Hire The Best Big Bands and Jazz Orchestras In the North East.

Explore incredible Big Bands and Jazz Orchestras available to hire for weddings, corporate events & parties in the North East, hand selected by our expert team. With 418 verified reviews from previous customers, you can book with confidence, backed by secure contracts and 24/7 emergency support. With 26 years experience booking for over 187,000 events to date, we're the most trusted entertainment agency for hiring Big Bands and Jazz Orchestras in the North East.

The MBB Band
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - The MBB Band are Highly Recommended 158 Reviews
Number of members: 10 West Yorkshire
Magnificent 10 piece act specialising in Modern songs in a Swing style, Jumpin' Jive, Supercool Swing & R'n'B! Covering music from the likes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, to Take That and Radiohead, The MBB Band's extensive repertoire is set to entertain all night long!...

From £4,128 +VAT
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The Matt Thomas Big Band
🌟 Customer Favourite

5 stars - The Matt Thomas Big Band are Highly Recommended 99 Reviews
Number of members: 12 Lancashire
Matt Thomas & his amazing 11 piece big band recreate the sound of the roaring 40's with wonderful music from Frank Sinatra, Glen Miller & more! With style, charm & sophistication, this spectacular show will make your event one to remember!...

From £2,796
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The Will Dakin Big Band

5 stars - The Will Dakin Big Band are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews
Number of members: 17 Manchester
Dynamic, bold and full of life. Expect big energy, dazzling showmanship, and a night you and your guests will never forget - The NQBB way....

From £4,154
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High Flying Brass

5 stars - High Flying Brass are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews
Number of members: 6 Manchester
High Flying Brass is a brass band with a unique flair. Whether it's a surprise parade, background music for cocktails, or high-energy classics for an evening celebration, they’ve got it all covered! Their setlist spans modern hits from artists like Taylor Swift, Lizzo, and Justin Timberlake, as well as timeless tunes from Prince, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and Pharrell....

From £2,663
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Regal Groove

5 stars - Regal Groove are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 14 Staffordshire
Simply the most electrifying and entertaining band you will find! With slick choreographed moves, sublime vocals and a truly inspired backing band. This West End trained musical experience bring all the hits from the likes of Bruno Mars, The Jacksons and Queen....

From £5,680
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Booking A Big Band In the North East

Everything You Need To Know

Big Bands in the North East cost from £1231 to £22640. The average price in 2025 was £2491. Prices vary depending on experience, demand, size of act, travel costs and the specs of the equipment provided. Artists travelling into the North East from further away will usually charge more than a local act due to travel time and fuel costs.

We will always do our best to help you find an artist within your budget, so please give us a call if you can't find what you're looking for.

Alive Network represents Big Bands throughout the North East, with acts available for events in County Durham, Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear.

On the rare occasion that we don't have an artist based within your area, we will always have artists in the neighbouring regions willing to travel.

To see our most local artists, enter a search using your event date and location, then use the 'nearest me' sort option.

Aside from representing some of the best Big Bands in the UK, one of the main reasons to hire a Big Band with Alive Network is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up.

If your Big Band is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice.

Benefits of booking with us

Reliable, hand-picked Big Bands
Advice and support whenever you need it
Safe, secure booking contracts
Emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year
Free cancellations within 5 days of booking
Easy enquiry and booking process
Trusted brand with over 187,000 previous clients
Instant online prices & availability

Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the most trusted entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 187,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent.

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For information on joining Alive Network please visit our 'How to join' pages here where you will also find our online application forms.

There is no cost to join Alive Network but we are not a directory, so every application is individually assessed and we hand-pick the Big Bands we want to represent.

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Alternatively, our dedicated expert entertainment coordinators are on-hand to help. Simply call 0845 108 5500 or email enquiries@alivenetwork.com.

Reviews From Events In the North East

A small selection of featured reviews from customers who booked our Big Bands and Jazz Orchestras for events taking place within the North East.

Prestige Swing Big Band Review Corporate Event

5 stars - Prestige Swing are Highly Recommended

“Wow!!! Amazing, Chris and band were phenomenal! Will definitely be booking prestige swing again!”

