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Käse Chiefs Bavarian Oompah Band

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About Käse Chiefs Bavarian Oompah Band

A 5 Star professional Oompah band with bags of enthusiasm & energy. A full on show with games and laughs. Not to be missed!
Bavarian oompah band
Barnsley
Public liability insurance of £10 million

We are The Kase Chiefs Bavarian Oompah Band a talented six piece party from South Yorkshire. Our shows provide fun and laughter with party games and giveaways as standard. Audience participation is high on our list when it comes to entertainment. We are all time served musicians and we simply love to entertain and play. We believe that we have one of the best Brass sections around having learnt our trade playing around bierkellers in Germany whilst employed as full time musicians in the UK and Europe. Entertaining and performing are the skills of our ensemble but we can also ensure professionalism, communication and passion for the music we play and the job that we do. We are very particular about each event and like to consult clients all the way through on music choices, timings, and every other detail. We come with a full modern lighting and professional speaker system and sound desk so clients get the best sound which adds to the atmosphere. In addition, our microphones and set up is balanced and neither ear piercing or ear straining so you should find us, just right.. We can also work to most clients instructions should they desire a piece of music that we don’t have. We have our own in house music arranger so with the correct license, we can arrange music for a client. Flexibility and communication are really very important to us and we believe that works both ways. We have played at all kinds of events in many cities and venues and draw on oompah German music right through to the 90's and beyond with typical party hits to entertain all. The band is available not just for Oktoberfest but at any time of the year as a roaming band or as a static party band.

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Käse Chiefs Bavarian Oompah Band's Reviews

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Brigitte R
22 days ago
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5 out of 5

Outstanding. Played a variety of traditional and contemporary music. Fully interactive which was amazing fun. Played a variety of really funny team and individual games. I would definitely recommend and would book again and again. Extremely good communication, excellent musicians and very good value for money considering how good everything was. There was NOTHING negative about the band or the performance, I’m an extremely satisfied customer.

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Steven S
1 month ago
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5 out of 5

The Käse Chiefs were brilliant. They really helped to make our Oktoberfest amazing. They was very interactive and everyone loved it. I highly recommend the band for any Oktoberfest event

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Samantha S
1 year ago
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1 out of 5

The band turned up and began playing before their set. They also took (stole) the entire supply of drinks and snacks which were meant for all of the bands attending our event. After the event they claimed they had performed an extra set and demanded more money off us. They did not perform an extra set and when confronted with this inaccuracy their demand for money was voided. This band was expensive for 2 x 45 sets

Reply from Käse Chiefs Bavarian Oompah Band
1 year ago

The person writing the review was not there on the night. The client has left a poor review on a band page where every other review is 5*. We did a number of favours for this client, arriving early and setting up in good time, covering for their missing other act by playing longer sets and playing recorded music as was requested. We were by the person looking after the event to ‘get some music going when we were ready’ and so we did. We started 10 minutes before time to allow this to happen. People were sat in silence with no atmosphere, The other band didn’t show up until two hours after we started playing despite getting the same timetable as us. The client booked us for two sets and then demanded 3.I had already spoken to Encore about this but in any event, because the other band were two and a half hours late, we were told to put recorded music on for 30 minutes and then go back on to cover for them. Initially, they had wanted us to sit from 6,15pm until 8.30pm and then do an extra set. We werent willing to sit for 2 1.2 hours whilst the paying guests had our recorded music on. We were there to entertain and we worked incredibly hard. Regarding the extra payment, this was asked for prior to the event at the behest of encore who said we were only booked for 2 sets. Any extra monies would have gone to was willing to our charity for retired musicians bucket, We did not steal all of the refreshments. There were 4 sandwiches and 6 of players in our band. We had asked for food and we had the sandwiches, some crisps and some cans of coke. We simply had refreshments each and took the rubbish home with us. Eventually, when the brass band arrived, the marketing person saw us packing up and could have spoken to us then if there was a problem but she didn't so we assumed all was well. We stuck to their timetable and were no problem whatsoever and we refute these allegations. I understand that you thought we were expensive for 2 x 45 minute sets (although you booked us on this premise) but as we performed 1 x 55 minute, played popular German music as insisted on by you via a free a DJ service, and then we did 1 x 60 minute set with games, audience participation and giveaways for the audience. I think you had a good deal, especially when the the other band didn't show!

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Frank O
2 years ago
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5 out of 5

Absolutely great, we had a fantastic German/English wedding. Band was on time, played our favourite songs and engaged with guests. It could not not have been better. Thank you, Sarah & Frank

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Brigitta R
27 days ago, for a Birthday party in Wolverhampton
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5 out of 5

Your performance last night was amazing. Everyone said that it was the best party that they had ever been to which was exactly what I wanted. It couldn't have been done without you guys. Brilliant Work xxx

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Dan B
1 year ago, for a Private event in Cirencester GL7
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5 out of 5

We were all really impressed with the transformation of our Mess into a Höfbrauhaus! The band were amazing and fully embraced our split Oktoberfest/Halloween theme. Highly recommended!

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Käse Chiefs Bavarian Oompah Band's Song list

a taste of our repertoire:
GERMAN OOMPAH REPERTOIRE:
Aba d'Ochsn (Zwiefacher)
Alter Hopfavogl (Zwiefacher)
Augustin (Zwiefacher)
On the Alm (March)
Da entare (Scottish)
The way to my Deanderl (waltz)
D'Gäns san im Hobern (waltz)
Print only zua (Münchner Polka / Boarischer)
Eichlbauer (Zwiefacher)
Feuerhäusl-Scottish
French-Scottish
Gamsgebirg March
Gickerl (double)
Today is my old woman (Polka)
Ascension polka
Holledauer Zwiefacher
I am a Stoahauer (Zwiefacher)
Laughing polka
Landler von Sperl
My Deanderl is in the water goin (Boarischer)
Passau rifle march
Chimney sweep waltz
Venison ragout (Munich polka)
Teifi, you skinny one
Our old Kath (Zwiefacher)
Wintergrea (Zwiefacher)
Gypsy aria
Sweet Caroline
Hey Baby
Take me Home County Roads
Angels (Robbie Williams)
Jetzt gehts Los!
Trink mer noch a Tropfche
Im Zillertal
Die Lorelei
Hi-le-Hi-lo
An der Nordseekute
In Munchen Steht
Lichtensteiner Polka
Das Kufsteiner Leid
Das Humbta tatara
Heidi
Happy Wanderer valderi-valdera
Schlager
Amsterdam – Axel Fischer
Anton aus Tirol – DJ Ötzi
Hulapalu – Andreas Gabalier
Life is Life – Opus
Ein Stern – DJ Ötzi
Du Kanst Nicjt Immer 17 Sein – Chris Roberts
Rock Mi – voXXclub
Rucki Zucki
Living Next Door to Alice – Smokie
Eine Neue Liebe ist ein Neues Leben – Jürgen Marcus
Hey Baby (Uhh, Ahh) – DJ Ötzi
’99 Luftballons – Nena
Village People Hit Meledy – Village People
Heino Hit Medley – Heino
Angels
The Flyer Song
Shine
JA JA ding dong
YMCA
Take Me Home, Country Roads
Ein Prosit der Gemutlichkeit
So Ein Schoner Tag (Fliegerlied)
Luftballons
ayerischer Defiliermarsch - Original Münchner Blaskapelle/Ltg.Bert Himmer
Lichtensteiner Polka - Original Oktoberfest
Böhmischer Traum - Gasterländer Blasmusikanten
Ein Prosit der Gemutlichkeit - Partynator
I Don't Want No Whiskey, Beer or Wine - Lenny Zendel & His Orchestra
Oompah Polka -
Cordula Grün -
Peanuts Polka - Myron Floren
In München steht ein Hofbräuhaus - Bayernkapelle
Oh, My Dear Augustin (O, du lieber Augustin) - The Oktoberfest Oompah Band
Beer Barrel Polka - Frankie Yankovic & His Yanks
Glorious Beer / Comrades - The Sing-A-Long Gang
Roll Out The Barrel - Myron Floren
In Heaven There Is No Beer - The Official Oktoberfest Band
Pennsylvania Polka - Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra
No More Beer Today - Fat Louie Szykowski & His Big Polka Band
Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie - Frankie Yankovic
Clarinet Polka - Myron Floren
Yes, We Have No Bananas Polka - Fat Louie Szykowski, The Big Polka Band
Have Another Beer Polka - The Slovenian Polka Kings
You Are My Sunshine Polka - Frankie Yankovic, Walter Ostanek
Black Sea Gale - The Dreadnoughts
Dem Land Tirol die Treue - Original Zillertaler
Ein Prosit - Die Musikanten-Vagabunden
Viva Bavaria (Viva Colonia) - Münchner Zwietracht
Bier her, Bier her - Lustige Musikanten
Dance Little Bird - Myron Floren
Beer Garden Polka - Sig Kowalski and The Magic Strings
Polka Jamboree - Walter Ostanek
Ötztaler Hüttengaudi - Anton, DJ Ötzi
Rätätä Oktoberfest - Glitzer Gischi
Baby Doll Polka - Western Senators
Bottom Of The Barrel Oberek - Wesoly Bolek & His Orchestra
Beer Medley - The Slovenian Polka Kingas
Oktoberfest Polka - Larry Chesky and His Orchestra
Gimme A Beer - The Bavarian Beesingers
So schön - Frank Wörndl
Bierkapitän - Markus Becker, Bierkapitän
Drink, Drink, Little Brother, Drink - The Bavarian Beesingers
7 Sunden - Party Mix - Oktoberfest
Roll Out The Barrel/Pretty Maiden/Pennsylvania Polka/The Happy Wanderer - The Kalendar Band
Jagersburger March - The German Air Force Band
Little Brown Jug/For He’s A Jolly Good Fellow - The Sing-A-Long Gang
Heute Is Schuetzenball - Oktoberfest Players
Zillertaler Hochzeitsmarsch - Die Alpenkracher
Schneewalzer - Flachlandtiroler
Pilsner Polka - Andrea & Gunter
Esellied - Party Kryner
In Den Wald - Bavarian Oompah Band
Auf uns - Andreas Bourani
Steine - Bosse
Mamma Mia - German Version - Annika Bruhns
Nichts - Faber
80 Millionen - Max Giesinger
Waterloo - ABBA
Heiliger Bimbam - Radio Edit - Finger & Kadel
Mambo - Herbert Grönemeyer
Adieu St. Tropez - Annemarie Eilfeld
Liechtensteiner Polka
Hey Baby
Das Esellied (Iha Iha Iha oh)
Colonel Bogey
Pop and Chart Covers:
Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
Summer of ’69 – Bryan Adams
Sweet Dreams – Eurythmics
Sit Down – James
Living on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
Amarillo – Tony Christie
Daydream Believer – The Monkees
Radetzky March
Hi-Le-Hi-Lo (Swaying left to right)
Ein Prosit (Toast)
Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Delilah
Amarillo
Oops Upside Your Head
Can Can
It's Not Unusual
Hey Jude
Daydream Believer
Sweet Caroline
Superman
Sex On Fire
500 Miles
Country Roads
New York New York
Hey Baby (Encore)
Christmas Hits:
Do they Know It’s Christmas – Band Aid
Fairytale of New York – The Pogues
Feliz Navidad – Boney M
Merry Christmas Everybody – Slade
Stop The Cavalry – Jona Lewie
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday – Wizzard
Search song or artist
A child this day is born
A Christmas lullaby
A great and mighty wonder
All my heart this night rejoices
Angels, from the realms of Glory (Come and worship)
Angels, from the realms of Glory (Iris)
Angels we have heard on high
A starry night
As with gladness men of old
A virgin most pure
Away in a manger (The manger scene)
Away in a manger (Traditional)
Bethlehem
Brightest and best (Spean)
Brightest and best (Traditional)
Calypso Carol
Carol for the Nativity
Carol of the drum
Child of Mary
Christians Awake
Christ is born (Il est né)
Christ was born on Christmas Day
Come and join the celebration
Come, children, come quickly
Coventry Carol
Ding dong! merrily on high
Do you hear what I hear?
Gabriel’s Message
Gaudete
Glory in the highest
Glory in the highest Heaven
God of God, the uncreated
God rest you merry, gentlemen
Good Christian men, rejoice
Good King Wenceslas
Go, tell it on the mountain!
Hark the glad sound!
Hark! the herald angels sing
How far is it to Bethlehem?
Huron Carol
Infant Holy
In the bleak midwinter (Cranham)
In the bleak midwinter (Darke)
I saw three ships come sailing in
It came upon the midnight clear (Traditional)
It came upon the midnight clear (Willis)
I wonder as I wander
Jesus, good above all other
Joy to the world!
Little baby Jesus
Little children, wake and listen
Little Donkey
Little Jesus, sweetly sleep
Lo! he comes with clouds descending
Long, long ago
Love came down at Christmas
Mary’s boy child
Mary’s Child
Masters in this hall
Noel
O come, all ye faithful
O come, Immanuel
O Heaven-sent King
O holy night!
O little town of Bethlehem (Christmas Carol)
O little town of Bethlehem (Forest Green)
O little town of Bethlehem (St Louis)
Once in royal David’s city
Past three o’clock
Personent Hodie
Praise ye the Lord
Ring the bells
Rise up, shepherd!
Sans day carol
Saviour’s Day
See, amid the winter’s snow
Silent Night!
Softly the night is sleeping
Stars are shining
Still, still, still
Sussex Carol
Sweet chiming bells
Sweet chiming Christmas bells
The candle song
The cherry tree carol
The first Nowell
The holly and the ivy
The infant King
The light has come
The shepherds’ farewell
The stable door
The star in the east
The virgin Mary had a baby boy
They all were looking for a king
Thou didst leave thy throne
Three kings’ march
Unto us a boy is born
We gather round the manger-bed
We three kings of Orient are
What child is this?
Whence is that goodly fragrance flowing?
When wise men came seeking
While shepherds watched (Cranbrook)
While shepherds watched (Handel)
While shepherds watched (Winchester Old)
Who is he?
Zither Carol

Käse Chiefs Bavarian Oompah Band's Prices

Last updated: 2025

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Up to 1 hour£1375
Up to 2 hours£1750
Up to 3 hours£2000
Packages
Wedding ceremony6 musicians1 hour
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. 6 Musicians or 5 without percussion
£1125
Roaming Band Brass and Percussion6 musicians1 hour
6 Musicians Our roaming band perform while walking around, so that we can mingle with guests instead of playing from a stationary stage. This is ideal for events because we can move freely to different areas, such as cocktail hours, dinner tables, or even dance floors, creating a unique, interactive, and mobile musical experience
£1250
Christmas6 musicians2 hours
We can easily be Santa's little helper, providing all the normal Christmas hits, carols and lots of popular music. Nothing could be better than a Brass band stood playing traditional carols around the Christmas Tree, or a German Style oompah band swaying to Jingle bells or even an Upbeat Brass Band leading the festivities with lively pop versions of carols. Whatever it is that you need, our 6 piece horn, sax and percussion line up (inc singer if needed) is sure to set the mood, the atmosphere and truly bring alive the real Christmas spirit. The price is a minimum figure to be discussed 6 Musicians 2 x 45 minutes
£1500
Brass Quintet/Oompah/Singer and Percussion6 musicians2 hours
6 Musicians 2 x 50 minute sets 3 x 30minute sets maximum of 2 hours at venue
£1500
Brass Band/Oompah6 musicians2 hours
Brass/Sax and Percussion 6 Musicians 2 x 45 minute sets 3 x 30 minute sets maximum of 2 hours at venue
£1500
Wedding6 musicians2 hours
6 Musicians Our roaming band perform while walking around, so that we can mingle with guests instead of playing from a stationary stage. This is ideal for events because we can move freely to different areas, such as cocktail hours, dinner tables, or even dance floors, creating a unique, interactive, and mobile musical experience
£1625
Roaming band6 musicians2 hours
6 Musicians Our roaming band perform while walking around, so that we can mingle with guests instead of playing from a stationary stage. This is ideal for events because we can move freely to different areas, such as cocktail hours, dinner tables, or even dance floors, creating a unique, interactive, and mobile musical experience
£1625

Add-ons

Songs
+£1.25
Skype Consultation and 3 New Songs Learned
+£12.50
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We provide a show, not just a gig. Its a full on German Oktoberfest experience that makes the whole thing enjoyable and that's what people love. Transported to Munich, you'll be able to sing, sway and take part in some fun games.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Just some of our gigs....... Glasgow University Newcastle Oktoberfest Stein on the Tyne Catterick Garrison RAF Croughton US Air Force base RAF Leeming The Plough Bicester The Red Fox Liverpool Tidworth Athelis Private Gym, Warrington Nottingham Students Oktoberfest Private Wedding functions Many private events and clubs and pubs throughout the UK

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

Stein on the Tyne Oktoberfest 2023 A massive gig for artist, performer and the audience. This was a massive sell out arena event which was a pleasure to be part of

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

We don't have musicians on an ad hoc basis. The band you book, listed on here is the band you get at your function. However, we do have pre-auditioned musicians able to join us in the case a band member falling ill or unavailable.

Do you have different line-up options?

We gig as a six piece band set up as follows Male Vocalist, compere and Hornist Clarinet, Trumpet, Sax, Tuba, Drums, This combination works well and our music is set specifically for this line up

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

Just let us know. Communication is the best thing in all situations and we will do what we can to accommodate you. We can be flexible and will help where we can and sometimes, we will just need to adjust our sets or speak to you about what works best for you and us. We are 5 star verified encore musicians and you don't earn that without working hard

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

We can provide a small pre recorded music service which is run from our tablet through our PA and you wont be left with silence. Many bands charge extra for this service but we don't. We consider it our privilege to be invited to perform at your event and we will do our utmost to make it the very best that it can be.

How much time do you need to set up?

Realistically, we need just one hour to set up and then we like a sound check. Ideally, we would like the room to be empty whilst we set up and sound check so that we get the levels spot on. This then makes sure that you get the best sound and the best live performance. However, we can always work around that and its no insurmountable by any means.

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

YES! You can find our song list here on the SONGLIST page OR ask us, we have an in house arranger! We can learn any song that you would like and our arranger will write it our for the band and we will rehearse it. There is no charge for this.

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

Professional Sound System, mixing desk and 5 wireless Microphones plus access to the system for yourselves if required Lighting system All music, equipment and licenses Provision of all games items and certificates/beer tokens Public Liability to £10 million -certificate available on request Risk Assessments provided - available on request

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We can learn any song that you would like and our arranger will write it our for the band and we will rehearse it. We like to make sure that we are well rehearsed so please do let us know in plenty of notice that you would like something that isn't in our set.
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