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Brassy, Funky Pop For Any Occasion - Backstage Brass are guaranteed to bring a party atmosphere to any event!

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Looking for a Brass Band to liven up an event? Well look no further than Backstage Brass. With funky, beat-driven arrangements of classic and modern pop tunes form the 1960's onwards, Backstage Brass are guaranteed to bring a party atmosphere to any event! Backstage Brass is a six-piece Brass Band (2 x Trumpets, 2 x Trombones, Tuba/Sousaphone and Drum-Kit), performing a huge range of repertoire in a variety of styles to suit almost any event; from weddings to festivals, private parties to corporate functions...even bandstand gigs and traditional concert recitals. Backstage Brass is inspired by the British Brass Band tradition and the New Orleans Brass Band style, resulting in the perfect mix of entertainment and quality music making. We are an acoustic act, in most cases, meaning we are fully mobile and able to adapt to most situations. We can also provide a PA for larger functions and other indoor performances, where appropriate. We provide a DJ upon request and all the relevant equipment required, offering the full entertainment package under one banner. Enquire now to find out more...

Backstage Brass

5 out of 5

13 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Backstage Brass' Reviews

5 out of 5

Sam and the band were excellent. I dont have enough good things to say about them! They got the crowd up and dancing which was an impressive feat with it being a daytime work party but everyone absolutely loved them. They played upbeat songs, provided a warm and happy atmosphere and lastly were just brilliant at playing their instruments. Lastly, they were just lovely people, easy to talk to and organise beforehand and everything went smoothly. So brilliant, thank you!

Reply from Backstage Brass

4 days ago

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this, Anna. We had a lovely afternoon - it's so nice when people are on board with having a good time! It was a pleasure to work with you 😊

5 out of 5

Absolutely amazing, would 100% recommend!

Reply from Backstage Brass

1 month ago

Thanks Rebecca! We had a great night - glad you enjoyed it 😊

5 out of 5

Absolutely incredible!!! We hired backstage brass for our wedding and they were absolutely amazing! From greeting us off the bus we had hired to take our guests from the daytime venue to our evening venue, the selection of songs, getting everyone going and dancing…. They really helped to kick off our night do celebrations to an amazing start! So many of our guests have commented on how good they were! Xxx

Reply from Backstage Brass

2 months ago

Thanks Tanja. What a great way to kick off your evening do - the look on the guests faces when we appeared at the doors of the bus was brilliant! Best wishes from us all 😊

5 out of 5

Sam and the whole band were phenomenal. They completely made our night. The communication throughout was fantastic. They send over song lists and we're super clear

Reply from Backstage Brass

2 months ago

Thanks for your feedback Rebekah, so glad you enjoyed your wedding - it was a pleasure to be part of it!

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5 out of 5

Backstage Brass played at our wedding in August and were a welcome addition to the drinks reception. They became the talk of the afternoon, so much so that two of my friends and wedding guests enquired about their wedding on the day!

5 out of 5

We wanted a brass band for our joint birthday celebrations and were fortunate to secure Backstage Brass. They did an excellent job and I was particularly impressed by the way they accommodated our music requests.

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Backstage Brass' Song list

Africa - Toto

All Star - Smash Mouth

All You Need Is Love - The Beatles

At Last - Etta James

Blinding Lights - The Weeknd

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis

Crazy In Love - Beyonce

Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader

Despacito - Luis Fonsi, ft. Daddy Yankee

Don’t Stop Believing - Journey

Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen

Don't You Want Me - The Human League

Fascination - Alphabeat

Forget You - CeeLo Green

Girls Just Want To Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Havana - Camila Cabello

Help! - The Beatles

High Hopes - Panic! At The Disco

Hit Me Baby One More Time - Britney Spears

I Got You (I Feel Good)

I’m A Believer - The Monkees

I Want You Back - The Jackson 5

Jump - Van Halen

Living On A Prayer - Bon Jovi

Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars

Message In A Bottle - The Police

Mr Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra

Mr Brightside - The Killers

Rather Be - Clean Bandit

Ruby - The Kaiser Chiefs

Sandstorm - Darude

September - Earth, Wind & Fire

Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes

Shake It Off - Taylor Swift

Shotgun - George Ezra

Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon

Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder

Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder

Sk8er Boi - Avril Lavigne

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) - Eurythmics

Take On Me - A-ha

Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus

The Pretender - Foo Fighters

This Love - Maroon 5

Toxic - Britney Spears

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Wake Me Up - Avicii

What’s My Age Again? - Blink 182

You Know I'm No Good - Amy Winehouse

You've Got A Friend In Me - Randy Newman

9 to 5 - Dolly Parton

99 Red Balloons - Nena

...and many more!

Backstage Brass' Prices

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Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£1199
Up to 2 hours	£1399
Up to 3 hours	£1599

Wedding ceremony6 musicians

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£999

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We really enjoy the energy Backstage Brass create on stage. We love to play alongside each other and pride ourselves in maintaining a performance standard unrivalled by our peers.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We have performed at a number of prestigious wedding and events venues across the UK.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

We are most influenced by similar New-Orleans style brass groups, such as Lucky Chops and Hot 8 Brass Band.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Our most high profile gig, to date, was a private event for a celebrity, at their home!

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line-up is as follows: 2 x Trumpets, 2 x Trombones, Tuba/Sousaphone and Drums/Percussion.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We always do our best to be flexible with clients to ensure the smooth running of events. Please keep us updated with expected timings where possible.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

We provide a DJ service between sets for an extra £200 - £250, depending upon equipment required.

How much time do you need to set up?

We are usually set up and ready to play within 30 minutes (acoustic) or 45 minutes (amplified).

Can you roam around while you perform?

We are generally stationary as we perform, however we do move around from a staged position and also offer a selection of roaming tunes to open/close the event if necessary.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Our setlists are crafted from our experience of previous events, however, we always try to make the setlist as personalised as possible. We perform music from many genres/decades and therefore like to have the input of our clients as to what they would like to hear.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Everything is included in our quotes.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We can learn requests, providing we are given adequate time to prepare arrangements.

Musicianship

Genres:

Military, Christmas, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Funk, Soul, Motown, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Pop rock, Indie, Punk rock, Glam rock, Swing, Postmodern jukebox jazz

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Types:

Brass band, Brass quintet, Bavarian oompah band, Roaming band

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Event types:

Private event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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