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The Kuil

Overview

The Kuil – Edinburgh Wedding and Party Band

If you want a band that feels like part of the celebration rather than just the entertainment, meet The Kuil. This Edinburgh five-piece earned their stripes on Scotland's pubs and clubs circuit, and it shows: they know how to read a room and keep a dance floor full from the first song to the last.

Frontman Shawn leads the way with a gentle Scots twang and a radio mic that lets him get right in among your guests. Behind him, drums, guitar, keyboard and bass deliver outstanding musicianship, and every one of their five-part harmonies is sung 100% live.

Music for Every Generation

The Kuil don't stick to a fixed set list. They choose songs in the moment to suit your crowd, with a repertoire that stretches from the 1950s to today's charts, from Elvis and The Beatles to Luke Combs, Ed Sheeran and Gerry Cinnamon. They're happy to learn your first dance, take requests on the night, and their much-loved medley keeps the floor busy for the best part of half an hour.

Everything You Need on the Night

  • Their own PA system and stage lighting
  • A complimentary playlist service whenever the band aren't playing live
  • A full live ceilidh set, with an extra ceilidh musician available on request
  • A typical performance from 8pm to midnight, with a 30-minute break
  • Early arrival and a late finish after midnight both available

A Hireaband Signature Act

The Kuil are one of Hireaband's Signature Acts, a small, hand-picked group of Scotland's top wedding bands that we represent exclusively. When you book them through us, you get a brilliant band and the personal support of our team, from your first enquiry to the last dance.

Listen

Set list

50's and 60's

Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley

That’s All Right Mama – Elvis Presley

Hound Dog – Elvis Presley

I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You – Elvis Presley

Suspicious Minds – Elvis Presley

Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations 

Brown Eyed Girl  - Van Morrison

Daydream Believer - The Monkeys

Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra

My Way – Frank Sinatra

Fulsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash

Hard To Handle - Otis Redding

Hey Baby - Bruce Channel/DJ Otzi

Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson

I Only Want To Be With You - Dusty Springfield

I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles

Twist and Shout - The Beatles

Love Me Do – The Beatles

La Bamba – Ritchie Valens

I'm a Believer - The Monkeys

Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry

Knock On Wood  - Eddie Floyd 

My Girl - The Temptations

Oh Boy - Buddy Holly

True Love Ways – Buddy Holly

Everyday – Buddy Holly

Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison

Cheek to Cheek – Fred Astaire

I Got You Babe – Sonny & Cher

Reet Petite - Jackie Wilson

Stand By Me - Ben E. King

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

This Old Heart Of Mine - The Isley Brothers

When a Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge

You Can’t Hurry Love - The Supremes

Spirit in the Sky - Norman Greenbaum/Gareth Gates

 

70's

Oh What A Night (December 1963) - Frankie Valli

Sherry – Frankie Valli

Love Really Hurts Without You – Billy Ocean

(Is This The Way To) Amarillo - Tony Christie

Country Roads - John Denver

Don't Stop Me Now – Queen

You’re My Best Friend - Queen

Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac

I Love To Boogie - T Rex

Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

It Must Be Love - Labi Siffre/Madness

Loch Lomond - (in the style of) Runrig

Teenage Kicks – The Undertones

Yes Sir, I Can Boogie – Baccara

Maggie May - Rod Stewart

Mamma Mia – ABBA

Does Your Mother Know – ABBA

Gimme Gimme Gimme – ABBA

Take a Chance On Me – ABBA

Waterloo – ABBA

Heart of Glass - Blondie

Moondance - Van Morrison

Rocking All Over The World – Status Quo

Proud Mary - Tina Turner

Shang a Lang - Bay City Rollers

Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Three Little Birds - Bob Marley

YMCA – The Village People

 

