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Groove Star

5 stars - Groove Star are Highly Recommended 13 Reviews
Number of members: 8 London
Groove Star is an 7-8 piece male and female led band playing hits from Aretha Franklin to Bruno Mars; from The Beatles to Plan B. The band can perform jazz music for fine dining to all-out dancing!...

From £2,330
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Soul Club
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5 stars - Soul Club are Highly Recommended 15 Reviews
Number of members: 7 London
Soul Club are a professional, in-demand 7 piece band. Performing classic and contemporary pop, funk & soul songs from artists such as Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Stevie Wonder & Amy Winehouse, Soul Club guarantee you a night to remember!...

From £3,961 +VAT
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Soul Royale

5 stars - Soul Royale are Highly Recommended 10 Reviews
Number of members: 5 London
Wowing every crowd, Soul Royale start the party! Interacting with audiences and putting on the perfect high energy and soulful concert, the Soul Royale will be the centre piece to every event. Specialising in Motown, Lounge Jazz and Pop Party, the band are available from a 5 piece to a show stopping 12 piece!...

From £2,996
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Velvetones

5 stars - Velvetones are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 6 Vale of Glamorgan
Bringing velvety, soulful sounds and delivering both fresh and classic dancefloor fillers to your event, Velvetones are a 6 piece band with irresistible groove, that will have all of your guests on the dancefloor and dancing like no one is watching....

From £5,325
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Soulvibe

5 stars - Soulvibe are Highly Recommended 7 Reviews
Number of members: 5 West Midlands
This incredible high-energy 5-piece band, fronted by a charismatic male soul singer with backing vocals, is guaranteed to pack dance floors with their authentic sound and vibrant performances! Their unique blend of classic funk, soul, disco, and Motown, mixed with modern soulful pop grooves, house anthems, and 90s/00s hip-hop & R&B, ensures an unforgettable experience for your guests....

From £2,563
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The Front

5 stars - The Front are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews
Number of members: 6 Glasgow
The Front are one of the UK's biggest event bands! Known for their signature high energy set and stage performance full of contemporary and dance floor classics, along with some old school mash-ups guaranteed to get your guests dancing!...

From £2,511
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The Fabulations
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5 stars - The Fabulations are Highly Recommended 57 Reviews
Number of members: 6 London
With a repertoire ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to Aretha Franklin, The Fabulations are one of those rare bands who are equally at home performing jazz/swing classics from the 40s and 50s, soul and disco anthems, or recent chart hits. London Based...

From £2,981
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The Floor Fillers

5 stars - The Floor Fillers are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 6 Merseyside
The Floor Fillers pride themselves on creating the perfect atmosphere for every individual occasion. With a repertoire in excess of 120 songs and a flexible line-up, the band plays a whole host of genres for all ages; ranging from classic RnB, to current pop, soul and disco, that is guaranteed to have all your guests up to dance!...

From £2,663
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Sonic

5 stars - Sonic are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Surrey
Sonic are a band who don't want you to compromise quality for budget. They are a 4 piece male & female line up performing 'Skool Disco' or 70s themed music as well as party classics from Take That to Blues Brothers. Christmas songs available!...

From £1,691 +VAT
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HiBeat

5 stars - HiBeat are Highly Recommended 25 Reviews
Number of members: 5 London
A superb 5-piece band, lead by a superbly talented female singer. HiBeat are professional & fully live, performing rock & pop with a funky edge complete with additional jazz & Latin sets if required....

From £1,465
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Apollo Groove
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5 stars - Apollo Groove are Highly Recommended 48 Reviews
Number of members: 8 Surrey
How do you fancy booking the band that performed to 300,000 in Hyde Park for the Royal Wedding? Apollo Groove have fast been named the UK's top live band for Weddings, Corporate Events and other parties. Christmas songs available! Video Online!...

From £5,286 +VAT
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Diamonds and Pearls

5 stars - Diamonds and Pearls are Highly Recommended 12 Reviews
Number of members: 9 Lancashire
Soulful, funky and different than your average covers band! Diamonds and Pearls will guarantee to make your night unforgettable; creating unique arrangements & mash-ups of classic, familiar soul & dance tunes....

From £2,218
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Men Of Motown
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5 stars - Men Of Motown are Highly Recommended 15 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
A sleek, highly-finished show created by soulful harmonies and well-paced choreography. Comprising of former Drifters member, West End Stars and an X Factor finalist, Men of Motown will deliver an engaging and impressive show that will be remembered by all....

