Hire / Book Brass Bands

Did You Know? – Metal trumpets have been traced all the way back to Ancient Egypt, with bronze and silver trumpets found in graves.

What is the Difference Between Military Brass Bands and Marching Bands?
With the range of brass bands in the industry sometimes it is difficult to distinguish between each type in order to determine which would be most suited to your event. We’ve had a look at two that are commonly mixed up; the military band and marching band. In short, a military band does in fact fall under the marching band genre as the latter’s term applies to a range of brass bands, including drum and bugle corp and the party band. However, military band refers to a brass band that performs in organised and straight ranks, with a lot of emphasis on their uniformity and will play patriotic or official nation songs. Whereas a marching band may be found at colleges, performing at halftime during a big game and with much more crowd engagement.

Hire Brass Bands on our Books
If you would like to hire brass bands we have an excellent range to choose from, each with their own distinct style and sound that makes them unique. Our extensive roster includes a great selection of brass bands including marching bands, traditional brass bands, military bands, fanfare trumpeters and many more. You can hire brass bands of all different sizes and specialities, whether it’s an exciting twist on old classics or more of a contemporary feel, we can provide the right brass band for your event. Here are a few of the brass bands to hire on our books:

• Hire Brass Band Wonderbrass – With over twenty-five members this band deliver electrifying sets with an intoxicating mix of genres and a repertoire spanning from old classics to recent pop hits. They are sure to get everyone in the groove wherever they go.
• Hire Brass Band Loud Noises – With their exclusive fusion of contemporary brass music and up tempo dance this modern four-piece have performed around the UK putting an exciting twist on beloved hits.
• Hire Brass Band Bollywood Brass Band – As Europe’s first Indian wedding brass band this vibrant and colourful group of musicians are always in demand, combining brass arrangements and Bhangra rhythms to their performances, this group will put on a show like no other.

Hire Brass Bands
For an event full of life and energy hire brass bands. A dynamic and engaging form of music, brass bands have the versatility to keep everyone happy, whether its modern or traditional, big or small, high octane or slow and atmospheric, our collection of brass bands are sure to help make it a spectacular event. As a leading entertainment booking agency Contraband have the knowledge and capability to assist you with choosing the perfect brass band to hire. Our experienced and dedicated account managers can recommend the most suited act for the special occasion. Just get in touch and we would be delighted to help you book brass bands for an unforgettable function!