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These are the perfect live bands for corporate events, weddings & parties in the East Sussex 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 East Sussex only at Alive Network, the UK's biggest music agency.

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The Arcadias Cover Band Review Wedding East Sussex

5 stars - The Arcadias are Highly Recommended

“The Arcadias played at our wedding and were fantastic. Easy communication before the event, we chose them for their extensive set list and they were happy to tailor this to what we wanted and not play anything we didn’t want. They arrived and were happy to wait for us to move out of the main room so...”

Beccy K booked The Arcadias for their Wedding in East Sussex

Technicolour Cover Band Review Private Party East Sussex

5 stars - Technicolour are Highly Recommended

“They tailored the music perfectly for the crowd and we have had so many people say how much they loved them. Thank you so much!”

Sophie booked Technicolour for their event in East Sussex

The Low Down Cover Band Review Wedding East Sussex

5 stars - The Low Down are Highly Recommended

“The Low Down played our wedding recently. They were absolutely fantastic and played a great variety of tunes from 60s to date. The dancefloor was full all night and our guests loved them!”

Jenny H booked The Low Down for their Wedding at Pangdean Old Barn in East Sussex

The Low Down Cover Band Review Private Party East Sussex

5 stars - The Low Down are Highly Recommended

“I hired The Low Down for Emma, my girlfriend's surprise 21st Birthday. We had an all age group from 18-80 of family and friends. We loved how versatile and diverse the music was and they played to suit all types and kept everyone dancing! I would highly recommend The Low Down to anyone from any age ...”

Chris H booked The Low Down for their event in East Sussex

Amazing Venues

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

Buxted Park Hotel TN22 4AY
Pelham House BN7 1UW
Pangdean Old Barn BN45 7FJ
The Grand Hotel Brighton BN1 2FW
The Bell in Ticehurst TN5 7AS
The PowderMills Hotel TN33 0SP
Blackstock Country Estate BN27 4HF
The Gallivant TN31 7RB
Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club RH18 5JR
The George in Rye TN31 7JT
Wadhurst Castle
Newick Park Hotel BN8 4SB
Horsted Place Hotel TN22 5TS
Deans Place Hotel BN26 5TW
East Sussex National TN22 5ES

Hendall Manor Barn TN22 4BU
The Cherry Barn Wedding Venue TN31 6XS
Birling Manor BN20 0AA
Brighton, a Wyevale Garden Centre BN2 9XX
Broyle Place BN8 5PW
The Pilgrims Rest TN33 0AE
Chafford Park TN3 9UR
Hotel Du Vin BN1 1AD
Eastbourne Grand Hotel, BN21 4EQ
Grand Hotel BN21 4EQ
Herstmonceux Castle BN27 1RN
Battle Abbey TN33 0AD
Gildredge Manor BN20 8BB
Blackstock Farm BN27 4HF
Hendall Manor Barns TN22 4BU

Crockstead Farm BN8 6PT
English Wine Centre BN26 5QS
Great Ote Hall RH15 0SR
Hawthbush Farm TN21 0JY
The Sussex Barn BN27 4EW
Firle Place BN8 6LP
Michelham Priory BN27 3QS
The Bell Inn TN5 7AS
All Saints Chapel BN20 7PE
Jarvis Cooden Beech Hotel TN39 4TT
The Grand Hotel BN21 4EQ
The Party Field BN7 3PR
Buckhurst Park
Dale Hill Country Club TN5 7DQ
De La Warr Pavilion TN40 1DP

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.

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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.

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Looking for Cover Bands in East Sussex? Alive Network will help you hire the best local East Sussex Cover Band, with acts available in Battle, Bexhill, Brighton, Crowborough, Eastbourne, Hailsham, Hastings, Heathfield, Hove, Lewes, Newhaven, Rye, Seaford, Uckfield

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