Name: The DBs
Brand: The DBs
SKU: the-dbs
Rating: 5.0 (47 reviews)

With a song list of pop favourites and feel-good funk as well as afrobeats and updated jazz classics, The DBs turn the traditional brass band format on its head and drag it kicking and screaming into the 21st century!

Hugely in-demand at UK festivals, The DBs have brought their unique spin on the New Orleans style to countless private events and parties around the world.

Hiring The DBs for your party is a fast-track to laughter, dancing and general good vibes. The band will raise the roof with their raucous, charismatic performance.

From big stages to backyard parties, our adaptable crew transforms from a powerful Quintet or Octet for stage vibes, featuring brass and percussion, to a roaming Sextet or Nonet with double the horns and split-kit drummers, ensuring the perfect musical blend for any occasion.

An MC/rapper can also be added - please enquire for more info.

The DBs gave us an absolutely amazing night. Everyone was having a great time and it felt like a proper party, not just a wedding! Jenny & Dan, wedding

As well as experienced brass musicians capable of stunning solos and fresh takes on popular classics, The DBs shows can also feature a rapper and hype-man to take your event to another level.

The band is equally at ease performing at ground level as well as on a stage and mixing amongst your guests - they can even lead your guests between different areas of your venue (eg. from the church to the marquee) in the style of a New Orleans marching band.

These guys just snagged the top spot at London's Brass Battle! Their killer tunes, slick style, and performances that set the stage on fire—it's no wonder they're owning the scene!

Their festival history reads like a rock 'n' roll diary—Glastonbury, Bestival, and All Points East have all felt their beat. And when it comes to clients, they've shared the stage with the likes of the Jack Daniels, and Deliveroo, spreading their infectious energy everywhere they go.

Performance info

Starting line-up	Trumpet; trombone; tenor saxophone; sousaphone; drum kit
Performance duration	2 x 45 minutes

Booking options

Song requests From £150 per request	Have the band arrange and perform your favourite song or first dance request
Add extra musician From £335	Add a range of extra musicians for a bigger sound – trumpets, saxes or an MC. An additional drummer is required for roaming gigs
Add DJ performance From £495	DJ service with bespoke playlist. Includes DJ gear and PA system.
PA system From £185	Available to hire for your event. Note that a PA is required if an MC is included in the booking

Book with confidence! After events, we ask our clients what they thought of our acts. We publish what they say here, so you can read genuine, unbiased feedback before booking.

“These guys are so talented! Great musicians and lots of energy to boot too! Great stuff!”

Mike, Blues Kitchen, September 2024

“The highlight of my party for sure, The DBs were outstanding! I really wanted some quality music in the evening and these guys delivered that in shed loads. Class act, would recommend them to anyone putting on an event big or small!”

Patrick, Birthday party, Reading, May 2024

“The DBs played as we walked through the park and our guests (as well as anyone walking by!) were all loving it! Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for something a bit different for their special day, they really are fantastic!”

Tim and Laura, Wedding, September 2023

“Such a buzz throughout the whole event thanks to The DBs, they were brilliant at getting the crowd going and keeping a fun atmosphere throughout!”

Carie, New Town Sounds, Basildon, August 2023

“We booked the DBs for an outdoor roaming set in the afternoon. It was one of the highlights of our wedding and I would highly recommend them!”

Matthew, Wedding, Fosbury Manor in Wiltshire, August 2023

The DBs

Performance info

Booking options

Live Medley - Groove Is In The Heart / Ain’t No Love / I’m Gonna Get You / The Bomb / Insomnia

Live for Deliveroo

Live at Glastonbury

Sweet Like Chocolate – Shanks & Bigfoot

Rihanna Medley

Seven Nation Army – The White Stripes

Roaming Band

Crazy in Love – Beyoncé

Happy – Pharrell Williams

The DBs with vocalist/rapper

Live Event Footage

Christmas

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