From £3,045 +VAT
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Twisted Swing

5 stars - Twisted Swing are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Kent
A fun, exciting & unique swing 5-9 band with a modern twist! Performing music in a cool, vintage style, Twisted Swing are one of the best entertainment spectacles around. The band have previously supported Olly Murs, performed at The Savoy & Indigo 02 & even entertained guests at Harvey Nichols' Christmas Party!...

From £3,331
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The Cadillacs

5 stars - The Cadillacs are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
The Cadillacs are an authentic 4 piece 1950's band who will be sure to keep your feet stomping and hips swinging throughout the night. With a repertoire of Blues, Rock n Roll and Rockabilly favourites from artists such as Howlin Wolf, Little Richard, Etta James & Imelda May, this band never fail to get the crowd jumping with their infectious rhythm and musicianship!...

From £1,997
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The Hudson Swing
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5 stars - The Hudson Swing are Highly Recommended 10 Reviews
Number of members: 5 London
The Hudson Swing are one of the most popular Jazz & Swing bands in the UK! This supremely stylish and versatile ensemble offers line-ups that are tailored to your event. Their extensive repertoire includes Jazz, Swing, Rock n’ Roll and Soul, plus original vintage arrangements of Pop songs to fill the dancefloor!...

From £1,331
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The Peoples Parlour
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5 stars - The Peoples Parlour are Highly Recommended 7 Reviews
Number of members: 8 Bristol
Dive into a world of amazing musicians, beautiful artwork, handcrafted furnishing, poetry & performance! Having featured at some of the world’s most iconic festivals, from Glastonbury to Bestival, The People’s Parlour is an incredible, bespoke act complete with its very own venue (a festival marquee!). A spectacular experience not to be missed!...

From £3,867
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Sugar Push
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5 stars - Sugar Push are Highly Recommended 25 Reviews
Number of members: 5 West Sussex
Combining vintage Rat Pack Swing with Jazz twists on Modern Pop, Sugar Push perform classic music of the 50's, alongside sophisticated swung up hits from Nirvana, Meghan Trainor, Oasis, Katy Perry, Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga and many more! Available as a 5 - 9 piece band, Sugar Push are a professional and charismatic group who exude sophistication and energy!...

From £1,731
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Nightshade

5 stars - Nightshade are Highly Recommended 10 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
Highly rated and critically acclaimed, Nightshade pack the killer combination of being cool and immensely talented. It's this very amalgamation that has lead to packed dancefloors and satisfied clients both nationwide and globally. Drawing from massive set list and playing the biggest hits from artists such as Blur, Tina Turner and The Weeknd....

From £1,393
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No Limits - 90s Dance Anthems

5 stars - No Limits 90s Dance Anthems are Highly Recommended 7 Reviews
Number of members: 4 West Midlands
Introducing the Live 90s Band Reigniting the Rave Scene!Whether you're planning a festival, club night, corporate event, a 'rave wedding', a retro birthday bash, or simply seeking the ultimate live 90s band for your tribute night, look no further. Contact us now for an authentic live 90s experience that'll transport you back to the heyday of rave culture!...

From £1,531
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Joyriders
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5 stars - Joyriders are Highly Recommended 196 Reviews
Number of members: 3 East Sussex
Joyriders are the ultimate when it comes to live entertainment. A high energy 3 piece rock and pop band covering the biggest and best artists from Stevie Wonder to the Killers and much more in between. Joyriders are hugely experienced and have lit up stages all over the UK and beyond. Expect nothing but hits and dancefloor fillers all night long with some of the industries best musicians....

From £1,405
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Mirrorball Magic

5 stars - Mirrorball Magic are Highly Recommended 8 Reviews
Number of members: 7 London
Since 2012, Mirrorball Magic has been lighting up dance floors across the UK with their electrifying live performances. Made up of some of London’s most in-demand session musicians, the band boasts a young, talented, and energetic lineup with an elite standard of musicianship....

From £3,329
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Black and Gold

5 stars - Black and Gold are Highly Recommended 87 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Kent
Black and Gold are one of the UK’s top modern function bands, delivering high-energy performances, exceptional musicianship and a polished contemporary sound for weddings, corporate events and private parties. Featuring elite musicians with credits including Rag’n’Bone Man, James Arthur, Adele and Shania Twain—and appearances at major venues like Glastonbury, The O2 and Madison Square Garden—they bring a premium live experience with a versatile setlist that keeps every dancefloor full....

