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These are the perfect live bands for corporate events, weddings & parties in the Cumbria area .... in fact any event where you want to dance all night to rock and pop hits from across the decades! Find the best local function bands in Cumbria only at Alive Network, the UK's biggest music agency.

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Northern Star Acoustic Band Review Wedding Cumbria

5 stars - Northern Star are Highly Recommended

“Northern Star were absolutely incredible! They performed our first dance song and it was done perfectly. From start to finish they had everyone on the dance floor, the songs they played were brilliant and we loved listening to them all night. We had so many people compliment the band, I would highly...”

Hannah C booked Northern Star for their Wedding in Cumbria

Joshua & Rebekah Acoustic Band Review Wedding Cumbria

5 stars - Joshua and Rebekah are Highly Recommended

“Wow what to say. Becky and Josh were unbelievable, during our ceremony and afterwards during the drinks reception they definitely made the atmosphere and helped make the day incredible. They also both really helped me first thing with words of encouragement when I was really nervous which helped to ...”

Christopher O booked Joshua & Rebekah for their Wedding in Cumbria

5 stars - Northern Star are Highly Recommended

“We can’t thank the guys enough, they turned up and from moment until end they played with an energy that sent the room into one big party! If you’re looking for a band with a contemporary sound, tons of personality and all round good vibe then Northern Star are everything and more. A huge thanks fro...”

Jeffrey B booked Northern Star for their Wedding in Cumbria

The Ivys Acoustic Band Review Corporate Event Cumbria

5 stars - The Ivys are Highly Recommended

“You absolutely smashed it the other night! Everyone had a fab time and not a bum was on seats! Dance floored filled! Clients happy. See you at the next one. ”

Beth B booked The Ivys for their event

Amazing Venues

Just a few of the amazing venues we've worked with in Cumbria

Inn on the Lake CA11 OPE
Askham Hall CA10 2PF
Armathwaite Hall Hotel CA12 4RE
Eden Barn CA17 4PQ
New House Farm CA13 9UU
Lodore Falls Hotel CA12 5UX
Merewood Country House Hotel LA23 1LH
Broadoaks Country House Hotel LA 23 1LA
Storrs Hall Hotel LA23 3LG
Hidden River Cabins CA6 5TU
Netherwood Hotel LA11 6ET
Langdale Chase Hotel LA23 1LW
The Low Wood Hotel LA23 1LP
Cragwood House LA23 1LQ
Abbey House Hotel & Gardens LA13 0PA

The Inn on the Lake CA11 0PE
Low Hall The Lakes CA13 0RE
Augill Castle CA17 4DE
The Belsfield Hotel, Lake Windermere - Lake District LA23 3EL
Grange Hotel LA11 6EJ
Roundthorn Country House CA11 8SJ
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa LA23 1LP
Linthwaite House Hotel LA23 3JA
North Lakes Hotel & Spa CA11 8QT
Blaithwaite House CA7 0AZ
Macdonald Leeming House CA11 0JJ
Muncaster Castle CA18 1RQ
The Samling at Dove Nest LA23 1LR
The Wordsworth Hotel LA22 9SW
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House LA23 3NE

The Daffodil Hotel & Spa LA22 9PR
The Coppermines & Lakes Cottages LA21 8HJ
Dalston Hall Country House Hotel CA5 7JX
Belmount Hall LA22 0NJ
Hundith Hill Hotel CA13 9TH
Knipe Hall CA12 2PU
The Villa Levens LA8 8EA
Appleby Castle CA16 6XH
Hunday manor CA14 4JF
Forest Side Hotel LA22 9RN
Greenhill Hotel CA7 8LS
Greystoke Castle Estate CA11 0TG
Park House Farm LA7 7EB
Whitehaven Golf Club CA28 8UD
Silverholme Manor LA12 8AZ

Booking Guide

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

Acoustic bands and soloists play chilled-out music in an unplugged style. They can also perform lively high-tempo music, ideal for dancing. Usually consisting of vocals and acoustic guitar, they will often feature other acoustic instruments, such as saxophone, banjo, bass, digital piano and Cajon.

