The Umbrella BigBand

Great Music for Dancing & Listening

We are an established Big Band based in Cambridge, UK. We play a wide variety of musical styles for Concerts, Parties, Weddings, 1940s Events, Strict Tempo Dances, and
Charity Events throughout the East of England.

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The Band

We are a 17 piece Big Band based near Cambridge, UK, with Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones, and a Rhythm Section. We also feature up to 2 talented vocalists.

We love to play for concerts and dances, and wherever great swing music will be enjoyed!

We are fully equipped and insured with our own PA and lighting, and can supply our or your recorded music between sets.

Our Music

We have a huge repertoire of charts from the 1920s to the present day.

For parties and weddings we will work with you to find a set-list you will love.

For 1940s events we have an extensive repertoir of classic BigBand and Swing.

For dances we can provide music for all styles from Strict Tempo Quicksteps and Rhumbas to Lindyhop and Swing.

Or if your audience are more interested in listening, we can provide a varied concert programme.

Next Events

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Next Event:

Saturday 9th September, Alconbury Weald Heritage Open Day. Band playing from 1pm

Friday 15th September, St Ives Old Riverport Jazz and Blues Festival

Further events listings can be found here

If you’re looking for a band for your event, please get in touch to see how we can help.