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Barn Dance Band Hire for Weddings & Ceilidh Parties in Essex, London & the South East

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Jack’s Alive - Barn Dance Band Get quote

PRICE: from £875 (5x piece band including caller) | compare prices


Biography - About us

Bring your wedding to life with one of the UK’s most exciting and interactive barn dance bands for hire. Jack’s Alive is a high-energy ceilidh band with caller, perfect for couples looking for unforgettable wedding entertainment in Essex, London and the South East. Ideal for wedding receptions, festival-style weddings, marquee celebrations and country venues, they create a fun, inclusive atmosphere that effortlessly brings families and friends together.

This outstanding 5-piece ceilidh and hoedown band blends traditional English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh folk music with modern influences of rock, jazz and contemporary rhythms, delivering a fresh, vibrant sound that keeps the dancefloor full all night. With over 140 dances in their repertoire, every performance is tailored to suit all ages and abilities, making them the perfect choice for wedding barn dances, corporate events and private parties.

At the heart of the experience is their expert caller, who guides your guests through each dance with clear, friendly instructions, ensuring even complete beginners feel confident and involved. The result is a lively, laughter-filled celebration where everyone joins in, making it one of the best ways to break the ice and get all your wedding guests mixing.

Available for up to 3.5 hours of live music, with the option to add a wedding DJ service for a full evening party, Jack’s Alive delivers a seamless, high-impact entertainment experience from start to finish.

What we do and FAQ's

How long does it take you to set up?
About two hours

How much performance space do you need?
Width: 5m x Depth:3m

Are you happy to perform outside?
Yes, weather permitting or if a suitable protective cover is provided.

Can you learn requests or a first dance?
We can usually respond positively to special requests but would ask to be given at least 4 week's notice.

How long do you play for?
Our minimum fee includes up to 3.5 hour of playing for dances plus a 30 minute break about half way through (total 4 hours).

Do you provide your own lighting?
Ambient light is sufficient.

What do you do during your break(s)
We, or our clients, can provide suitable background music using a smartphone through our PA.

My venue has a sound limiter – is that a problem?
Our regular drummer also has an electronic kit so sound limiters are not usually a problem.

Where are you based?
Based in Chelmsford, Essex, covering Kent, London, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and UK.

Repertoire - the music/songs we play

We have a repertoire of over 140 dances covering a wide range of abilities. A typical programme of 12 dances includes circle, longways and square set dances. At least one strip the willow dance is included unless specifically requested otherwise.

For example:
Oxo Reel
Clopton Bridge
La Russe
Botany Bay
Boston Tea Party
Foula Reel
Country Bumpkin
Thread the Needle Square
Sausage Machine
Circle Waltz

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Testimonials and reviews

"Thank you so much for your amazing performance last night! Will definitely be recommending you to everyone. Please thank everybody in the band as they were all so great and everyone enjoyed themselves."
Wedding, Anna and Chris, Essex 

"Just wanted to thank you and your fabulous band once again for a fantastic Saturday night.  Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. You really made my 60th birthday so memorable."
60th Birthday Party, Jane Moore, Essex

"What a great band! Extremely talented musicians, a patient & entertaining caller and lively tunes all helped to create a brilliant atmosphere that really made our party go with a swing. Everyone said they had a wonderful time & the band was great, the only problem was that the evening went too quickly!"
Birthday Party, Julia Frascona, East London

"The evening was joyous. ‘I am exhausted from laughing.’ and ‘My face was aching from smiling so much.’ were just two of the comments."
Ukraine Benefit Ceilidh, Celia Kemp, Essex Folk News

"I just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU again for the Barn Dance!  Absolutely everyone I have heard from and spoken to enjoyed it so much and loved the band."
New Year’s Eve Barn Dance, Ellie, Rayleigh Baptist Church, Essex

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