Entertainment for Military Events
At Find a Performer, we understand the unique requirements of military events, from formal Officers Mess parties to lively themed nights and celebratory functions. Our extensive roster of professional entertainers is dedicated to providing outstanding performances that honor tradition while delivering unforgettable experiences. Whether you're planning a grand gala, a regimental dinner, an Oktoberfest celebration, or a themed party, securing the right entertainment is crucial to its success. This guide explores a variety of entertainment options perfectly suited for military gatherings, ensuring your event is both distinguished and highly engaging.
Military Brass Bands for Mess Events
Military Brass Bands hold a special place in military tradition, evoking a sense of pride, ceremony, and celebration. Our Military Brass Bands offer a versatile repertoire, performing everything from classical pieces and ragtime to Glenn Miller and contemporary pops. They expertly incorporate nautical, Royal Marines, and Armed Forces themes, culminating in spectacular Last Night of the Proms-style finales with beloved numbers like Sea Shanties, Rule Britannia, Land of Hope and Glory, Jerusalem, and the iconic Post Horn Galop. These bands are also adept at providing ceremonial music for Livery Company Dinners.
For more intimate settings, a Military Brass Quartet can provide sophisticated background music for dinners, corporate functions, or any occasion requiring elegant, easy-listening melodies. Beyond quartets, options include single trumpeters, fanfare teams, brass ensembles, string quartets, and even 21-piece Big Bands, offering flexibility to suit any event size or budget.
Featured Brass Bands:
The Military Brass Band:
Composed of four highly experienced ex-military brass players based in Hampshire, this band boasts over 1000 years of collective service to Queen and country. Many members have performed at thousands of state events, banquets, and for Royal families worldwide, including onboard HM Royal Yacht Britannia. They offer a wide repertoire from classical to TV themes, with a special focus on military and patriotic music.
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The London Marching Band:
Formed in 2006, this band features ex-regular and current serving military musicians. They perform throughout the UK and internationally for county shows, arena events, street parades, and special days like St. George's Day. They can also provide cabaret marching displays for after-dinner entertainment, complete with soloists and sing-a-longs. Their fanfare team can announce arrivals or dinner, ranging from a single trumpeter to a seven-piece ensemble with percussion, dressed in military mess dress, medieval costumes, or white tie and tails.
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Partimonio Brass
This Hertfordshire-based brass band, formed in 2012, has performed globally. They are versatile across musical styles, ideal for concerts, corporate events, weddings, and social functions. Their fanfare team consists of past and present members of the Guards and RAF Central Band, offering highly experienced performances in tunics and bearskins. They can provide 2, 3, or 4-man fanfare teams for a truly triumphal sound.
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The London Brass Band
Based in Greater London, this group provides elegant and regal brass music for all types of events, from weddings to corporate functions. They offer various configurations, including Trumpet & Piano, Brass Trio, Brass Quintet, and Small Concert Band. Their services include welcome music, background music for receptions, entrance music for ceremonies, national anthems, and solo buglers for Last Post ceremonies.
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Bavarian Oompah Bands: Festive Fun for Oktoberfest and Beyond
For a more lighthearted and interactive experience, Bavarian Oompah Bands are an incredibly popular choice for military clients, especially for Oktoberfest parties at barracks. These bands excel at getting the party started with engaging games, audience participation, sing-a-longs, and lively dancing. They create an authentic Bavarian hall atmosphere, encouraging guests to sway along to the music, often complete with Lederhosen and plenty of cheer. Oompah bands are not just for Oktoberfest; their infectious energy makes them perfect for themed nights and celebrations throughout the year.
Featured Oompah Bands:
The Bavarian Band
This nationwide act has been performing since 1978, bringing their unique Oompah music worldwide. They specialize in Bier Keller evenings, leading Bavarian table dances and German toasts. They can provide their own PA system, costumes, and even offer'Um Pop'—pop music played in an Oompah style. Their standard lineup includes Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, and Tuba, with options to add Accordion and Drums.
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The North Wales Oompah Band:
This highly professional band performs over 200 shows a year. They are available as a trio or a 5-piece band, featuring top brass, wind, and percussion players. Dressed in authentic German costumes, their frontman ensures a lively atmosphere with singing, dancing, and games. They are also popular for weddings, offering bespoke services like flashmobs and marching entrances.
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Medieval Themed Entertainment: A Journey Back in Time
Transport your guests to the medieval era with our captivating Medieval Minstrels and Jesters. This theme is a fantastic choice for military events, offering a unique blend of historical ambiance and interactive entertainment. Our performers, dressed in beautifully authentic costumes, bring the past to life with traditional live music on instruments like the lute and hurdy-gurdy, alongside circus tricks and close-up magic. Experienced in performing at prestigious castles across the UK, our medieval entertainers are well-equipped to handle lively crowds, keeping guests engaged with quick wit, superb comic timing, and tongue-in-cheek audience participation.
When we were contacted by RAF Honington about a Medieval themed event they were hosting we were delighted to help them find the perfect performer. Our Medieval performers have experience performing for a range of audiences in some of the most prestigious castles across the UK, and they will keep your guests entertained with quick whit, superb comic timing and tounge in cheek audience participation.
Featured Medieval Performers:
The Midlands Minstrel:
This costumed lute player and medieval minstrel with 40 years of public performance experience. He specializes in renaissance and medieval music, playing replicas of original lutes, renaissance guitars, citterns, harps, and more. Available as a soloist, duo, or larger group, he has performed at venues ranging from the Albert Hall to village halls, offering a compelling and informative musical experience.
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The Immersive Medieval Experience
Based in Cambridgeshire, this act features a highly experienced jester and circus skills practitioner, accompanied by his wife. They provide an authentic medieval encampment with 3 or 4 period tents, offering a backdrop for shows and an interactive experience. Guests can learn about medieval life, watch cooking on a fire box, try ladies' crafts like weaving, and enjoy impromptu "dragon magic" shows. They also offer circus workshops for all ages, creating a truly immersive "jester school" experience.
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Themed Dancers: Peaky Blinders and Bavarian Flair
Themed dancers add a dynamic visual element to any military event, setting the scene and encouraging guests to hit the dance floor.
The Peaky Blinders Themed Party Co
Transport your event to the cobbled streets of 1900s Birmingham with these 1920s dancers. They offer meet-and-greet services, choreographed stage routines, and interactive dance workshops. To elevate the experience, they provide themed props, fun casino tables, living tables, cigarette tray girls, and even paparazzi with crowd sound effects.
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The Bavarian Dancers
Perfect for Oktoberfest events, these professional dancers perform in traditional Lederhosen costumes. They offer meet-and-greet services, choreographed routines, and act as party hosts to get the crowd dancing. They can also provide additional services like stilt walking, living tables, fire performances, and themed paparazzi.
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Planning Your Military Event Entertainment
When selecting entertainment for a military event, consider the tone and purpose of the gathering. Formal dinners and ceremonies benefit from the regal presence of a brass band or fanfare team, while celebratory parties and themed nights are perfect for Oompah bands, medieval performers, or themed dancers. Ensure the performers have experience with military audiences and can adapt their acts to suit the specific requirements of your event.
At Find a Performer, we are dedicated to helping you find the perfect entertainment to make your military event a resounding success. Contact us today to discuss your requirements and explore our extensive roster of talented performers.
