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ADVENTURE BY DAY

PARTY BY NIGHT

ADVENTURE BY DAY

PARTY BY NIGHT

Hackney Colliery Band

Hackney Colliery Band dressed in white with their brass instruments and drums, posing in a garden in front of a painted theatre backdrop

HACKNEY COLLIERY BAND

Big brass, booming drums and a dash of electronics. Hackney Colliery Band bring a sound that gets the whole family moving.

Who are Hackney Colliery Band?

Hackney Colliery Band are an East London collective with a genre-bending mix of brass, reeds, percussion and electronics. Since releasing their self-titled debut album in 2011, they've blown their way into the public consciousness and made a name as one of the most exciting live bands in the UK.

What do people say about Hackney Colliery Band?

The Times described them as "Reinventing the brass band format for the 21st century", while BBC Radio 2 called them "One of the greatest live bands that we have in this country".

What to expect from Hackney Colliery Band

Picture a big band of brass, reeds and drums, with electronics in the mix, all turned up and having a brilliant time. It's loud, joyful and impossible to stand still to, which makes it a treat for little ones and grown-ups alike.

Find a spot together, let the children dance right at the front and feel that brass right in your chest. It's the kind of set the whole family will be talking about on the way back to the tent.

Hackney Colliery Band at Camp Kindling

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  • 2025

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