The Hoggies are the Original Brussels-based Scottish Ceilidh Band, established in 2011, by a group of musicians with a deep love of celtic music and an inspiration to make live ceilidh dances in Belgium and beyond available for everyone. The Hoggies create a unique and rustic Celtic sound, created through a beautiful and lively combination of high-spirited Scots and Irish jigs and reels with strong rhythmical backing on percussion, traditional celtic melodies weaving through more modern quirky tunes, as well as moving and delicately arranged airs and other haunting celtic laments. We also take our dancers through every step of every dance with simple instructions, and will 'call' along with the music in different langages to make sure all of our dancers are comfortable and confident!

The band includes a mix of different nationalities, with Scots, Irish, English, and Belgian musicians, who bring a diverse mix of musical backgrounds together, with a wide range of electric and acoustic instruments and musical styles and influences - and a couple of fantastic callers. They have featured in numerous Celtic European festivals, regularly play for the Caledonian Society of Brussels’ annual public 'Spring Fling', 'Autumn Fling' and 'St Andrews Party’ ceilidhs, have toured around Europe including Scotland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy and others, and frequently support charities. As well as playing for live Ceilidh and Celtic music events including birthdays, weddings, New Year (Hogmanay) parties, Burns Suppers and Scottish Clan gatherings, the Hoggies are also open to requests for individual Celtic compositions for your special occasions. The Hoggies released their first collaborative album with other artists in 2023.

The Hoggies are really enthusiastic to offer our distinctive celtic ceilidh music repertoire and dance experience to the wider public, and are very interested in any new opportunities to arrange more public and private ceilidh events.

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