Hire Brass Bands in the UK

Brass bands are incredibly versatile. And while we may well associate them with shopping centres at Christmas time filling the air with the festive sounds of carols (we LOVE that), they’re great for many other year round events.

Classical brass bands are an excellent outdoor event option given how well the sound carries.

So if you're looking to add a real atmosphere of celebration to your event, then check out the 42 Brass / Oompah / Marching Bands currently on the Last Minute Musicians entertainment directory!

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Brass Bands are Ideal For…

Oktoberfest - a German festival held annually in October (or late September). This traditional folk festival often includes the drinking of beer and lots of music and dancing. The usual musical accompaniment is Polka / Bierkeller music supplied by a live "Oompah" brass musicians in costume.

Accompanying newly married couples on their walks from churches. Often consisting of trumpets, horns, trombones, tubas and percussion these bands are still very popular for weddings and all sorts of outdoor events. There's nothing quite like the sound of a parade on a summer's day!

When booking these bands:

It may sound obvious, but If you're holding a public event, don't automatically assume it will be okay for you to have a marching band parading around. Consider any noise restrictions and regulations that may be in place, and always obtain the correct permissions if you are hoping to have your band march on the road (even the quietest ones!).

Prices for marching bands can vary hugely- some of them will be happy to send along as few as 5 members. On the other hand, others may add up to closer to 15.

Obviously, this will affect the price. A typical 8 piece marching band will charge around £800 as a minimum.

If you want to cut down on travel cost, use the "advanced search" feature to find marching bands near you.

Brass / Oompah / Marching Bands repertoires

Some marching bands will recite more traditional music, like hymns or carols. Others will will adopt a different style, like oompah bands or samba groups. New Orleans jazz groups will try to create a true Mardi Gras style celebration! Recently, we've also seen a big trend in brass bands re-arranging funk and soul classics, like The Hot 8 Brass Band. Some bands will be able to take a request or two, but remember that it will take a long time to arrange and rehearse any material for a large (or small!) brass band, so make sure you speak to your contact in the group as far in advance as possible, and preferably provide the sheet music.

The Brass / Oompah / Marching Bands featured on this page are all members of the LastMinuteMusicians.com entertainment directory. Use the refine section at the top of this page to find brass bands close to you. Simply choose a county or enter a post code into the "available in" box to refine the listings to your local area. Click the "visit listing" button to see the full profiles of the individual marching bands. With over 3300 active listings you are sure to find the perfect entertainer, musician, band or entertainment service to make your wedding or event just perfect. Don`t forget you can use our online chat (below) to get instant help with your booking.