Brass Bands North East

29 amazing local North East Brass Bands to hire for events.

These are the perfect Brass Bands for weddings, corporate events & parties in the North East area, locally sourced by our entertainment experts. Find the best North East Brass Bands only at Alive Network, the UK's biggest entertainment agency.

Wunderbar Brass

5 stars - Wunderbar Brass are Highly Recommended 7 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Hertfordshire
A fun Bavarian Oompah band performing traditional German songs alongside pop classics in an Oompah style, all guaranteed to have you swaying, singing and clapping. Highly interactive, they can be booked as an acoustic wandering act, entertaining small groups or tables at a time, or onstage for bigger events....

From £1,533
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Jazz Walkabout

5 stars - Jazz Walkabout are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Devon
Jazz Walkabout is a Devon-based quartet of professional jazz musicians, ideal for functions requiring strolling or multi-location music. Specialising in vintage 1920s jazz, the fully acoustic band can play in any setting. Since 2016, they’ve performed at weddings, parties, funerals, and carnivals, as well as appeared on ITV's This Morning and Loose Women....

From £1,797
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Deck the Brass

Number of members: 4 London
Deck the Brass offers an extraordinary musical experience, seamlessly combining technical mastery with festive charm. Featuring two trumpets, a trombone, and a tuba, their performances of beloved Christmas carols and holiday classics exude warmth, joy, and sophistication. Each musician boasts extensive training from prestigious institutions like the Royal Academy of Music and Juilliard, alongside regular engagements with renowned orchestras, ensuring a refined and harmonious sound....

From £2,011
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Brace Yourself Brass

5 stars - Brace Yourself Brass are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews
Number of members: 6 London
Brace Yourself Brass (BYB) are fully adaptable to any size and configuration suited to the event/venue. From a quintet sized stage band to a 9-piece marching band. Capable of playing anywhere; from large festival stages to roaming around street parties, BYB are famous for drawing and captivating audiences in a huge variety of settings....

From £2,876
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Bier Stein Oompah Band

5 stars - Bier Stein Oompah Band are Highly Recommended 8 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Kent
Bier Stein Oompah Band, one of the UK's leading Bavarian Style Oompah Band! With a great repertoire which includes the classic In Munchen Steht & Eine Prosit', performing in full costume with a front man if required & guarantee a fantastic night fun...

From £2,319
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Premier Brass

5 stars - Premier Brass are Highly Recommended 10 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Kent
Premier Brass the leading brass band in the U.K, providing the best in classical & popular genre's. Can dress to suit your occasion, whether your event requires Military dress or period costumes. Premier brass can also provide a Fanfare for your event....

From £2,319
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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 £3,528 +VAT
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Oompah Trio

5 stars - Oompah Trio are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Hampshire
Delivering a fantastic evening of fun, laughs & authentic Oompah (plus some modern surprises!), the Oompah Trio will transform any event into a traditional Bavarian Beer Hall! Previous clients include Ant & Dec, BBC, Vernon Kay, Dermot O'Leary, The Royal Navy & many more!...

From £1,530
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The Ten Foot Troubadours

5 stars - The Ten Foot Troubadours are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 3 East Sussex
The Ten Foot Troubadours are the UK’s premier stilt walking band! With over 15 years in the business, they’ve performed at many prestigious events across the world including F1’s Grand Prix & the 2012 Paralympics! Performing your favourite songs from all decades, this fun & interactive, wandering act are perfect for creating an up-beat atmosphere!...

From £1,983
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Big Brass Beats

Number of members: 4 London
Electrifying DJ sets with wow factor brass! Fusing an incredible DJ with a rip-roaring brass section, imagine Big Brass Beat’s DJ playing your number one Earth Wind & Fire or Stevie Wonder track, with the live brass section right in front of you! Known for joining the dance floor & kickstarting the very best parties, this group will blow you away!...

From £3,940 +VAT
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More and More

5 stars - More and More are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
More & More - "Hard Hitting Heavyweight Brass." Comprised of 3 saxophones & a bespoke portable drum kit, More & More deliver unique instrumental covers with a raucous twist, bringing the raw electricity of street performances to your event....

From £5,992
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Mads On Sax Brass Band Review Venue / Pub / Club Event Essex

5 stars - Mads On Sax are Highly Recommended

“This is the second time I’ve booked Mads On Sax. I thought she was amazing, really happy with everything .”

Daryl booked Mads On Sax for their event

Burgundy Boater Band Brass Band Review Wedding Dorset

5 stars - Burgundy Boater Band are Highly Recommended

“I would happily book them again because their music was so infectious and delightful and they were friendly and easy going.”

Charlotte B booked Burgundy Boater Band for their Wedding in the North East

Brass Fusion Brass Band Review Festival / Outdoor Event North Yorkshire

5 stars - Brass Fusion are Highly Recommended

“The band performed on stage at our Town Centre Platinum Jubilee public event. They were excellent. Arrived in plenty of time, friendly, professional, easy to work with. They sounded great and we received lots of nice comments from visitors. Top quality.”

Darlington B booked Brass Fusion for their event

5 stars - Burgundy Boater Band are Highly Recommended

“Hi Paul, Apologies, I have been out of the office a lot recently onsite at events. The entertainment went down really well with the group, I would definitely use both acts The Happenings & Burgundy Boater Band) again. I'll be in touch if anything comes up. Many Thanks, Michelle”

Michelle booked Burgundy Boater Band for their event

Amazing Venues

Just a few of the amazing 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
Pleased to Meet You NE61 1NB
Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort NE47 0BX
Summerhill Bowling Club NE4 6EH
The Vallum NE15 7RG

Booking Guide

Everything you need to know to hire Brass Bands for your event

Brass Bands in the North East cost from £653 to £3394. The average price in 2025 was £1522. 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 Brass Bands on your budget, so please give us a call if you can't find what you're looking for.

Alive Network represents Brass 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 the most local the North East Brass Bands, enter a search using your event date and location, then use the 'nearest me' sort option.

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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 Brass Bands we want to represent.

We look to recruit the North East Brass Bands who we feel are the best in their area, but who also represent good value for money.

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29 amazing local North East Brass Bands to hire for events