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Looking for an exciting and versatile band for your event? Look no further than Bloco Fogo! Our band is available to play gigs across Kent and the South East, and beyond!

From summer fêtes to sporting events, carnivals to festive light switch ons, we’ve got your event covered.

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Our repertoire includes a range of musical styles, from traditional samba rhythms to funk and Samba Reggae beats. We’ve even collaborated on a series of Samba-Bhangra fusion performances with Bollywood Brass and Four by Four Bhangra! No matter the occasion, we’ll get the party started and keep the energy high.

We’re always up for a challenge and have played in some unique and exciting settings. We’ve rocked out on top of a moving double decker bus in the Lord Mayor’s Show in London, performed on a floating stage in Wiesbaden, Germany, and played in the pouring rain in Drogheda, Ireland. We’ve even lit up the night for the Battle of Flowers in Jersey and braved scorching temperatures at Coburg’s International Samba Festival.

At Bloco Fogo, we’re a friendly and adaptable bunch, and not much fazes us! Book us for your next event and experience the excitement and energy of our band for yourself. Don't forget to check out our calendar to see where we'll be playing next!

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Charity Events

As a community band, we aim to support as many charity events as we can. For charity bookings, we waive our usual gig fee, which normally includes elements as outlined in the 'Fees' section below. Instead, we kindly ask that our direct costs are covered, where possible. Please note, we are only able to offer one “at cost” performance per charity each year.

Fees

We are a non-profit organisation, but we do have significant expenses, such as equipment maintenance, costumes, and weekly rehearsals. As a result, we have a set fee structure for performances, which varies depending on location and event requirements. Our essential costs include our Director's fee (as we pay our professional band leader for each performance) and any associated travel expenses.

Booking Process

If you're interested in booking Bloco Fogo for your event, please complete and send this form. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 7 days. Once we receive your enquiry, we’ll confirm our availability, agree on a price, and ask you to complete a booking form. Your gig will be secured once we’ve received the form and sent you a confirmation. Terms: Full payment is due within 30 days of the performance.

Disclaimer

As a community band, we rely on volunteer musicians for each performance. We typically bring 20-30 drummers but need a minimum of 10 to deliver the full sound. In the rare case we can't gather enough players, we will notify you as soon as possible before your scheduled event.

“We just wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for your incredible performance at last night’s Maidstone Christmas Light Switch On. The event was a huge success, with fantastic feedback pouring in from audiences on social media and through to the kmfm studio this morning.”

— KMFM, Maidstone 2024
“I just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone at Bloco Fogo for your incredible support at the London Landmarks Half Marathon at the weekend. We have had lots of wonderful feedback on the band and how it really made the atmosphere at the cheer point.”

— Macmillan Cancer Support, LLHM 2024
“Thank you for your fantastic performance at Medway Pride, I really enjoyed the atmosphere Bloco Fogo created as part of the parade. We look forward to you joining us next year.”

- Medway Pride CIC, 2023
“Thank you all so much for your support on Sunday! Your performance kept the cheer point spirits high, even in the London rain. Please pass on my thanks to all of the team. They were all fantastic to keep smiling, despite the weather and the long day.”

— National Autistic Society, London Marathon 2023

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From summer fêtes to sporting events, carnivals to festive light switch ons, we’ve got your event covered.

“We just wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for your incredible performance at last night’s Maidstone Christmas Light Switch On. The event was a huge success, with fantastic feedback pouring in from audiences on social media and through to the kmfm studio this morning.”

“I just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone at Bloco Fogo for your incredible support at the London Landmarks Half Marathon at the weekend. We have had lots of wonderful feedback on the band and how it really made the atmosphere at the cheer point.”

“Thank you for your fantastic performance at Medway Pride, I really enjoyed the atmosphere Bloco Fogo created as part of the parade. We look forward to you joining us next year.”

“Thank you all so much for your support on Sunday! Your performance kept the cheer point spirits high, even in the London rain. Please pass on my thanks to all of the team. They were all fantastic to keep smiling, despite the weather and the long day.”

BLOCO FOGO 2024