Big Bands for Hire in Maidstone

Browse 135 professional big bands available for hire in Maidstone, England, United Kingdom. These swing orchestras and jazz ensembles have earned 289 reviews from real clients with an average 5 out of 5 rating, bringing authentic swing era sound to weddings, corporate events and special celebrations.

Of the 135 suppliers listed here, 3 are based within 30 miles of Maidstone. The other 132 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 289 reviews of Big Bands
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Passion, skill, and a singers best friend. Rock solid time.

Winchester

England · 81 miles away

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Book from £130 (GBP)

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Star of 'The Rat Pack' and one of the UK's Finest Jazz and Swing Singers

Oxford

England · 83 miles away

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Book from £300 (GBP)

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Swing band - Authentic 1940s Glenn Miller / Sinatra / '50s / '60s

Southampton

England · 87 miles away

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Book from £600 (GBP)

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Jazz band, perfect for weddings, corporate events and other engagements.

Royal Leamington Spa

England · 112 miles away

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Book from £500 (GBP)

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Funk Soul Motown Disco Pop 8, 9, 10pc + Lighting/sound engineer inc. DJ service.

Warwick

England · 114 miles away

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Book from £2300 (GBP)

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Luxury Wedding/Party Band With Full Stage, Lighting Rig and Red Grand Piano!

Chippenham

England · 115 miles away

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Book from £1500 (GBP)

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Shades Orchestra – a 17-piece ensemble with a powerful sound

Birmingham

England · 133 miles away

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Book from £8500 (GBP)

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7-9piece giving you Amy winehouse inna reggae stylee

Sutton Coldfield

England · 134 miles away

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Book from £1000 (GBP)

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1920's Gatsby band

Bristol

England · 135 miles away

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Book from £475 (GBP)

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Professional sax player living in Bristol. I gig, record and teach, dep, jam...

Bristol

England · 135 miles away

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Book from £175 (GBP)

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Postmodern Jukebox style 1920's band

Bristol

England · 135 miles away

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Book from £1995 (GBP)

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Music for all occasions, from duo to big band

Halesowen

England · 137 miles away

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Book from £250 (GBP)

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11-piece tribute band to the lady of song!

Gent

Flanders, Belgium · 139 miles away

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Book from €2750 (EUR)

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Internationally acclaimed Tribute to Michael Bublé

Chesterfield

England · 160 miles away

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Book from £550 (GBP)

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Solo Keyboard /vocals. Or duo (female vocal or sax) or trio, quartet, etc.......

Cardiff

Wales · 160 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Big Bands in Maidstone?

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Big band hire in Maidstone currently ranges from £130 to £2,650+, with most professional swing orchestras averaging £500 for standard event bookings. Pricing reflects ensemble size, performance duration and travel. Full orchestras with established reputations command premium rates, while emerging jazz ensembles offer excellent value for budget-conscious event planners seeking authentic big band sound. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 99 enquiries for Big Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 12 November 2026.

Typical first reply
Within three hours
68% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
26% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to August
53% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 30 miles
Typical distance from a booked supplier's base to the event

Reviews of Big Bands available in Maidstone

5/5 from 289 reviews
Photo of Kit Packham Kit Packham "Kit was booked to perform at a adult / children’s party. Kit was excellent and managed to blend the first set into an entertaining piece for the adults and kids. To a second set which was a perfect piece for a transition and background piece while w rate food and the kids relaxed. The third set was much more upbeat, grey for the adult entertainment and brought an excitement to the evening. I would not think twice about hiring Kit again. He manage our requirements perfectly , by listening to what we required and delivering on every request. The feedback from all our guests was exceptional! Thank you Kit and hopefully we will see you at the next event. Roy and family" Based in Caterham, England (26 miles from Maidstone) Roy Deadman (Family party ) - Family party Photo of Dave Octave Sings Dave Octave Sings "We had a fantastic night, Dave Octave was welcoming entertaining and sang effortlessly. My guess all enjoyed his renditions. Thanks again" Based in London, England (32 miles from Maidstone) Aheeka Defreitas Photo of The Sax Player The Sax Player "Whether as MD, arranger or instrumentalist (or as is often the case, all three), Simon brings a level of rock-solid professionalism that makes everything a pleasure. His exceptional talents as an instrumentalist go without saying. But he is a dependable and hugely reassuring presence onstage and great fun off it. A real asset to any ensemble. Alexander Armstrong" Based in London, England (32 miles from Maidstone) Alexander Armstrong - Multiple gigs Photo of Hot Shoes Hot Shoes "We couldn't have been more delighted with Hot Shoes performance, the dance floor was packed from the moment they started and stayed that way for the whole set!" Based in London, England (32 miles from Maidstone) anon - Wedding Photo of Soul Vibe Band Soul Vibe Band "We hired Soul Vibe Band to play our wedding, and they were fantastic! Kainy who was our contact was very helpful in the lead up to the wedding and was a pleasure to work with, and they even arranged something especially for our first dance, which we hugely appreciated. They keep the energy up and put on a great set, and for a six piece band were exceptionally reasonably priced. I would absolutely recommend them for anyone looking for their own wedding band!" Based in Acton, England (38 miles from Maidstone) Francis & Hayley Robson - Private Wedding Photo of The Tributes The Tributes "Great Big Band with a very varied song list,, Not some of the usual stuff,, played different versions of 70s and 80s classics Will be looking out for their next gig" Based in Stevenage, England (54 miles from Maidstone) Ian Whiting - Pub gig

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring big bands typically costs between £130 and £2,650+, with an average of £500. The biggest factor in pricing is the number of musicians, as big bands range from around ten players to full ensembles of twenty or more. Performance duration and whether the band includes featured vocalists also affect the cost.

The big bands for hire typically feature between 10 and 20 musicians, including a horn section (trumpets, trombones, saxophones), a rhythm section (drums, bass, piano, guitar) and one or more vocalists. Some big bands on Gig Heaven offer flexible line-ups to suit different venue sizes and budgets.

Hiring big bands is ideal for black-tie dinners, gala events, weddings, corporate parties and ballroom dances. The full, rich sound of a big band creates a sense of occasion and glamour, and is especially effective for events with a swing, jazz or vintage theme.

Because of the number of musicians involved, big bands typically need a larger performance area than a standard band. A space of around 8 by 5 metres is common for a full line-up, though this varies. It is worth discussing staging requirements with the band to ensure the venue can accommodate them comfortably.

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard.

Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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