From £3,711
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Booking Guide

Everything you need to know to hire Cover Bands for your event

A cover band is a group of musicians that specialise in playing live music covers of popular rock, pop and chart tracks, both classic and contemporary. Typically consisting of a lead singer, guitarist, bass guitarist and drummer, cover bands may also include synths, a brass section or backing singers but generally, when a line up is extended beyond a standard 4-piece, male fronted guitar band, and additional singers are included for example, they are better defined as wedding bands, function bands or party bands.

As cover bands play a repertoire of well-known songs, they are a crowd-pleasing option for private events, weddings and public performances in pubs, clubs & venues. Depending on the event type, most cover bands offer a complete entertainment package, providing sound and lighting equipment, with no need to hire any additional services. Bands performing gigs for public venues, like music bars, clubs or restaurants, may use in-house PA sound systems and lighting.

For private events and wedding entertainment, cover band sets are specifically tailored to parties and may include DJ options.

Often mainstays at their local music venue, professional cover bands are also used to performing internationally and all over the UK, and will often travel large distances.

Cover bands as discussed here are different to their tribute bands counterparts who specialise in the music of one artist, era or genre. To find out more please visit the tribute bands page here.

From Led Zeppelin to Beyoncé, cover bands do it all! Most cover bands play a huge range of rock, indie and chart music incorporating classic artists like Stevie Wonder to current floor fillers, with some bands preferring guitar-based rock, pop and dance, or funk and soul. A standard set list may include songs from artists such as

Alicia Keys
Arctic Monkeys
Aretha Franklin
Bruce Springsteen
Bruno Mars
Cee Lo Green
Coldplay
Daft Punk
David Bowie
Ed Sheeran
Elvis
Foo Fighters
Florence and the Machine
James Brown
Jimi Hendrix
Kings of Leon
Mumford & Sons
Michael Jackson
Oasis
Paul Simon
Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Rihanna
Stevie Wonder
Take That
Taylor Swift
The Beatles
The Killers
The Rolling Stones
The Strokes

The repertoire for each of our cover bands is featured on their profile pages. Usually artists will tailor their set list to your specific event requirements, and this can be discussed with your Alive Network Entertainment Coordinator.

1. Guitar bands

Unsurprisingly these bands specialise in a repertoire based around guitar music – think rock, indie or pop. Often consisting of 3–5 members, guitar bands will cover artists from Kings of Leon, Arctic Monkeys and Oasis, to The Rolling Stones and The Beatles.

2. Pop/Funk/Soul bands

Comprising of 4–12 members and usually fronted by a female singer, pop, funk and soul bands may feature a brass section or keyboards. Repertoires include modern chart artists such as Jess Glynne, Rihanna and Beyoncé as well as classic soul and Motown artists such as Earth, Wind and Fire and Stevie Wonder.

Cover bands are as at home in their local music bar as they are performing a party in Abu Dhabi! The most popular UK locations include:

A cover band is usually the headline act to your celebrations, featuring towards the end of the evening when guests are ready to dance and enjoy the music! Performances are best scheduled after any food has been served so that guests can dance comfortably, and make the most of a lively and energetic atmosphere.

If you want to party hard after the final set, almost all cover bands offer DJ options in addition to their live performance.

For all-day celebrations, cover bands can offer laid back acoustic sets. These are more chilled out and daytime-friendly, providing a perfect backdrop for drinks receptions and dining.

Booking one band for your entire event is a great option for those looking to simplify their event planning as logistics and price are minimised, compared with hiring several separate performers.

Space considerations at your event

A typical 4-piece band will need around 4m width × 3m depth as a comfortable performance space. For approximate requirements, see ‘How much space will a cover band need?’, below.

Volume - How loud is a cover band?

The line-up, instruments and room acoustics at your venue will all affect the volume of your band. Volume is usually in the region of 95 dB – 110 dB, reflecting the roof-raising, lively performance expected of them. For more laid back daytime entertainment, sound levels will obviously be quieter, especially if you opt for a smaller or acoustic version of the band.

Many cover bands can play with an electronic drum kit to lessen the overall volume. This can be a lifesaver if your venue has volume restrictions or has a sound limiter fitted! Our sound limiter-friendly bands can be found here.

Cover band costs can vary, depending on the number of musicians, and the options each band offers.

Tthe average price of a 4-piece cover band is around £1,300.

The table below demonstrates the range of fees for different types of cover bands:

Type of Artist	Cost Range
3-piece bands	£700 - £1,500
4-piece bands	£720 - £1,850
5-piece bands	£950 - £1,900
Larger line-ups	£2,000 - £4,500+

Booking a band local to your venue is a great way to reduce cost as travel fees will be minimal. The home town of all Alive Network cover bands is included on their profile pages, and your Entertainment Coordinator can recommend the best bands near your venue. There’s no need to limit your search to just local bands, however! Your perfect cover band may be willing to travel at nominal cost.

