Jazz Bands in Newcastle upon Tyne
Book a jazz band in Newcastle upon Tyne
A jazz band suits the parts of an event where people are talking as much as listening. Across Newcastle upon Tyne, that means drinks after a wedding ceremony, a long dinner, a client reception or a summer party on the lawn, with standards, swing and bossa nova played at a level that lets conversation carry on underneath.
Across Newcastle upon Tyne, jazz bands are booked for events in and around the Quayside, Jesmond and Tynemouth. Venues in the area include Wylam Brewery, Matfen Hall and Northside Farm, among many others — each with its own spaces, from reception rooms to larger function suites.
Within jazz there's a real choice of style: classic standards and crooner material, swinging trad, gypsy jazz, bossa nova, or contemporary jazz versions of songs your guests will recognise. Most acts show their style clearly in their videos, so a few minutes of listening goes a long way.
Hireaband has been booking live music since 1999. Every jazz act listed here travels to Newcastle upon Tyne as standard, brings its own sound equipment where it's needed, and the quote you receive includes travel — use the instant quote button on this page to check pricing and availability for your date.
The essentials:
- Typical cost: from around £500 for a jazz duo to £2,500 or more for a larger band, depending on line-up and date
- Line-ups from solo pianist or duo through to a five or six-piece jazz band
- Background sets for receptions and dinners, or livelier swing for dancing
- Travel is included in every quote
- Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund
Think about when the music will play. Background jazz during drinks or a meal works best with a smaller, acoustic line-up at a gentle volume. A later set for dancing needs more weight, so a quartet or quintet with drums and horns makes more sense. Some events book one act to cover both.
Most jazz bookings fall between about £500 and £2,500. The number of musicians is the biggest factor, followed by how long they play and the date — a Saturday in summer or December costs more than a weekday. Travel is included in the quote you receive, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay.
Every act's page has video and audio of the musicians who would actually play, along with their repertoire and written reviews from people who have booked them. It's the easiest way to check the style and the sound before you commit.
The instant quote button gives you a price and availability for your date straight away. From there, we manage the contract and deposit and keep you updated until the event. Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and there's an emergency contact line on the day in case anything needs sorting.