Acoustic artists can play a wide range of musical styles, from vintage music of the ‘20s and ‘30s to the 1950’s musical explosion, and right up to current pop and rock music. Acoustic bands create a uniquely informal ambiance, perfectly suited to a range of relaxed or low-key occasions, from intimate wedding ceremonies to laid back drinks receptions or private afternoon parties.

An acoustic band can cover a wide range of musical genres in an unplugged style – from indie, rock, and pop, to Motown, soul and jazz music, old and new. Playing acoustic versions of tunes that most of your guests will recognise, a typical repertoire might include the musical stylings of:

Amy Winehouse
Bill Withers
Bob Marley
Bruno Mars
David Bowie
Diana Ross
Doris Day
Drake
Ed Sheeran
Elvis
Ennio Morricone
Fleetwood Mac
Frank Sinatra
Gnarls Barkley
Green Day
Guns n’ Roses
Jessie J
Johnny Cash
Kylie Minogue
Lady Gaga
Nina Simone
Oasis
Pharrell
Pixies
Prince
Rihanna
Stevie Wonder
Whitney Houston
The Zutons

You can view the unique set list of each acoustic band on their profile page.

1. Acoustic Duos

Typically made up of vocals and an instrument, but sometimes simply instrumental, such as guitar or ukulele, our acoustic duos can provide stunning harmonies and warm acoustic music, for a soulful and laid-back ambiance. Covering a wide range of genres, and acoustic versions of songs by artists such as Jackie Wilson, Elvis, Stevie Wonder, and Jason Mraz.

2. Acoustic Trios, Quartets and Bands

All of our acoustic trios, quartets and bands feature a range of unplugged instruments, most frequently acoustic guitar, double bass and Cajon percussion box. Many also feature vocals and wind, brass and other string instruments, with some improvising to perfection with washboard and spoons! Bands either perform music in one genre, such as jazz, swing or Latin style, while many cover a range of styles within their repertoires, from The Rolling Stones to Bruno Mars.

Acoustic bands and soloists perform across the UK, most often in:

Often the headline afternoon entertainment, acoustic music is flexible, cool, soulful and can be great fun! It’s ideal for occasions like:

Wedding ceremonies
Corporate events
Private parties
Bar Mitzvas and Bat Mitzvas
Charity fundraiser events
Black Tie events
Gala Balls
Festivals
Fêtes and street parties
Pubs / clubs / venues
HM Armed Forces Events
University events

If your event calls for a really relaxed and intimate vibe, then a live acoustic band is perfect. Able to cover a wide remit of music, their stripped-back, acoustic arrangements can help to create the ideal mood for your special occasion, be it a birthday party, an anniversary, an informal wedding ceremony, or a chilled out daytime corporate event. Instrumental acoustic music can create a fantastic background atmosphere, if you prefer your event entertainment to be low key.

Due to its beautifully warm and informal nature, acoustic music is perfect for laid-back wedding ceremonies and receptions, especially where space is an issue or you just want something a bit different for your special day. Your acoustic band can play as your guests arrive, during the wedding ceremony and the signing of the registers, and they can entertain into the afternoon’s celebrations.

You can choose to have an unplugged band that covers all musical styles, from the old classics to contemporary music. Alternatively, you can opt for an acoustic band that performs a specific style of music to accent your party theme, such as roaring twenties Gatsby style, swing, lively Mariachi music, Spanish, Balkan music, skiffle rock and roll, or a range of music played in a Mumford and Sons style! Whatever you choose, all of our acoustic bands can create a unique intimate vibe for your special party.

Some bands perform an interactive set, roaming between you and your guests, injecting interactive fun, and drawing the crowd in.

Several of our acoustic bands also offer the option for spontaneous song requests on the day, so they can be flexible and reactive to your guests wishes, offering the ultimate in musical personalisation!

Space considerations at your event

As with all our artists, the performance space they need will be dependent on their line-up and the type of instruments they perform with – a double-bass taking up much more space than an acoustic guitar or a washboard! Much of this is down to your personal preference and what will sound great, but our artists usually have a minimum number of members and instruments that you can add to if you want a broader performance.

