Fäaschtbänkler are a Swiss brass and folk ensemble formed in the canton of St. Gallen, known for blending traditional Swiss brass band music with elements of pop, rock and schlager. Active from the late 1990s and gaining wider recognition in the 2000s, the group performs lively, accessible arrangements featuring prominent brass and percussion alongside vocals, often delivering humorous and convivial songs in Swiss German. Their repertoire mixes original compositions and adaptations of popular tunes arranged for brass ensemble, emphasizing strong melodies, danceable rhythms and a party-oriented, communal performance style that appeals to festival and folk-music audiences.