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Big Bands for hire in Dorset

Want to hire a big band in Dorset for your party, awards evening or wedding? There is no better band to have everyone on their feet dancing to the timeless classics. From Glenn Miller to Amy Winehouse and current pop covers, the impact of a big band, complete with outstanding vocalists and epic brass instruments, is second to none. Browse 101 of the best big bands in Dorset right here.

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Hire Mambossa Big band with Encore
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Big bandBournemouth

Latin Band - Cuban, Brazillian and Latin Music. For dancing to or to chill to! Authentic sounds and first class musicians!

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Hire Red Fez Orchestra Big band with Encore
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£750 - £2312.50
Big bandChristchurch

Playing authentic jazz arrangements from the 1920-40s. The Red Fez Orchestra will get your toes tapping and make the audience want to dance!

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Hire Junction 21 Big Band Big band with Encore
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£1250 - £1750
Big bandLeicester

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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Hire Kalamazoo Dance Band Big band with Encore
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£1200 - £1700
Big bandDerbyshire

Perfect for weddings, 40's war theme, Rat Pack - any party that requires the best in Big Band and swing music. An excellent 10 piece dance

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Hire Steve King Band Big band with Encore
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£1250 - £2000
Big bandBirmingham

A versatile band from duo to big band performing swing, jazz, functions and weddings

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Hire Mr Swing's Dance Orchestra Big band with Encore
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£1875 - £2250
Big bandTadcaster

A compact 13-piece swing band performing classic songs by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Harry Connick Jr, Michael Bublé etc......

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Hire The Royal Marines Association Dance Band Big band with Encore
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£2100
Big bandSouthsea

A top party & function band! We've played thousands of events including performing for the Royal Family onboard HM Royal Yacht Britannia.

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Hire The Not Quite Big Band  Big band with Encore
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£4375 - £6250
Big bandManchester

15-piece big band composed of Manchester's best musicians performing a reinvented 'Rat Pack' show. Guaranteed to provide a unique experience

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Hire Electro Jazz Orchestra Big band with Encore
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£1500 - £3000
Big bandColchester

Not your average Big Band! We are a 19 piece dynamic, exciting, modern big band.

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Hire Chris Coull Big Band Big band with Encore
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£1250 - £2500
Big bandBrighton

Compact band with a big sound - we have played all over the UK and Europe with our own distincitve brand of jazz, swing and big band tunes.

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Hire The Phat Beats Big Band Big band with Encore
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Big bandChelmsford

You’ve never seen a big band like this! The Phat Beats Big Band is a unique and cool take on the classic swing line up.

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Hire 41 Degrees Big Band Big band with Encore
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£2750 - £4125
Big bandSwindon

41º are an exciting 18-piece Big Band, in the North Wilts area.

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Hire Junction 4 Big Band Big band with Encore
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£1250 - £2500
Big bandFleet

Junction 4 Big Band are an 18 piece big band playing swing, jazz and music from the 30's and 40's in Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire.

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Hire The Eddie Seales Big Band Big band with Encore
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£5125
Big bandKing's Lynn

East Anglia's Premier Big Band!

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Hire MB Big Band Big band with Encore
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£3750 - £5000
Big bandMorden

17 piece big band with London's finest players. Spice Of Life, Posk, Hampton Hub etc. Once a month in St Margarets, Twickenham.

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Hire Triple Scoop Big Band Big band with Encore
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£625 - £950
Big bandBristol

Lively Bristol-based big band playing a range of jazzy tunes (both traditional and modern) available for events in and around Bristol.

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Hire Kitsch Co. Big Band Big band with Encore
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£2500 - £4375
Big bandHull

A flamboyant take on a big band classic

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Hire Fitz Swing Big band with Encore
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£750 - £1200
Big bandCambridge

Cambridge's standout 20-piece big band playing classic swing, jazz, funk and Latin. Available for weddings, parties, May balls and more!

Latest reviews of our Big Bands in Dorset

Steve King Band
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"Steve suited out Summer Ball perfectly and had everyone up dancing."

Simon hired Steve King Band for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in Dorset)

Verified Review, 29 June 2024

FAQs about hiring Big Bands in Dorset

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Can any big band play my favourite song?

Professional big bands will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that big bands may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the big band's song list on their Encore profile.

How much time do big bands take to set up?

Your big band will usually arrive about an hour or so before their performance begins to set up and get settled before they start playing. To avoid any delays, make sure the performance space is ready for the big band prior to their arrival.

My venue has asked for the performer’s PLI & PAT inspection certificates. What are these?

PLI stands for Public Liability Insurance. This insurance covers damage to another person or their property (it is also known as third party insurance). As many of our big bands are members of the Musician's Union, they are already covered by PLI up to £10 million. PAT stands for portable appliance testing. Most of our big bands will already have a PAT inspection certificate for their musical equipment/PA system, which they can provide to your venue if they need it.

Hiring a Big Band in Dorset

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Popular genres:
Pop, Jazz, Rock
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11 hours
Busiest times:
June, September, December

How much does it cost to hire a Big Band in Dorset?

The typical price per group member for Big Bands is:
£Budget£220
££Pro£330
£££High-end£400+

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