{"id":1104,"date":"2018-06-27T18:33:11","date_gmt":"2018-06-27T17:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.encoremusicians.com\/?p=1104"},"modified":"2023-12-28T16:13:53","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T16:13:53","slug":"oompah-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/oompah-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/","title":{"rendered":"Oompah Band Booking Guide &#8211; 2024 Prices, Advice and FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Nothing quite lights up an event like the energy of a live <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/bavarian-oompah-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"6\" title=\"Hire Bavarian Oompah Bands\">oompah band<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-hire-musician-long-button\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse all musicians\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/bavarian-oompah-bands?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=oompah band&#038;utm_term=button_1\"><span class='mb-text'>Browse All Oompah Bands \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll take you through everything you could possibly want to know about German oompah bands and how best to book them.<\/p>\n<p>At Encore, we\u2019ve helped thousands of event planners find the perfect performers for their events and regularly take bookings for oompah bands. If you\u2019re ready to book one now, feel free to check out our selection of the<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/bavarian-oompah-bands\"> best Oompah Bands in the UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you still have unanswered questions &#8211; don&#8217;t worry! We&#8217;ll go through everything you need to know about oompahs bands below.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s jump in!<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Contents:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#one\"><strong>The Basics<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#one.1\">What is an oompah band?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#one.2\">What line-ups do oompah bands come in?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#one.3\">What events do oompah bands perform at?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#two\"><strong>Equipment &amp; Setup<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#two.1\">How much space does an oompah band need?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.2\">Does an oompah band need a PA system?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.3\">Do I need to provide food?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.4\">Can the band play outside?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.5\">What dress code can I expect?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.6\">How long can an oompah band perform for?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.7\">How much setup time does an oompah band need?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.8\">Do they need parking spaces?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.9\">Can oompah bands move around while performing?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"#three\">Repertoire<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#three.1\">What are the most popular pieces for oompah bands?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three.2\">Can an oompah band play my favourite song?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"#four\">Booking<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#four.1\">How far in advance should I book?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.2\">What are the typical oompah band prices?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.3\">Do I have to pay travel fees?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.4\">How do I handle contracts and payment?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.5\">Who are the top 5 oompah bands?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b><a id=\"one\"><\/a>How to book an Oompah band<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69fb96f1d3d52\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/oompah-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#What-line-ups-do-oompah-bands-come-in\" title=\"What line-ups do oompah bands come in?\">What line-ups do oompah bands come in?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/oompah-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#What-events-do-oompah-bands-perform-at\" title=\"What events do oompah bands perform at?\">What events do oompah bands perform at?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/oompah-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#How-much-space-does-an-oompah-band-need\" title=\"How much space does an oompah band need?\">How much space does an oompah band need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/oompah-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Does-an-oompah-band-need-a-PA-system\" title=\"Does an oompah band need a PA system?\">Does an oompah band need a PA system?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/oompah-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Do-I-need-to-provide-food\" title=\"Do I need to provide food?\">Do I need to provide food?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/oompah-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Can-the-band-play-outside\" title=\"Can the band play outside?\">Can the band play outside?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/oompah-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#What-dress-code-can-I-expect\" title=\"What dress code can I expect?\">What dress code can I expect?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/oompah-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#How-long-can-an-oompah-band-perform-for\" title=\"How long can an oompah band perform for?\">How long can an oompah band perform for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/oompah-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#How-much-setup-time-does-an-oompah-band-need\" title=\"How much setup time does an oompah band need?\">How much setup time does an oompah band need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/oompah-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Do-they-need-parking-spaces\" title=\"Do they need parking spaces?\">Do they need parking spaces?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/oompah-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Can-oompah-bands-move-around-while-performing\" title=\"Can oompah bands move around while performing?\">Can oompah bands move around while performing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/oompah-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#What-are-the-most-popular-pieces-for-oompah-bands\" title=\"What are the most popular pieces for oompah bands?\">What are the most popular pieces for oompah bands?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/oompah-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Can-an-oompah-band-play-my-favourite-song\" title=\"Can an oompah band play my favourite song?\">Can an oompah band play my favourite song?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/oompah-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#How-far-in-advance-should-I-book\" title=\"How far in advance should I book?\">How far in advance should I book?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/oompah-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#What-are-the-typical-oompah-band-prices\" title=\"What are the typical oompah band prices?\">What are the typical oompah band prices?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/oompah-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Do-I-have-to-pay-travel-fees\" title=\"Do I have to pay travel fees?\">Do I have to pay travel fees?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/oompah-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#How-do-I-handle-contracts-and-payment\" title=\"How do I handle contracts and payment?