Alive Network's Top 20 Wedding Bands For Hire 2016

The easy way to hire live bands and entertainers for weddings

If the Top 10 list we created wasn't helpful enough - we've added another 10 to the list of best wedding bands available to hire in the UK in 2016!

The following bands have performed at thousands of weddings between them, entertaining hundreds of thousands of people by performing the best chart music from across the past 7 decades!

Price from £1,350

The Kicks

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Hertfordshire
5 stars - The Kicks are Highly Recommended (214)
“Great Band - Couldnt have been happier!” Holly P

Price from £1,350
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Listening to The Kicks performing Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran

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Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran
What You Know by Two Door Cinema Club
If You Wanna by The Vaccines
There She Goes by The La's
R U Mine? by Arctic Monkeys

Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran
What You Know by Two Door Cinema Club
If You Wanna by The Vaccines
There She Goes by The La's
R U Mine? by Arctic Monkeys

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The Kicks play Indie & Pop; Killers, Rudimental, Ed Sheeran, Foals, Artic Monkeys with a sprinkling of vintage & retro. Members have shared ... Read more...
Price from £1,504

Hipster

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Cheshire
5 stars - Hipster are Highly Recommended (397)
“They kept the dancefloor full all night! Amazing!” Jessica G

Price from £1,504
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Listening to Hipster performing Snap Out Of It by Arctic Monkeys

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Snap Out Of It by Arctic Monkeys
Proud Mary (with brass trio) by Creedence Clearwater Revival
You Can Call Me Al (with brass trio) by Paul Simon
Mr Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra
Hold Back The River by James Bay

Snap Out Of It by Arctic Monkeys
Proud Mary (with brass trio) by Creedence Clearwater Revival
You Can Call Me Al (with brass trio) by Paul Simon
Mr Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra
Hold Back The River by James Bay

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Hipster's repertoire contains classic & vintage artists; The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac & The Rolling Stones, plus modern indie & pop from Kings... Read more...
Price from £1,277

Fraudio

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Warwickshire
5 stars - Fraudio are Highly Recommended (202)
“Fraudio made our wedding evening ceremony so special and memorable!” Alexander F

Price from £1,277
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Listening to Fraudio performing Feel So Close by Calvin Harris

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Feel So Close by Calvin Harris
Waste A Moment by Kings of Leon
Love Yourself by Justin Bieber
First Dance Recording Example (Everlong) by Foo Fighters
Disco 2000 by Pulp

Feel So Close by Calvin Harris
Waste A Moment by Kings of Leon
Love Yourself by Justin Bieber
First Dance Recording Example (Everlong) by Foo Fighters
Disco 2000 by Pulp

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About Fraudio...
Bringing fun, energy and a killer repertoire to every event, Fraudio are experts at filling dance floors across the UK. Performing well know... Read more...
Price from £1,451

Happy Hour

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Kent
5 stars - Happy Hour are Highly Recommended (326)
“Amazing band that topped off our day” Helen B

Price from £1,451
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Listening to Happy Hour performing Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake

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Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
Stitches by Shawn Mendes
Sorry by Justin Bieber
Stacys Mom by Fountains of Wayne

Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
Stitches by Shawn Mendes
Sorry by Justin Bieber
Stacys Mom by Fountains of Wayne

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About Happy Hour...
Let you & your guests be blown away by one of the most in-demand bands in the UK! With 300+ reviews, a setlist full of the best music around... Read more...
Price from £1,485

Live Wires

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Staffordshire
5 stars - Live Wires are Highly Recommended (213)
“Perfect night made even better with an amazing band!” Emily B

Price from £1,485
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Listening to Live Wires performing Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran

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Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran
Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears
Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
It Must Be Love by Madness
Love Me Again by John Newman

Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran
Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears
Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
It Must Be Love by Madness
Love Me Again by John Newman

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About Live Wires...
Rocking events across the UK for the last 10 years, Live Wires are highly experienced, incredibly professional & ready to fill your dance fl... Read more...
Price from £1,479

The Hot Shots

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Essex
5 stars - The Hot Shots are Highly Recommended (324)
“Exceeded all of our entertainment expectations” Samuel H

Price from £1,479
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Listening to The Hot Shots performing Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON

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Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
Budapest by George Ezra
Use Somebody by Kings of Leon
Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran

Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
Budapest by George Ezra
Use Somebody by Kings of Leon
Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran

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About The Hot Shots...
WINNERS!!! The Wedding Industry Awards 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 The Hot Shots, are an award winning modern rock & pop party band. Their reper... Read more...
Price from £1,299

