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About Junction 21 Big Band

A full line up 20 piece swing band with an eclectic music mix, performing for a wide range of events. Dance, sing, watch, listen, party!

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Leicester

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Based in Leicestershire, the Junction 21 Big Band are a full sized traditional line up swing band (4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 5+ saxophones, full rhythm section, and singers too). We've both a 40's/50's swing era program, and a more modern, eclectic music mix too - and happy to adapt to your requirements. The band have been together for over 20 years, and we love to play and perform at all sorts of events. We're here to entertain and and love it most when, invariably, the crowd dance along with us.

Junction 21 Big Band

5 out of 5

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Junction 21 Big Band's Reviews

5 out of 5

Junction 21 a night of big band brilliance. From the moment the brass section belted out the opening note it was evident that Junction 21 was set to be a night to remember. The Clubhouse was transformed into a haven for Jazz enthusiasts, with the air thick with anticipation and excitement. Throughout the night, the band showcased their versatility, seamlessly transitioning from up-tempo swing numbers to soulful ballads. Each musician had their moment in the spotlight, demonstrating remarkable skill and passion for their craft. From booking to the finale the band was fantastic, hence we booked them straight away for the next event.

5 out of 5

On behalf of the Trustees of Lutterworth Museum I just wanted to say thank you for making our 1940s dance very special. Your band sounded fantastic and we were very impressed with Junction 21s sound and professionalism was brilliant. Thank you all.

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Junction 21 Big Band's Song list

A small selection from a recent gig list.. We have many many more songs!

Green Onions

Strike up the band

Ive got you under my skin

Moondance

Bill Bailey

Tuxedo Junction

At Last

Berkeley Square

It don’t mean a thing

All that Jazz

Artistry for Trumpets

Crazy Little Thing called Love

How highthe moon

Me and my Shadow

42nd Street

Birdland

Blue Moon

The way you look tonight

Moonlight Serenade

Dont get around much anymore

Lady is a tramp

Come fly with me

Mack the knife

Music to watch girls by

Little BrownJug

Lil Darlin

Zoot Suit Riot

I just wanna make love to you

Mr Pinstripe Suit

Mustang Sally

42nd St Medley

A Shot In The Dark

A Tisket A Tasket

Ain’t nobody here but us chickens

Ain’t that a kick in the head

All of Me

Alright, Okay, You Win

American Patrol

And All That Jazz

As Long as I’m Singing

At Last

Baby it’s Cold Outside

Baker Street

Bare Necessities

Bari Bari Good

Beyond the Sea

Big Big World

Big Noise From Winettka

Big Spender

Bill Bailey

Birdland

Black Coffee

Blue Moon

Blueberry Hill

Boogie Blues

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

Bottle makes 3

Cabaret

Can’t take my eyes off of you

Candyman

Copacabana

Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Cry Me A River

Cuban Pete

Daydream Believer

Do nothin till you hear from me

Don't Rain On My Parade

Don't Worry Be Happy

Don’t Get Around Much (V)

Don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing

Enjoy Yourself

Feeling Good

Fever

Fiesta (V)

Flip Flop and Fly

Fly Me To The Moon

Go daddy o

Got to get you into my life

Green Onions

Happy Birthday

Hot Toddy

I Can't Turn You Loose

I Just Wanna Make Love To You

I Wan'na Be Like You

I Will Survive

I Won't Dance

I've Got You Under My Skin

I’m A Believer

I’ve got the world on a String

In the Mood

It Had to be You (V)

Jump in The Line

Jump jive n wail

Just a Gigalo

Knock On Wood

L-O-V-E

La Bamba

La Vida Loca (V)

Lady is a Tramp (Female V)

Lady Marmalade

Little Brown Jug

Live And Let Die

Louie Louie

Love & Marriage

Mack the Knife (V)

Mambo No 5 (V)

Mas Que Nada

Master Blaster

Me & Mrs Jones

Me & my shadow

Mercy (V)

Mercy Mercy Mercy

Minnie the moocher

Miss jones (V)

Mission:Imossible Theme

Monkey Man (V)

Moondance

Moonlight Serenade

Mr Pinstripe Suit

Muppet Show (instr)

Music To Watch Girls By

Mustang Sally (V)

My Baby Just Cares For Me

Naked Gun Theme

National Anthem

New York New York (V, arr Harpin)

Night Boat to Cairo

Nobody Does It Better

Odd Couple

Ole Devil called Love (V)

On The Street Where You Live

Sweet Home Chigago (V)

Tainted Love

Take 5

Take the A train

Tequila

The Chicken

Turning Japanese

Tuxedo Junction

Valerie (V)

Walking on Sunshine

Watermelon Man (In)

We've Only Just Begun

Winter Wonderland

You can Leave Your Hat On

You're a mean one Mr Grinch

One O’Clock Jump

One Step Beyond

Orange coloured sky

Oye Coma Va

Pack Up

Paper Moon

Pencil Full of Lead

Pennsylvania 6-5000

Perry Mason Theme

Peter Gunn

Pink Panther

Proud Mary

Puttin on the Ritz

Reet Petite

Route 66

Santa Baby

Shake a Tailfeather

Shake Rattle & Roll

Sing sing sing

Singing in the Rain

Smooth

Smooth Operator

Soul Bossa Nova

Soul Man

Straighten up and Fly right

Stray Cat Strut

String of Pearls

Summertime

Sway

Sweet Caroline

Sweet Georgia Brown

Zoot suit riot

Junction 21 Big Band's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£1250
Up to 2 hours	£1500
Up to 3 hours	£1750

Shared ticketed event10 musicians

For a shared event, where tickets are sold upfront and on the door, we will charge a minimum of £625, plus share the proceeds of the ticket sales 50/50. This really helps to save on the upfront costs and to reduce the risk for the event organiser.

£625

Standard concert10 musicians

A standard fee for a standard afternoon / evening concert, lasting perhaps 2-3 hours.

£1500

Long performance10 musicians

Where the band is required to set up early in advance of the guests arriving, eg to protect the ambience of a party or function, a slightly higher fee is charged. Exact details of fees can be discussed.

£1875

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We're a big band with a big band sound, but with a more modern and flexible repertoire, and our engagement with the audience. Invariably the audience likes to dance.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We mainly play private gigs, so function rooms, hotels, etc, but also parks, bandstands, village halls etc

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

With over 20 members, it's pretty fair to say, nearly all of them!

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

We don't really play high-profile gigs. We're comfortable with most settings.

Do you have different line-up options?

No, we are a big band lineup, and whilst there may be minor changes on the night, it'll generally be 6 saxophones, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, drums, bass, keys, guitar, and male and female vocals

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

We will of course do our best to accommodate you wherever possible, You will appreciate there are over 20 people in a big band so date changes are very difficult. But minor timing changes are easier.

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

We do not provide a DJ but are able to pipe some background music through our PA before/in between/for a short period after our sets.

How much time do you need to set up?

2-3 hours is required for setting up. We break down much more quickly, within 45 minutes usually.

Can you roam around while you perform?

No.

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

You can discuss anything with us several weeks beforehand in preparation for the event, and we have an extensive library - we will accommodate if possible. It won't be possible to make changes to our plans on the night.

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

All of our equipment, PA, lights etc. is included in our quote.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

You can discuss anything with us several weeks beforehand in preparation for the event, and we have an extensive library - we will accommodate if possible.

Musicianship

Genres:

Swing, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, 1950s era music, 1940s era music, Jazz, Modern jazz, Latin jazz, Covers, Latin, Ska, Cabaret

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Types:

Big band, Function band, Party band, Swing & Jive band

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Event types:

Private event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Birthday party, Corporate event, Charity event

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