\">How do I handle contracts and payment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/oompah-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/#Who-are-the-top-5-oompah-bands\" title=\"Who are the top 5 oompah bands?\">Who are the top 5 oompah bands?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-an-oompah-band\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"one.1\"><\/a>What is an oompah band?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When people talk about an oompah band, they&#8217;re thinking of a Bavarian-style brass band that performs Volkst\u00fcmliche Musik (German for &#8220;folksy music&#8221;) at German-themed events, like Oktoberfest. The &#8220;oompah&#8221; name reflects the sound of the bass line played on an instrument like the double bass or tuba in the band.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For an example, listen out for the oompah bass line played on the tuba roughly 30 seconds into this video, performed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/The-Jager-Maestros-Oompah-Band\">Jager Maestros<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i4l2xsKf3t4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-line-ups-do-oompah-bands-come-in\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"one.2\"><\/a>What line-ups do oompah bands come in?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A typical oompah band will consist of somewhere between 3 to 10 members, including a mixture of melody instruments like trumpets, trombones, clarinets, with an accordion, drummer and tuba providing the rhythmic backing. \u00a0You&#8217;ll find all types of combinations in our <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/bavarian-oompah-bands\">extensive list of oompah bands in the UK<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The typical line-ups for oompah bands are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-piece: clarinet, trumpet, trombone, and tuba. This is the standard oompah band line-up and will be enough to get the room dancing. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-piece or 6-piece: all the instruments of a 4-piece plus a drummer and\/or accordionist. This line-up is perfect for outdoor performances or outdoor performances where you want a louder, more energetic atmosphere.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>7-piece or 8-piece: all the above with the addition of a frontman leading the revelry. If you&#8217;re planning a large beer hall-style event, you&#8217;ll want to consider adding in a frontman to get the crowd going and teach them drinking songs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, bands are often flexible and can provide bespoke groups to suit your needs, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-piece: trumpet, trombone, and tuba. Though not as traditional and much quieter than a standard oompah band line-up, a 3-piece band could work if your venue size or budget is more limited.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8+ members: if you really want to fill your event with music, most bands will have a network of oompah performers which they can call upon if you want to increase the size of the group.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ben from the Encore oompah band,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/The-Jager-Maestros-Oompah-Band\">Jager Maestros<\/a> says:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe option we get booked for the most is the 8-piece which is a 6-piece brass section, drums and a dedicated front man.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>And Danny from the Encore oompah band,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Deutsch-Blasmusik\">Deutsch Blasmusik<\/a>\u00a0says:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;The quintessential sound for this music is the clarinet and the tuba. Our most popular line-up is the 5-piece band of clarinet, trumpet or <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/saxophonists\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Hire Saxophonists\">sax<\/a>, trombone, tuba\/sousaphone, and drums. This year we\u2019ve also added an accordion to our ranks as some of our clients had expressed an interested in this.&#8221;<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5qeMbTUGetM?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/The-Jager-Maestros-Oompah-Band\">Jager Maestros<\/a> offer a large band format<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"enquiry-widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__title\">Need to hire an oompah band?<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__description\">Get instant quotes from our selection of the UK's top oompah bands.<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__list\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"enquiry-widget__item__icon\">\u2b50<\/span>Over 13,000+ 5 Reviews\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"enquiry-widget__item__icon\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/span>Trusted by event planners\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"enquiry-widget__item__icon\">\u23f0<\/span>Quotes within 30 minutes\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com?enquiry=Oompah band&amp;utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog_enquiry_widget&amp;utm_content=oompahband\"target=\"_blank\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"enquiry-widget__button maxbutton-3 maxbutton maxbutton-search-musicians\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-text\">Get free quotes<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__footer\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.trustpilot.com\/review\/encoremusicians.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:14px\">Rated Excellent<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/img\/trustpilot\/trustpilot-stars.png?w=770&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Encore's Trustpilot rating - Excellent\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"enquiry-widget__footer__reviews\">See our <strong>212<\/strong> reviews on Trustpilot\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-events-do-oompah-bands-perform-at\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"one.3\"><\/a>What events do oompah bands perform at?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to booking an oompah band, the event most people have on their mind is Oktoberfest &#8211; the annual Munich-based beer festival. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famous for its giant litre-capacity \u2018stein\u2019 beer glasses and it\u2019s raucous parties, the festival has spread like wildfire across Europe. Come September, Oktoberfest oompah bands across Europe will be fully-booked up with Oktoberfest-themed events. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sam from <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/The-Jager-Maestros-Oompah-Band\">Jager Maestros<\/a> says:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;At an Oktoberfest event, people are out to have a good time and want to be entertained. Even the best beer hall can only keep people occupied for a certain length of time before they look to move on. Putting on live music keeps people entertained and having a good time for much longer. This can only have a positive influence on your bottom line.&#8221;<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swap their lederhosen for some less culturally-specific garments, and oompah bands become a great addition to other event types &#8211; particularly if they are outdoors. They\u2019re a great choice if you\u2019re planning a:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor\/festival-themed wedding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open-air charity gala<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/corporate\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"Hire Musicians for Corporate Events\">Corporate<\/a> Christmas party<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate summer party \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Pub or bar event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We have a wonderful selection of the finest <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/occasions\/corporate-event\/bavarian-oompah-bands\">oompah bands perfectly suited to corporate events<\/a>. This is a wonderful way to bring something different to your event and is sure to make it a memorable one!