The Not Quite Big Band 15 piece big band perfect for weddings, corporate events and more

Based in United Kingdom

Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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LOCATION
Manchester, England, United Kingdom

TRAVEL
up to 12500 miles

PRICE
from £4500 (GBP)

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Price Guide

Description Price
Jazz quartet with crooner 2x45 minutes£1200 (GBP)
DJ service up to 3 hours£400 (GBP)

About / Biography

The Not Quite Big band is a groundbreaking 15-piece big band rejuvenating the sound of swing with a versatile, youthful approach.

NQBB dazzle audiences with their specially crafted show, celebrating the very best of 'Rat Pack music' and beyond. Experience the iconic sounds of Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble and more as the NQBB utilise their explosive 10 piece brass section to revitalise the iconic sound of an unforgettable era. Laugh, dance and sing as you experience an evening of entertainment like no other that is bound to leave a lasting impression on yourself and your guests.

Their versatility and uniqueness has proven effective in the events industry, as they have performed at everything from weddings and award evenings, to over 50 sold out shows at a 5 star hotel residency.

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Based in United Kingdom

Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Travels worldwide

Fly me to the moon - Frank Sinatra

Come fly with me - Frank Sinatra

I've got you under my skin - Frank Sinatra

You make me feel so young - Frank Sinatra

Oh! Look at me now - Frank Sinatra

Witchcraft - Frank Sinatra

That's life - Frank Sinatra

New York New York - Frank Sinatra

My Way - Frank Sinatra

You brought a new kind of love to me - Frank Sinatra

Mack the knife - Frank Sinatra

One for my baby - Frank Sinatra

Pennies from heaven - Frank Sinatra

I get a kick out of you - Frank Sinatra

Luck be a lady - Frank Sinatra

Bad bad Leroy Brown - Frank Sinatra

The lady is a tramp - Frank Sinatra

Ain't that a kick in the head - Dean Martin

You're nobody till somebody loves you - Dean Martin

That's Amore - Dean Martin

Birth of the blues - Sammy Davis Jr

I've gotta be me - Sammy Davis Jr

Mr Bojangles - Sammy Davis Jr

Who can I turn to? - Sammy Davis Jr

Beyond the sea- Bobby Darin

Feeling good - Michael Buble

Cry me a river - Michael Buble

Moondance - Michael Buble

Can't buy me love - Michael Buble

It had better be tonight - Michael Buble

Sway - Michael Buble

Home - Michael Buble

Save the last dance for me - Michael Buble

Everything -Michael Buble

Me and Mrs Jones - Michael Buble

Crazy little thing called love - Michael Buble

Always on my mind - Michael Buble

L.O.V.E- Nat King Cole

Come by me _ Harry Connick Jr

Boulevard of broken dreams - Tony Bennett

Minnie the Moocher - Cab Calloway

Party:

It's not unusual - Tom Jones

Purple rain - Prince

Shake a tail feather- Blues Brothers

Everybody needs somebody to love - Blues Brothers

Jailhouse rock - Elvis Presley

Can't take my eyes off you - Frankie Valli

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

Suspicious minds - Elvis Presley

You’re The First, The Last, My Everything - Barry White

Oh What a Night - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

Beggin’ - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

Don’t look back in anger - Oasis

Careless Whisper - George Michael

Christmas songs:

Let it snow- Michael Buble

Frosty the snowman - Michael Buble

Fairytale of New York - The Pogues

Baby its cold outside - Tom Jones

Blue Christmas - Michael Buble

Merry xmas Everyone - Slade

All I want for Christmas is you - Mariah Carey

Instrumentals:

Against all odds (Sax solo) - Phil Collins

Sussudio- Phil Collins

Count Bubba - Gordon Goodwin

Jazz Police - Gordon Goodwin

Hunting Wabbits - Gordon Goodwin

Chameleon - Maynard Ferguson

The First Circle - Pat Methany

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We need a performance space of at least 8x5 meters. We require minimum 4 sockets (we have our own extensions) for power, and 5 parking spaces.


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know directions, facilities for changing and for loading equipment in. I am always happy to have direct contact with a venue if it makes it easier on the client.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We are completely self contained.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

We happily play a Spotify playlist before, after and between our sets. This can be provided solely by us, or the client can choose. A DJ service can be provided, for an additional cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

We held a year long residency at famed 5 star hotel, Hotel Gotham, where we performed over 50 sold out shows and loved every minute of every gig!


What's your favourite type of event?

We love any event where we can tailor our performance especially for them! Including client's favourite tunes is always a fun experience, and we love pushing our boundaries to accomplish this.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We started as mates at University playing at the local fresher events! We bonded and developed as a band from there, and quickly started performing regularly across Manchester! From there, we have done countless weddings, parties, award shows etc!


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Frank Sinatra is at the heart of everything we do. Sinatra, as well as the rest of the Rat Pack, influence the show in its musical choices, presentation and light heartiness. We love including as many of Sinatra's hits as possbile.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We need 2 hours to fully set up and soundcheck (if everything needs mics). We are happy to do this at a suitable time before the event starts. We usually perform 2x60 minute sets, but are happy to be flexible. Feel free to discuss this with us!


Are you happy to perform outside?

Of course! As long as there is ample power supply, we love performing outside!


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We love taking on requests as we believe in tailoring our performance to the client. We can also choose the whole show ourselves, or share our repertoire to put together the best possible set. We are always happy to discuss this.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Most clients describe us as explosive, energetic and unique. We never fail to get crowds dancing, and our unique show always leaves clients with an unforgettable evening.

Recent Clients

The Not Quite Big Band has performed for these clients:

Hotel Gotham

Ulverston Music Festival

Goosfest

Boss Federation

Venues

The Not Quite Big Band has performed at these venues:

Hotel Gotham Manchester

Crowne Plaza Hotel Manchester

Kimpton Clocktower Manchester

Coronation Hall Ulverston

Hatch Manchester

Whittles Oldham

Mazzo Restaurant

Tyn Dwr Wedding Venue Wales

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