80's

I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers

I’m On My Way – The Proclaimers

Sunshine On Leith – The Proclaimers

Then I Met You – The Proclaimers

9 to 5 - Dolly Parton

A Little Respect - Erasure

Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen

I Want To Break Free - Queen 

Material Girl - Madona

Dignity - Deacon Blue

Faith - George Michael 

Heaven  - Bryan Adams

Summer Of 69 - Bryan Adams

Mary's Prayer - Danny Wilson

Simply The Best – Tina Turner

Red Red Wine - UB40

Take On Me – A-HA

Footloose - Kenny Loggins

The Power Of Love - Huey Lewis & The News

Walking On Sunshine - Katrina and The Waves

Uptown Girl - Billie Joel/Westlife

Livin’ On A Prayer – Bon Jovi

It’s My Life – Bon Jovi

(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life - Bill Medley/Jennifer Warnes

Greased Lightening – Grease

Summer Lovin’ – Grease

Sweet Child of Mine – Guns n Roses

Never Tear Us Apart - INXS

Sledgehammer – Peter Gabriel

Down Under – Men At Work

I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston

 

90's

Angels - Robbie Williams

Sit Down – James

I’ll Be There For You (Friends Theme) – The Rembrandts

Man, I Feel Like a Woman! – Shania Twain

Livin’ La Vida Loca – Ricky Martin

Hero – Enrique Iglesias

(Ooh Aah) Just a Little Bit – Gina G

Saturday Night – Whigfield

Mambo Number 5 – Lou Bega

Sex Bomb – Tom Jones

Amazed - Lonestar

Dance The Night Away - The Mavericks

All The Small Things - Blink 182

Cotton Eyed Joe - Rednex

Angel - Shaggy

Let Me Entertain You – Robbie Williams

Rock DJ – Robbie Williams

Babylon - David Gray

Believe – Cher

C’est La Vie – B Witched

Wannabe – Spice Girls

Do You Remember The First Time? – Pulp

Disco 2000 - Pulp

Breakfast At Tiffany’s - Deep Blue Something

Love Will Keep Us Alive – The Eagles

Don't Look Back In Anger – Oasis

Half The World Away - Oasis

Dreams - The Cranberries

We're Going to Ibiza - Venga Boys

When You Say Nothing At All – Ronan Keating

Evergreen – Will Young

Grow Old With You – Adam Sandler (Wedding Singer)

Flying Without Wings – Westlife

Keep on Movin’ – Five

 

00's to Present and Misc

Stick Season – Noah Kahan

Baby – Justin Bieber

Love Story – Taylor Swift

A Thousand Years – Christina Perri

When You’re Looking Like That – Westlife

Caledonia – Dougie McLean

5 Colours in Her Hair – McFly

All About You – McFly

Obviously – McFly

Star Girl - McFly

Forget You – Cee-Lo Green

Stacy’s Mom – Fountains Of Wayne

Belter - Gerry Cinnamon

Canter – Gerry Cinnamon

Whole Again – Atomic Kitten

Seasons (Waiting on You) – Future Islands

Brothers & Sisters – Twin Atlantic

Heart & Soul – Twin Atlantic

Bless The Broken Road – Rascal Flatts

Life Is A Highway – Rascal Flatts

Beautiful Crazy – Luke Combs

When It Rains It Pours – Luke Combs

1, 2 Many – Luke Combs

Forever After All – Luke Combs

Wagon Wheel – Darius Rucker

Tennessee Whisky – Chris Stapleton

Before He Cheats – Carrie Underwood

From Now On – Greatest Showman Soundtrack

Can't Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake 

Feeling Good – Michael Buble

Everything – Michael Buble

Honeymoon – Johnny Stimson

The Reason - Hoobastank

Candy - Paolo Nutini

Rewind - Paolo Nutini

Pencil Full Of Lead - Paolo Nutini

Last Request - Paolo Nutini

These Streets - Paolo Nutini

10/10 – Paolo Nutini

Many Of Horror – Biffy Clyro

Bubbles – Biffy Clyro

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Castle On The Hill - Ed Sheeran

Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran

How Would You Feel - Ed Sheeran

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis

Country Girl - Primal Scream

Dakota – Stereophonics

Ana Sun – Walk the Moon

Dance With Me Tonight - Olly Murs 

Dancing On My Own – Robyn/Calum Scott

Ho Hey! - The Lumineers

Hey Soul Sister - Train

Human  - The Killers

Mr Brightside – The Killers

I'm Yours - Jason Mraz

Colourblind – Darius

Life With You - The Proclaimers

I Get To Love You - Ruelle

The One - Kodaline

Let Me Go - Gary Barlow

Year 3000 – Busted

How Long Will I love You - Ellie Goulding

Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

Life is A Rollercoaster - Ronan Keating

Locked Out Of Heaven  - Bruno Mars

Treasure – Bruno Mars

Marry You – Bruno Mars

Grace Kelly - Mika

Love Yourself - Justin Bieber

Baby - Justin Bieber

Bonfire Heart – James Blunt

Viva La Vida - Coldplay

Green Green Grass – George Ezra

Paradise - George Ezra

Shotgun - George Ezra

World Of Our Own – Westlife

Hello My Love - Westlife

Walking On The Waves – Tide Lines

Far Side of the World – Tide Lines

Take My Hand – Skerryvore

Same Jeans - The View

Here With Me - Chvrches ft. Marshmello

Shut Up and Dance - Walk The Moon 

Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus

Valerie - Amy Winehouse/The Zutons

Wake Me Up - Avicii

Young Blood - 5 Seconds Of Summer

Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi

Heart Stops Beating – Calum Beattie

Auld Lang Syne

 

 

 

 

Reviews (85)

Booking was very straightforward! The band arrived and set up no bother, introduced themselves and got to it! The place was bouncing, everything I’d hoped for! Feed back from everyone else was how amazing the band was! Lots of involving the other guests! 10/10 recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We were lucky enough to see The Kuil playing at my cousins wedding last year. After speaking with Shaun about our love of country music we booked them right away.
From start to finish the dance floor was full and they matched the vibes we wished for. The first dance was perfect and the guys were excited to play our request ‘In case you didn’t know’ and our other special requests. They couldn’t have been more accommodating. I’m not over how amazing it all turned out and how outstanding the band were. The highlight was definitely the medley- INCREDIBLE and of course the table captains dance off!
The guys were getting so many compliments and I was constantly being asked where did you find this band???
Thank you so much for being part of our special day, for the energy and talent you all brought.

Couldn’t recommend The Kuil enough! They were absolutely fantastic at our wedding and played such a huge part in making the night so much fun.
They learnt our first dance song for us and, at our request, changed the tempo to slow it right down before picking it back up again to kickstart the party. It was such a special moment and we loved that they were willing to put their own spin on it for us.
They were brilliant at reading the crowd and playing to everyone’s tastes, which kept the dance floor moving all night. They also supported the ceilidh really well and even jumped out into the crowd for some audience participation, which was such a laugh!
They created exactly the atmosphere we wanted and kept everyone entertained from start to finish. We had so many guests comment on how good they were and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better band for our wedding. Thank you so much.

Brilliant service from Hireaband. 2nd time we have hired Kuil, absolutely brilliant bunch of guys, brilliant music, brilliant singers. All round top drawer, would have no hesitation in recommending Hireaband and group to family and friends. Brilliant night thanks to the band.

The Kuil were fantastic. Had a great call before hand to discuss music etc. They nailed our first dance and kept the dance floor moving all night. We had some many comments from guests on how good the band was, can’t recommend them enough!

We couldn't have been happier with The Kuil as our wedding band. From start to finish, the guys were fantastic.
One thing that really stood out was their willingness to learn and perform our chosen first dance song, which meant a lot to us and made the moment even more special. Throughout the evening, they kept the dance floor busy and the crowd engaged, creating an amazing atmosphere.
They were punctual, well organised, and everything ran exactly as planned on the day. We were absolutely delighted with their performance and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a talented and reliable wedding band.
The Hireaband website was also excellent to use. The booking process was straightforward, and the team kept us informed with all the necessary communications and reminders along the way, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free.
Thank you to The Kuil and the Hireaband team for helping make our wedding day so memorable!

The Kuil were amazing and I couldn’t recommend them enough! Everyone at our wedding was saying how good they were. They recorded a demo of our first dance so we could hear it. Shaun was out on the dance floor and got everyone involved. They even we above and beyond doing a spontaneous performance of a song requested by my 18 month old niece that they hadn’t learnt before hand and absolutely smashed it! I can’t thank them enough for making our day so effortlessly enjoyable!