<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DxuJrROJw68?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/German-Jukebox\">German Jukebox<\/a> performing Rolling In The Deep by Adele as a strolling oompah band<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b><a id=\"two\"><\/a>Oompah Band Equipment &amp; Setup<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-much-space-does-an-oompah-band-need\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"two.1\"><\/a>How much space does an oompah band need?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most oompah bands will be acoustic meaning they can fit into smaller spaces than an amplified band which needs mains access and space for speakers. As a general guide, allow roughly 1.5 x 1.5 metres<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">per performer. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does-an-oompah-band-need-a-PA-system\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"two.2\"><\/a>Does an oompah band need a PA system?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most oompah bands are self-contained, so you don\u2019t need to worry about providing equipment. However, some do require amplification so this is always worth checking when you\u2019re in communication with your band. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-I-need-to-provide-food\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"two.3\"><\/a>Do I need to provide food?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless stated in the band&#8217;s contract, there\u2019s no obligation for you to provide food for the band. However, if there is food available at the event, the musicians will always appreciate the offer of a solid meal particularly if they\u2019ve travelled far for the event. We\u2019d always recommend at least providing some light refreshments in the form of soft drinks and snacks to your group as a gesture of goodwill. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-the-band-play-outside\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"two.4\"><\/a>Can the band play outside?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! With loud, portable acoustic brass instruments an oompah band is a perfect choice if you\u2019re looking for outdoor entertainment. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-dress-code-can-I-expect\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"two.5\"><\/a>What dress code can I expect?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re imagining a lonely alpine shepherd dressed in lederhosen you\u2019re not far off the typical dress for an oompah band. Most oompah bands will be able to come dressed in traditional Bavarian folk outfits or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tracht<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u00a0For men that usually means <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lederhosen,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the leather breeches, and for women, the traditional Bavarian dress is referred to as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dirndl<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1119\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1119\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Deutsch-Blasmusik\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1119\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/oompah-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/5849609189024af73860df0b\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5849609189024af73860df0b.jpg?fit=2048%2C1537&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1537\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"5849609189024af73860df0b\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5849609189024af73860df0b.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5849609189024af73860df0b.jpg?fit=770%2C578&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1119 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5849609189024af73860df0b.jpg?resize=770%2C578&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Encore oompah band, Deutsch Blasmusik\" width=\"770\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5849609189024af73860df0b.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5849609189024af73860df0b.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5849609189024af73860df0b.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5849609189024af73860df0b.jpg?resize=1024%2C769&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5849609189024af73860df0b.jpg?resize=370%2C278&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5849609189024af73860df0b.jpg?resize=270%2C203&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5849609189024af73860df0b.jpg?resize=740%2C555&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5849609189024af73860df0b.jpg?resize=80%2C60&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5849609189024af73860df0b.jpg?resize=266%2C200&amp;ssl=1 266w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5849609189024af73860df0b.jpg?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1119\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Encore oompah band\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Deutsch-Blasmusik\">Deutsch Blasmusik<\/a> dressed in the traditional Bavarian &#8216;tracht&#8217;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-long-can-an-oompah-band-perform-for\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"two.6\"><\/a>How long can an oompah band perform for?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An oompah band will typically perform up to three sets of 45 minutes with breaks in between. Sets of longer than 3 hours are very unusual. Every band has its own standard timings, so it\u2019s always best to check with them first from our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/bavarian-oompah-bands\">all the Bavarian oompah bands in the UK<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-much-setup-time-does-an-oompah-band-need\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"two.7\"><\/a>How much setup time does an oompah band need?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most oompah bands are acoustic so require very little setup time &#8211; 30 minutes should be enough. If the band is using amplification, you\u2019ll need to allow time for a proper soundcheck before the event &#8211; this might take somewhere between 30 minutes to an hour. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-they-need-parking-spaces\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"two.8\"><\/a>Do they need parking spaces?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the band is travelling by car, you should try to provide a parking option as close to the venue as possible. Larger instruments like tubas or accordions can be heavy to carry and you&#8217;ll want to be saving your band\u2019s energy for getting your guests dancing!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-oompah-bands-move-around-while-performing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"two.9\"><\/a>Can oompah bands move around while performing?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely! Oompah bands have their routes in marching bands so are perfectly suited to performing moving around while performing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b><a id=\"three\"><\/a>Oompah Repertoire<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-the-most-popular-pieces-for-oompah-bands\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"three.1\"><\/a>What are the most popular pieces for oompah bands?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oompah bands will usually play traditional Bavarian oompah songs as well as pop covers and most bands will also often offer the option of a frontman who&#8217;ll interact with the audience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Danny from Deutsch Blasmusik says:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;We teach traditional dances and toasts as we go along so even people with no idea about what happens at an Oktoberfest get caught up in the action! The interaction literally makes it into a great night &#8211; it isn&#8217;t often you can make your friends put their yodelling skills to the test in front of a live audience.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><b>Traditional German drinking songs:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ein Prosit (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Toast<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-H3vSMoEJ_w\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eselleid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (The Donkey Song)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bavarian Oompah bands like <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/London-Street-Band\">London Street Band<\/a> perform a mixture of <strong>Ein Prosit<\/strong> and covers.<\/p>\n<p><b>Schalger music <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(German easy listening pop):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jetzt gehts Los!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trink mer noch a Tropfche<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fXt-sKOKlRs?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>A typical drinking song performed by <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Deutsch-Blasmusik\">Deutsch Blasmusik<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>Covers:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet Caroline &#8211; Neil Diamonds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angels &#8211; Robbie Williams <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr Brightside &#8211; The Killers <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Livin on a Prayer &#8211; Bon Jovi<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Titanium &#8211; David Guetta<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Queen &#8211; Bohemian Rhapsody<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ben from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/The-Jager-Maestros-Oompah-Band\">Jager Maestros<\/a> says;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAll crowds like the drinking song &#8216;Ein Prosit&#8217; which we always teach to crowds to get them on their feet singing and drinking. Audience participation games like the &#8216;Music Man&#8217;s and the &#8216;Dam Busters&#8217; are always very popular. Probably our most requested song that always brings the house down is our arrangement of Queens &#8216;Bohemian Rhapsody!\u201d <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z1Zj7h6yGLY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Ask your Oompah band to perform pop covers if you&#8217;re looking for a less traditional Oktoberfest event<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-an-oompah-band-play-my-favourite-song\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"three.2\"><\/a>Can an oompah band play my favourite song?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most oompah bands will be happy to take requests when you contact them in advance of your event. You should bear in mind that they excel in fast, upbeat music rather than slow, smoochy numbers. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b><a id=\"four\"><\/a>Booking an Oompah band<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-far-in-advance-should-I-book\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"four.1\"><\/a>How far in advance should I book?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/bavarian-oompah-bands\">booking an oompah band for popular occasions<\/a> like Oktoberfest or a Christmas party, you should aim to have the band booked in at least a month or two in advance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, most bands will only reserve a date in their diary after you have paid a deposit. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-the-typical-oompah-band-prices\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"four.2\"><\/a>What are the typical oompah band prices?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The price will vary depending on how far the band has to travel, the line-up of the oompah band, and the time of the year (some bands may charge more during peak season). It\u2019s always worth getting a bespoke quote, but a rough guide for a 1-hour set: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-piece: \u00a3750\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-piece: \u00a3900<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6-piece: \u00a31050<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-I-have-to-pay-travel-fees\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"four.3\"><\/a>Do I have to pay travel fees?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you are booking a local band, it\u2019s likely the band will charge travel expenses. For a typical band of five members, this would probably be somewhere between \u00a350-\u00a3100. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-do-I-handle-contracts-and-payment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"four.4\"><\/a>How do I handle contracts and payment?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to pay your musician is to book through Encore. On Encore we take payment through our secure payment system and release it to the musician 24 hours after the event, so you don\u2019t have to worry about cash on the day. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who-are-the-top-5-oompah-bands\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a id=\"four.5\"><\/a>Who are the top 5 oompah bands?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most frequently booked oompah bands on Encore are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/The-Jager-Maestros-Oompah-Band\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jager Maestros<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Munich-Maestros\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Munich Maestros<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Deutsch-Blasmusik\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deutsch Blasmusik<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Oompah-Stompers?tab=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oompah Stompers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-hire-musician-long-button\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse all musicians\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/bavarian-oompah-bands?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=oompah band&#038;utm_term=button_2\"><span class='mb-text'>Browse All Oompah Bands \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">What next?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a browse through the top <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/bavarian-oompah-bands\">oompah bands on Encore<\/a>, where you can watch videos of their past events and get inspired! If you have any questions or would like help with your search, get in touch with our team on <a href=\"mailto:bookings@encoremusicians.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bookings@encoremusicians.com<\/a> for a fast and friendly response!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nothing quite lights up an event like the energy of a live oompah band.\u00a0 In this guide, we\u2019ll take you through everything you could possibly want to know about German oompah bands and how best to book them. 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