Daniel G booked Prestige Swing for their event in Newcastle upon Tyne

5 stars - The MBB Band are Highly Recommended

“Absolutely fabulous. So professional and talented. Absolutely made our wedding. Every single person there commented on how amazing they were!! Wish we could do it all again.”

Abby M booked The MBB Band for their wedding at The Vermont Hotelin Newcastle upon Tyne

Crystal Clear Dance Orchestra Big Band Review Wedding

5 stars - Crystal Clear Dance Orchestra are Highly Recommended

“The band were fantastic and the party was a HUGE success. Thanks for all your help.”

Murray G booked Crystal Clear Dance Orchestra for their wedding at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Artin Newcastle upon Tyne

5 stars - The MBB Band are Highly Recommended

“Hi, Thanks very much for helping to make our wedding so memorable. We were especially impressed by the first dance and thought you guys really nailed it. We’ve received many compliments from our guests about the band - the best compliment of all is how many people were dancing right through th...”

Chris R booked The MBB Band for their wedding at Eshott Hallin Northumberland

North East Venues We Love Working With

We're proud to have helped thousands of customers in the North East to book their perfect event entertainment. We work closely with local venues to make sure that each and every event runs to plan. Below is a small selection of the incredible venues we've worked with in the North East.

Beamish Hall DH9 0YB
Le Petit Château NE19 1NR
Lumley Castle Hotel DH3 4NX
Durham Castle DH1 3RW
Doxford Barns NE67 5DY
Matfen Hall NE20 0RH
Horton Grange Country House NE13 6BU
Wylam Brewery NE2 4PZ
Close House Country Club NE15 0HT
Otterburn Towers NE19 1NS
Halton Grove NE45 5PY
Brinkburn Priory NE65 8AR
Whitworth Hall DL16 7QX
Bowburn Hall Hotel DH6 5NH
The Alnwick Garden NE66 1FJ

Hashtag Business Services Limited NE63 9JZ
The Willows at the Woodmans NE16 5BB
Wylam Brewery Tap NE2 4PZ
Alnwick Castle
Shortflatt Tower | Luxury Manor House Wedding & Events Venue with Accommodation NE20 0HD
The Barn on The Bay Wedding Venue NE61 5EQ
Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel DH8 9BB
Hallgarth The Manor House, Durham DH6 1AB
Marriott Hotel (Newcastle-U-Tyne) NE3 5HN
The Secret Tower NE1 2HY
The Treehouse Restaurant NE66 1FJ
Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter, an IHG Hotel NE1 3SA
The Vermont Hotel - Newcastle NE1 1RQ
University of Durham DH1 3LH
Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter NE1 3SA

Chillingham Castle NE66 5NJ
Blackfriars Restaurant NE1 4XN
Doxford Hall Hotel and Spa NE67 5DN
Lord Crewe Arms DH8 9SP
New Close Farm Outdoor Wedding Venue DH7 6NB
RAF Boulmer Admin Site NE66 3JF
The Bosk NE66 4LW
The Vermont Hotel NE1 1RQ
Beamish Park Hotel NE16 5EG
Albemarle Barracks NE15 0RG
Kirkley Hall NE20 0AQ
Middleton Hall Estate NE70 7LF
Pleased to Meet You NE61 1NB
Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort NE47 0BX
Summerhill Bowling Club NE4 6EH

Local Big Bands Throughout The North East

Alive Network is one of the largest entertainment agencies in the world, providing a huge range of live entertainment for private events and parties. We represent only the best Big Bands for hire in the North East - covering the entire region including County Durham, Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear.

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North East Big Bands

Hire The Best Big Bands and Jazz Orchestras In the North East

Hire The Best Big Bands and Jazz Orchestras In the North East.

The MBB Band

The Matt Thomas Big Band

The Will Dakin Big Band

High Flying Brass

Regal Groove

Need some help?

Search all Big Bands available in the North East

Map of local Big Bands in the North East

Booking A Big Band In the North East

Everything You Need To Know

For information on the following, see our Frequently Asked Questions:

Reviews From Events In the North East

North East Venues We Love Working With

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