Wedding Brass Band

Ceremony, processional and reception music, tailored to your day.

Weddings

Music That Makes the Day

A brass band sounds wonderful in the acoustic of a church, and its bright but solemn sound suits every part of a wedding: the bride’s entrance, the hymns, the signing of the register and the joyful walk back down the aisle. Outside, the band can welcome guests, play through the drinks and sound a fanfare for the couple.

Ask for that special piece for the procession or the groom’s favourite hymn. The band’s hymn music is pitched to be comfortable to sing, and it is happy to talk to your organist about keys and verses.

Backworth Colliery Band at a wedding at Castle Howard

Your Wedding, Your Music

From the first note in church to the last tune of the reception.

The Ceremony

Processional and recessional music, hymns pitched for singing, and music while the register is signed.

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The Reception

Music to welcome your guests, Geordie favourites, upbeat sets for the drinks and a fanfare for the couple.

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The Right Line-up

Nine or ten players suit most churches and smaller venues; a larger group or the full band suits outdoor celebrations.

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On the Day

Music for Every Moment

  1. As your guests arriveMusic outside the church or venue while everyone gathers.
  2. The entranceA processional of your choice. One couple chose Brideshead Revisited.
  3. The hymnsAccompaniment pitched to be comfortable to sing, with keys and verses agreed with your organist.
  4. Signing the registerQuieter music while the register is signed and the photographs are taken.
  5. The walk back down the aisleSomething joyful to play you out, such as the Wedding March.
  6. Drinks and photographsGeordie favourites and upbeat sets outside or in the reception room.
  7. The arrival at the receptionA fanfare from the cornet section for the newlyweds.
A Backworth Colliery Band player at a wedding reception at Castle Howard
Castle Howard, where Backworth Colliery Band played at a wedding
The painted dome at Castle Howard, where the band played at a wedding

Watch Us Play

Hear the Band

Hear how a brass band sounds in a church before your day.
Blinding Lights by The Weeknd, live at Dalston Festival 2026. · Watch on Facebook
I Dreamed a Dream from Les Misérables, at Dalston Festival 2026. · Watch on Facebook
Prismatic Light by Alan Fernie, at Dalston Festival 2026. · Watch on Facebook
Music from Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, at Dalston Festival 2026. · Watch on Facebook
Our solo horn player, Maria Barrett, playing Hushabye Mountain from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Dalston Festival 2026. · Watch on Facebook

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From the archive

A Durham wedding, March 2007. The couple asked for a 10 to 12 piece band to play Brideshead Revisited as the bride processed, a number of hymns, and the Wedding March to play the congregation out. The Musical Director arranged the music for the line-up, the band rehearsed it beforehand, and he attended the wedding rehearsal to time the entrance music and agree with the church when the band would play.

Bamburgh Castle, July 2007. Fifteen players performed outside the castle before and after a private wedding: Geordie favourites to welcome the guests, more upbeat music afterwards, and a fanfare from the cornet section.

The band has travelled further afield too, including a wedding at Castle Howard.

Booking

Every booking is priced individually, depending on the event, the location, the music and the number of players. The band is amateur and self-funding, so every fee goes back into instruments, music and the Training Band. Tell us about your event through the enquiry form and we will come back to you with a quote.

Questions couples ask

How far ahead should we book?

As soon as you have a date. Summer Saturdays are busy for weddings and for the band, with galas and contests, so the earlier you get in touch, the better the chance that we are free.

How many players do we need?

Nine or ten players suit most churches and smaller venues. The full band, around 25 players, suits outdoor celebrations and large venues. Tell us about your venue and we will suggest a line-up.

Can you play outdoors?

Yes. Brass carries well outside, and the band plays outdoors at galas, parades and carol services. If rain is likely, the players will need some cover for themselves and their music.

Can we choose the music?

Yes. Tell us what you would like for the entrance, the signing of the register and the walk out. If you have a special piece in mind, ask: the band has arranged music specially for couples before.

Will you work with our church and organist?

Yes. We are happy to agree with the church when the band will play, and to talk to your organist about keys and verses for the hymns.

Do you need power or a sound system?

No. A brass band plays without amplification, so we just need space for the players to sit or stand.

What does the band wear?

The band performs in its purple and gold uniform.

How far will you travel?

Across the North East, from Newcastle and Durham to Bamburgh, and further afield: the band has played at a wedding at Castle Howard.

More ways to book the band

Tell Us About Your Event

Send us your date, venue and the moments you would like music for, and we will be in touch.
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