The Hot 8 Brass Band is a New Orleans-based brass band that formed in the late 1990s and became known for their energetic live performances blending traditional New Orleans brass band music with contemporary influences. The group gained wider recognition following their performances at Jazz Fest and other major venues, and won a Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album in 2012 for their album 'On the Rise.' They are celebrated as ambassadors of New Orleans brass band culture and continue to perform internationally.