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Heavy Beat Brass Band

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About Heavy Beat Brass Band

Inspired by the heavy drum beats of modern-day second-line brass music, Heavy Beat aims to bring the sound of New Orleans to the UK!
New Orleans band
Birmingham
Public liability insurance of £10 million

Heavy Beat Brass Band are the UK's most authentic New Orleans-style brass band based in Birmingham UK, remixing modern jazz, pop and funk music with the heavy brassy sounds of New Orleans. HBBB are a unique brass band made up of 8 young professional musicians personally mentored by Keith Frazier of New Orleans's own Rebirth Brass Band. Featured on ITV’s This Morning with Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby HBBB are guaranteed to get the party started. EVENTS You'll find us playing clubs up and down the UK. Some of our favourite regular spots include - Hare & Hounds - Birmingham - Matt & Phreds - Manchester, Blues Kitchen(s) - London If you have a live music night and need some big, bold brass to get the crowd moving, get in touch! WEDDINGS Surprise entrance? Mardis Gras-style parade? Your first dance performed live? HBBB can do it! As an acoustic outfit, HBBB can play indoors and outdoors, Setup within 10 minutes without the need to soundcheck so the party can start straight away! Heavy Beat bring the vibe of a New Orleans Mardis Gras party to your event, playing a mix of rowdy authentic New Orleans-style brass mixed with classic and modern pop from all your favourite artists. We are also available for international weddings, the perfect soundtrack for your special day! ​Got your wedding DJ sorted? Heavy Beat now offer a Heavy Beat DJ set package allowing you to get your full day's worth of music sorted in one package. CORPORATE Looking for a band for your staff party or Awards Ceremony? We know how to get the party started and keep you dancing until the early hours of the morning! ​We also offer Heavy Beat DJ's sets alongside the band's live performances getting your event sorted in one neat package. We are well experienced in working with leading brands to tailor their requirements for clients or employees. Not a wedding? Don't worry we regularly play at birthdays, corporate events and festivals, so get in touch via the "Message" or "Check availability" buttons above!

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Charlotte B
3 months ago
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Heavy Beat Brass Band absolutely made our wedding! They were a pleasure to deal with from start to finish and an absolute hit! By far the best part of our day! Thank you so much for the wonderful experience!

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3 months ago

Thank you Charlotte! Was a pleasure to perform for you guys. All the best!

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Alex S
1 year ago, for a Wedding in Fosscross Ln
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5 out of 5

Matt and I are sat in Scotland on our honeymoon and can't stop smiling at how perfect it was having you and the band at our wedding. We can't thank you enough for travelling and bringing such amazing vibes. Literally every message has mentioned how fabulous you were and wanting to know how we found you. So thank you again from us both, you made everything so easy and effortless.

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Alex S
1 year ago, for a Wedding in Fosscross Ln
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5 out of 5

Matt and I are sat in Scotland on our honeymoon and can't stop smiling at how perfect it was having you and the band at our wedding. We can't thank you enough for travelling and bringing such amazing vibes. Literally every message has mentioned how fabulous you were and wanting to know how we found you. So thank you again from us both, you made everything so easy and effortless.

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Heavy Beat Brass Band's Song list

