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Discover local Big Bands and Jazz Orchestras available to hire for weddings, corporate events & parties in Powys, hand-picked by our entertainment experts. 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 Powys.

PD Big Band

5 stars - PD Big Band are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews
Number of members: 15 Vale of Glamorgan
Stunning 15 piece big band with a great repertoire of favourites (vocals if required) from jazz, blues to swing & jive & many more. Widely experienced on the circuit they have played with many big names. Trios, sextet, 7 piece & other ensembles available...

From £3,894
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The JJ Show Band

5 stars - The JJ Show Band are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 10 Staffordshire
A party showband that packs a punch with a full horn section! The JJ Show Band will fill your dancefloor with their huge sound, powerful vocals and genre-busting repertoire! Performing modern anthems to unforgettable classics from the likes of Lizzo, Stevie Wonder, Harry Styles, Chaka Khan and many more, you and your guests will be on your feet all night!...

From £3,501
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The Swing Smiths Orchestra

5 stars - The Swing Smiths Orchestra are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews
Number of members: 25 London
Experience the enchantment of The Swing Smiths Orchestra—masters of Sinatra, Holiday, Fitzgerald & more. With stellar vocalists, lush strings, and swinging horns, they epitomise elegance and entertainment for any event. Praised by DownBeat Magazine and Stage Reviews, The Swing Smith Orchestra perform with love and respect for the artists they cover and offer the pinnacle of musical excellence!...

From £20,063 +VAT
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Swing Central Big Band

Number of members: 19 London
Swing Central Big Band is a 19-piece ensemble that brings the Swing Era to life with authentic renditions of 1930s and 1940s classics by Ellington, Basie, Miller, and more. Perfect for vintage-themed events, this spectacular group is perfect for those events where you really want to go to town!...

From £11,409 +VAT
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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 £5,620
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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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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 £4,826
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Prestige Swing
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5 stars - Prestige Swing are Highly Recommended 23 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Hertfordshire
As seen at London’s Leicester Square Theatre, BBC TV "Children in Need" and Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity events - performing the power and excitement of this vintage era - even with a smaller combination! Featuring multi-instrumentalist / vocalists with the authentic impact of Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Buble plus Jools Holland style Jive!. “They Swing like Crazy!” – Sheila Tracey, BBC....

From £1,717
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The Matt Thomas Big Band
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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 £3,994
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Absolutely Frank

5 stars - Absolutely Frank are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 7 Surrey
The love of Sinatra's music spans generations, & his sound is re-captured by Absolutely Frank. With a repertoire full of Sinatra's best loved songs, plus Dean Martin & Andy Williams, these guys are available as a 7, 10 or impressive 17 piece orchestra...

From £3,156
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Orchestral Dance Anthems
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5 stars - Orchestral Dance Anthems are Highly Recommended 8 Reviews
Number of members: 19 London
Orchestral Dance Anthems are the ultimate headliner for large scale events and private festivals. Featuring classic White Isle tracks by Groove Armada, The Chemical Brothers, Nightmares on Wax, Faithless, Robert Miles, Spiller and many more, this contemporary orchestra is fronted by multiple vocalists, world class musicians and a live DJ. Available throughout the UK and internationally, with line-ups from 19 to 30 members. Prices range from approx. £27K to £40K+VAT + travel....

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Swing Central

5 stars - Swing Central are Highly Recommended 7 Reviews
Number of members: 10 London
One of the UK's most popular vintage bands - a mini big band who bring the sounds of the Swing Era back to life, with an electrifying show full of incredible energy and musicianship....

From £7,903 +VAT
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Christmas Toy Soldiers Band

5 stars - Christmas Toy Soldiers Band are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 6 London
Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere with our Nutcracker Band, a group that embodies the holiday spirit by delivering a captivating medley of beloved Christmas classics while parading in flawless synchronisation. Comprised of highly skilled brass musicians with backgrounds in the military, this merry marching band guarantees to enchant audiences with their exceptional renditions of timeless tunes....

