Brass Bands North East29 amazing local North East Brass Bands to hire for events

How much do North East Brass Bands cost?

Brass Bands in the North East cost from £653 to £3394. The average price in 2025 was £1550. Prices vary depending on experience, demand, size of act, travel costs and the specs of the equipment provided. Artists travelling into the North East 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 Brass Bands on your budget, so please give us a call if you can't find what you're looking for.

Do you have a Brass Band near me?

Alive Network represents Brass Bands throughout the North East, with acts available for events in County Durham, Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear.

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 the North East Brass Bands, enter a search using your event date and location, then use the 'nearest me' sort option.

Safe, Secure Brass Band Hire Backed By 24/7 Cover!

Aside from finding some of the best Brass Bands in the UK and getting expert advice from our friendly staff, one of the main reasons to hire a Brass Band from Alive Network Entertainment Agency 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 Brass 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. Imagine having to do that yourself!?

• Outstanding five-star customer service
• Emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year
• Hand-picked Brass Bands for the ultimate in quality and reliability
• Safe, secure booking contracts for your peace of mind
• Easy enquiry and booking process
• Hundreds of Brass bands, Brass ensembles, New Orleans Brass & Brass marching bands to choose from
• Trusted brand with over 110,000 previous clients & high-profile industry partnerships
• Instant online Brass Band prices & availability

Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the leading online 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 110,000 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.

Find more about Alive Network Entertainment Agency here

How do you join a Brass Band agency?

For information on joining Alive Network please visit our 'How to join' pages here where you will also find our online application forms.

There is no cost to join Alive Network but we are not a directory, so every application is individually assessed and we hand-pick the Brass Bands we want to represent.

We look to recruit the North East Brass Bands who we feel are the best in their area, but who also represent good value for money.

Frequently asked questions

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

• How do I make a booking?
• What payment methods do you accept?
• What if the artist cancels?
• Can I see the artist live before booking?
• Will the band learn a first dance request?
• What are the benefits of booking through Alive Network?