About A Wee Dram Ceilidh Band

A Wee Dram is rooted in the kind of ceilidhs you grow up with in Scotland; lively, social and full of energy.

Led by a Scottish caller Heather, the band brings that same spirit to Melbourne, creating ceilidhs that feel natural, inclusive and genuinely lots of fun.

These aren’t formal demonstrations or carefully choreographed performances. These are ceilidhs where everyone gets involved, whether they’ve done it a hundred times or are stepping onto the dance floor for the first time.

Our Story

With a background in teaching, Heather leads each ceilidh with clear, relaxed calling that helps everyone feel comfortable joining in.

Each dance is explained in a way that’s easy to follow, so guests can focus on enjoying themselves rather than worrying about getting it right. Mistakes are welcome.

Alongside that, the band brings the drive and energy of live Scottish music, creating a dance floor that feels welcoming, lively and full of energy from start to finish.

Our Approach

Frequently Asked Questions

  • At it’s heart, a ceilidh is about people.

    It’s about dancing together, laughing when things go wrong, and quickly realising it doesn’t matter.

    It’s the kind of atmosphere you’ll find at weddings, parties and celebrations across Scotland, where the dance floor fills up and stays that way.

    That’s the experience we aim to recreate. Not something staged or historical, but something that feels alive, social and part of the moment.

  • While ceilidhs are a familiar part of life for many Scots, you don’t need any experience to take part.

    A Wee Dram welcomes anyone who wants to join in; whether you’re reconnecting with a piece of home or discovering ceilidh dancing for the first time.

    The aim is always the same; a full dance floor, plenty of laughter and a celebration that feels shared by everyone in the room.

  • Authentic Scottish experience: Led by a Scottish caller who grew up ceilidh dancing at every celebration.

    Clear, inclusive calling: Everyone is guided through each dance; no confusion, no pressure.

    Fun without the awkwardness: We keep things moving, relaxed and enjoyable for all ages.

    A proper dance floor atmosphere: Live music and great energy that gets people up and involved.

  • We have a large repertoire of ceilidh dances from the more Traditional favourites such as -
    Gay Gordons
    Virginia Reel
    Dashing White Sargeant
    Canadian Barn Dance
    St Bernard's Waltz​
    Military Two-Step
    Pat-a-cake Polka
    Flying Scotsman
    Strip the Willow/Drops of Brandy

    We also have a few less well-known dances up our sleeve such as The Borrowdale Exchange and Swedish Masquerade which are also a lot of fun.

    If you have a favourite dance that is not listed, we are more than happy to take requests.

  • Our events are all designed around your needs, however, our dance sets are usually around 1 hour in length and typically do a maximum of 2 per night with a 30 minute break between.

  • We usually need 30-45 minutes to set up and soundcheck. Typically, we set up right before the performance. If you need us to set up earlier, we can arrange that for an additional fee.

  • We require access to full PA with the ability to input 4 instruments and 1 microphone.

    Having a performance space of around 4m x 3m or bigger is ideal.

    Access to a minimum of 2 power outlets as close as possible to the stage is also required.

  • While we do have access to our own PA, we would much prefer to utilise one from the venue where possible.

    If we have to bring our PA, thIs will occur an additional fee and set up time (60 minutes).

  • If the event is delayed for any reason outside of the band’s control, the performance will still conclude at the originally agreed finish time.

  • Yes, A Wee Dram Ceilidh Band has full Public Liability Insurance. Feel free to ask for our current certificate of insurance.

Have more questions?

Get in touch and we’ll do our best to answer them all for you within 1-2 days.

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