#Hear The Difference
Live Bands For Music Fans
Live Bands For Music Fans.
The UK's best-sounding bands with the biggest credentials. Our #HearTheDifference collection features 'real deal' artists for real music fans. They perform with icons like Stormzy, Beyonce and Paul McCartney, and ... Read more
The Futuristic Gramophones
The Futuristic Gramophones are a stylish London-based jazz band with a truly original concept, blending the elegance of the Roaring Twenties with the biggest songs of today. Their signature sound combines timeless jazz standards with vintage-inspired arrangements of modern artists such as Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and The White Stripes, creating a performance that's both nostalgic and refreshingly unexpected. Available as an intimate acoustic trio, a sophisticated lounge band or a full party line-up, they're the perfect choice for luxury weddings, corporate events and private celebrations. Expect world-class musicianship, impeccable style and an unforgettable live experience your guests will be talking about long after the final song.
From £1,077
“Great vibe for corporate event!”
Discoteca
Appearing this year at, Glastonbury, Wilderness, Camp Bestival plus many more big UK and European fesivals! The guys from DISCOTECA are blowing up in 2025 and here's your chance to secure them for your private event!
From £1,063
“The highlight of the festival!”
The Low Down
Having performed on some of the biggest stages from Glastonbury to Alexandra palace alongside acts such as Bastille and Tom Odell, The Low Down are an explosive, energetic 3 piece band that will keep you on your feet all night! The band feature a dancefloor filling repertoire performed by a trio of amazing musicians with years of experience entertaining crowds all over the country.
From £1,173
“They kept the dancefloor alive!!”
The Rips
Bringing fun, energy and a killer repertoire to every event, The Rips are experts at filling dance floors across the UK. Performing well known rock and pop from the 50's to present day, expect to hear music from Oasis, Kings Of Leon, Fleetwood Mac, The Killers and even a few fun surprises from the likes of Avril Lavigne and Harry Styles!
From £1,471
The Function3
The Function3 are an extraordinary acoustic pop band with infectious energy, unforgettable talent and a party repertoire that'll have you singing and dancing all night long! Delivering stunning renditions of classic hits and contemporary favourites, The Function3 cover artists from Miley Cyrus, ABBA, Kings Of Leon, Bill Withers and lots more!
From £1,101
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 selection of unforgettable classics! A highly experienced band that has entertained crowds across the UK, played alongside Lenny Kravitz & Placebo, toured Europe, played numerous festivals & more!
From £1,320
“The Royale absolutely made our wedding!”
Front Runners
Offering a live show like no other, Front Runners are passionate, energetic & ready for a party! Bringing you the very best floor-filling indie-rock, their set list is packed with iconic anthems everyone knows & loves! From Oasis to The Stones, The Jam, Kasabian & more, a night with Front Runners will be an experience you want again & again!
From £1,832
“Made our wedding a night to remember for all our guests”
The Jukeboxes
Talented 4 piece band covering an extensive mixture of Rock & Pop favourites from the classics Beatles to the latest Kings of Leon. With amazing male vocals plus outstanding musicianship, The Jukeboxes are the ideal party band!
From £1,961
Midnights
Having performed on some of the biggest stages from Glastonbury to Alexandra palace alongside acts such as Bastille and Tom Odell, Midnights are an explosive, energetic 4 piece band that will keep you on your feet all night! The band comes equipped with a decades spanning repertoire, performed by a quartet of amazing musicians with years of experience entertaining crowds all over the world.
From £1,701
“Amazing Wedding Entertainment!”
Happy Days
Known for their big stage presence and four-part harmonies, Happy Days are a high energy rock and pop band that’ll have your guests celebrating on the dance floor all night. Performing all the best hits designed to kickstart your party, Happy Days’ repertoire spans the swinging 60’s to modern hits of today. Expect to hear music from Harry Styles, The Beatles, Taylor Swift, Stevie Wonder, Blink 182, Oasis, The Weeknd and lots more!
From £2,136
“A fantastic band - couldn’t recommend more”
Flair
Where cool meets quality, Flair are a stylish, world class band that have been hired by royalty & celebrities alike! Delivering a full concert experience that will rock your event, Flair are a collective of pro's, available in a range of line-ups, who regularly appear alongside artists like Cee Lo Green, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams & more!
