Big Smoke Brass - UK

Big Smoke Brass – UK is a dynamic and professional pop brass ensemble based in London, formed by close friends at Trinity Laban Conservatoire. Known for their bold sound and engaging performances, the group has become a fixture at festivals, private events and public stages across the UK.

The band’s distinctive lineup of four trumpets, sousaphone and drum kit offers a fresh take on the brass band tradition – combining tight horn voicings, powerful grooves and clever reimaginings of pop, funk, Motown and R&B hits. From Shrek-inspired finales to early-2000s bangers and disco floor-fillers, Big Smoke Brass – UK’s arrangements are designed to be fun, accessible and full of energy.

On ArrangeMe, the group offers a growing catalogue of brass arrangements for both their signature lineup and standard brass quintet plus drums, making it easy for other ensembles to try these bold, crowd-pleasing covers themselves. Whether you’re programming for a festival, school concert or party set, these charts bring something familiar, fresh and full of life to the stage.