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Hot Scots Brass Band

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About Hot Scots Brass Band

#1 brass band in Scotland. Hear all your favourites tunes, played by the best brass musicians around! Guaranteed to entertain at any event!
Brass band
Glasgow
Public liability insurance of £10 million

We are The Hot Scots Brass Band! A 7 piece (brass, sax and drums) band made up from full time professional musicians trained and living in Scotland. We have an extensive repertoire and can cater to any event! All our musicians studied music to degree level and now work as full time musicians. You can expect to see a set up of 2 trumpets, saxophone, 2 trombones, tuba and drums + PA system and DJ if required! We will adapt our set lists to suit your event. We currently offer entertainment the following styles: Popular music Jazz music Classical music German Oompah Music Brass Cellidh! Get in touch now to secure The Hot Scots Brass Band for your event!

Musicianship
Genres:
Pop, Christmas, Classical, Fanfare, Jazz, Blues, Swing, Easy listening, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Hip Hop, Motown, Tribute, Soul, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Indie, Pop rock, Bavarian oompah, Scottish music, Ragtime, Acoustic, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, 1950s era music, 1940s era music, 1930s era music, 1920s era music, Musical theatre
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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, Recording session, Concert, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, New Year's Eve, Christmas party
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Song list

Pop/Rock Covers:
Happy - Pharrel Williams
Crazy in Love - Beyoncé
Eternal Flame - The Bangles
Thriller - Michael Jackson
Human - The Killers
Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson
Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader
Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson/Bruno Mars
You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon
Livin on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
Ruby - Kaiser Chiefs
Marry You - Bruno Mars
Bad Guy - Billie Eilish
Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
Shut up and Dance - Walk the Moon
Man I Feel Like a Woman - Shania Twain
Faith - George Michael
Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics
Play that Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Don’t you Want Me - The Human League
Hips Don’t Lie - Shakira
You Can’t Hurry Love - The Supremes
Waiting For a Star to Fall - Boy Meets Girl
7 National Army - The White Stripes
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
It's Raining Men - The Weather Girls
Tainted Love - Soft Cell
Fat Bottomed Girls - Queen
Sweet Soul Music - Arthur Conley
Shine - Take That
Come on Eileen - Denys Midnight Runners
Reach - S Club 7
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
Mr Blue Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra
I’m Still Standing - Elton John
Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Hey Jude - The Beatles
I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
Mambo No.5 - Lou Bega
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Hey Ya! - Outkast
Valerie - Mark Ronson/Amy Winehouse
September - Earth, Wind & Fire
Forget You - CeeLo Green
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers
Loch Lomond - The Tartan Army
New Orleans Jazz Band:
Bourbon St. Parade
Just A Closer Walk
Lil' Liza Jane
Down By the Riverside
Didn't He Ramble
Lord, Lord, Lord
I'll Fly Away
Joe Avery's Piece
Paul Barbarin's Second Line
Old Rugged Cross
By and By
Do Whatcha Wanna
Classical Brass:
Pachelbel: Canon - Pachelbel
Gabriels Obeo - Ennio Morricone
Girl With the Flaxen Hair - Debussy
Flower Duet - Delibes
Traditional Brass Band Hymns - Various
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our band is unique and rare. We play your favourite hits, all instrumental. You'll hear the groundbreaking noise of the bass trombone and tuba while the trumpets carry the melody across the room!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

All of our member are full time professional musicians. Working in many different genres. We have all played countless venues in Scotland and England. Including smaller venues like Cottiers in Glasgow all the to venues like the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and Edinburgh Usher Hall.

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line up is as follows: 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, saxophone, tuba/sousaphone and drum kit. We can alter this to suit your event. A brass only option consisting on trumpet, 2 trombones and tuba is also available.

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

We will try our best to flexible so your event can run smoothly. If timings do change, please let us know as soon as possible so we can let our band members know.

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

Yes. Our playlist service is included for free between sets. However if you would like to extend this until the venue closes or to be included before the event, please contact us for a quote.

How much time do you need to set up?

It will take us approximately 1hr to set up with PA system. Once the PA system is set up, we can provide a free playlist service while the band prepares to perform. If no PA is required then the band will need around 30 mins will be needed to set up.

Can you roam around while you perform?

Yes - We will perform acoustically most of the time, meaning we can move around freely,

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

Yes - you can choose the songs from our set list. If you require additional songs to be arranged, we will provide the first 2 for free. After this, new song will be charged at £10 each.

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

We have a small PA and Lighting system which is included in the quote.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes we can learn new songs before the event. 2 new songs are included in your quote. After this, a £10 charge will apply for each new song. This is to account for writing the music for the band and rehearsal time.

Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£1195
Up to 2 hours£1495
Up to 3 hours£1995
Packages
Ceremony - Brass Only3 musicians
- 3 piece classical brass ensemble - Up to 1.5 hours
£750
Package 37 musicians
- 7 piece band - Up to 1 hour - 2x 25 minute sets - Your choice from our song list
£1195
Package 27 musicians
- 7 piece band + playlist service - Up to 2 hours - 2x 45 minute sets - Your choice from our song list
£1495
Package 1 (most common)7 musicians
- 7 piece brass band + playlist service - Up to 3 hours - 3x 45 minute sets - Your choice from our song list
£1995
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner7 musicians
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.
£3750

Add-ons

Additional Songs
+£10
Playlist Service
+£100

Reviews

From customers:

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David
1 year ago

Amazing band! They had us dancing all night!

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Rebecca (
1 year ago

Hired the band for my friends birthday party and they were absolutely fantastic! Very easy to communicate with and we’re happy to accommodate song requests. Will definitely be hiring this band again for my next event!