Big Bands for Hire in Milton Keynes

Browse 138 professional big bands available for hire in Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom. These swing orchestras and jazz ensembles have earned 292 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 138 suppliers listed here, 2 are based within 30 miles of Milton Keynes. The other 136 are willing to travel there.

Also covers Bedford, and suppliers based in Oxford and Stevenage.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 292 reviews of Big Bands
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6/7 Piece Big band with a Big sound, Playing all the Hits But not the usual ones

Stevenage

England · 25 miles away

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Book from £400 (GBP)

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

Oxford

England · 29 miles away

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Book from £300 (GBP)

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Willing to travel to Milton Keynes

Based more than 30 miles from Milton Keynes, nearest first

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

Royal Leamington Spa

England · 36 miles away

(10)

Book from £500 (GBP)

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16-piece jazz orchestra - the music of Duke Ellington

Cambridge

England · 39 miles away

(1)

Book from £1700 (GBP)

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

Warwick

England · 39 miles away

(5)

Book from £2300 (GBP)

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Leading live-band of the world From 6 members upto 50 members on stage

Wembley

England · 39 miles away

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Book from £11000 (GBP)

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7 Pieces Band , providing ,Jazz, Funk,Blues, Pop, Soul, Reggae music.

Acton

England · 42 miles away

(5)

Book from £750 (GBP)

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10 piece party band, male and female vocals with 4 piece horn section

Leicester

England · 44 miles away

(2)

Book from £1750 (GBP)

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Vintage Entertainment 1920s, 40s & 50s

London

England · 46 miles away

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Book from £750 (GBP)

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Solo Swing, Rat Pack, Jazz and Big Band singer

London

England · 46 miles away

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Book from £300 (GBP)

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Vintage Swing band with modern hits

London

England · 46 miles away

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Book from £1200 (GBP)

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Babel Brass Band : the most energetic UK brass band mixing pop, hip-hop & jazz!

London

England · 46 miles away

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Book from £1400 (GBP)

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Saxophonist supplying anything from solo to big band. All styles!

London

England · 46 miles away

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6 piece jazz band, ideal for weddings and corporate events

London

England · 46 miles away

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Book from £1200 (GBP)

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Cover band covering wedding, events, dinner dance gala events

London

England · 46 miles away

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Afrobeat, Amapiano cover band with popular Soul & R&B classics also

London

England · 46 miles away

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Book from £4500 (GBP)

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Providing small to large jazz groups for all occasions.

London

England · 46 miles away

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Book from £250 (GBP)

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Sinatra style singer & entertainer, Solo to Big Band

Chertsey

England · 46 miles away

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Book from £360 (GBP)

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How much does it cost to hire Big Bands in Milton Keynes?

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Big band hire in Milton Keynes currently ranges from £150 to £2,650+, with most professional swing orchestras averaging £550 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 106 enquiries for Big Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 18 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within three hours
68% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
25% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to August
57% 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 Milton Keynes

5/5 from 292 reviews
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 (25 miles from Milton Keynes) Ian Whiting - Pub gig Photo of Chris Weeks Chris Weeks "‘Everybody has commented on how well the party went and absolutely loved your singing - they all really praised you. I think you really made the night and you were so good with the kids I think they will talk about you for a long time.’" Based in Oxford, England (29 miles from Milton Keynes) Graham Phillips Photo of The Wedding Jazz Company The Wedding Jazz Company "Hired a jazz trio with Dan for my wedding - which was themed around an outdoor garden party. Dan was fantastic at keeping in touch and booking couldn't have been easier. The guys were there and ready for when they said they would be, and they were absolutely brilliant! Provided the perfect backdrop to our event, excellent musicians too. I would have no hesitation in recommending these guys, and should I have any events in future that would suit some smooth jazz then these guys would be top of the list!" Based in Royal Leamington Spa, England (36 miles from Milton Keynes) Sean - Wedding Photo of Funk'N'Soul Function Band Funk'N'Soul Function Band "Funk’N’Soul performed at a wedding celebration held at Maisemore Gloucestershire on 28th August. The two hour set and DJ kept everyone on the dance floor, which was exactly what was wanted!! Awesome night!" Based in Warwick, England (39 miles from Milton Keynes) Vicki Williams - Wedding Event Planner Photo of Harmony In Harlem Harmony In Harlem "Harmony In Harlem performed at our wedding at the Plaisterers' Hall on London Wall in 2012. We thought that the band was fantastic - our guests loved it and at least one said it was the best music they have ever heard at a function - I certainly thought so!" Based in Cambridge, England (39 miles from Milton Keynes) Lord Collins of Mapesbury - Private 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 (42 miles from Milton Keynes) Francis & Hayley Robson - Private Wedding

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring big bands typically costs between £150 and £2,650+, with an average of £550. 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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