Govannen

Starting Price

The advertised starting price represents the act's minimum fee in their local region.

Travel expenses are not included, and factors such as the day of the week, time of year, and duration of the performance may affect your final quote.

For an exact price, please fill out the enquiry form with your event details.

From £720
East Midlands

Midlands-based Celtic Ceilidh band for hire.

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About

Based in Leicester, Govannen is an experienced ceilidh/barn dance band and one of the best in the UK (ceilidh and barn dance are essentially the same thing). With decades of experience and a fabulous band including not one but two world-class fiddle players, Govannen are a surefire way to get any party started!

Whether you're after music to rouse the room or a softer atmosphere, Govannen can easily start a musical fire or provide a more chill ambience for quiet events. The band always adds a humorous flair to their performance and, as a good measure, are all very easygoing musicians.

There really is nothing like a ceilidh if you're looking for fun and inclusive entertainment for your guests, be it a wedding, a birthday party or any other event where having 'the craic' is of paramount importance! Govannen can also provide a non-ceilidh 'music only' option, if that's what you're after, to provide a Celtic vibe to your event.

The focus of a Govannen ceilidh is fun and informality. Having dance experience isn't necessary, and on the night, the caller will clearly guide you through all of the steps.

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Listen

  • Tripping Govannen
  • Merrily Kissed the Quaker Govannen

Song List

  • Ceilidh Dance Repertoire
  • The Circassian Circle
  • The Gay Gordons
  • The Dashing White Sergeant
  • Nine Pin
  • The Witch Reel
  • The Seige Of Ennis
  • The Bridge Of Athlone
  • Cumberland Square Eight
  • Lucky Seven
  • The Blaydon Races
  • Bottoms Up
  • Round The Outside
  • Strip The Willow
  • Ping
  • The Military 2 Step
  • Traditional Song Repertoire
  • Brown Eyed Girl
  • The Wild Rover
  • Whisky In The Jar
  • Dirty Old Town
  • The Galway Girl
  • The Irish Rover
  • Moondance
  • Have I Told You Lately
  • Flower Of Scotland
  • Loch Lomond
  • I'm A Believer
  • Help Me Ronda
  • The Blarney Stone
  • Ring Of Fire
  • I'll Tell My Ma
  • Danny Boy

Line-ups & Extras

  • 4-piece

    Fiddle, Guitar/Vocals/Bodhran, Keys/Whistles, Cajon Drum

  • Full Band with Dance Caller

    Fiddle, Guitar/Vocals/Bodhran, Keys/Whistles, Cajon Drum/Dance Caller

Standard Package

  • 2 x 50 minute sets
  • Professional PA system
  • Playlists between sets if required
  • Arrival one hour prior to performance
  • Travel expenses
  • Dedicated member of our team assigned to your event
  • PAT certified equipment and Public Liability Insurance

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