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Bring grandeur and majestic sound to your next event with the finest Brass Ensembles for hire across the UK! Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate gala, or a sophisticated private party, our selection of 10 top-tier ensembles offers everything from classical fanfares and traditional brass bands to contemporary arrangements and jazz-infused performances. Discover the perfect ensemble to elevate your occasion and create an unforgettable atmosphere.
Big Smoke Brass’ 6-Piece Band brings high-energy pop covers and an infectious brass sound to your event, creating an unforgettable experience that will have everyone singing and dancing!
We are a London based professional brass quintet available to play for all types of events! Let us provide the perfect background music for your next event, occasion or celebration.
We pride ourselves on putting on a spectacular show, and our versatility in being able to perform a stage show as well as perform energetically in a field. We love what we do, and it shows!
Cavendish Brass are happy to compose or arrange music especially for your occasion so please let us know if you have any special requests for your event (additional fees apply).
Brass Bad Boys have quickly started playing to sell-out crowds around London and the UK thanks to their original arrangements and infectious energy.
Backstage Brass are guaranteed to bring a party atmosphere to any event! We are a six-piece brass group performing a huge range of repertoire in a variety of styles.
All your favourite pop, rock and metal like you've never heard it before! Suitable for weddings, corporate events, christmas parties, festivals and many more!
All your favourite pop, rock and metal like you've never heard it before! Suitable for weddings, corporate events, Christmas parties, festivals and many more!
'All Brass' is at home whether they are performing to crowds at an International Festival to providing the musical backdrop to an awards ceremony or special birthday bash.
Rio Brass mixes Brazilian grooves with pop music and all-time favourite songs. If you are looking for entertainment with a high-quality musical experience, Rio Brass will suit your needs. They have also made their international debut in Capri and Toulouse.
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Rio Brass was founded in 2018 with the intention of bringing a bit of the tradition of Brazilian carnival to the UK. Every year thousands gather in Rio de Janeiro streets to celebrate carnival and to listen and party to the music of the many different street bands that the city has to offer.
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Brass bands are the secret ingredient behind a proper feel-good party. Big tunes, big smiles, and that irresistible punchy sound that makes people move without thinking about it. If you’re exploring a brass band in the UK for the first time, this guide will help you choose the right act, budget sensibly, and plan the day so it runs like a dream. We’ll keep it practical, jargon-light, and focused on what actually matters on the ground.
A live brass section brings energy you can feel in your chest. That’s why brass works so well for mixed private and corporate events, town festivals, sports days, parades, and seasonal markets. Musicians can play roaming pop-brass sets that weave through crowds, or deliver a staged show that grabs attention at the perfect moment. The music carries outdoors, fills a ballroom without feeling stuffy, and keeps spirits up even if the British weather decides to have a laugh.
You’ll see two broad types: roaming street-style bands and staged party bands.
Roaming bands often look like a New Orleans second-line group: trumpets, trombones, saxophones, sousaphone or tuba, and a marching drum kit. They are brilliant for parades, high streets, and outdoor markets, and they work beautifully in parks and on festival sites. The sound is immediate, interactive, and great for getting a crowd moving from one place to another.
Staged brass bands set up on a riser or in a corner of a ballroom, marquee, or barn. Expect the same instrumentation, sometimes with electric bass in place of tuba, a full drum kit, and mics on the horns for a bigger, more controlled sound. These bands are ideal for evening receptions, awards nights, and headline festival slots.
In terms of repertoire, you’ll find:
If you want something specific, tell the band early. Most groups love building a short custom section for a first dance, team anthem, or walk-on moment.
Brass is incredibly flexible, which is why it fits so many UK event formats.
Unamplified horns are naturally punchy, though volume depends on the space. Outdoors you get plenty of projection without it feeling harsh. Indoors the band may use light amplification so the mix stays balanced and not just trumpet-heavy. If your venue has a sound limiter, mention it. Many bands bring pads and lower-volume sticks, and can scale the line-up to keep within limits.
Roaming sets are mostly self-contained. Staged sets need a small footprint, ideally a clear rectangle at least three by four metres for five to seven players. If amplification is planned, provide a standard 13-amp socket near the performance area. The band will need safe storage for cases and a short downtime between sets. If there is no green room, a quiet corner does the job.
Load-in is faster than you might think. Horn players travel light, and a compact drum kit can be in and out quickly. If the venue has tricky access, tell the supplier so they can plan time for lifts and security.
For most UK events, expect a guide price of £700 to £1,400 for a professional brass band. The exact figure depends on the size of the line-up, travel time, performance length, and whether you want roaming, staged, or both. A five-piece roaming band sits at the lower end, a seven or eight-piece show band with sound support is closer to the upper end. If your event is far from the band’s base, add travel and possibly accommodation for late-finish bookings.
Brass bands get busy for summer festivals, Christmas markets, and graduation season. If your date is in those windows, book as soon as your venue is locked in. For off-peak Fridays and Sundays you’ll find more flexibility. If you’re booking late, it’s still worth checking: roaming bands can often cover short-notice daytime activations.
You want a group that matches your vibe and your logistics. When browsing, use your shortlist time wisely.
If you are programming a town event, ask whether they can anchor multiple zones: welcome fanfare at the gates, short loop of stalls, main stage hit, then a final parade. For corporate, confirm walk-on stings for award winners and a finale tune everyone knows.
For a private party in a marquee:
For a town festival or seasonal market:
For a sports day:
Outdoors is where brass bands shine, but plan cover and flooring. A small gazebo or canopy keeps players dry, and raised staging protects against damp ground. If it is very hot, schedule shade breaks. If wind is likely, staged rather than roaming may be safer for instruments and music stands. Always have a wet-weather route indoors if your venue allows it.
Brass music is bright by nature. Provide a little distance from quiet zones, baby areas, or therapy spaces. If you have guests with sensory sensitivities, schedule shorter sets and offer a published timetable so people can step out when needed. Ask the band to keep one set unamplified if the space is intimate.
We built Poptop to remove the guesswork. You get instant, all-inclusive pricing with no waiting around, so you can compare options quickly and book with confidence. Put in your event date, guest count, and postcode, then we show you brass band suppliers that fit. We vet every supplier and watch reliability closely. If something unexpected happens, we find a suitable alternative and your booking is covered by our money-back guarantee.
Here is what that means for you in practice.
If you are ready to bring that festival feeling to your celebration, start by setting your date, guest count, and location. We will show you brass band options that match your plan and budget, with instant prices around the £700 to £1,400 mark. From there, you can compare line-ups, message suppliers, and lock in the one that makes you think, yes, that’s our sound.
We are here to make the whole process simple, friendly, and fast. Tell us what you have in mind, and let’s line up a brass band in the UK that turns your event into a proper moment.