From £2,424 +VAT
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The Swing Smiths
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5 stars - The Swing Smiths are Highly Recommended 68 Reviews
Number of members: 7 London
The Swing Smiths are a sensational swing and soul band performing a huge range of hits from the Big Band, Rat Pack, Soul & Motown eras. With a distinctive sound and unrivalled performance, they are guaranteed to transform the atmosphere of your event....

From £7,303 +VAT
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Booking A Big Band In Powys

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Big Bands in Powys 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 Powys 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 Big Bands 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 Powys, with acts available for events in Brecon, Builth Wells/Llanfair-Ym-Muallt, Hay-on-Wye/Y Gelli Gandryll, Llandrindod Wells/Llandrindod, Llanidloes, Llanwrtyd Wells, Machynlleth, Montgomery, Newtown/Y Drenewydd, Presteigne/Llanandras, Slough, Talgarth, Welshpool/Y Trallwng.

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 the most local acts, 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 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.

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Powys Venues We Love Working With

We've helped thousands of customers in Powys to find their perfect entertainment fit, working closely with local venues to ensure each event runs to plan. Check out a small selection of the incredible venues we love working with in Powys.

Peterstone Court Hotel LD3 7YB
Lemore Manor HR3 6LR
Plas Dinam Country House SY17 5DQ
Garthmyl Hall SY15 6RS
Lake Vyrnwy Hotel SY10 0LY
Craig-y-nos Castle & Country Park SA9 1GL
Wilde Lodge LD7 1LU
Buckland Hall LD3 7JJ
Tall John's House LD3 7PX
Llangoed Hall Hotel LD3 0YP
Treberfydd House LD3 7PX
Glyngynwydd Wedding Barn and Cottages SY18 6QQ
Knighton Hotel LD7 1BL
Caer Beris Manor LD2 3NP
Barn at Brynich LD3 7SH

The Elephant & Castle Hotel SY16 2BQ
The Manor Hotel NP8 1SE
Barlings Barn SY19 7DY
Craig Y Nos Castle SA9 1GL
Glanusk Estate NP8 1LP
Gilestone Farmhouse and Glamping LD3 7JE
Gregynog Hall SY16 3PL
Grantley Court SY22 6SG
Kinsham Farm LD8 2HR
Lake Vyrnwy Hotel and Spa SY10 0LY
Metropole Hotel and Spa LD1 5DY
Mellington Hall Hotel SY15 6HX
Maesmawr Hall Hotel SY17 5SF
Nant Y Walch Barn LD5 4TN
Quaint Country Weddings SY21 8LD

Sychpwll Centre SY22 6SH
Pentrenant Hall Christian Conference, Retreat and Holiday Centre SY15 6TG
Penpont LD3 8EU
Newtown Rugby Club SY16 3AF
Montgomery Town Hall SY15 6PH
Lower Llegodig SY15 6JY
Latham Park SY16 1EN
Lake Country House Hotel & Spa LD4 4BS
Knighton Bowling Club LD7 1ED
Knighton and District Community Centre LD7 1DR
Hollyhollows Glamping and Weddings SY21 0AY
Builth Wells Golf Club LD2 3NF
Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate LD3 8LA
Dolgead Hall Caravan Park & Lodge Park SY21 0HT
Cwm Brynich Farm LD3 8SS

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Local Big Bands And Jazz Orchestras Near Powys

Looking for the best local Big Bands in Powys? Alive Network covers the whole area including Brecon, Builth Wells/Llanfair-Ym-Muallt, Hay-on-Wye/Y Gelli Gandryll, Llandrindod Wells/Llandrindod, Llanidloes, Llanwrtyd Wells, Machynlleth, Montgomery, Newtown/Y Drenewydd, Presteigne/Llanandras, Slough, Talgarth, Welshpool/Y Trallwng.

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