Ceilidh Bands

Fri 8th June

Main Hall - Allendale Centre

Bursledon Village Band with caller Will Hall

The Bursledon Village Band was originally formed in 1977, mainly to play for local barn dances but also to keep Dave Ingledew the melodeon player out of mischief. Bursledon is a little village just to the East of Southampton and the initial rehearsals were held in the local pub, "The Jolly Sailor". At that time most of the band lived in Bursledon, we played Village music, hence the name.

Since our initial barn dance for a Church Socialin Bursledon Village Hall we have played for over 1,500 dances in places as diverse as village halls, pubs, marques, school halls, hospitals and even the South Bank Centre in London.

We have played for Folk Festival Ceilidh's, Dance Club Ceilidh's, Mayor's appeal charity barn dances, wedding receptions, anniversaries, birthdays, Christmas parties and Folk Clubs. We've also appeared on Television and local and national Radio.

Sat 9th June

Main Hall - Queen Elizabeth's School (No Bar - BYO)

All Blacked Up with caller Baz Parkes

At the top of the English Ceildh scene for the last 20 years All Blacked Up are a highly influential ceilidh band who play traditional music and original compositions in their own distinctive style.
Led by melodeon and saxophone with guitar, bass and drums, and spicing it with harmonica and songs, All Blacked Up provide a varied sound that is great for dancing to, or listening to.

At home on the biggest festival stage or in your local village hall, All Blacked Up are available for your event.