Hero Horns Highly energetic, unplugged dance band

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of South East London. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
Up to 1 hour: £1860
Up to 1.5 hours: £1975
Up to 2 hours: £2090
Background music:
Before, between, and 30 mins after the last set: £280
Additional hour: £180
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About / Biography

Comprised of 3 saxophones and a bespoke portable drum kit, Hero Horns delivers a unique blend of improvised groove music and covers. Originally formed as a street busking band, this energetic and talented act brings the raw electricity of live street performance to stages and events.

A perfect addition to any occasion, Hero Horns offer a complete covers set full of hard hitters that will get heads turning and guests dancing. They move seamlessly between songs, drawing from all time classics, 90’s floor fillers, and modern day hits to springboard into exciting improvisations.

Whether it’s marching wedding guests down an aisle, entertainment for a drinks reception, or providing walk on stings for an award ceremony, Hero Horns are incredibly versatile and adaptable to the situation at hand.

They are available as a stage performance or an acoustic roaming band, which can be completely mobile while playing. This allows performances to take place in a plethora of exciting scenarios.

For larger-scale events, Hero Horns can also be connected to a P.A. system, and their wireless microphone set up still allows for a great deal of mobility. Please enquire for any further details and to find out what we can bring to your event.

Together and individually they have played at venues such as Wembley Stadium, The O2, NIA Birmingham, The Royal Albert Hall, The Union Chapel, the Southbank centre, and main stages at Shambala, Bestival, and Boomtown festivals. Members have performed alongside artists including Rita Ora, Beverley Knight, Peter Andre, Lee Ryan and Beardyman.

Clients include Royal Ascot, LinkedIn, The Emirates FA Cup, Paramount, Chelsea Streets, Birra Moretti/Heineken, British Airways, The National Theatre, Pravha/Molson Coors, Swiss Shippers Council, Borough Market, Turner Contemporary, Camden Town Brewery, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, Epsom Downs Racecourse, British Council, Wembley Stadium, City Pantry, and Sofar
Sounds.

Lineup: percussion and 3 saxophones (baritone, tenor and alto saxophones). Sometimes 2 saxophones and a trumpet/trombone if a regular member is unavailable.

Reviews (14)

There are currently 14 user ratings for Hero Horns

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in South East London

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan

Africa - Toto

American Boy - Estelle

Because I Got High - Afroman

Better Off Alone - Alice DeeJay

Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

Careless Whisper - George Michael

Call Me Al - Paul Simon

Crazy - Gnarls Barkley

Crazy in Love - Beyonce

Dance Wiv Me - Dizzee Rascal

Destination Calabria - Alex Gaudino

Despacito - Luis Fonsi

Don't You Want Me Baby - The Human League

Feel Good Inc - Gorillaz

Freed From Desire - GALA

Get Lucky - Daft Punk

Give It Up - KC & The Sunshine Band

Gotta Get Thru This - Daniel Bedingfield

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson

I Like to Move it Move it - Reel 2 Real

King of the Swingers (The Jungle Book)

Man With The Red Face -

Funkagenda & Mark Knight

Moving Too Fast - Artful Dodger

Mr. Saxobeat - Alexandra Stan

Rhythm Is A Dancer - Snap!

Rhythm Of The Night - Corona

Rock Your Body - Justin Timberlake

Pirates of the Caribbean Theme

Sail - Awolnation

Seven Nation Army - White Stripes

Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran

Show Me Love - Robin S

Summertime (jazz standard)

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) - Eurythmics

The Real Slim Shady - Eminem

This Girl - Kungs

Thrift Shop - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Treasure - Bruno Mars

U Don't Know Me - Armand Van Helden

Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars

Use Me - Bill Withers

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Technical Rider
Minimum performance area of 3.5m x 2.5m.
No other tech requirements for acoustic performances.

In larger spaces where amplification is required: We will supply our own wireless mics which will require 5 x XLR inputs into a desk & PA system (Supplied by the client).

Catering Rider
Please provide 4x hot meals where these are available for guests, snacks, and refreshments for the band.

Green Room Requirements
Please provide a suitable comfortable space for the band to get changed in, store instruments/cases, and relax in, within close proximity to a WC.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Not usually but depending on the size of the venue/ number of guests we can discuss what might be appropriate for an extra cost


What information do you require about a venue?

Whether or not there is a sound limiter, the capacity of the venue, power socket location in case of PA being provided.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Can be discussed on a case by case basis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

We have played events for Facebook, Google, Mercedes, Birra Moretti, Pravha and other companies at such venues as Wembley Stadium, The National Theatre, Brighton's i360 and many more. We have also played at many festivals over the years including Boom Town, Bestival and Secret Garden Party


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

We all studied at Jazz college so many of our influences come from the Jazz greats like John Coltrane and Charlie Parker, we have wide reaching tastes and allow our numerous experiences playing other genres to influence our sound and our music when we play together. Collectively we love funk, disco, R&B, Soul Motown and just about anything that gets people dancing.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We are all professional musicians in our own right who met whilst studying together at Trinity Laban conservatoire, we gig individually with other bands, artists and DJ's and have been working in various areas of the London and international scene for the last 15 years


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

We love playing at Weddings and Festivals where people really feel the enegry of what we're doing up close, if people are able to dance, we're having a good time.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Set up can be completed in 15 minutes if necessary but we usually arrival is roughly 1 hour before our start time. We are unplugged and can be assembled in 5 minutes if rushed. Pack-down can be done in 5-10 minutes. Typically travel in 2 separate cars.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes provided the weather is good and arrangements have been made for cover for us in the event of sudden rain or drastic weather change


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We have a long repatoire list which the client can choose from, we can also discuss playing special requests provided we are given enough warning beforehand, the song fits our setup and the requests aren't too numerous/ obscure


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Electrifying, energising and intense fun.

Recent Clients

Hero Horns has performed for these clients:

Royal Ascot

The Southbank Centre

Emirates FA Cup

Club Wembley

LinkedIn

The Union Chapel

Bestival

Boom Town

Venues

Hero Horns has performed at these venues:

Royal Ascot

The Southbank Centre

Emirates FA Cup

Club Wembley

LinkedIn

The Union Chapel

Bestival

Boom Town

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Concert

Recording Session

Cruise

Charity Event

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Film / TV

1960s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Jazz

Swing

Christmas

House

Easy Listening

Background Music

Originals

Pop

Acoustic

Covers

Disco

Funk

Hip Hop

R&B

Rock

Features:

Public liability insurance

Instrumental

100% acoustic (no power)

Will travel internationally

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