Big Bands for Hire in Scotland

Browse 121 professional big bands available for hire in Scotland, United Kingdom. These swing orchestras and jazz ensembles have earned 219 reviews from real clients with an average 5 out of 5 rating, bringing authentic swing era sound to weddings, corporate events and special celebrations.

All 121 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Scotland. The nearest is based in North Shields.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 219 reviews of Big Bands
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Entertainer, band leader, arranger, trombonist, composer, music educator

North Shields

England

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Book from £120 (GBP)

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Big Band Swing and Jazz Singer and Entertainer

South Shields

England

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Book from £350 (GBP)

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Totally authentic big band/swing vocalist.

Morecambe

England

(7)

Book from £450 (GBP)

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8 piece swing band with male vocals performing hot swing and Jive

Harrogate

England

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Cb+

From a duo up to a 12 piece, CB+ can tailor their band to every even size.

Leeds

England

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Book from £400 (GBP)

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Compact 13-piece Party Swing Band playing Sinatra/Bublé/Tom Jones/Nat King Cole

Tadcaster

England

(66)

Book from £1650 (GBP)

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Expect big energy, dazzling showmanship, and a night you will never forget

Manchester

England

(4)

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Rat Pack and Frank Sinatra Tribute

Heswall

England

(1)

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7 piece swing band designed to keep a dance floor full all night.

Dublin

Leinster, Ireland

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Book from €2000 (EUR)

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Marty Clarke Swing, Soul, Rock N Roll and Pop vocalist

Barton upon Humber

England

(2)

Book from £200 (GBP)

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Vintage Vocalist of the Big Band Jazz/Swing Era

Leek

England

(5)

Book from £300 (GBP)

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Internationally acclaimed Tribute to Michael Bublé

Chesterfield

England

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Book from £550 (GBP)

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7-9piece giving you Amy winehouse inna reggae stylee

Sutton Coldfield

England

(1)

Book from £1000 (GBP)

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Music for all occasions, from duo to big band

Halesowen

England

(1)

Book from £250 (GBP)

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

Warwick

England

(5)

Book from £2300 (GBP)

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

Royal Leamington Spa

England

(10)

Book from £500 (GBP)

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

Oxford

England

(23) Replies in ~1 hr

Book from £300 (GBP)

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

Cardiff

Wales

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

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Big band hire in Scotland currently ranges from £150 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 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 Scotland

5/5 from 219 reviews
Photo of Paul Skerritt Music Paul Skerritt Music "Paul Skerritt can work a room with the skill of a Las Vegas entertainer and he had those present in the palm of his hand. He sings, he swings, he ring-a-ding dings. Old Blue Eyes ain't dead - he just lives in the North East of England!" Based in South Shields, England Lance Liddle - Bebop Spoken Here Jazz Blog Photo of Stevie Kay - Sinatra/Rat Pack/Swing singer Stevie Kay - Sinatra/Rat Pack/Swing singer "We were in the room with Frank Sinatra. Fabulous night of entertainment with Old Blue Eyes! ***** 5 Star" Based in Morecambe, England Jamie and Lynne - Corporate function Liverpool Photo of Mr Swing's Dance Orchestra Mr Swing's Dance Orchestra "We just wanted to drop you a quick message to say thank you so much for being such a fantastic part of our wedding last week! We have lost count of the number of guests who commented on how fantastic you all were, both on the night itself and in messages afterwards. The atmosphere was exactly as we had hoped it would be. We can’t think of a better way that we could have gotten all of the different people from all walks of our lives up and dancing all night! Dexter particularly isn’t much of a dancer so I hope you do take it as the high praise that it is that he was on the dance floor for so much of the evening. We also just wanted to say a massive thank you for being so flexible with the timings and playing later than planned without any issue. Hope the rest of the wedding season continues to be such a success. Thanks so much again." Based in Tadcaster, England Helen & Dexter - Wedding - Tyne & Wear Photo of The Not Quite Big Band The Not Quite Big Band "Wow wow wow! These guys were absolutely incredible! Words can’t describe! We hired the NQBB for our wedding back in October and we think it was the best wedding decision we made! Will was super through all stages of the process, from enquiries before booking, through to set list selections and sorting out logistics, he was so friendly, with excellent communication and always had time to answer our queries. On the day itself they arrived in plenty of time to set up and you could tell the guests were getting excited for what was to come. It was what we were most looking forward to about the day and it more than exceeded our expectations! What was wonderful was seeing everyone dancing - all the generations. They are such amazing performers and so engaging getting all on the dance floor involved! Our guests are still raving about ‘THE band’ and rightly so! Thank you so much NQBB, you most certainly made the day!" Based in Manchester, England Pip J - Wedding Photo of Andy King of Swing Andy King of Swing "Andy came and performed for us and we all absolutely loved it. During the daytime he delivers a lovely, relaxed jazzy set and in the evening had everyone up dancing to the classic hits of Sinatra etc. All of my guests commented on how brilliant he was and I’d recommend him 100% He was such a nice guy too and went out of his way to accommodate all of our requirements." Based in Heswall, England Joanne Starkey - St Pauls Photo of Marty Clarke Vocalist Marty Clarke Vocalist "The Las Vegas Experience was a great show for our Christmas Party. Music for all tastes with a fantastic singer and musician performing with a full light show and great sound. Marty is a true professional and a gentleman, nothing was too much trouble and provided a good DJ service as well." Based in Barton upon Humber, England Steve - Army Reserve 150 Regiment RLC

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring big bands typically costs between £150 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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