Anita MacDonald

Pianist / Keyboardist

Also Performs As: Barn Dance / Ceilidh Band
Country: United Kingdom
Based In: South East
Performs: Worldwide
From: £250

Scottish ceilidh band (we do lots of Irish numbers too), we play a wide range of events, from NYE, Burns nights, Weddings, Caledonian functions etc We are all classically trained, so we provide wedding packages, classical music, background music and then dancing!

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Description

I do make people laugh (in a good way)
I am happy to have the audience join in with singing, or I can make them laugh during ceilidhs so they relax and enjoy themselves, I always have a good rapport with audiences, and am not afraid to chat to them.

Reviews (5 Reviews)

Anita MacDonald - Barn Dance / Ceilidh Band - South East Event Location: Berkshire Event Type: Wedding 8th August 2024

Anita was an amazing ceilidh caller!! We had such a blast! And managing all my family and friends in the 1 hour, is no easy task but Anita did such an incredible job! Thank you for everything Anita!! ♥️

Reviewed by: Mrs Roy

Anita MacDonald - Barn Dance / Ceilidh Band - South East Event Location: Buckinghamshire Event Type: Corporate event 1st July 2024

We had a wonderful night and had great craic!! You had fantastic energy in getting everyone involved, made the evening very enjoyable and helped create lasting memories. We also managed to raise a good sum for a local charity which is fantastic. Thanks one again. We will do again!!

Reviewed by: Andrew

Anita MacDonald - Barn Dance / Ceilidh Band - South East Event Location: Berkshire Event Type: Wedding 5th June 2024

Everyone had a wonderful time and were even improved dancers by the end. Anita went above and beyond to make the day special.

Reviewed by: Nat T

Experience

A Conservatoire trained pianist and opera singer with an all-round versatility of styles
A ceilidh caller for weddings and corporate events
Ceilidh musician on keyboards and calling
A background pianist (jazz/pop/rock/folk/classical/standards) for functions, hotels and events, including Gleneagles, Sheraton, Marbella and Dubai
Musical Director of a Theatre Company, so can conduct groups as necessary
Musical Director of a Choir, can arrange and conduct music and accompany singers and groups
Acting and performing background, including body double for Hollywood A lister, many soap operas a ... nd other TV and radio appearances
Sang at Albert Hall, Usher Hall and other European venues.
Tailors look to event, eg ballgowns/black tie events

Previous Clients

At the moment I have different clients each weekend as I mostly do weddings and private events.
Previous clients include:
BBC, Hollywood, Albert Hall, Usher Hall, ITV, Independent TV companies, Hotels (long term contracts).

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Baby Shower Bachelor / Stag Party Bachelorette / Hen Party Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Birthday Party (Child) Birthday Party (Teen) Bridal Shower Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christening Christmas Party Club Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Funeral/Memorial Service Graduation Party Grand Opening Party Halloween Party Hanukkah Celebration High School Reunion HM Forces/Army/Navy/Military Event Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event Jewish Wedding New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Prom Night Quinceañera / Sweet 16 Party Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party School Event Session Work Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Virtual Event Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception