Oompah Brass

Oompah Brass are the UK's original rock 'n' roll Oompah band, a 5-piece brass band specialising in virtuosic, high-energy versions of rock and pop classics, like you’ve never heard before! Equally at home on the big stage and at more intimate venues, Oompah Brass are a unique and versatile musical act. When dressed in lederhosen, Oompah Brass are a German band like no other; when dressed in eye-catching pink and black, Oompah Brass are THE Rock ’n' Roll brass group, ideal for a vast array of events - from music festivals to weddings. They specialise in Oktoberfests, having been the pioneers of the genre in the UK for many years. Oompah Brass’s Oktoberfests are like no others, with a non-stop mix of singalongs, Bavarian drinking anthems, and loads of audience participation. Plus, traditional Oktoberfest games like a strong(wo)man competition and barrel rolling, and original games such as German Roulette! With a repertoire of nearly 200 songs, Oompah Brass’s unique arrangements of classics by Taylor Swift, Queen, Tina Turner, Bryan Adams, Backstreet Boys, S Club 7, the Beatles, and Motorhead(!) are sure to please any crowd and create the party of the year! Oompah Brass has many celebrity fans, with whom they’ve worked alongside: “Legends in lederhosen! They rock! So good!” ~ Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2 "A rock 'n' roll oompah band! Tremendous!" ~ Richard Bacon, Radio 5 Live "Totally spectacular, thrilling. It's not a gimmick, it's a fantastic sound. It's got legs like you wouldn't believe." Danny Baker, BBC Radio London “Absolutely f***ing brilliant!” ~ Frank Skinner “Unbelievable!” ~ Alex Horne “Fantastic! So exciting, so original!” ~ Ross Noble “My favourite band EVER!” ~ Al Murray “Amazing! What a band!” ~ Stephen K. Amos "Absolute genius! Spectacular!” ~ Shaun Keaveny, BBC 6 Music “One of the UK’s top brass acts” ~ James Morrison, BBC Radio 2 They were the winners of the 2012 Haizetara International Street Band Competition, and regularly broadcast on TV and Radio. They have performed on Radios 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6. They have performed live many times on 'The One Show' on BBC 1, and also appeared on ITV's 'Odd One In’, Newsnight on BBC 2, and Channel 4. Oompah Brass have played at numerous festivals, including Bestival, Isle of Wight, Looe Music Festival, Durham International Brass Festival, Snowbombing, Kendal Calling, and countless Oktoberfests across the UK and abroad, including Bermuda.