Big Bands for Hire Near Me

On average, a professional big band costs between $800-$2400. The size of the band will determine much of the price. Additional factors like performance length and travel costs will also impact how much you pay.

Typically, a big band will perform for two hours. Many bands can also adjust their length of performance to your needs and desires. Remember that musicians usually take a short break of five to ten minutes every hour, so plan accordingly to fill in the gaps with additional entertainment like an emcee or a DJ.

A big band, sometimes called a jazz orchestra, is a large group of 12 to 25 members with brass, woodwind, and rhythm sections. Communicate the stage size of the venue with the band before booking to ensure you can accommodate the band and their equipment.

Big bands offer a large repertoire of music and can usually take requests as long as you give them enough advance notice. Jazz ensembles of this size may want to rehearse a particular requested song to ensure a polished performance.

Big band music would be a hit at all types of events. The timeless style of music makes them great wedding bands or dance bands, but they can also complete a formal occasion like a gala or create a fun atmosphere at a corporate event or holiday party.

Big bands will usually provide all of their own equipment, but they may be interested in using speakers or other audio equipment provided by a venue. Make sure you communicate with your venue and the band before the event date so the performance goes smoothly.

We highly recommend booking entertainment as soon as possible so you find exactly what you want. Because they have so many band members, scheduling can be trickier for big bands, so you want to start your search many months before the event.

Remember that if you make special song requests, you also want to give the band plenty of time to learn the songs and arrive prepared.

Since big bands have 12-25 members, they require a large space. The space needed will vary depending on the specific jazz band’s instrumentation. Communicate your venue information in advance to the band, or plan your venue around the band to guarantee they have the necessary space to perform.