If space is limited at your party venue, you may wish to select a vocal and guitar duo, who can happily perform seated on a couple of armless chairs, taking up only around 2 x 1 metres. However, if you’re entertaining in a large venue and would like a performance to match, you could choose a fun 5-piece acoustic band with a variety of instruments. For approximate requirements, see ‘How much space will an acoustic band need?’, below.

Volume - How loud is an acoustic band?

The size of your band, their line-up and the venue’s acoustics will influence the volume of the acoustic band on the day of the event. Also, your choice as to whether you’d like your band to act as chilled background music or a lively feature to your event will determine how loud they play! Our artists will always attempt to perform in a volume according to your event needs. Ambient background music can range from 65 – 85 decibels (dB), but if you’re after something a little more energetic your band can pump this up to create a fun and dynamic atmosphere, a maximum of around 95 dB.

The volume of the band is always balanced against the level of the drum kit. If your venue has a sound limiter or strict volume limitations, most acoustic bands can cater for this. Many bands can reduce the volume of their drum kit by using hot rods or brushes, which can significantly reduce the overall volume of the band.

Acoustic bands and acoustic solo artists offer many different booking options for your event requirements. This table outlines the rough costs for acoustic soloists and bands:

Type of Artist	Cost Range
Acoustic Duos	£450 - £630
Acoustic 3- and 4-piece bands	£600 - £1,630
Larger acoustic bands	£1,220 - £1,870

One way to reduce costs is to select an artist who lives near your venue, since their travel time and cost will be minimal. You can find the location of all Alive Network acoustic artists on their profile pages, and your Entertainment Coordinator can recommend a range of amazing musicians near your venue.

Our list of UK-based acoustic bands features artists deemed the best in their field, based on popularity, innovation, and performance quality:

Our acoustic bands and soloists will perform two 40- or 60-minute sets as standard, with many offering three shorter 40-minute sets, or the option to perform for longer if required.

Acoustic artists can also vary their performance times to fit with your event schedule. They can offer intimate daytime wedding ceremony music or relaxed background music during an afternoon drinks reception, or for a wedding breakfast, for example.

This table gives an idea of roughly how much performance space needed by different formats of acoustic artists:

Type of Acoustic Artist	Performance Space Required
Duos	3 x 2 metres
Trios	3 x 3 metres
4-piece band	4 x 3 metres
5 and 6-piece band	5 x 3 metres

Smaller options are available. These approximate performance area measurements will vary, depending on the number of musicians and the type of instruments in the band you choose. Your Entertainment Coordinator can explore options and space requirements with you.

If they can park relatively close to your venue’s performance area, it can take around 60 – 90 minutes for an acoustic band to unload, set up and sound checked. Solo acoustic artists usually need less time, taking around 30 minutes to set-up.

Following their performance, it can take anything between 15 and 60 minutes to pack away and load out.

Acoustic bands usually need the following for their ‘unplugged’ sets:

parking provision, with easy venue access
sturdy, armless chairs
good lighting – particularly if they’re performing in a marquee
a dedicated, suitably-sized, safe, dry, flat performance area
if they’ve agreed to perform outside, your musicians will need suitable shelter from the elements
refreshments – soft drinks and hot food, depending how long you’ve booked them for
a secure, lockable changing room

Aside from finding some of the best Acoustic Bands in the UK and getting expert advice from our friendly staff, one of the main reasons to hire a Acoustic 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 Acoustic 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.

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Looking for Acoustic Bands in Cumbria? Alive Network will help you hire the best local Cumbria Acoustic Band, with acts available in Ambleside, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Barrow-In-Furness, Bowness-On-Windermere, Carlisle, Cleator Moor, Cockermouth, Dalton-In-Furness, Egremont, Grange-Over-Sands, Kendal, Keswick, Kirkby Lonsdale, Kirkby Stephen, Maryport, Millom, Penrith, Sedbergh, Ulverston, Whitehaven, Windermere, Workington

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