Brass / Oompah / Marching Bands for hire

Bring the bold sound of brass to your party. Find the best brass and oompah bands for hire in the UK.
Dixieland and Cocktail Jazz of the highest calibre

12 reviews

Horsham, West Sussex

Book from £630* - get a quote

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Off-the-wall oompah band, performing your favourite pop, rock and metal tunes!

2 reviews

South Croydon, Surrey

Bringing live music to your event

7 reviews

South East London

Book from £1283* - get a quote

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South London's most in demand Brass Rascals.

2 reviews

South East London

Book from £1800* - get a quote

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Fun Five Piece Female Roaming Band!

5 reviews

West London

Book from £1404* - get a quote

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Military, Scottish Pipe 'n' Drum, Samba, New Orleans Trad Jazz Marching Bands

13 reviews

South East London

Book from £495* - get a quote

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Highly energetic, unplugged dance band

13 reviews

South East London

Book from £1860* - get a quote

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New concept London brass band with vocals and drums - a brass function band

0 reviews

North West London

Book from £1510* - get a quote

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Brass band for weddings, parties, festivals and events

22 reviews

South East London

Book from £1450* - get a quote

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Oompah band playing their own unique versions of classic songs to start parties

6 reviews

South East London

Book from £2050* - get a quote

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Traditional New Orleans jazz funeral parade band

7 reviews

North London

Book from £700* - get a quote

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New Orleans style brass band

12 reviews

North London

Book from £1180* - get a quote

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Good music plus good entertainment!

10 reviews

North London

Book from £560* - get a quote

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Brass behemoth fusing jazz, pop & dance into DJ-style megamixes!

0 reviews

South East London

Book from £1274* - get a quote

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Brassy and energetic world music, all around good yarns

1 review

North London

Book from £1560* - get a quote

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Frequently asked questions


Most brass / oompah / marching bands are self-contained and provide their own equipment which is suitable for typical situations. Even though the act generally plays acoustically, if your event is to be held in a large venue, or you have more than 300 guests, we recommend that additional sound equipment should be used. Always ask your musicians about their sound system requirements.

Each event is different but the typical performance time for brass / oompah / marching bands is 2 x 45 minutes sets within a 2 hours period. Some acts are happy to play longer sets or additional sets. Often, breaks can be negotiated but you should be aware that the price may increase if the musicians need to be onsite for a longer period of time.

Booking brass / oompah / marching bands as early as possible increases the chance of securing their availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many acts also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged performances for clients with just a few hours' notice.

You should always check whether or not your act is prepared to play outdoors. Weather conditions such as wind, rain, or extreme temperatures can affect the performance and the instruments. If you are planning an outdoor event you should be prepared to offer a flat surface for performers as well as a cover in case of unexpected rain.

While we’ve got over 40 brilliant brass bands for hire to choose from, we wouldn’t possibly be able to select the best. The best brass band for your event depends on what the event is, the vibe you want and the type of music you love. We have classical brass bands for hire across the UK and Bavarian style Oompah bands too. So have a browse, a listen, check out prices and pick your favourite.

The cost of hiring musicians can vary significantly depending on the type of act. The average price is currently £1110. Budget-level acts may be available for as low as £250, while top-tier acts can command prices as high as £2184.

Frequently asked questions about Brass / Oompah / Marching Bands, how to register and how results are ordered are in the help & FAQs.

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!

"Thank you so much for making our wedding so jolly with your fantastic music, you really captured the mood of the day. We will certainly be looking to use Silk Street again for future events and will recommend you to all of our friends and family." - Katharine and Conrad's review of Silk Street

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.

Hire Brass / Oompah / Marching Bands

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.

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