Bev Whelan Music

Ceilidh Calling

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ceilidh Bands

I am an experienced ceilidh dance caller, available to work with bands. I can also arrange a band for your ceilidh.

If you are a band needing a caller, I can step in. I am based in North West England, and my dance repertoire includes traditional Irish ceili dances, Scottish dances, and dances from throughout England and Europe.

If you are planning an event (such as a wedding, handfasting, civil ceremony or corporate event), and want to book a full ceilidh band (including caller), I can arrange this through the bands I regularly work with. You can see a selection of them below.

Beer for Breakfast

A professional Irish/ceili band based in North West England, but able to travel far and wide. Bev is the regular caller, and your ceili (the Irish spelling of ‘ceilidh’) can be totally dance-focused or include a singer on request. The band can also be booked as an Irish band for listening (and clapping and singing along) to!

Hole in the Hedge

This trio features three of the most sought-after traditional musicians in the North West of England. Ben Farmer is the primary caller for Hole in the Hedge, but Bev sometimes calls a dance too when she is not playing flute and whistle in the band. The perfect compact line-up for a smaller venue.

The Old School Band

A long established ceilidh band based in North West England, The Old School Band specialise in playing for ceilidhs, hoedowns and barn dances, and work with a variety of callers throughout the North West of England (including Bev!)