From £4,407 +VAT
“Flair were a highlight of our wedding!”
Tom Rollins
Tom Rollins is a singer/guitarist based in Leeds, UK with a passion for performing great live music. With years of experience playing at parties, weddings and private events, Tom has built an extensive repertoire of songs spanning every era and genre . Toms performances are effortlessly cool, always leaving audiences wanting more!
From £414
“Wow Tom was amazing, super talented.”
The Dukes
A hugely experienced, fun and entertaining band who are guaranteed to get everyone on the dance floor! Their music covers a more diverse range than most, from The Killers, Bowie & The Beatles to Shaggy, Lil Nas X and Metallica - there's something for everyone! With over 300 five star reviews you know you're in safe hands. Previous clients include Next, The NEC, Glastonbury Festival, Ralph Lauren, Barclays, Sainsbury's, Buckingham Palace and many more.
From £1,881
The Fanatics
WINNERS at the UK Wedding Industry Awards! They've slayed at UK festivals, scooped awards - and even won praise from music legends, Radiohead! The Fanatics are a party powerhouse, known UK-wide for their roof-raising live performances. Expect up-to-date chart material, rock & indie anthems, plus retro classics... with killer male & female vocals.
From £1,723
“Amazing band for a wedding! Great performance!”
The Marlins
The Marlins are a 3-piece Rock, Pop and Indie band based in York, who have the experience, tunes, passion and musical ability to make your event completely unforgettable! Members of this talented group have performed with internationally renowned artists including The Vamps and Rick Astley at prestigious venues such as Scarborough Open Air Theatre and London’s O2 Arena.
From £1,320
Smokeshow
Fun, contemporary and friendly, Smokeshow are a unique acoustic guitar and saxophone duo with a passion for performing great live music. Performing crowd-pleasing song choices from modern pop to party classics, Smokeshow are guaranteed to create the perfect atmosphere for your event.
From £979
“Couldn’t have asked for better entertainment at our wedding!”
Drive
Known across the UK for their ‘real gig’ feel, Drive are the perfect choice for real music lovers looking to party! Specialising in indie-rock with a bit of modern pop thrown in for good measure, this energetic 4-piece band are huge crowd-pleasers and receive rave reviews wherever they go!
From £1,540
Live Forever
A cool, energetic party trio specialising in Pop, Rock & Indie. Spanning the unforgettable 60s through to the latest chart hits, Live Forever appeal to the masses & offer something special for every taste & style. The band also boast a unique Britpop repertoire, so if you are a lover of bands like Oasis, Pulp & more, prepare to get your swagger on!
From £1,559
“The dance floor was buzzing from start to finish!”
Bethany Amelia
Performing crowd-pleasing hits, both old and new, Bethany Amelia is an experienced singer/guitarist who is no stranger to the stage. Having recently graduated from the prestigious British & Irish Modern Music Institute, Bethany has appeared at Camden's Underworld and Brighton's Boundary Festival.
From £440
“An unforgettable performance”
Get On Up
Get On Up is the perfect choice for any event, offering a dynamic and versatile musical experience that guarantees a memorable celebration. With a wide-ranging repertoire from timeless classics to modern hits, professional musicianship, and electrifying performances, Get On Up can tailor their act to suit any occasion.
From £1,686
Over 63,000 Customer Reviews
“100% would book again and recommend. Exactly what we wanted, and worked with us to create the set lists. Just brilliant artists”
Emma K booked Electric Groove for their wedding in East Sussex
“I cannot praise and thank Chloe and the band enough for making our Special Day even better. Booking a live band when the people at our wedding ranged from 18 to mid 80’s could have fallen flat. Nothing could be further from the truth!!!! Everyone who attended our special day was blown away by Algor...”
Ian S booked Algorhythm for their wedding in Newcastle upon Tyne
“We had Hispter at our Christmas wedding. They were just amazing Cool tunes, cool band & so flexible & easy to work with Highly recommend”
Dominic H booked Hipster for their party in Cheshire
“We booked Hipster after seeing them perform at a few local festivals, we had high hopes but they exceeded all expectations. Every song they performed got people on the dance floor and they kept the energy up all night, the dance floor was never empty. We requested they learn a specific song we wante...”
Ellie R booked Hipster for their wedding in Cheshire on 28th December 2025
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