Band where absolutely fantastic!

What a night! The Kuil are a special band!! They were incredible at our wedding entertaining and involving the crowd throughout the night! Our guests have not stopped talking about how amazing they were! Some of them have even tried to book them for their own future weddings already! In the build up to the wedding the band were incredibly accommodating, taking the time to discuss set lists as well as including a ceilidh! The whole evening was made that much more memorable thanks to the Kuil! Thank you for the memories guys!

The band were brilliant with a wide variety of songs. Super friendly and discussed what we were after for the evening during set up. The Scottish ceilidh was great and got everyone on the dance floor. I found the medley towards the end was very clever. It went on for absolutely ages and because the lead singer went seamlessly from one song to another it meant we all just had to keep dancing! Brilliant. Thank you for a wonderful evening of entertainment.

All the guys were amazing, yet again!!! They kept the dance floor full all night, which shows just how good the music was. There was great interaction with the crowd as well. Couldn't have asked for better. Two years in a row we have had them play at our event. Third time might be in the air!!! Thanks again.

The Kuil played at our joint 21st and 50th birthday party at the weekend. They kept the dance floor bouncing the whole night long. They played a great range of music which entertained the entire crowd. Something for everyone!! Music to Ceilidh dance to, through the decades right up to the most modern songs. Even managed a request at the end which wasn’t in their play list but still smashed it. Lots of comments from the guests saying how fantastic the band were. Thank you for a fab night.

We hired The Kuil for our wedding on the 6th September and they were incredible!
So many of our guests commented on how fantastic they were, if you are thinking about booking this band - go for it, you won’t regret it!
They were incredibly interactive, getting everyone involved and the dance floor was never empty.
Fully recommend!

The Kuil played at our wedding in August and absolutely brought the party. Their energy and crowd interaction really helped keep the energy high and the dancefloor full all night. They had a very varied setlist and did a great job of reading the room, as well as playing to our tastes - there are not many wedding bands that play Tidelines!! They did a beautiful rendition of "come rain or come shine" by Trail West for our first dance, thank you so much for learning it as it made it so special. We really couldn't recommend The Kuil enough to others - you won't be disappointed!

The Kuil were amazing. Right from the start they brought so much energy & the guests haven't stopped raving about them ever since!

The Kuil were absolutely phenomenal at our wedding. All our guests loved them and kept the dancefloor full. Half of our wedding guests where Canadian and they enjoyed being introduced to some good Scottish classics. The Ceilidh was also brilliant. Thank you and highly recommend.

Thank you The Kuil, what a night it was you guys absolutely brought the house down the best band ever. The party was everything we had hoped it would be and more can’t thank you all enough for making it a night to remember

Hi just wanted send a wee message thanking you for playing at our wedding on Saturday ! You were absolutely amazing and everyone was asking where you were from and how I found you! The dance floor was full the whole night ! We had an amazing day and night , loved every minute of it and now enjoying life as a married couple! Thanks again, Mr & Mrs Struthers !

Everyone at the party said the same thing....best band they had seen....great songs....loved what they do.... communication was good....price was superb... I nor our guests can say enough about the band...you made the night....and the party girl is sooo happy. thanks

The Kuil arrived in plenty of time to set up their equipment, they were very professional band and provided a fantastic night of entertainment for our Hogmanay party. I will be booking them again.

The Kuil were absolutely fantastic I couldn’t fault them!! They gave it their all interacted with our wedding guests. Brilliant songs just a perfect way to party the night away!!!

The band were absolutely fantastic. They had every single guest and I went at our wedding dancing and every person to a man was so impressed with their professionalism and musicality. Well done ”The Kuil” for a first class performance, thank you!

Hi Lisa,
I hope you are well.
I just wanted to reach out following last week's staff Christmas Party, to let you know how much we enjoyed having The Kuil perform for us! They were exceptional from start to finish; professional, friendly and very talented!
I would have no hesitation to hire them for future events that we hold.
Thank you also for all your help in making the process so seamless for us!

We absolutely loved having The Kuil perform for us at our Staff Christmas Party. The band were professional, punctual and friendly from the onset, being flexible to our changing schedule and providing top class entertainment. We have had only positive feedback from colleagues about their performance, including their ceilidh set! We would not hesitate to book them for future parties!

