Press Kit
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Press Kit
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Born on the streets of Toronto in 2017, Big Smoke Brass is a leading voice in the Canadian Brass landscape. With hundreds of performances under their belt, the band is equally comfortable on the streets, in clubs, at events, at festivals, or on the road. Their polished, high-energy sound is unmistakable and has captivated audiences all over - leading to numerous web and television appearances, shows alongside international artists, and a growing discography of original music and videos.
The band maintains a busy performance schedule throughout the year, all while endeavouring to spread positivity and foster community with their listeners and the next generation of musicians.
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Performance Highlights
2025 - Prince Edward County Jazz Festival
2025 - Massey Hall (Headline Show)
2024 - Prince Edward County Jazz Festival
2024 - Support for Preservation Hall Jazz Band (TD Toronto Jazz Festival)
2024 - Featured Guest Performer (Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra)
2023 - Guelph Jazz Festival
2023 - Prince Edward County Jazz Festival
2023 - TD Toronto Jazz Festival
2022 - Prince Edward County Jazz Festival
2022 - Beaches Jazz Festival
2022 - TD Niagara Jazz Festival
2022 - TD Sunfest (London)
2022 - TD Toronto Jazz Festival
2022 - Original song “Give a Bit” featured in OLG commercial
2021 - Prince Edward County Jazz Festival
2020 - TD Niagara Jazz Festival Online Summer Mardi Gras
2020 - Support for Lucky Chops (Toronto, Montreal)
2020 - TVOKids Backyard Beats Featured Guest
2019 - Featured Guest Performer (Hannaford Youth Band)
2019 - CityTV Breakfast Television Toronto
2019 - TD Toronto Jazz Festival
2018 - TEDxToronto
2018 - Support for Lucky Chops
2018 - No Breaks Tour (Ottawa ON, Montreal QC, Saint Andrews NB, Moncton NB, Saint John NB, Pocologan NB, Toronto ON)
2018 - Pocologan Camp Party, Headliner
PRESS AND QUOTES
“The crowd didn’t know what they were getting hit with when Big Smoke Brass Band took the stage. Full of horn-driven hits and mashups, there was more going on than we knew how to appreciate in the moment.” - Alex Cook, The East
“Big Smoke Brass has a new, refreshing voice in the brass community. Their arrangements demonstrate a thorough knowledge of technique and harmony while maintaining the energy and spontaneity of a rock band. We were happy to have them open for us at one of our Toronto shows, they definitely enhanced the night within their performance.” - Josh Holcomb, Lucky Chops
“Talented, energetic and a whole lot of fun, they set the tone for the entire day.” - Private Client
“Throughout the entire booking process they were professional, patient, and willing to work with us to make a dream come true.” - Private Client
“That is exactly the performance I wanted the students to witness. (Big Smoke Brass) went far and beyond all expectation.” - Educational Client
“(Big Smoke Brass) brought the exact energy we were hoping for. Our guests could not stop raving about the band - from the little kids to the grandparents, everyone loved the music and the dance floor was packed the entire time!” - Private Client