The Classic - Trio Package

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The Classic - Trio Package
£1,500.00

The Classic – Powerful Trio with Driving Rhythm

Rich. Dynamic. Dancefloor-Filling.

The Classic is our most popular ceilidh band setup: a high-impact trio featuring accordion, fiddle, and guitar. With powerful rhythm from our in-demand, festival-level guitarists, this lineup delivers an unbeatable ceilidh experience with depth, energy, and lift. Ideal for weddings, large parties, and events where you want a full, professional sound with the heart of live folk music.

Perfect for 30 - 250+ guests.
Ideal for weddings, big parties, and venues where you want maximum ceilidh energy.

FAQs & Key Information

✔️ Ceilidh Caller Included – The Best in the UK

Every booking includes a professional ceilidh caller experienced at weddings, festivals, and all kinds of events.

  • Tailored dances for complete beginners and experienced ceilidh-goers alike
  • Engaging, clear, fun calling
  • Our callers are in-demand professionals booked at major folk festivals across the UK

✔️ Premium Sound System Included

We bring a professional PA system to every booking:

  • 2 x 15” active speakers + subwoofer for full-range depth
  • Soundcraft Ui16 digital mixer with pre-set levels for fast setup
  • Built-in EQ, feedback suppression, reverb & filters
  • High-quality microphones tailored to our instruments
  • Smooth, efficient soundchecks—less hassle, more dancing

✔️ Lighting Included
  • Full party lighting for the dancefloor
  • Stage lighting to create atmosphere
    Your venue transforms into a true ceilidh party space.

✔️ PA Hire – 3 Hours Included as Standard

Your booking includes 3 hours of PA system use, perfect for:

  • 1 hour ceilidh + 2 hours disco
  • 2 x 45-minute ceilidh sets with a 30-minute break

🕒 PA Hire (Need More Time?)

Need more time?

  • 5 hours PA hire – Ideal for ceilidh + disco
  • 9 hours PA hire – For early setups, speeches, background music, or all-day use
    (Upgrade during booking or add later if needed)

🕒 Longer Ceilidhs? No Problem.

We can offer 3 x 45-minute ceilidh sets.
Just select the 5-hour PA hire when booking so we can pace the event properly and keep the dancefloor buzzing without exhausting your guests.

⚙️ Style: Ceilidh Set List Options

KJ’s Favourites – A unique blend of all the best dances, with lots of Kathryn’s own original tunes included. Great variety, high energy, and always tailored to your crowd.

English Barn Dance – Family-friendly and easy to follow, with strong rhythms, uplifting tunes, and plenty of laughs. Ideal for mixed ages and beginners.

Scottish Ceilidh – Traditional favourites like the Gay Gordons, Dashing White Sergeant and Strip the Willow. Big energy, driving tunes, and lots of twirling!

⚙️ DJ & Disco Options

Optional Disco Add-Ons

After the ceilidh, keep the party going with one of our flexible disco options, just remember to have the time covered with your PA Hire:

  1. DIY Playlist (Free)
  • Connect your phone or laptop via Bluetooth, USB-C, Lightning, or standard USB
  • Bring your own playlist or ask us to provide one
  1. Professional DJ – £400
  • DJ booth and decks included
  • We run the dancefloor so you don’t have to

Kathryn Johnstone

Accordion + Highland Bagpipes

+ Guitar

We work with some of the top ceilidh band guitarists in the UK .

+ Fiddle & Stompbox

We work with some of the top fiddle players in the UK .

Rich. Dynamic. Dancefloor-Filling.

This trio sounds like five musicians thanks to our specialised mic setup:

 

Accordion melody (treble)

Accordion bass channel for full, warm lows

Fiddle with rich tone and expert dynamics

Stomp box for a solid, danceable rhythm

Guitar for power and drive

 

Tony’s fiddle style perfectly complements Kathryn’s high-energy accordion playing—it’s a unique and unbeatable musical pairing with exceptional drive.