The Wilderness Orchestra

From Ragtime to the Rat Pack

The Wilderness Festival house band - a 70-piece symphony orchestra - turn their talents to the timeless anthems that defined swing, jazz, and the big band era.

From 1920s New Orleans to the grandeur of big band ballrooms of the 1950s. With an ensemble of guest vocalists and star musicians, we celebrate the legends who shaped a century of sound.

Since 2013, our House Band—a 70-piece symphony orchestra—has soundtracked monumental moments and conjured communal joy so potent the air crackles. From film scores & classical anthems, to bespoke tributes & pop interpretations.

We have paid homage to some of the greatest artists in the world, arranging their music in new and inventive ways alongside special guest performers. From Radiohead to Nina Simone. From John Williams to Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse, David Bowie (and, lest we forget, a healthy dose of Disney).