on your list. Will you be able to play it?
Our tunes are suited to the dances which the caller chooses to suit the event. We are happy for you to request a particular folk tune and we will see if it can be included.
How much space do you require?
We need enough room for 6 people and their instruments. Normally church halls, school halls, community halls etc can accommodate us easily.
Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?
We have PLI and band equipment has been PAT tested.
Do you have your own PA and lighting?
We can bring our own PA, but do not usually use extra lighting.
How long do you play for?
This is agreed with the event organisers in advance, depending on their requirements, but there is usually time for about 2 hours of dancing.
How can event planners pay for your services?
We ask for a £50 deposit at the time of booking, payable by bank transfer, cheque or cash and then the remainder of the fee can be paid in cash at the beginning of the event.
Who are your previous clients?
Recently we have played for a range of birthday and anniversary parties as well as charity events. We have also played at The Bath Brewhouse and will be performing there again in March 2019.
Who are your previous clients?
Recently we have played for a range of birthday and anniversary parties as well as charity events.
What kind of events do you usually serve?
We often play for occasion birthdays, charity events, PTA events and weddings where the focus is on having fun and encouraging people to mix on the dance floor.
What kind of events do you usually serve?
We often play for occasion birthdays, charity events, PTA events and weddings where the focus is on having fun and encouraging people to mix on the dance floor.
What is your competitive advantage (special features)?
We have an interesting musical line up and it is important to us to make sure that everyone has an enjoyable evening.
What are the highlights of your career?
Pipley Barn dance and Ceilidh Band musicians come from a wide range of musical backgrounds and have come together fairly recently to share their love of folk tunes. They enjoy seeing people having a great time on the dance floor under the expert guidance of their caller.
Please, describe your act or business in on sentence:
Pipley Barn Dance and Ceilidh band plays traditional music from the British Isles and beyond, with a caller to lead people of all ages through traditional formation dances.
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