Quick Facts
| Fact | Detail |
| Based | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Genre | New Orleans-style traditional jazz, swing & brass band funk |
| Formed | 2010 — began busking in Rundle Mall |
| Experience | 15+ years, largely the same core lineup |
| Events performed | 300+ across South Australia, several interstate |
| Lineup size | Scalable from a 3-piece acoustic trio up to a 7+ piece roaming ensemble |
| Format | Roving/roaming performances and staged sets — both acoustic and amplified |
| Service area | Adelaide metro, Adelaide Hills, Barossa, Fleurieu Peninsula & McLaren Vale |
| Booking model | Direct — no booking agency layer; you deal with the performing musicians |
| Website | atlanticstreetband.com |
| Media contact | Chris Weber · chris@atlanticstreetband.com · +61 422 903 645 |
Atlantic Street Band Bios
Short bio (for listings & programs, ~30 words)
| Atlantic Street Band is Adelaide’s New Orleans-style roving jazz band, bringing high-energy street jazz, swing and brass band funk to festivals, weddings, corporate events and council activations across South Australia since 2010. |
Medium bio (for festival guides & event programs, ~95 words)
| Since forming as a group of Elder Conservatorium uni students busking in Rundle Mall in 2010, Atlantic Street Band has become one of Adelaide’s most in-demand live acts, with 300+ performances across South Australia. The band specialises in roving, interactive jazz — moving through crowds rather than staying on a stage — for everything from Adelaide Oval and the Adelaide Convention Centre to council festivals and weddings. Clients book the musicians directly, with lineups scaling from an acoustic trio to a full roaming ensemble depending on the event. |
Long bio (for feature articles & full press kits, ~185 words)
| Atlantic Street Band began the way a lot of great street jazz does — busking in Rundle Mall in 2010, when the horn section and drummer of Adelaide soul-funk outfit The Transatlantics started playing New Orleans-style jazz for passers-by. Word travelled fast, and what started as busking turned into weddings, then corporate bookings, then a fifteen-year run as one of Adelaide’s most established live acts. Today the band has played 300+ events across South Australia, from a five-year residency at Bay to Birdwood and five years supplying music for Adelaide Central Market’s Seafood+Sounds series, to four consecutive years at Siemens’ Adelaide Oktoberfest and stages including Adelaide Oval and the Adelaide Convention Centre. What sets Atlantic Street Band apart is the roving format: rather than staying on a stage, the band moves through the crowd, playing genuine jazz, swing and Latin-flavoured standards and drawing guests into the performance — not a covers band with a set list, but a live, interactive experience built for festivals, activations and celebrations alike. |
The Band
| Usual Musician (Alternates) | Instrument |
| Chris Weber (Warren Heading, Josh Chenoweth, David Goodwin) | Trumpet |
| Paul van der Koogh (Tim Clarkson, Emile Rjoch, Solomon Young, Jackie Wilde) | Clarinet / Saxophone |
| Alex Taylor (Aaron Deanshaw, Ruby Mensforth, Jasmine Hall, Thomas Voss) | Trombone |
| Marty van der Koogh (Alex Taylor, Evonne Francis) | Sousaphone |
| Jason Hammond (Brenton Tregloan, Tom Pulford) | Banjo |
| Kevin van der Zwaag (Jackson Mack, John Stephens) | Drums |
| Lyndon Gray (Tasha Stevens, Tim Bowen, Bonnie Grynchuk, John Aue, Louis Cann) | Double Bass |
| Jason Hammond (Mark Ferguson, David Goodwin, Kerin Bailey, Jack Strempel) | Piano |
Lineups scale to the event: a 3–4 piece acoustic trio or quartet for intimate ceremonies and welcome music, up to the full 7-piece roaming ensemble for festivals, activations and larger receptions. Multiple simultaneous ensembles are also available for larger activations.
Notable Performances & Credentials
Read about our notable performances
What Clients Say
“The Atlantic Street Band always brings such vibrant energy and great live music to Adelaide Central Market events — an absolute crowd favourite every time!”
— Briony O’Toole, Marketing Manager, Adelaide Central Market
“We’ve worked with Chris and the Atlantic Street Band team across a number of corporate events and they’re always a highlight. They know exactly how to read a room and create an atmosphere that gets people involved without ever feeling over the top. They interact with guests, bring plenty of fun to the event and keep the energy up. They’re also incredibly easy to work with behind the scenes which makes a huge difference when you’re delivering large-scale events. We always receive great feedback from our clients and guests after they’ve performed, and we’d happily recommend them for any event looking for something a little different.”
— Shannon Fewster, On the Table Events
“I engaged the Atlantic Street Band for an anniversary event at the Regal Theatre, and they were exceptional. They created a fantastic atmosphere from the moment guests arrived, with a lively roving performance through the theatre foyer. Their authentic 1920s repertoire perfectly complemented the occasion, creating a wonderful sense of nostalgia.”
— Michelle Wubbolts, Events and Sponsorship Coordinator,
City of Burnside
“We used the Atlantic Street Band for our conference opening and they were a huge hit! They welcomed delegates and led them into the session in the most entertaining way. They were creative, collaborative, and an absolute joy to work with!”
— Jane Liddicoat
Photos, Video & Brand Assets
Contact us for a shared asset folder link
Technical & Stage Requirements
Due to our variabiility of lineups it’s best to contact us for a specific stage plot and input list
