Reading Big Bands and Jazz Orchestras

How much do Reading Big Bands cost?

Big Bands in Reading cost from £1231 to £22640. The average price in 2025 was £2491. Prices vary depending on experience, demand, size of act, travel costs and the specs of the equipment provided. Artists travelling into Reading from further away will usually charge more than a local act due to travel time and fuel costs.

We will always do our best to help you find Big Bands within your budget, so please give us a call if you can't find what you're looking for.

Do you have a local Big Band near me?

Alive Network represents Big Bands throughout Reading, with acts available for events in Bracknell, Eton, Maidenhead, Newbury, Reading, Slough, Thatcham, Windsor, Wokingham.

On the rare occasion that we don't have an artist based within your area, we will always have artists in the neighbouring regions willing to travel.

To see the most local acts, enter a search using your event date and location, then use the 'nearest me' sort option.

What security and reassurances will I get with my booking?

Aside from representing some of the best Big Bands in the UK, one of the main reasons to hire with Alive Network is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up.

If your Big Band is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice.

Benefits of booking with us

• Reliable, hand-picked Big Bands
• Safe, secure booking contracts for your peace of mind
• Emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year
• Advice and support whenever you need it
• Free cancellations within 5 days of booking
• Easy enquiry and booking process
• Trusted brand with over 186,000 previous clients
• Instant online prices & availability

Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the most trusted entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 186,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent exclusively at Alive Network.

Find more about Alive Network Entertainment Agency here

I'm a Big Band - how do I join your agency?

For information on joining Alive Network please visit our 'How to join' pages here where you will also find our online application forms.

There is no cost to join Alive Network but we are not a directory, so every application is individually assessed and we hand-pick the Big Bands we want to represent.

Frequently asked questions

For information on the following, see our Frequently Asked Questions:

• How do I make a booking?
• What payment methods do you accept?
• What if the artist cancels?
• Can I see the artist live before booking?
• Will the band learn a first dance request?
• What are the benefits of booking through Alive Network?