Bracken & Bow
From £1020
ABOUT
Bracken & Bow is a high-energy ceilidh band known for their vibrant musicianship, expert calling and crowd-pleasing style. With ceilidhs performed across the UK, including a standout appearance at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, they bring a modern, joyful twist to traditional folk dancing for weddings, festivals and celebrations.
LINE-Up OPTIONS
3 Piece Band: Caller, Tune (instrumentalist) & Guitar
4 Piece Band: Caller, Tune (instrumentalist), Guitar & Percussion
5 Piece Band: Caller, Tune (instrumentalist), Guitar, Percussion & 2nd Tune Instrumentalist or Bass
6 Piece Band: Caller, Tune (instrumentalist), Guitar, Percussion, 2nd Tune Instrumentalist & Bass
REPERTOIRE
BIOGRAPHY
Bracken & Bow is a lively, modern ceilidh band bringing upbeat folk energy and warm, inclusive calling to weddings, festivals, corporate events and celebrations across the UK. With over five years of experience and a reputation for packed dancefloors and big smiles, they’ve become a go-to choice for unforgettable, guest-friendly ceilidhs.
Known for their dynamic sound and fun, accessible approach, Bracken & Bow guide dancers of all ages and abilities with clarity, humour and charm, ensuring even first-timers feel confident and excited to join in. Their musicians deliver driving fiddle tunes, buoyant rhythms and traditional sets with a polished contemporary edge, creating the perfect atmosphere for a night of spirited dancing.
A highlight in their journey was performing at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, where they showcased their energetic style to an international audience. From grand weddings to festival stages, they bring that same level of professionalism, warmth and electric energy to every event.
Whether you want a full evening of lively reels and jigs or a tailored set to suit a mixed-pace celebration, Bracken & Bow adapt seamlessly, ensuring every ceilidh feels personal, engaging and joyfully memorable.
INCLUDED
- AUDIO: Own PA provided suitable up to 150 guests
- LIGHTING: Simple stage lighting package included
- DJ SERVICE: Playlist DJ service included, option to upgrade to a pro DJ
- TIMINGS: Confirmed upon booking
- STANDARD SETS: Confirmed upon booking
- FEATURES: Acoustic Guitar
REQUIRED
- PARKING: Parking close to the venue must be provided for the band to load and unload equipment
- SET-UP & SOUND CHECK: 30-60 minutes
- PERFORMANCE AREA: 2x4m minimum
- ELECTRICITY: 2×13 amp plug sockets (minimum)
- GREEN SPACE: Lockable space of a suitable size to allow band to change, sit down & eat
- SOFT DRINKS: A selection of water and soft drinks should be made available to the act
- FOOD: A hot meal should be made available to all band members
PRICING & TRAVEL
- BASED: West Midlands, UK
- PRICING FROM: £1020 for 3 piece band
- PERFORMANCE RADIUS: UK & Worldwide
UPGRADES & OPTIONS
- LINE-UP: Available as a 3-6 piece band
- DJ SERVICE: Professional DJ can be booked upon request
- EXTRA PERFORMANCE: Extra options include additional live sets
- PRODUCTION: Larger upgrades on PA & lighting and further production options also available.
REVIEWS
★★★★★ - "was such a fun, lively evening with brilliant music and great calling..."
“Mellor Golf Club had the wonderful Bracken & Bow as the band for our ceilidh. It was such a fun, lively evening with brilliant music and great calling. The band are skilled musicians who seem able to turn their hand to any instrument. The caller was energetic and engaging, getting everyone up and dancing – good job we’d cleared such a big space! All in all, a fantastic evening with music that kept toes tapping and hands clapping.”
★★★★★ - "The ceilidh itself was incredible..."
“Amazing performance and so easy to book and host. Communication with Bracken & Bow was effortless in the lead-up to the event and things were made even simpler by them liaising directly with the venue to sort the logistics. The ceilidh itself was incredible and exactly what my wife and I hoped for! Wonderful music and fantastic calling – Jake was so friendly and got everyone involved in every dance, creating exactly the inclusive atmosphere we wanted. They were also very accommodating when our timings slipped by about ten minutes, which really helped us out. We highly recommend them!”
★★★★★ - "fantastic ceilidh for our wedding!..."
“We can’t thank Bracken & Bow enough for putting on such a fantastic ceilidh for our wedding! Everything from start to finish was so smooth and professional. The band coordinated with our daytime musicians regarding equipment, meaning we didn’t have to worry about a thing. The music was just fabulous. Incredibly talented players, amazing sound and a lively, fun atmosphere. The caller was brilliant and had all our guests up dancing straight away. They explained the trickier dances clearly and held the room with ease. Our guests all commented on how superb the band was and how much fun they had. The ceilidh genuinely made our wedding extra special and we would absolutely book them again.”
★★★★★ - "had everyone on their feet..."
“We booked Bracken & Bow for our Burns Night event at the restaurant. They were so easy-going and provided exactly what we wanted and more! The background music as guests arrived set the perfect tone and created a lovely atmosphere. The second set was fantastic and had everyone on their feet to round off a brilliant evening. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them and can’t wait to have them back.”
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