Welcome to Akmed's Camel, Lincolnshire’s Premier Ceilidh Band and Barn Dance Band.
We provide great entertainment for all kinds of events, ranging from pub sessions to wedding celebrations and corporate events.
The standard line-up consists of a Piano-Accordionist, Two Guitarists, a Drummer and Caller. These all play completely live, with no backing tracks or pre-programmed keyboards.
The musicians are supported by a 2kW digital sound rig and 10kW of intelligent lights, all controlled by our own engineer.
Traditional and Original Folk Music by Akmeds Camel Ceilidh Dance Band, With Lasting Power.
Available to hire for Folk events and Barn dances in Nottinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire and Peterborough for Ceilidh dancing as well as in Lincoln and Lincolnshire.
What is a Ceilidh Dance or Ceilidh Band?
Ceilidh is pronounced “Kay-Lee” and has many interpretations. Our Ceilidh Band uses the Scottish Lowlands Ceilidh meaning of “An evening of informal traditional Scottish dancing to live music”. A Ceilidh in the Scottish Highlands is more likely to be a “Concert of Scottish Music”. Ceilidh Dancing is less formal than Scottish Country Dancing and is intended for audience participation rather than being a demonstration activity.
Our Ceilidh Band includes a Caller who introduces and teaches every dance, so no experience is necessary. As a completely live band we match the dance with a suitable tune and can adjust the tempo to suit the guests. Each evening is unique but we often include dances such as “The Gay Gordons” or “Strip the Willow”, and finish with a traditional last dance, such as “The Circassian Circle”.
Venues obviously require a sturdy dance floor and plenty of room. As we have our own lighting and sound equipment, many locations are suitable, from Village halls and Marques to Hotels and Castles. Ceilidhs are very suitable for Weddings and other Celebrations, as well as Fund Raisers or for Corporate Events.