They were absolutely wonderful. Everyone liked them very professional. Band were so nice to talk with and played any music that was requested. Would definitely use them again.

Once again ‘The Kuil’ provided the entertainment at The Ancient Order of Mosstroopers Annual Ball, their third consecutive appearance. The dance floor was full throughout the evening, an excellent band who worked with the club to ensure our guests were suitably entertained throughout the night. Thanks again to Maurice and the team.

Easy process through Hireaband - I've used them through our last few events and all been super straightforward and their team are very friendly.
The band themselves were great - good communication before and during the event, on time and super friendly. The performance itself was great - everyone was up on the dancefloor at the end of the night, they took requests from the team and all sounded absolutely perfect. Couldn't recommend the band enough to anyone!

The Kuil were absolutely amazing! They played a great set of songs and read the room brilliantly with their choices. They learned our first dance from scratch and performed it really well. We loved the interactive aspect with the main singer and the dance floor was full all night! Couldn't recommend enough.

I just want to say the biggest thank you to The Kuil. All I heard all night was how amazing you are and I couldn’t agree more, your performance was absolutely phenomenal. You kept the party going all night, the dance floor was full from the first song until the last one. Genuinely the nicest group of guys, nothing is ever too much trouble. I will be recommending you to anyone who will listen!

Like to thank the band for use of their microphones when ours had disappeared. I just hope they enjoyed their night as much as we did.

The Kuil were absolutely brilliant. Such a good mix of music from the 50s right through to the modern day classics. We've had guests of all ages and various musical tastes raving about them since. They absolutely nailed our first dance and Shawn the frontman knew exactly how to work the crowd and had the dancefloor totally packed. Ceilidh set went down a treat too. Thanks so much guys, I'd highly recommend The Kuil to anyone.

Hireaband and the Kuil were brilliant for our recent wedding. The process of finding an entertainer and booking then was made easy through the website. Communication from the team and the band was also brilliant and they were quick to answer any questions. The Kuil were fantastic for our wedding, they clearly love what they do and were brilliant at working the crowd - the dancefloor was always full. We received loads of comments from guests on how good they were. We would definitely recommend them for anyone looking for entertainers!

Full marks for both The Kuil and Hireaband. 5 star service.

Firstly Hireaband kept in regular contact and forwarded all details and confirmed every part of the booking from beginning to end, I cannot fault this and would not hesitate to recommend using hireaband or in using them for future functions.

The band, The Kuil, were top notch from beginning to end. They were in contact to get details of the venue who they then contacted to make arrangements, they had no problems with our first dance request, which was performed magnificently, and arrived early and played as long or longer than they had said.
Having seen them at my friends wedding last year we knew what we were getting and if anything they were even better !!! Setting up and packing up was so slick it went largely unnoticed you can tell that they are a well oiled machine. Performance was awesome !! A cracking mix of contemporary and older tunes with excellent vocals and tight musical performance, this was commented on by many of the guests.
Truely the icing on the cake and one of the highlights of a great day, the only thing that I would say is that for guys who are this professional and slick they probably do not charge enough !!

Top class all round, we are truly impressed with everything which we received. Thanks to hire a band and The Kuil take a bow.

The Kuill provided top class entertainment from the very start. Great set list, great sound and vocals and kept the night going for my wife’s 60th birthday party. Covered a huge selection of music that had our family and friends dancing all night. Loads of guests commented on how good they were. Couldn’t fault the guys, and they wrapped up the night with our requested last song. Brilliant band, defo recommend.

Amazing! Couldn’t have asked for a better band for our special day. I was hardly off the dance floor! Thank you! Emma.

Kuil were tremendous.From start to finish the dance floor was full. They certainly made our event .
We would recommend them without doubt.Very good communication as well and helpful.
Also …… great communication from Hireaband . Would definitely use again
Thanks .

Big thanks to The Kuil for a fantastic night, you guys were absolutely amazing! Don't think I sat down all night

Thank you to you all, everyone said how amazing you were! Thanks for making our reception that extra bit special

The band were amazing. Probably the best band I've heard. A great variety of songs to cater for every age and taste.

