The Scotsman

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  • Wedding MC in Sydney, NSW

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  • Starting from $300

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This Glasgow-born musician swapped the driech drizzle of Scotland for the sunny shores of Sydney and hasn’t looked back. His upbeat, contemporary style brings new audiences to Scottish and Irish folk classics, while his heartfelt vocal renditions of Caledonia and Loch Lomond transport listeners back to bonnie Scotland.

"Graeme has the innate ability to connect with his audience through his personality, warmth and humour, plus a fabulous range of songs spanning from Celtic classics, singalong faces and humorous ditties from his country of origin!"

Graeme has also been calling Ceilidh Dancing for over 20 years and can provide ceilidhs for any event.

Available as a solo, duo or band.

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Graeme, affectionately known as 'The Scotsman', is a Glasgow-born musician, ceilidh dance callerand event planner with a passion for community dancing and traditional folk music. Since arriving in Australia in 2021, he has become a regular in the folk festival scene, and runs lively and inclusive ceilidh dances all around the country.

His warm demeanor and raport with crowds ensures everyone has a great time at any event he attends .From lively Irish classics to 200 year-old heartfelt Scottish ballads and upbeat cover songs, Graeme can deliver an unforgettable performance filled with infectious energy, and his love for his rich Celtic musical traditions.

Since arriving in Australia in 2021, Graeme has been performing as a soloist at festivals around the country including main stage performances at Australian Celtic Festival 2022, 2023 and 2024 and CelticFest QLD 2023 as well as featured events at Melbourne Tartan Festival and Tasmanian Whisky Week.

Graeme is also a seasoned Scottish ceilidh caller with over two decades of experience organising and leading events back in his native Scotland, across Europe and in Australia. His warm, fun and informal approach aims to coax even the most reluctant of dancers onto the floor, creating an enjoyable and memorable experience for all.

Graeme recently released his debut album, Distant Shores, with his Tasmania based band, The Stovies with whom he does a number of ceilidh events. The Stovies specialise in beautiful 3-part harmonies and fresh takes on traditional songs.

We can provide a variety of music and dance options from solo performances through to full 5 piece bands (depending on the location) for any event across Australia.

What our audience say;
"Wildly entertaining, brimming with talent, all heart and kilt! Being in the audience at one of their gigs is like going on a journey through the Scottish landscape with yer best mate! and maybe with a scotch in hand"

Graeme also provides MC/Hosting for weddings and events as well as ceilidh dance workshops for those looking to learn. Get in touch for more info.


Minimum requirement is 2 speaker PA plus foldback and 6 channel mixer. This can be provided for an additional fee and will require an additional 1 hour setup and 1 hour breakdown.


Here is just a taste of the songs performed

Celtic Covers
Loch Lomond / Wild Mountain Thyme / Caledonia / Black Velvet Band / Rattlin' Bog / Flower of Scotland / Gallway Girl / The Grannie Song / Land Below the Waves / Walking on the Waves / Mull of Kintyre / Ramblin' Rover / Tell Me Ma / Wild Rover / 500 Miles / Dreams / Beeswing / The Fox

Other Cover
From Little Things Big Things Grow / No Diggity / Nothing Ever Happens / Babylon / You and I / Dreams / Little Lion Man / Bad Moon Rising / Ceceilia / Same Jeans / How to Make Gravy / Great Song of Indifference / Down Under / What's Up / Stuck in the Middle / Dance Monkey / Follow You Into the Dark / I'm a Believer / Budapest

Ceilidh Dances
Gay Gordons / Canadian Barn Dance / Dashing White Sergeant / Circassian Circle / Virginia Reel / Pride of Erin Waltz / Eightsome Reel / St Bernard's Waltz / Heel and Toe Polka / Highland Schottische / Flying Scotsman / (Orcadian) Strip the Willow / Melbourne Cup / Swedish Masquerade


I can offer a package of one or more of the following
Live Music - With options from a solo performer throught to a 5 piece band we offer it all. This can include guitars, bass, drums, fiddle, bodhrán, ukulele and more.
Ceilidh Dancing - With 20 years of ceilidh dance calling experience, Graeme can provide you with all you need to hold a ceilidh at your next event. No experience needed as all dances can be taught on the night
Event planning - Need help with the entertainment side of your event? get in touch to discuss how I can help
MC/Hosting - Have your very own kilted Scotsman to greet guests and keep your event running smoothly.
Sound Hire - Graeme is also able to provide a professional setup of sound and lighting for gigs and events.


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