Corporate events
Christmas parties, Burns Nights, summer socials and gala dinners. The one form of entertainment the whole company joins in with.
Why a ceilidh
Most party entertainment splits a room into the people who dance and the people who watch. A ceilidh does the opposite. Our caller teaches every dance before the music starts, and partners change throughout, so colleagues who have never spoken end up spinning each other round the floor.
We have played more than 500 events, from team socials to embassy receptions. Every year we travel to Ethiopia to play for the British Embassy.
Occasions
A festive party where the whole team dances, not just the brave few.
Supper, toasts and the haggis, then a ceilidh to finish the night. More on Burns Night.
Marquees, gardens and terraces. A smaller line-up suits outdoor and daytime events.
We fit around speeches and dinner service, then fill the floor once the formal part is done.
An evening ceilidh that brings delegates together after a long day of sessions.
Every year we play for the British Embassy in Ethiopia. We are used to formal settings and international guests.
What's included
Corporate reviews
"It was such a joy to have the Sassenachs play at our team Winter Party… We had the best time and were so beautifully guided through each dance. Everyone was on their feet, smiling, and fully swept up in it all… I want to do it all over again, immediately! Laurie was also incredibly accommodating and generous throughout the planning and really understood what we needed to keep the evening flowing smoothly."
"We hired the Sassenachs for our Christmas party which was held at the Natural History Museum in Oxford. there were ~150 of us all jostling for space with dinosaurs! The music was excellent, the band were on time and set up with no hassle. The caller was incredibly patient with a lot of fairly inebriated, but very enthusiastic dancers who needed a fair amount of herding. I would absolutely recommend this very talented and professional band for a super fun dancing event."
"Thanks so much to the Sassenachs for running a Ceilidh for us! They sounded amazing and the calling was great - our attendees really enjoyed themselves. I also really appreciate how organised they were in the lead up to our event. They were so easy to book and contact which was SO helpful."
"The night was amazing… The Sassenachs Ceilidh Band explained the dance’s incredibly well, we all bonded last night thanks to them! Would highly recommend this band! Great fun to have them!!"
A ceilidh gets everyone dancing together, from new starters to the board. The caller teaches every dance, so nobody needs experience or confidence, and the changing partners mean colleagues mix across teams naturally.
Christmas and winter parties, Burns Night celebrations, summer parties, gala dinners, conferences, team socials and embassy and diplomatic events. Every year we travel to Ethiopia to play for the British Embassy.
Yes. We fit our sets around speeches, dinner service and awards, and can keep the dancing to a set window or run it through the evening.
A clear space to dance, a performance area near the floor and access to power. We bring our own PA system. Tell us about the venue and we will advise.
Yes. We carry public liability insurance, as most corporate venues require.
Yes. We are based in London and play across the UK, and we have also played in Europe and Africa.
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