You guys are simply amazing. Thank you so much for a fantastic night of entertainment!

The Kuil were absolutely outstanding and went above and beyond for our day! They learned our first dance song and initially said they were prioritising learning first dances and so would need to play our dad & daughter dance from a recording which was completely understandable. A few days before our wedding I received a text from a band member that they had found time to learn it and would play it live and it was amazing! The dancefloor was full all night and everyone commented on how amazing there were. For what we paid the performance was just outstanding and I cannot recommend them enough! If you are thinking of a band, the Kuil are the ones to book!!!

The Kuil were fabulous entertainers/musician's, we had the best night. Thanks again

Wow! Where do I start? From the first email where hireaband were very patient and helpful to the band getting in touch to make sure all the finer details were sorted, we were blown away. Nothing was too much of a hassle and the band paid particular attention to detail, learning about our club/event before they turned up. The dance floor was never empty all night - they certainly do know how to keep everyone on their feet. Makes a huge difference having a band that you know is interested in being at your event. Will 100% recommend.

Wow you guys were amazing........you had the place rocking! Great night!

We had an amazing night you we’re absolutely fantastic interacting with the crowd and was able to make everybody of all ages have a blast. Ayr Racecourse need you back, by far the best entertainment.

We can't thank the Kuil enough for playing at our wedding! Everyone enjoyed the ceilidh and the band were absolutely everything we wanted and more-really got everyone involved in the party! We would highly recommend them for anyone looking for a band that gets the whole crowd involved!

Thanks so much guys, we had the best day and night and you were fantastic!
Special thanks for learning our favourite songs!

Oh what a night, never off the dance floor you were brilliant.Thank you guys so much for making our day even better! Everyone raved about you.

The Kuil were absolutely fantastic. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them!

The band were amazing from start to finish. We particularly enjoyed and we’re impressed by the bands performance for our first dance which was epic. Very friendly, personal yet professional. Highly recommend to all!

You were absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much for making my daughter and son in law’s wedding so special. They chose well!!! Would (and will!) recommend you without hesitation.

The best night! Thank you so much for being so great, everyone loved you guys!!!

We booked The Kuil for our wedding after hearing them play at Brewhemia in Edinburgh and we were not disappointed! I spoke with Maurice in the build up to the wedding and they learned our first dance, which went down a storm. Everyone was on the dancefloor the whole time they were playing, we especially loved the 30 minute mash-up! They are really up for a party! We have had so many friends and family asking about The Kuil and I'm really hoping we'll get the chance to see them at another wedding soon! Until then we'll be back at Brewhemia to see the guys filling the dance floor with all our friends! Great job guys, and thank you so much for making the journey all the way to John O Groats for us! Iain and Liza.

You were out of this world!! Had everyone on their feet all night! You will certainly be recommended and very well remembered!

The Kuil played our wedding at Dalhousie Castle on the 30th April 2022 and to say they were amazing is an understatement. The dancefloor was never emplty and they were able to take requests. They listened to everything we had asked for and made our reception just fantastic! Everyone has said to us how amazing the wedding was and how much fun they had, best band the had heard in a while. Even managed a few Cielidh tunes. Thanks guys for a truly memorable night.

The Kuil were an amazing band. Every one of our wedding guests commented on how amazing they were!

I cannot thank them enough for making our wedding reception into the true celebration we wanted.

The Kuil were absolutely incredible! Such a well run and rehearsed band. The songs were tight, lively and full of energy. Great covers and they even did a few requests that went down a storm.

The Kuil are definitely a band that will blow you and your guests away. Nothing cheesy or traditional about this wedding band. Rock on guys!

Hireaband were fantastic throughout the pandemic. They changed our date with ease and were very helpful.

I would highly recommend booking The Kuil. The music they played was fantastic and got all of our guests up dancing! They were also very nice and polite to speak to. They learned our first dance song and although it was not their usual type of music, they did an amazing job.

The searching & booking process was very simple & easy for us to do. We decided very last minute we wanted a band as restrictions were set to lift & it was the best decision we made.
The Kuil were fantastic our guests absolutely loved them & have been talking about it since.
Totally made our wedding for us!

Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. You were wonderful and special thanks for teaching the ceilidh dances to our English guests.

You were absolutely fab and my guests have done nothing but rave about the music since my party. You played a huge part in making my night exactly how I wanted it and I really can't thank you all enough.

Thanks guys. You really made the night rock and my guests all loved you.

The band were fantastic. The range in what they played and their interaction with the crowd was brilliant.

I can't thank you guys enough for an absolutely amazing night. You were completely outstanding and everyone at my wedding totally loved you! Some even credited you as the best band they have ever heard at a wedding!! Seriously, you got everyone up from the first to the last dance! Sensational!

You guys were amazing!

Thank you so much for some awesome entertainment last night. As a musician I can truly appreciate the talent of each of you.

The Kuil were one of the best bands we have ever had at Kinross Golf Club. If you need a fantastic function band for any event, you've found them. Absolutely Amazing!

Thanks for a brilliant spot at our Flower Power street party. You guys are brilliant! Made our day!

Thank you guys so much for last night! You were fantastic as usual!! And thanks for letting my grandad join in too!

We booked The Kuil for our end of year university ball and they played a big part in what was an amazing night. The dance floor was filled the full night and they were very flexible with their set by playing a great range of songs, which suited our younger age group, and ceilidh dances. I was very impressed not only by their sound but professionalism. Throughout the organisation of the event they were so easy to contact and happy to take song requests and any other questions we had to make sure that the event went smoothly. Genuine nice guys with a great band, at a great price, would highly recommend!

The dance floor was never empty. Enough said. Couldn't recommend these guys highly enough.

Thank you so much for playing at our wedding, you really made our day! The music was fantastic and everyone mentioned how much they enjoyed it!

We had a super night listening and dancing to The Kuil at my 50th birthday party. Great selection of songs and loads of energy back and forth with the crowd!

Fantastic evening guys. Thank you!

Thank you for an amazing night. You kept the dance floor full all night long.

Thank you for making my daughters 21st birthday such a special night.

What a fantastic night. Brilliant entertainment by The Kuil!

Brilliant tunes. Full dance floor. The place was buzzing.

Fabulous band. Thank you for taking so much trouble to learn our special requests.

The band were superbly entertaining!

Amazing night. Thank you so much for playing at our wedding.

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. Dozens of texts this morning saying how wonderful The Kuil were last night. The best party band bar none!

Thank you so much for a great night!

Superb band. We will definitely be having you back to the club.

Venues

Some of Our Previous Venues

Archerfield House

Ayr Racecourse

Backhouse Rossie Estate

Balbirnie House

Balgeddie House Hotel

Balmoral Hotel

Barony Castle

Blair Castle

Boclair House

Boreland Loch Tay

Boswell's Coach House

Boturich Castle

Bowhouse, Balcaskie Estate

Brewhemia

Brig O' Doon

Broxmouth Courtyard

Broxmouth Park

Cambo Estate

Cameron House

Carberry Tower

Carlowrie Castle

Colstoun House

Comrie Croft

Crieff Hydro

Cromlix House

Crossbasket Castle

Currie Bowling Club

Dalhousie Castle

Dalmahoy Hotel

DoubleTree Edinburgh City Centre

Dumfries House

Dunbar Rugby Club

Dundas Castle

Dunglass Estate

Edinburgh Corn Exchange

Edinburgh Playhouse

EICC Edinburgh

Eskmills

Fairmont Hotel

Falside Mill

Fonab Castle

Forrester Rugby Club

Freswick Castle

Garvock House

Gilmerton House

Glasgow Cathedral

Glen Mhor Hotel

Glenapp Castle

Glencorse House

Gleneagles Hotel

Harburn Barn

Hedderwick Hill Farm

Hopetoun House

Hotel du Vin St Andrews

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FAQs

What makes The Kuil stand out from other wedding bands?

It's the combination of 100% live five-part harmonies, outstanding musicianship and a frontman who loves getting in among your guests. Shawn uses a radio mic so he can leave the stage and build the party right on the dance floor, and his gentle Scots twang gives every song a warmth of its own.