Breakthrough

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in East Sussex
5 stars - Breakthrough are Highly Recommended (101)
“Absolutely amazing band and would definitely recommend” Sara S

Price from £1,299
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Listening to Breakthrough performing King by Years & Years

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King by Years & Years
Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
Sorry by Justin Bieber
I Can't Feel My Face by Chaka Khan
Waiting All Night by Ella Eyre

King by Years & Years
Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
Sorry by Justin Bieber
I Can't Feel My Face by Chaka Khan
Waiting All Night by Ella Eyre

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About Breakthrough...
Covering music from Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, Kings Of Leon, Amy Winehouse & more, Breakthrough are young, charismatic, ... Read more...
Price from £1,350

The Dukes

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in London
5 stars - The Dukes are Highly Recommended (250)
“So many compliments from our wedding guests!” Jake G

Price from £1,350
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Listening to The Dukes performing Like I Love You by Justin Timberlake

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Like I Love You by Justin Timberlake
Hold Back The River by James Bay
Proud Mary by Tina Turner
Get Lucky by Daft Punk
I'm Yours by Jason Mraz

Like I Love You by Justin Timberlake
Hold Back The River by James Bay
Proud Mary by Tina Turner
Get Lucky by Daft Punk
I'm Yours by Jason Mraz

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About The Dukes...
Fun, dynamic, energetic & experienced band guaranteed to get everyone dancing! Hits from The Killers, Kings of Leon to classics lik... Read more...
Price from £1,408

Dexter

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Cheshire
5 stars - Dexter are Highly Recommended (115)
“Brilliant! A night to remember” Lizzy B

Price from £1,408
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Listening to Dexter performing You Got The Love by Florence + The Machine

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You Got The Love by Florence + The Machine
Are You Gonna Be My Girl? by Jet
Finally by CeCe Peniston
Wake Me Up by Avicii
Hold My Hand by Jess Glynne

You Got The Love by Florence + The Machine
Are You Gonna Be My Girl? by Jet
Finally by CeCe Peniston
Wake Me Up by Avicii
Hold My Hand by Jess Glynne

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About Dexter...
Dexter are a fantastic rock & pop band who are available exclusively from Alive Network! With both male & female vocals, they play music tha... Read more...
Price from £966

The Sparks

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Dorset
5 stars - The Sparks are Highly Recommended (223)
“Amazing upbeat band, kept us on the dance floor!” Hannah W

Price from £966
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Listening to The Sparks performing Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON

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Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
Want To Want Me by Jason Derulo
Song 2 by Blur
Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
Lets Stay Together by Al Green

Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
Want To Want Me by Jason Derulo
Song 2 by Blur
Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
Lets Stay Together by Al Green

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About The Sparks...
The Sparks are a professional and energetic Rock & Pop Party band! Experienced pro musicians with a big sound, The Sparks cover the very bes... Read more...
Price from £1,519

Shine On

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in East Sussex
5 stars - Shine On are Highly Recommended (175)
“They made our wedding so much fun!” Victoria C

Price from £1,519
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Listening to Shine On performing Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran

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Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran
Fill Me In by Craig David
New Rules by Dua Lipa
Like I Love You by Justin Timberlake
Paradise by George Ezra

Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran
Fill Me In by Craig David
New Rules by Dua Lipa
Like I Love You by Justin Timberlake
Paradise by George Ezra

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About Shine On...
If you're looking for a professional, fun & energetic party band, then look no further! Shine On will have your guests jumping up & down & s... Read more...
Price from £966

The Royale

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Cheshire
5 stars - The Royale are Highly Recommended (115)
“Would use them again without a seconds thought!” John E

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Listening to The Royale performing Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars

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Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars
Use Somebody by Kings of Leon
Happy by Pharrell Williams
I Saw Her Standing There by The Beatles
Stand By Me by Ben E. King

Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars
Use Somebody by Kings of Leon
Happy by Pharrell Williams
I Saw Her Standing There by The Beatles
Stand By Me by Ben E. King

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About The Royale...
Fronted by an amazing singer-guitarist with an incredible rock-pop voice, The Royale’s exciting repertoire spans modern day anthems plus a s... Read more...
Price from £1,243

Party Starters

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in East Sussex
5 stars - Party Starters are Highly Recommended (87)
“Party starters were amazing, very professional” Patsy O

Price from £1,243
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Listening to Party Starters performing Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd

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Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd
Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars
Cant Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
Proud Mary by Tina Turner
Waiting All Night by Ella Eyre

Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd
Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars
Cant Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
Proud Mary by Tina Turner
Waiting All Night by Ella Eyre

