Experience the grandeur of a full-size big band with The Renaissance Big Band! Perfect for weddings, conferences, 40s theme nights, and more. Our 18-piece ensemble delivers the authentic Big Band sound that will elevate any event.
Featuring a lineup of 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 5 saxophones, piano, guitar, bass, drums, and multiple singers, our band performs timeless classics from legends like Basie, Sinatra, Ellington, and many others. The musical integrity is unmatched, thanks to the exceptional quality of our musicianship.
The full-size big band is how we usually perform at our regular gigs and is ideal for grand celebrations and larger venues, ensuring a memorable experience for you and your guests.
The Renaissance Big Band provides the Big Band sound ideal for Weddings, Conferences, 40s Theme Nights etc. The Small Big Band performs the music that you would expect from the main band but with a reduced number of musicians. This includes songs from big band favourites such as Basie, Sinatra, Ellington, and many more. The musical integrity is maintained due to quality of musicianship.
The line up is 2 trumpets 2 trombones 4 saxes, piano, bass, drums and singer/s, which proves to be more flexible with regards to staging. This band is only available for private hire and the size is perfect for private functions and smaller venues, especially for weddings.
If you are considering booking the band for your event, it will be of great benefit to have the following information to hand, for example:
Date
Location
Time
Style of Band – Full Band/Small Band
Specific Music Requirements
This will help tailor your event to perfection for maximum enjoyment. Please find below some FAQ’s which many help your enquiry further.
Our prices depend on various factors such as the type of band required, the location and the length of time we need to be there for. Please contact us for details.
Yes we provide a full PA suitable for most indoor venues.
We carry stand lights for reading the music but suggest that if required, any stage lighting to be sourced separately.
We usually play two 1 hour sets with a half hour break but can do whatever you require.
We are a Nottingham based band and usually play within the Nottingham/Leicester/Derby areas. We would consider something further away but this would be reflected in the price.
The Musical Director will work alongside you to make sure all your requirements are met and to ensure that every performance is memorable and exciting. Music is a key element in ensuring the success of a function and therefore we realise how important it is to be as flexible as possible. With over two decades of performance experience, no event is too big or small; we are totally self-contained with our own PA and lighting and can deliver a performance with quality, energy and style. Because each event is different, in terms of timings, distance, personnel required and equipment needed, our prices vary, mainly dependent on the location and size band suited to your venue.
Please contact the band to enquire about the cost based on your requirements.
Previous clients have commented on how professional our performances are and how infectious our enthusiasm proves to be with our audience! The band aim to get everyone up and dancing, and try to achieve this by listening to the wishes of the client. Please feel free to seek us out on YouTube, listen to the band playing and of course please read the comments that satisfied customers have made.
If you are still unsure about your choice then just come along and listen at one of our public performances.