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The Jolly Hoppers
Want roaming live music that gets your crowd involved and keeps the energy up?
The Jolly Hoppers: Roaming Live Entertainment, Reimagined
Experience Roaming Live Entertainment Like Never Before
Forget background music. The Jolly Hoppers bring a moving, high-energy performance that interacts, hypes, and travels with your audience. What started as an interactive festive marching band is now a year-round roaming show, built to light up any event, from wild street parties to intimate indoor gigs.
Live. Roaming. Fully Interactive
Our lineup features 7 to 14 musicians and 1 to 2 hype leaders who lead the crowd through music, movement, and full-blown fun. Expect bold costumes, upbeat sets, and interactive touches like reward cards to keep your audience involved from the first note to the last. No two gigs are the same. We scale and shape the vibe to match your space, whether it’s a quiet corner or a city-wide party.
Level It Up: Add-Ons & Custom Looks
Start with the core band. Then crank it up. Want more volume? Add musicians and turn the gig into a roaming mini-parade. Want more visual punch? Bring in stilt walkers, fire acts, mascots, or themed animators. Need brand presence? We suit up in custom-branded gear or costumes that match your vibe.
From glow props and party animals to roaming hype leaders, we build a live experience that’s fully tailored to you.
Not Just a Band. A Gamechanger.
The Jolly Hoppers are ready to bring the vibes to your event, whether it’s in the morning, afternoon or evening, any time of year. This isn’t just a band. It’s a full-on experience designed to roam, entertain, and connect with audiences at events of all sizes, from small gatherings to large-scale celebrations. With a vibrant mix of music, movement, animation, and optional extras, The Jolly Hoppers are built to be the standout moment of your event, keeping people smiling, dancing and fully engaged from start to finish.
The Jolly Hoppers Line-Up Options
14-Piece Parade Option:
A large roaming setup with 14 musicians and 2 entertainers. Designed for performances lasting 1.5 to 2 hours, including a 10-minute water break. Ideal for outdoor events, street festivals, and large crowds, with full audience interaction and reward-card giveaways.
7-Piece Ensemble:
A compact setup with 7 musicians and 1 entertainer. Runs for 1 to 1.5 hours and works well for indoor events, private functions, or smaller venues. Delivers the same roaming energy and crowd engagement in a more intimate format.
Powered by Tikka Banda and Creative Partners
The Jolly Hoppers is a brainchild of Tikka Banda, created in collaboration with Afterglow Events a trusted partner in event production and live entertainment. The result is a flexible, high-energy format that combines live music, movement, and audience interaction. Every setup is mobile, impactful, and built to engage any crowd, at any event.
Get hyped for live music with The Jolly Hoppers Marching Band and make your event a blast!
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What makes Tikka Banda different from other marching bands?
Tikka Banda distinctively blends the vibrant energy of a traditional marching band with twisted live music elements. Our roaming performances create dynamic and interactive experiences, setting us apart and making each event memorable and engaging.
Does Tikka Banda offer roaming musical performances?
Absolutely! Tikka Banda excels in roaming musical performances, moving among the audience to deliver an immersive and interactive live music experience, enhancing the atmosphere and allowing for personalised engagement with guests
What type of live music does Tikka Banda perform?
Our versatile marching band boasts a diverse repertoire, from Maltese traditional masterpieces to contemporary hits and party favourites, championing adapting to various musical tastes and event themes to enhance any formal event or lively celebration.
Do you provide live music for weddings?
Absolutely! Tikka Banda is renowned for its wedding entertainment services, offering two distinctive live music experiences. Our Traditional Band enriches your celebration with Maltese heritage sounds, performing for 15 to 30 minutes, while our Wedding Crashers Band delivers dynamic, surprise performances lasting from 30 minutes to 1 hour. Each option is crafted to complement your wedding’s theme, ensuring a memorable and vibrant musical experience that enhances the festive atmosphere of your special day.
How does Tikka Banda enhance corporate events with live music?
We elevate corporate events with our versatile marching band, offering experiences like our Traditional Band for traditional music or our Street Band for dynamic and engaging live music performances. Our ‘Band Your Brand’ service also integrates your brand’s identity as a marketing tool into our performances, enhancing brand engagement.
Do you provide amplification for the band during performances?
While our roaming performances typically do not require amplification, we recommend that clients provide a sound system for staged performances to ensure optimal audio quality. We can also connect clients with service providers for sound equipment ideal for Tikka Banda’s technical rider.
Does Tikka Banda offer DJ services in addition to live music?
We focus exclusively on live music performances with wind and percussion instruments for an authentic experience. While we don’t offer DJ services directly, we can connect clients with reputable service providers for DJs and sound equipment to complement a Tikka Banda performance.
How can I book Tikka Banda for a roaming music performance?
Booking is easy via our website or direct contact. We recommend booking in advance to ensure availability for your desired date and to tailor the live music performance to your event’s specific needs.
What is the difference between The Jolly Hoppers and Tikka Banda Street Band?
The Jolly Hoppers is a spinoff of Tikka Banda. Think of it as the louder, wilder cousin. It’s all about high-energy roaming, bold visuals, and a crowd leader who brings the hype through dance, movement, and audience interaction. It started as a festive act (Christmas & Carnival) but now vibes all year round.
Tikka Banda Street Band is our core setup. More musically versatile, more flexible. We adapt to festivals, weddings, site-specific gigs, always with quality sound and creative collabs. It’s street-style, branded, and less traditional than our roots… but still 100% Tikka Banda.