99 Problems Jay-Z
777 Silk Sonic
A Little Party Never Killed Nobody Fergie
A Message to Rudy The Specials
A Thousand Miles Vanessa Carlton
All Over Now Rolling Stones
All This Love Im Givin Gwen Mcrae
All you need is love The Beatles
American Boy Estelle
Animals Martin Garix
Another One Bites The Dust Queen
Ante Up Busta Rhymes
Baby Its You London Grammar
Baby I Love Your Way Peter Frampton
Baby Im Yours Arctic Monkeys
Beer Reel Big Fish
Beautiful Christina Aguilara
Black Or White Michael Jackson
Blacksmoke Rising Greta Van Fleet
Bohemian Rhapsody Queen
Budapest George Ezra
By The Way Red Hot Chili Peppers
Call Me Maybe Carly Rae Jepson
Can’t Feel My Face The Weeknd
Cant Take My Eyes Off You Frankie Vallie
Cassanova Le Vert
Circle Of Life Lion King
Clarity Zedd
Could You Be Love Bob Marley
Crazy Little Thing Called Love Queen
Deantown Vulfpeck
Dilema Nelly
Do Your Thing Basment Jax
Dont Look Back In Anger Oasis
Don't You Want Me Baby Human League
Dont Stop Me Now Queen
Dont Wanna Miss A Thing Aerosmith
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic The Police
Everywhere Fleetwood Mac
Faith George Michael
Fat Bottom Girls Queen
Feel Good Inc The Gorilaz
Feel The Love Rudimental
Feelin Hot Hot Hot The Merrymen
Feel Like Makin Love Dangelo
Galway Girl Ed Sheeran
Get It Started Black Eyed Peas
Get Lucky Daft Punk
Get Up James Brown
Ghostown The Specials
Gold Dust DJ Fresh
Good As Hell Lizzo
Got Trobuble With My Baby Paloma Faith
Halo Beyonce
Happy Pharell
Happy Together The Turtles
Hey Ya Outkast
House Party Fred Wesley
I Believe In a Thing Called Love The Darkness
I Realy Like You Carly Rae Jepson
I Wanna Be Your Lover Prince
Insomnia Faithless
I Want It All Queen
I Want You Back Jackson 5
I Was Made For Loving You Kiss
Is This Love Bob Marley
It Must Be Love Madness
It Wasnt Me Shaggy
Ive Got To break Free Queen
Just My Imagination The Temptations
Just The Two Of Us Bill Withers
Kabioye Lekan Babalola
Kids Robbie Williams
King Of The Swingers Jungle Book
Killing In The Name Of Rage Against The Machine
Le Bleury Anomalie
Lets Dance David Bowie
Levitating Dua Lipa
London Thunder Foals
Love And Happiness Al Green
Lovely Day Bill Withers
May I Have This Dance Francis And The Lights
May It Be Enya
Move Your Feet Junior Senior
Mr Big Stuff Jean Knight
My Queen IS Albertina Sisulu Sons Of Kemet
On My Way Rusted Roots
One Love Bob Marley
Our House Madness
Paradise George Ezra
Pressure Drop Toots And The Maytals
Propane Nightmares Pendulum
Radio Gaga Queen
Rich Girl Gwen Stefani
Screwed Janelle Monae
Sexual Healing Marvin Gaye
Sexy Back Justin Timberlake
Shake And Dance With Me Con Funk Shun
Shake Yo Booty KC And The Sunshine Band
Since You Been Gone Kelly Clarkson
Somebody To Love Queen
Sorry Justin Bieber
Sorry Not Sorry Demi Lovato
Sugar Were Going Down Fallout Boy
Surviving Bastille
Sweet Dreams Eurhythmics
Take Me Home Country Roads John Denver
Take On Me Aha
Thanks You Next Arriana Grande
The Next Episode Dr Dre
Thats What I Like Bruno Mars
This Must Be The Place Talking Heads
Tide Is High Atomic Kitten
Toxic Britney
Try Tilar
Tryna Do What Lovers Do Maroon 5
Under Da Sea Disney
Valerie Amy Winehouse
Wandering Eye Fat Freddy's Drop
Waterfall TLC
We Are The Champions Queen
Walk This Way Run DMC Aerosmith
We will Rock You Queen
Whats My Name Snoop Dogg
When Somebody Loves You Back Teddy Pembergrass
Why Cant We Be Friends War
When I Come Around Green Day
Wrecking Ball Miley Cyrus
X Gon Give It To Ya DMX
Yesterday The Beatles
You Are The Best Thing Rae LaMontague
Your My Best Friend Queen
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Heavy Beat Brass Band's 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£3000
Up to 2 hours£3125
Up to 3 hours£3750
Packages
Wedding ceremony8 musicians
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£2125
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner8 musicians
3 - 4 piece band for the afternoon ceremony and drinks reception. Full 8 piece band for the evening party
£3750

Add-ons

DJ set
+£700
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We are the only brass band in the UK creating AUTHENTIC New Orleans second line music, the way you would hear it on Bourbon street to the French quarter. HBBB studied with Rebirth Brass Bands own Keith Fraizer honing the skills necessary to respectfully and authentically perform the NOLA brass band tradition. Largest wedding venue in the USA? New Orleans.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

If we had a list of all of the wedding venues HBBB has performed at in the past, it would be too long to fit in this box. We perform at venues all across the UK and regularly return to many of them knowing the in's and out's for surprise entrances and the best spaces to create an electric performance

Do you have different line-up options?

We can operate between a 3 and 9 piece band. 8 is the optimum number for sound, value and impact. A 3 or 4 piece band takes on a slightly different approach and is more suited for afternoon jazz club style performances.

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?

We do also provide a DJ service including PA and lighting for an additional £500

How much time do you need to set up?

As an acoustic outfit we can be ready to play in 10 minutes. if using amplification we require at least a 60 minute soundcheck. We generally aim to arrive 1 hour before the start of the first set or soundcheck.

Can you roam around while you perform?

Yes - we perform acoustically so we can move around freely.

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?

Yes, all equipment is included and provided by us.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

One request is included in the price, for additional requests we charge £40 per tune.
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Genres:
Pop, Funk, Covers
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Event types:
Wedding, 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
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