What kind of music do The Kuil play?

Their repertoire runs from the 1950s right up to today's charts, so there's something for every generation, from Elvis and The Beatles to Luke Combs, Ed Sheeran and Gerry Cinnamon. Their much-loved medley is a real highlight, keeping the dance floor busy for the best part of half an hour.

Can we choose every song The Kuil play?

You're very welcome to share your favourites, and the band are always happy to take requests on the night. Rather than working from a fixed set list, The Kuil read the room and choose songs in the moment, so we'd recommend giving them the freedom to do what they do best: keep your dance floor full.

Will The Kuil learn our first dance?

Yes. The band are well known for learning first dance songs specially for their couples. To give them time to rehearse it properly, please let us know your choice at least eight weeks before your wedding.

Can The Kuil play a ceilidh too?

Yes. The band offer a full live ceilidh set, which is perfect for getting everyone up and dancing together. If you'd like to go all out, an additional ceilidh musician is available on request.

What happens while the band are on their break?

The Kuil provide a complimentary playlist service whenever they're not playing live, so the music never stops and your dance floor keeps going between sets.

What times do The Kuil perform?

A typical wedding booking runs from 8pm to midnight, with a 30-minute break. If you'd like the band to start earlier or play past midnight, just ask. Both are available for an additional fee.

How much do The Kuil cost?

Click the instant quote button on this page and you'll see the band's fee straight away, followed by an email confirming the price. Dates are booked on a first-come, first-served basis, so if the band are free on your date, get in touch with our team as soon as you can to secure them.

Do The Kuil bring their own equipment?

Yes. The band bring their own PA system and stage lighting. All they need from your venue is a clear space to set up and access to a power supply.

How long do the band need to set up?

The Kuil need around an hour before they're due to start to set up, sound check and get changed. We'll work out timings with you and your venue in advance.

Can we control how loud the band are?

Absolutely. The volume is up to you. A good atmosphere needs a reasonable level of sound, but the band are happy to adjust to suit your guests. If your venue has a sound limiter, let us know and they'll plan around it.

Are The Kuil insured?

Yes. The band have public liability insurance, and we can send your venue copies of any certificates they need.

What do the band wear?

The Kuil dress smartly for weddings and corporate events and are happy to match the style of your day. If you have a dress code in mind, just let us know.

Can a friend or family member sing a song with the band?

Usually, yes. Just let us know in advance so the band can plan for it, and make sure your guest star is in good form on the night.

What happens if one of the band is ill on the day?

It's very rare, but the band have a trusted network of musicians who can step in at short notice. Hireaband also works with a wide roster of Scottish bands, so you're never left without entertainment.

Will The Kuil travel to our venue?

The Kuil are based in Edinburgh and play all over Scotland, from the Borders to Caithness. Your quote will include travel, and for longer journeys the band may need overnight accommodation, which we'll discuss with you in advance.

Do we need to provide a meal for the band?

It's always appreciated but not usually essential. A meal is needed if the band are travelling a long way or, for corporate events, if they need to sound check well before they perform. We'll let you know what's required when you book.

Do The Kuil play balls and corporate events as well as weddings?

They certainly do. The Kuil are a popular choice for Borders Common Riding balls, including Hawick Common Riding and the Ancient Order of Mosstroopers' Annual Dance, as well as rugby club summer balls, Hogmanay parties and corporate events for companies such as Wood PLC.

Can we see The Kuil play live before we book?

Most of the band's performances are private weddings and events, but any upcoming opportunities to see them live are listed on this page. Our team can also send you videos and answer any questions you have.

Further Info

Line-Up

  • Default Line Up
  • 5-piece band
  • male vocals
  • drums
  • guitar
  • keyboard
  • bass

Performance Times

Booking Add-ons

  • Additional ceilidh musician
  • Early Arrival
  • Late Finish (After Midnight)

Provided by the Act

  • PA System
  • Complimentary Unmanned DJ Service (when not performing)
  • Live Ceilidh Set
  • Can Perform Your First Dance
  • Stage Lighting
  • Public Liability Insurance & PAT Tested Equipment
  • Able To Work With Sound Limiters

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