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About Party Starters...
Party Starters are a cool & contemporary pop & rock band that know what a great party is all about! Energetic & exciting, Party Starters liv... Read more...
Price from £1,253

The Supertones

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Surrey
5 stars - The Supertones are Highly Recommended (127)
“Highly recommended - no complications at all.” Peter T

Price from £1,253
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Listening to The Supertones performing Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars

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Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars
Human by Rag'n'Bone Man
Dreaming Of You by The Coral
When You Were Young by The Killers
Times Like These by Foo Fighters

Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars
Human by Rag'n'Bone Man
Dreaming Of You by The Coral
When You Were Young by The Killers
Times Like These by Foo Fighters

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About The Supertones...
The Supertones are a fantastic four piece rock and pop covers band, specialising in contemporary classics. With a stunning live show, perfor... Read more...
Price from £1,221

Teenage Kicks

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in East Sussex
5 stars - Teenage Kicks are Highly Recommended (67)
“Very entertaining band, and excellent communication beforehand!” Mark B

Price from £1,221
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Listening to Teenage Kicks performing Rock The Casbah by The Clash

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Rock The Casbah by The Clash
Happy by Pharrell Williams
Do I Wanna Know by Arctic Monkeys
This Charming Man by The Smiths
Get Lucky by Daft Punk

Rock The Casbah by The Clash
Happy by Pharrell Williams
Do I Wanna Know by Arctic Monkeys
This Charming Man by The Smiths
Get Lucky by Daft Punk

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About Teenage Kicks...
Teenage Kicks: an Indie Rock-orientated cover band who capture the sounds of The Clash, The Smiths, Arctic Monkeys & more! Members have perf... Read more...
Price from £1,243

The Guns

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in London
5 stars - The Guns are Highly Recommended (101)
“The Guns smashed it!” Paul F

Price from £1,243
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Listening to The Guns performing I Bet That You Look Good On The Dance Floor by Arctic Monkeys

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I Bet That You Look Good On The Dance Floor by Arctic Monkeys
Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars
Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
The Pretender by Foo Fighters
Mr Brightside by The Killers

I Bet That You Look Good On The Dance Floor by Arctic Monkeys
Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars
Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
The Pretender by Foo Fighters
Mr Brightside by The Killers

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About The Guns...
If you're looking for an energetic, explosive & professional band for your wedding, private party or corporate event, The Guns are for you! ... Read more...
Price from £1,311

The Fanatics

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Staffordshire
5 stars - The Fanatics are Highly Recommended (83)
“They really filled the dance floor!” Mark B

Price from £1,311
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Listening to The Fanatics performing Signed Sealed Delivered by Stevie Wonder

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Signed Sealed Delivered by Stevie Wonder
Hold My Hand by Jess Glynne
A Sky Full Of Stars by Coldplay
Heaven by Emeli Sandé
The Wolf by Mumford & Sons

Signed Sealed Delivered by Stevie Wonder
Hold My Hand by Jess Glynne
A Sky Full Of Stars by Coldplay
Heaven by Emeli Sandé
The Wolf by Mumford & Sons

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About The Fanatics...
“They’re hot. They rock. They get the party started!” Highly recommended by the many clients whose events they have set off with a bang, The... Read more...
Price from £1,035

Kickstarters

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in London
5 stars - Kickstarters are Highly Recommended (60)
“They were fantastic! Could not be happier” Katie A

Price from £1,035
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About Kickstarters...
Kickstarters are a young, cool & energetic party band with an outstanding repertoire spanning early Rock n Roll to the very latest Pop. Cove... Read more...
Price from £2,430

The Modern Way

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in East Sussex
5 stars - The Modern Way are Highly Recommended (62)
“I don’t know where to start….wow…. just wow…..” Laura C

Price from £2,430
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Listening to The Modern Way performing Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON

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Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
King by Years & Years
Waiting All Night by Ella Eyre
Sorry by Justin Bieber
I Can't Feel My Face by Chaka Khan

Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
King by Years & Years
Waiting All Night by Ella Eyre
Sorry by Justin Bieber
I Can't Feel My Face by Chaka Khan

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About The Modern Way...
Spanning music from indie rock bands such as The Beatles, Oasis, Kings Of Leon & The Killers to modern pop from Bieber, Timberlake, Rudiment... Read more...

The list above contains the top 20 most popular wedding bands in the UK, who have been the booked for weddings most often in the last 12 months!

Rich Hearn, Digital Marketing

Posted by Rich Hearn, Digital Marketing
on Fri, 23rd June 2017

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