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Hire hand-picked, upbeat bands & musicians to perform in the background!

Put a smile on your guests’ faces with Alive's collection of upbeat background artists. From fun and lively acoustic entertainment to the can’t-stop-smiling sound of the steel drums, explore our artist selection for that moment when the champagne corks start popping!

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  • Evelyn and The Vipers Unique versions of Pop, Soul and Decade Classics Bristol

    Evelyn and The Vipers

    5 stars - Evelyn and The Vipers are Highly Recommended 52 Reviews Number of members: 5 Bristol

    Evelyn and the Vipers are a cool & stylish band with a signature sound. A fun 5 piece band perfect for any event looking for something exceptional, the ban...

    From £1,549

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  • Accento Acoustic Duo London

    Accento

    5 stars - Accento are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews Number of members: 2 London

    Accento are a young, fresh, modern and dynamic high end duet. Bringing enthusiasm, energy and excitement to your event with their own arrangements, Accento...

    From £641

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  • The Futuristic Gramophones Jazz Band London

    The Futuristic Gramophones

    5 stars - The Futuristic Gramophones are Highly Recommended 28 Reviews Number of members: 3 London

    Delivering a stylish performance of timeless jazz classics plus modern pop hits rearranged in the same vintage fashion, The Futuristic Gramophones are the ...

    From £1,022

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  • The Cotton Picadillys Bluegrass/ Country Band London

    The Cotton Picadillys

    5 stars - The Cotton Picadillys are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews Number of members: 3 London

    The Cotton Piccadilly's are an awesome trio of musicians playing classic pop songs with a bluegrass & country twist! Covering artists from Mumford & Sons t...

    From £1,198

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  • The Retrobates Retro Rock n Roll / Pop Party Duo East Sussex

    The Retrobates

    5 stars - The Retrobates are Highly Recommended 33 Reviews Number of members: 2 East Sussex

    Making sure that every toe is tapping & every hip is swinging, The Retrobates perform vintage classics from the likes of Johnny Cash & Elvis to today's big...

    From £562

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  • The Zenettes Acoustic Band Greater Manchester

    The Zenettes

    5 stars - The Zenettes are Highly Recommended 8 Reviews Number of members: 3 Greater Manchester

    Hailing from the bustling streets of Manchester, The Zenettes are an acoustic folk, pop girl group comprised of three really good friends with a mutual lov...

    From £966

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  • Sugar Acoustic Trio Surrey

    Sugar

    5 stars - Sugar are Highly Recommended 18 Reviews Number of members: 3 Surrey

    Sugar are a fresh, cool & talented acoustic trio. Performing both relaxed & upbeat material, old & new, the trio cover music from the Beatles to Bruno Mars...

    From £737

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  • The Travelling Hands Acoustic Band London

    The Travelling Hands

    5 stars - The Travelling Hands are Highly Recommended 30 Reviews Number of members: 5 London

    International roaming band. Clients including Google, Facebook, Adobe, Formula 1, HSBC, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land Rover, Barclays, Cancer Research & many mo...

    From £4,111 +VAT

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  • Phoebe and The Live Lounge Boys Acoustic Jazz & Pop Trio Surrey

    Phoebe and The Live Lounge Boys

    5 stars - Phoebe and The Live Lounge Boys are Highly Recommended 27 Reviews Number of members: 3 Surrey

    Mix together a pinch of jazz, a dose of pop and a dash of acoustic soul - and you’ll get Phoebe and The Live Lounge Boys, a superb live lounge style acoust...

    From £769

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  • QTA Rock and Pop Duo Hampshire

    QTA

    5 stars - QTA are Highly Recommended 33 Reviews Number of members: 2 Hampshire

    QTA are a young, cool & contemporary duo who've supported The Jam, The Feeling & Hard-Fi! Creating a fantastic party atmosphere with a full band sound or a...

    From £513

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  • Hummingbird Acoustic Duo London

    Hummingbird

    5 stars - Hummingbird are Highly Recommended 11 Reviews Number of members: 2 London

    With stunning female vocals & guitar, stomp box & tambourine, Hummingbird perform an honest acoustic set of modern chart toppers and classic favourites wit...

    From £521

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  • Alex and Jacques Rock and Pop Duo Oxfordshire

    Alex and Jacques

    5 stars - Alex and Jacques are Highly Recommended 19 Reviews Number of members: 2 Oxfordshire

    A fresh & upbeat guitar duo with an extensive set from the 50's to present day including music from The Rolling Stones, George Ezra, Oasis, Lorde & more. A...

    From £556

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  • Swing Blue Jazz Trio Hampshire

    Swing Blue

    5 stars - Swing Blue are Highly Recommended 18 Reviews Number of members: 3 Hampshire

    Comprising of three of the top jazz musicians in the South of the UK, Swing Blue can provide the perfect sound to suit any event. Whether it’s a relaxing J...

    From £513

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  • Mamba Rumba Latin, Salsa and Jazz Duo East Yorkshire

    Mamba Rumba

    5 stars - Mamba Rumba are Highly Recommended 44 Reviews Number of members: 2 East Yorkshire

    Mamba Rumba are versatile enough to suit any event with their accessible, rhythmic and upbeat styles - a repertoire to suit across age ranges and tastes - ...

    From £376

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  • The UkeBoys Ukulele Band Merseyside

    The UkeBoys

    5 stars - The UkeBoys are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews Number of members: 4 Merseyside

    Entertaining the masses with their fresh & unique cover versions of well-known songs, The Ukeboys have travelled around the world twice over performing to ...

    From £1,734

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  • Dandelion Acoustic Duo London

    Dandelion

    Number of members: 2 London

    Dandelion are a female guitar duet made in heaven, with their perfectly blended soothing harmonies and sultry folk tones. With an extensive repertoire and ...

    From £801

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  • Wunderbar Brass Brass Band Hertfordshire

    Wunderbar Brass

    5 stars - Wunderbar Brass are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews Number of members: 4 Hertfordshire

    A fun Bavarian Oompah band performing traditional German songs alongside pop classics in an Oompah style, all guaranteed to have you swaying, singing and c...

    From £1,234

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  • Holly And The Heels Roaming Acoustic Band Bedfordshire

    Holly And The Heels

    5 stars - Holly And The Heels are Highly Recommended 18 Reviews Number of members: 3 Bedfordshire

    A wandering acoustic act with the WOW factor.  A live human jukebox!Quirky, spontaneous and interactive. Bursting with personality, talent and feel good fa...

    From £1,116

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5 stars - Evelyn and The Vipers are Highly Recommended

“Thanks a million, we want to thank you all so much for making our day so special!! You were all incredible and the music was perfect! Everyone is still talking about how amazing yo...”

booked Evelyn and The Vipers for their Wedding

Premier Brass Brass Band Review Private Party Kent

5 stars - Premier Brass are Highly Recommended

“Premier Brass were easy to book, quick, efficient and very friendly. I would use them again anytime.”

booked Premier Brass for their event in Kent

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