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About The Brass Rats

A brass band with a twist, consisting of 5 brass players and a drummer. Suitable for private events, weddings, birthdays and Oktoberfest!
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Edinburgh
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Introducing The Brass Rats! The dynamic party band available to elevate your weddings, parties, and various events. The band is made up of 6 versatile musicians. A drummer and 5 brass players. We are based in Scotland, our vibrant ensemble emerged at the end of lockdown in 2021, bringing a fresh and energetic vibe to the music scene. Since their formation, the Brass Rats have given performances ranging from intimate private events, Weddings, Birthday parties all the way up to large-scale corporate events, captivating audiences of all sizes. The Brass Rats have an extensive, and ever expanding song list with a wide range of styles and eras. From Abba to Mcfly, Bon Jovi to Taylor swift and Culture club to Foo Fighters. As well as all the classic first dance songs such as 'Perfect, Drops of Jupiter, and Love Story... the list goes on! Any that we don’t have, will be quickly arranged if requested by you. The Brass Rats also provide traditional Bavarian Oompah music and Marching band music for those epic Oktoberfest Parties! Our band members, recent graduates of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in music performance, bring a wealth of skill and expertise to every performance Beyond The Brass Rats, each member actively engages in regular performances, with brass bands, professional orchestras and ensembles. The Brass Rats will dress however you like for your event! We have dressed in funky attire, Smart Casual, Formal... The Brass Rats will bring a dash of flair to every gig, creating a visually appealing and engaging atmosphere. In the lead up to your event, we take communication with the client very seriously and are more than happy to arrange phone calls and in-person meetups to make sure that all your needs are met. We are passionate about bringing a fun and exciting musical experience and to make your celebration unforgettable. Choose The Brass Rats, with us it's not just about playing music; it's about creating memories for your special day, whatever the event may be.

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The Brass Rats' Reviews

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Louise B
3 months ago
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5 out of 5

The Brass Rats were amazing! Super professional and polished which allowed the event to run smoothly. They had the guests dancing & kept everyone entertained. Their energy was fantastic and really added to the overall atmosphere of the event. Highly recommend!

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3 months ago

We had a great time! YMCA was definitely a highlight!

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Phil L
1 year ago
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Brilliant! Great bunch of lads, got into the spirit of the event and played a great selection of tunes. Customers and staff were all super impressed with them! Will def use again 😊

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Kyle K
2 months ago, for a Wedding in Balfron Rd
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Many thanks for a wonderful evening of partying! We were delighted with the special daft punk set you planned - it was the highlight of the evening’s entertainment!

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Alan R
3 months ago, for a Private event in Birkhill House
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“Brilliant from start to finish, all the guests loved them and got involved. Songs were all classics and the guys were all so good. I organised the event and they were so easy to deal with, organised themselves and all the equipment and worked with the venue, really easy and very professional.” Alan, Birkhill Castle, Jul 2024

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The Brass Rats' Song list

----FULL LIST OF SONGS----
24k Magic - Bruno Mars
500 Miles - The Proclaimers
A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton
About Damn Time - Lizzo
Accidentally In Love - Counting Crows
ACDC Mashup
Aerodynamic - Daft Punk
Africa - TOTO
All You Need Is Love - The Beatles
Around the World - Daft Punk
At Last - Aretha Franklin
Avicii Medley - Avicii
Bad Guy - Billie Eilish
Basket Case - Green Day
Beautiful Girls - Sean Kingston
Blink182 Medley
Blinding Lights - The Weekend
BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM - Vengaboys
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli
Canter - Jerry Cinnamon
Daft Punk Mashup
David Guetta Medley
Digital Love - Daft Punk
Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis
Don't Stop Me Now - Queen
Drops of Jupiter - Train
Enter Sandman - Metallica
Espresso - Sabrina Carpenter
Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
Fireball - Pitbull
Five Colours In Her Hair - McFly
Foo Fighters Mashup
Funky Town - Lipps Inc.
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! - ABBA
Give Me Everything - Pitbull
Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
God Only Knows - The Beach Boys
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger - Daft Punk
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Hooked On A Feeling - Björn Skifs and Blue Swede
I Believe In A Thing Called Love - The Darkness
I Feel Good - James Brown
I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys
I Want You Back - Jackson 5
Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
Knights of Cydonia - Muse
Let's Get Loud - Jennifer Lopez
Let Me Entertain You - Robbie Williams
Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
Love Story - Taylor Swift
Manhattan Skyline - David Shire
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
Mr. Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra
Mr. Brightside - The Killers
Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
On the Floor - Jennifer Lopez
One More Time - Daft Punk
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Ra Ra Rasputin - Boney M
Separate Ways - Journey
September - Earth, Wind & Fire
Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon
Stacy's Mom - Fountains of Wayne
Star Girl - McFly
Starships - Nicki Minaj
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses
Take Me Home, Country Roads - John Denver
Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
Take On Me - Aha
Take That Medley
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
Thriller - Michael Jackson
Timber - Pitbull
Toxic - Britney Spears
Twist & Shout - The Beatles
Uprising - Muse
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson
Uptown Girl - Billy Joel
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Walking On Sunshine - Katrina And The Waves
Walking On The Waves - Skipinnish
Yes Sir I Can Boogie - Baccara
YMCA - Village People
Your Song - Elton John

The Brass Rats' Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£750
Up to 2 hours£1000
Up to 3 hours£1250
Packages
Wedding ceremony6 musicians
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£1000
Drinks reception6 musicians
Two performances of up to 30 mins each during your drinks reception with a 15 minute break in the middle with background music during.
£1250
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner6 musicians
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 30 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 30 min performances as dinner is being served.
£1500
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We aim to provide a performance and set list that is full of energy and enthusiasm. We provide a wide range of songs.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Edinburgh Balmoral Hotel Haddington - Garvald Village Hall Birkhill Castle Saint Luke's & The Winged Ox - Glasgow Helensburgh Lomond Civic Centre St Matthew’s church hall Rosewell

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Stevie Wonder Queen Bon Jovi McFly ……… you name it we have listened to it!

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

We played a wedding at the Balmoral hotel and Samual L Jackson briefly came in for a dance.

Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?

We don't usually have a singer in our line-up, but if its something that you would like, then we are more than happy to arrange one to perform along with us!

Do you have different line-up options?

We have a band that is up to 6 musicians plus a singer upon request.

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

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.

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

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer a DJ service while the band have a short break between sets.

How much time do you need to set up?

We would usually need about 15-20 minutes setup time before a performance. This is usually for the Kit to be setup.

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

Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.

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

With your booking we will provide, a speaker system for music (unless venue has one built in) and a set of Rode Wireless Pro Microphones which can be used for recording the audio for your wedding and amplifying speeches. All Equipment for the band is provided as part of the booking. We usually require a setup time of 20 minutes before the event.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes! We are more than happy to accommodate new song requests and are happy to learn a special song request for your event!
Musicianship
Genres:
Covers, Christmas, Electronic, Ibiza club, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Easy listening, Light music, Marching, Pop, Funk rock, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop, Karaoke, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Vintage, Acoustic, Rock, Alternative rock, Classic rock, Hard rock, Pop rock, Progressive rock, Rock 'n' Roll, German music, Bavarian oompah
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Virtual event
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