Wondering who to book as your significant birthday party band?

Frog on a Bike are the perfect choice! We will make your party unforgettable with lively and energetic ceilidh music that will create memories to last a lifetime!

Absolutely no previous dancing experience is needed. Our experienced musicians and expert dance caller will guide you through the traditional dances, ensuring everyone can join in and have a great time.  

Making mistakes is part of the fun, so whether you're a keen dancer or a complete ceilidh novice, our friendly and enthusiastic caller will create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, making sure everyone feels comfortable on the dance floor and has brilliant time.

English ceilidhs/barn dances are also excellent ways to raise funds for villages, churches, clubs and other organisations. If you’re planning a Christmas, New Years or Burns Night party, you can't beat our ceilidhs/barn dances for having good fun and mixing people together.

Are planning to include a raffle? We’re happy to run it for you on the day.

Frog on a Bike is an all inclusive band, and we provide gender-neutral calling as standard.

Planning

Feel free to contact us anytime during the booking process. About a month before your event, we will check in to finalise details. We’ll ensure everything is in place and confirm if you need anything else before the day!

On the Night

Frog on a Bike will arrive at your venue 1 hr before the booking time with high-quality PA and lighting to create a fantastic experience. For all events, 60 minutes for setup and soundcheck is the required minimum. In order for smooth set-up, so we are ready on time for your ceilidh, it is essential that our performance space is clear. However, if chairs and tables need to be removed from the dance floor, this can be done whilst the band is setting up without issue.

We typically perform 2-4 hours of live music, split into 2 x equal sets with a break in between for food etc. Whatever you have planned, we take care of your entertainment needs, ensuring a seamless evening for you and your guests. If you have a playlist you would like during any breaks, we have connections for most MP3 players to our PA.

Using a 3hr evening ceilidh as an example, a typical evening with Frog on a Bike might look like this:

• 18:30 Frog on a Bike arrives to set up and sound check*
• 19:30 First set.
• 20:45 Break (perfect for evening food).
• 21:15 Second set.
• 22:25 Closing dance, typically Circassian circle, and band play out.
• 22:30 Optional extra of an MP3 Disco service until venue close. This service (also available before the ceilidh) is charged extra per hour. Please discus your requirements at time of booking. 
  

We’re flexible with timings to fit your schedule**, and early arrival is available for a small extra fee to ensure a smooth setup.

*Subject to venue requirements and acoustic properties 

**Any midnight finishes will incur a small extra fee.

To hire Frog on a Bike for your event, email bookings@frogonabike.co.uk or use the form below: