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Discover local Big Bands and Jazz Orchestras available to hire for weddings, corporate events & parties in Cardiff, hand-picked by our entertainment experts. With 418 verified reviews from previous customers, you can book with confidence, backed by secure contracts and 24/7 emergency support. With 26 years experience booking for over 187,000 events to date, we're the most trusted entertainment agency for hiring Big Bands and Jazz Orchestras in Cardiff.

PD Big Band

5 stars - PD Big Band are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews
Number of members: 15 Vale of Glamorgan
Stunning 15 piece big band with a great repertoire of favourites (vocals if required) from jazz, blues to swing & jive & many more. Widely experienced on the circuit they have played with many big names. Trios, sextet, 7 piece & other ensembles available...

From £3,462
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The Swing Smiths Orchestra

5 stars - The Swing Smiths Orchestra are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews
Number of members: 25 London
Experience the enchantment of The Swing Smiths Orchestra—masters of Sinatra, Holiday, Fitzgerald & more. With stellar vocalists, lush strings, and swinging horns, they epitomise elegance and entertainment for any event. Praised by DownBeat Magazine and Stage Reviews, The Swing Smith Orchestra perform with love and respect for the artists they cover and offer the pinnacle of musical excellence!...

From £20,077 +VAT
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Swing Central Big Band

Number of members: 19 London
Swing Central Big Band is a 19-piece ensemble that brings the Swing Era to life with authentic renditions of 1930s and 1940s classics by Ellington, Basie, Miller, and more. Perfect for vintage-themed events, this spectacular group is perfect for those events where you really want to go to town!...

From £11,423 +VAT
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The JJ Show Band

5 stars - The JJ Show Band are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 10 Staffordshire
A party showband that packs a punch with a full horn section! The JJ Show Band will fill your dancefloor with their huge sound, powerful vocals and genre-busting repertoire! Performing modern anthems to unforgettable classics from the likes of Lizzo, Stevie Wonder, Harry Styles, Chaka Khan and many more, you and your guests will be on your feet all night!...

From £3,582
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Regal Groove

5 stars - Regal Groove are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 14 Staffordshire
Simply the most electrifying and entertaining band you will find! With slick choreographed moves, sublime vocals and a truly inspired backing band. This West End trained musical experience bring all the hits from the likes of Bruno Mars, The Jacksons and Queen....

From £5,666
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Prestige Swing
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5 stars - Prestige Swing are Highly Recommended 23 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Hertfordshire
As seen at London’s Leicester Square Theatre, BBC TV "Children in Need" and Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity events - performing the power and excitement of this vintage era - even with a smaller combination! Featuring multi-instrumentalist / vocalists with the authentic impact of Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Buble plus Jools Holland style Jive!. “They Swing like Crazy!” – Sheila Tracey, BBC....

From £1,585
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Absolutely Frank

5 stars - Absolutely Frank are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 7 Surrey
The love of Sinatra's music spans generations, & his sound is re-captured by Absolutely Frank. With a repertoire full of Sinatra's best loved songs, plus Dean Martin & Andy Williams, these guys are available as a 7, 10 or impressive 17 piece orchestra...

From £3,156
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Orchestral Dance Anthems
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5 stars - Orchestral Dance Anthems are Highly Recommended 8 Reviews
Number of members: 19 London
Orchestral Dance Anthems are the ultimate headliner for large scale events and private festivals. Featuring classic White Isle tracks by Groove Armada, The Chemical Brothers, Nightmares on Wax, Faithless, Robert Miles, Spiller and many more, this contemporary orchestra is fronted by multiple vocalists, world class musicians and a live DJ. Available throughout the UK and internationally, with line-ups from 19 to 30 members. Prices range from approx. £27K to £40K+VAT + travel....

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The Swing Smiths
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5 stars - The Swing Smiths are Highly Recommended 68 Reviews
Number of members: 7 London
The Swing Smiths are a sensational swing and soul band performing a huge range of hits from the Big Band, Rat Pack, Soul & Motown eras. With a distinctive sound and unrivalled performance, they are guaranteed to transform the atmosphere of your event....

From £5,918 +VAT
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Christmas Toy Soldiers Band

5 stars - Christmas Toy Soldiers Band are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 6 London
Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere with our Nutcracker Band, a group that embodies the holiday spirit by delivering a captivating medley of beloved Christmas classics while parading in flawless synchronisation. Comprised of highly skilled brass musicians with backgrounds in the military, this merry marching band guarantees to enchant audiences with their exceptional renditions of timeless tunes....

From £2,408 +VAT
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Swing Central

5 stars - Swing Central are Highly Recommended 7 Reviews
Number of members: 10 London
One of the UK's most popular vintage bands - a mini big band who bring the sounds of the Swing Era back to life, with an electrifying show full of incredible energy and musicianship....

From £6,621 +VAT
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Crystal Clear Dance Orchestra

5 stars - Crystal Clear Dance Orchestra are Highly Recommended 10 Reviews
Number of members: 9 London
A show-stopping ensemble featuring superb choreography, the best professional musicians & an incredible party! With band members having performed with the likes of James Brown, Michae Bublé & Earth Wind & Fire plus previous clients including the Natural History Museum, HSBC, Shell & more, this amazing dance orchestra will bring your event to life!...

From £8,185 +VAT
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Triple Shot

5 stars - Triple Shot are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 3 London
Treating you and your guests to the greatest hits from the world of big band swing and classic pop and soul, Triple Shot brings you an outstanding and vivacious celebration of music delivered by three of the most sought after vocal entertainers in Britain today. Whether you love the silky sounds of Sinatra or the bouncy beat of a big band, then you don’t want to miss this show!...

From £2,314
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High Flying Brass

5 stars - High Flying Brass are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews
Number of members: 6 Manchester
High Flying Brass is a brass band with a unique flair. Whether it's a surprise parade, background music for cocktails, or high-energy classics for an evening celebration, they’ve got it all covered! Their setlist spans modern hits from artists like Taylor Swift, Lizzo, and Justin Timberlake, as well as timeless tunes from Prince, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and Pharrell....

From £2,130
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The Will Dakin Big Band

5 stars - The Will Dakin Big Band are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews
Number of members: 17 Manchester
Dynamic, bold and full of life. Expect big energy, dazzling showmanship, and a night you and your guests will never forget - The NQBB way....

From £5,000
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Booking A Big Band In Cardiff

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Big Bands in Cardiff cost from £1231 to £22640. The average price in 2025 was £2491. Prices vary depending on experience, demand, size of act, travel costs and the specs of the equipment provided. Artists travelling into Cardiff from further away will usually charge more than a local act due to travel time and fuel costs.

We will always do our best to help you find Big Bands within your budget, so please give us a call if you can't find what you're looking for.

Alive Network represents Big Bands throughout Cardiff, with acts available for events in Abercarn, Abercynon, Aberdare/Aberdar, Abergavenny/Y Fenni, Abersychan, Abertillery/Abertyleri, Bargoed/Bargod, Bedwas, Blackwood/Coed Duon, Blaenavon, Blaina, Brynmawr, Burnham-on-Sea, Caerleon/Caerllion, Caerphilly/Caerffil, Chepstow/Cas-Gwent, Clevedon, Cwmbran/Cwmbrân, Ebbw Vale/Glyn Ebwy, Ferndale, Maesteg, Merthyr Tydfil, Minehead, Mountain Ash/Aberpennar, Nailsea, Nantyglo, Newport/Casnewydd, Penarth, Pontllanfraith, Pontycymer, Pontypool/Pont-y-pwl, Pontypridd, Porth, Porthcawl, Rhondda, Rhymney/Rhymni, Risca, Tonypandy, Tredegar, Treherbert, Treorchy/Treorci, Usk/Brynbuga, Watchet, Weston-super-Mare, Ystrad Mynach.

On the rare occasion that we don't have an artist based within your area, we will always have artists in the neighbouring regions willing to travel.

To see the most local acts, enter a search using your event date and location, then use the 'nearest me' sort option.

Aside from representing some of the best Big Bands in the UK, one of the main reasons to hire with Alive Network is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up.

If your Big Band is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice.

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Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the most trusted entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 187,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent exclusively at Alive Network.

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Cardiff Venues We Love Working With

We've helped thousands of customers in Cardiff to find their perfect entertainment fit, working closely with local venues to ensure each event runs to plan. Check out a small selection of the incredible venues we love working with in Cardiff.

The Training & Business Consultancy Ltd CF11 6RG
Canada Lodge CF15 9NF
New House Country Hotel CF14 9UA
St David's Hotel & Spa CF10 5SD
New House Country Hotel - Cardiff CF14 9UA
Pencoed House Estate CF5 6JR
National Museum Cardiff CF10 3NP
City Hall CF10 3ND
De Courceys Manor CF15 9QN
The Coal Exchange Hotel CF10 5FQ
De Courceys
Court Colman Manor CF31 4NG
Cardiff Castle CF10 3RB
voco St. David's Cardiff, an IHG Hotel CF10 5SD
Norwegian Church Arts Centre CF10 4PT

Holland House Hotel CF24 ODD
Cardiff Visitor Centre CF10 1BH
Cardiff West End Social Club CF5 5BY
Cardiff Golf Club CF23 6SJ
Cornerstone CF10 2SF
GO Outdoors CF23 9AE
Hilton Cardiff CF10 3HH
Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa CF24 0DD
Insole Court CF5 2LN
Coffi Co Mermaid Quay CF10 5BZ
Old Post House CF5 6EL
Pier 64 Penarth CF64 1TT
Principality Stadium CF10 1NS
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama CF10 3ER
St Peters Hall Cardiff CF24 3BA

Tramshed CF11 6QP
Wells And Maguire CF10 5EQ
Now In A Minute Productions CF11 6RJ
Mercure Cardiff North Hotel CF23 9XF
Hyde Park Casino CF24 3JJ
Marlborough Primary School CF23 5BU
Manor Parc Hotel CF14 9UA
Kuku Club CF10 3AL
Jacobs Roof Garden CF10 5DB
Holiday Inn Cardiff CF15 7AD
Hodge House CF10 1DY
Hilton Hotel CF10 3HH
Greenacre Drive CF23 8PA
Glamorgan Wanderers CF5 4SR
Gaucho Cardiff CF10 2EL

Local Big Bands And Jazz Orchestras Near Cardiff

Looking for the best local Big Bands in Cardiff? Alive Network covers the whole area including Abercarn, Abercynon, Aberdare/Aberdar, Abergavenny/Y Fenni, Abersychan, Abertillery/Abertyleri, Bargoed/Bargod, Bedwas, Blackwood/Coed Duon, Blaenavon, Blaina, Brynmawr, Burnham-on-Sea, Caerleon/Caerllion, Caerphilly/Caerffil, Chepstow/Cas-Gwent, Clevedon, Cwmbran/Cwmbrân, Ebbw Vale/Glyn Ebwy, Ferndale, Maesteg, Merthyr Tydfil, Minehead, Mountain Ash/Aberpennar, Nailsea, Nantyglo, Newport/Casnewydd, Penarth, Pontllanfraith, Pontycymer, Pontypool/Pont-y-pwl, Pontypridd, Porth, Porthcawl, Rhondda, Rhymney/Rhymni, Risca, Tonypandy, Tredegar, Treherbert, Treorchy/Treorci, Usk/Brynbuga, Watchet, Weston-super-Mare, Ystrad Mynach.

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Cardiff Big Bands and Jazz Orchestras

Hire The Best Big Bands and Jazz Orchestras In Cardiff

Hire The Best Big Bands and Jazz Orchestras In Cardiff.

PD Big Band

The Swing Smiths Orchestra

Swing Central Big Band

The JJ Show Band

Regal Groove

Prestige Swing

Absolutely Frank

Orchestral Dance Anthems

The Swing Smiths

Christmas Toy Soldiers Band

Swing Central

Crystal Clear Dance Orchestra

Triple Shot

High Flying Brass

The Will Dakin Big Band

Search all Big Bands available in Cardiff

Map of local Big Bands in Cardiff

Booking A Big Band In Cardiff

What You'll Need To Know

For information on the following, see our Frequently Asked Questions:

Cardiff Venues We Love Working With

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