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Babel Brass Band UK's best brass band mixing pop, hip-hop & jazz ready for weddings & parties

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LOCATION
East London

TRAVEL
up to 200 miles

PRICE
from £900

RATED
10 / 10 from 6 reviews
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Price Guide

Description Price
3 piece band (BEST FOR SHORT ROAMING PERFORMANCES)£900
4 piece band£1200
5 piece band (THE BEST & MOST POPULAR FOR WEDDINGS) => Our flagship 5 piece has been awarded 🏆🏆 MOST UNIQUE WEDDING & EVENTS BAND 🏆🏆...by Greater London Enterprise Awards in 2023£1500
6 piece band£1700
7 piece band + MC/Vocalist (FESTIVAL CHOICE)£2000
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Perfect for weddings, parties and corporate gigs...

What sets the Babel Brass Band apart from other brass bands is their commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive community through their music. They believe that music has the power to unite people from all walks of life, and they strive to make their music accessible to everyone. With their infectious energy and positive message, the Babel Brass Band is not to be missed.

The story of Babel Brass Band started just before the global pandemic in 2020. A diverse group of musicians from the London music scene came together, bonding over a pint of craft beer and shared appreciation for the vibrant rhythms of contemporary New Orleans brass bands. Although each member had an extensive background in different areas - big band ensembles, symphony orchestras, jazz groups, British traditional bands, and session work - they united in this singular love for a more eclectic contemporary brass band sound. Their journey as a performing band started in 2021, immediately after the challenging standstill of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a backlog of rehearsed performances and a drive to make up for the lost time, Babel Brass hit the ground running.
A couple of years forward, the band has performed more than 100 shows, impressing the UK and European audiences with their unique and vibrant sound. They have showcased their energetic and dynamic performances at many UK festivals, including Boardmasters, Brighton Fringe, Camp Bestival, All Points East, London Remixed, Meatopia, Rhythm Tree Festival, and Sundown Session, among others. Babel Brass Band is now widely recognized as one of the UK's most energetic, award-winning brass bands, doesn't confine itself to just one genre. Their sound is a lively mix of pop covers, Drum & Bass (D&B), funk, hip-hop, and jazz. Despite having their roots firmly grounded in the spirit of New Orleans brass bands, they bring a contemporary spin to their performances, allowing them to appeal to a wide variety of audiences.
They bring life, energy, and, most importantly, the heart and soul of music into each performance. Their success and popularity reflect not just their talent but their shared love for making great music. The primary lineup of Babel Brass Band now additionally to brass instrumentalists (trumpets, trombones, sax, and sousaphone) and rhythm section includes permanent collaboration with rappers & MCs, elevating the level of audience engagement and expanding the reach of New Orleans music to younger, hipper audiences.

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There are currently 6 user ratings for Babel Brass Band

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in East London

Will travel up to 200 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 200 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 5 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Havana

Let's Get it Started

Bad Guy

Killing in the Name of

Crazy in Love

Empire State of Mind

Uptown Funk

Sweet Dreams

Sweet Dreams extended

Let's Get it Started

Paradox

Thrift Shop

The Final Countdown

Suburbia

Monster

Bangarang

Rehab

Radioactive

Old Town Road

Ocean

no Roots

My House

Monkey

HawaiiFive0

Happy

Feel it still

Daft Punk

Creep

Believer

Sankofa

You and Me

Brooklyn

VIP

Purple Whip

Blue Monday

Just a Closer Walk With Thee

When The Saints Go Marching In

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We can perform acoustically with no PA .... OR .... we would just need 5 mics for the band

Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

NA

What information do you require about a venue?

We can play inside outside no issues and no info needed

Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

YES

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

Few large festivals (2-3k people audience) incl. Camp Bestival, Boardmasters Festival, Brighton Fringe Festival, Alexandra Palace Festival, Islander Festival, Isle of Wight Rhythm Tree Festival, Meatopia Festival, Spraoi International Festival, Alltogethernow Ireland, All Points East Festival, Ally Pally Fireworks Festival, Sparkle in the Park Festival, London Remixed Festival

Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

New Orleans Brass Bands, Miles Davis and John Coltrane

What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

The story of Babel Brass Band started just before the global pandemic in 2020. A diverse group of musicians from the London music scene came together, bonding over a pint of craft beer and shared appreciation for the vibrant rhythms of contemporary New Orleans brass bands. Although each member had an extensive background in different areas - big band ensembles, symphony orchestras, jazz groups, British traditional bands, and session work - they united in this singular love for a more eclectic contemporary brass band sound. Their journey as a performing band started in 2021, immediately after the challenging standstill of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a backlog of rehearsed performances and a drive to make up for the lost time, Babel Brass hit the ground running.

A couple of years forward, the band has performed more than 100 shows, impressing the UK and European audiences with their unique and vibrant sound. They have showcased their energetic and dynamic performances at many UK festi

What's your favourite type of event to play at?

Wedding, Festival, Corporate function - we are open to all

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We normally arrive 2 hours before the performance to set up. We normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 60 minute sets. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best

Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes

Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We can learn specific songs before the event. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them.

How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Energetic. Amazing. Incredible.

Can you play longer sets?

Our standard is 45m but yes we can

Can you roam around the room?

Yes

Recent Clients

Babel Brass Band has performed for these clients:

Harrods

Dishoom

Hilton Hotels

Philips

Pepsi

Henessy

Venues

Babel Brass Band has performed at these venues:

Camp Bestival, Boardmasters Festival, Brighton Fringe Festival, Alexandra Palace Festival, Islander Festival, Isle of Wight Rhythm Tree Festival, Meatopia Festival, Spraoi International Festival, All Points East Festival, Ally Pally Fireworks Festival, Sparkle in the Park Festival, London Remixed Festival

Harrods, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Royal Theatre, dozens of pubs and clubs.

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