Behind the Scenes

Looking to book a ceilidh band for your wedding, party, or corporate event? You’ll see plenty of flashy ads and "top-rated" bands online. But how do you know who’s actually turning up on the night?

At KJ Ceilidhs, we do things differently - and we think it’s time you saw behind the scenes.

 Not Just Another Ceilidh Band

We’re not a faceless agency. We’re a professional, high-energy ceilidh band built around Kathryn Johnstone - a leading folk musician - and her personally selected team of performers from across the UK. Every musician is vetted, experienced, and passionate about ceilidhs, barn dances and folk music.

Unlike many ceilidh band agencies (disguised as real bands) listed at the top of Google, we don’t just throw together whoever’s available. With KJ Ceilidhs, you get:

  • A consistent, quality line-up

  • Handpicked musicians who’ve played together before

  • Clear communication from day one

 Experience You Can Trust

We understand what matters when you're booking live entertainment: timing, energy, sound, and reliability.

 

Other bands (especially those dominating Google ads) may advertise as a “group,” but they’re often just agencies - pairing random musicians who’ve sometimes never even met.

 

The result? Disconnected performances and poor communication. You deserve better.

 

We offer:

  • Reliable ceilidh packages tailored to your event

  • Professional sound equipment and party lighting

  • A fixed team whenever possible, or trusted “handpicked” musicians when needed. 

Respecting Our Musicians

Many of the top ceilidh musicians perform regularly across different bands and agencies.

At KJ Folk Music, we’re proud to provide fair pay, respect, and genuine care for our musicians and callers. That means you get motivated, skilled performers who are fully invested in making your event exceptional.

We’re upfront from the start.

If Kathryn isn’t personally available for your event, you’ll know straight away - and we’ll offer one of her trusted teams instead. This is communicated clearly at "Step 1" before any booking is ever processed.

Every line-up we send out is made up of experienced professionals who’ve worked together before and follow our exact sound setup and standards.

No mystery musicians. No filler line-ups. Just exceptional ceilidh music with powerful rhythm, tight playing, and the kind of dancefloor energy people remember.

Local-Roots, National Quality

Kathryn is based in Cambridgeshire, but we collaborate with elite folk musicians from across the UK. We only advertise in areas where we have trusted, top-tier performers - not just anyone nearby. This means:

  • A genuine ceilidh band near you, with real local roots

  • Musicians who have played together and know the repertoire inside out

  • A consistently premium experience at every event

Overview

With a strong focus on professionalism, health and safety, and carefully managed bookings to maintain our high standards, KJ Folk Music delivers peace of mind alongside unforgettable music and experiences.

Contact Us Today

 

Let’s Make Your Event Unforgettable

Get in touch today to check availability, discuss ideas, or build the perfect music package for your day.