Our list features the UK’s best cover bands, based on reputation, performance quality and innovation:

Cover bands usually perform two 60-minute sets, or occasionally three 40-minute sets.

Bands that are booked for an evening performance might arrive at 6pm, set up and perform the sound check by 7.30pm to 8pm, get changed and ready to start the first performance by around 9pm. After a break of around 30 minutes, the second set might start at 10.30pm, finishing at 11.30pm, before the usual midnight curfew.

Many cover bands offer DJ sets or longer performances including finishing times of 1am and 2am. You can find the booking options on each cover band’s profile page.

Times supplied are an example and cover bands performing at both public and private events will liaise with you, tailoring their performance times to suit your celebration.

The table below demonstrates how much space party bands of different sizes might require:

Size of Cover Band	Performance Space Required
3-piece band	3 x 3 metres
4-piece band	4 x 3 metres
5 and 6-piece band	5 x 3 metres
7-piece band and bigger	5/6 x 4 metres

Of course, measurements may vary depending on the number of artists and the type of instruments in your chosen cover band. Your Entertainment Coordinator can discuss the options with you.

Depending how close to the performance space a cover band can park, unloading, setting up and performing their sound check will take around 60 – 90 minutes.

Some venues require bands to load in via a supplier’s entrance and/or use a shared staff elevator, which can increase set up times.

It takes a cover band around 45 – 60 minutes to pack down and load out, following their performance.

Most cover bands need:

parking provision with easy access to the venue
a secure, lockable changing room
a dedicated, suitably-sized, safe, dry, flat performance area or stage
if performing outside – by prior agreement – they will need cover from the elements (either direct sunlight, strong wind or rain!)
adequate lighting for set up, especially if playing in a marquee, for example
a minimum of four 13 amp power sockets, depending on the line-up
refreshments – usually soft drinks and a hot meal, depending on how long you’ve booked them for.

Cover bands usually provide their own microphones, backline amplifiers, PA sound system and stage lighting.

If you are planning a large celebration with 200+ guests, you may need a larger PA system – especially if it is an outdoor event. Your dedicated Entertainment Coordinator will be happy to discuss the requirements for specific cover bands.

Aside from finding some of the best Cover Bands in the UK and getting expert advice from our friendly staff, one of the main reasons to hire a Cover Band from Alive Network Entertainment Agency is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up. If your Cover Band is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice. Imagine having to do that yourself!?

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Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the leading online entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 110,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent exclusively at Alive Network.

Find more about Alive Network Entertainment Agency here

For info on how to join Alive Network please visit our 'How to join' pages here.

You will need:

Polished demo recordings and promo photos
Reliable equipment & transport
A setlist of music suited to private events
Smart formal stage clothes, suited to private events
A PA system & stage lighting suitable for audiences of up to 200 people
Reliable, professional band mates

For information on the following, see our Frequently Asked Questions:

If you have any other queries, simply visit our FAQ page.

Alternatively, our dedicated expert entertainment coordinators are on-hand to help. Simply call 0845 108 5500 or email enquiries@alivenetwork.com.

15,601 Reviews For Our Cover Bands

60s and 70s Rock Revival Cover Band Review Private Party East Sussex

5 stars - 60s and 70s Rock Revival are Highly Recommended

“You were the perfect band for our party, exactly what we were after! We’re so grateful to have had such impeccable musicians/performers play for us. All our guests spent the night commenting on how much they loved you and asking where we found you. We would totally recommend for lovers of great qual...”

Melody P booked 60s and 70s Rock Revival for their party

The Start Ups Cover Band Review Wedding Hertfordshire

5 stars - The Start Ups are Highly Recommended

“Lyndsey and her band were amazing. Turned up on time, very polite. AMAZING voices”

Simon C booked The Start Ups for their wedding in Hertfordshire

Nashville Nights Cover Band Review Private Party Warwickshire

5 stars - Nashville Nights are Highly Recommended

“They were absolutely amazing”

Jessica J booked Nashville Nights for their party in Warwickshire

Nashville Nights Cover Band Review Private Party Northamptonshire

5 stars - Nashville Nights are Highly Recommended

“They were brilliant and all the guests loved them. They really made the party an outstanding success.”

Liz B booked Nashville Nights for their party in Northamptonshire

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