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5 stars - The Sonics are Highly Recommended
“Just WOW. the Sonics were simply incredible. They did a beautiful cover of our first dance song and the atmosphere they created the whole night was amazing. They got everyone up dancing and singing and made sure there was something for everyone. The band members themselves were so so friendly and ...”
Catherine H booked The Sonics for their Wedding in Somerset
5 stars - Happy Hour are Highly Recommended
“Richie and his band were amazing, great set up and had the dance floor rocking all night! Even learnt our first song for us which was amazing. We have had lots of comments on how great they were and Richie is a top bloke and communicated well in the lead up”
Matt B booked Happy Hour for their Wedding in Somerset
5 stars - Technicolour are Highly Recommended
“The lads where absolutely amazing on our special day! Couldn't ask for a better band and the price they charge for the service is so so reasonable! Would definitely recommend! All our guests where dancing all night long! X”
Jack F booked Technicolour for their Wedding in Somerset
5 stars - Southern Lights are Highly Recommended
“Thank you so much for the performance you guys did. Everyone absolutely loved it and we've had so many messages asking about you guys! It was the perfect playlist that you performed and I really wish I could do that part of the day again! To keep everyone on the dancefloor for that long was so amazi...”
Paige booked Southern Lights for their Wedding
Amazing Venues
Just a few of the amazing venues we've worked with in Somerset
- Brympton House BA22 8TD
- St Audries Park TA4 4DS
- Priston Mill BA2 9EQ
- Coombe Lodge BS40 7RG
- Orchardleigh House, BA11 2PH
- North Cadbury Court BA22 7DR
- Pennard House BA4 6TP
- Maunsel House TA7 0BU
- Hestercombe Gardens TA2 8LG
- Haselbury Mill Ltd TA18 7NY
- Orchardleigh Park BA11 2PH
- Wick Farm Bath BA2 7NQ
- Babington House BA11 3RW
- Almonry Barn Wedding Venue TA10 0DQ
- Quantock Lakes TA5 1HY
- Clevedon Hall BS21 7RQ
- Folly Farm Centre BS39 4DW
- Bath Assembly Rooms BA1 2QH
- Holbrook House Hotel, BA9 8BS
- Ston easton Park Hotel BA3 4DF
- Huntstile Organic Farm Weddings TA5 2DQ
- Dillington House TA19 9DT
- Mansion House Bristol BS8 3LJ
- Charlton House Hotel BA4 4PR
- Hornsbury Mill
- Aldwick Court Farm & Vineyard BS40 5RF
- Halswell House TA5 2DH
- Orchardleigh House & Estate BA11 2PH
- Hamswell House BA1 9DG
- Hestercombe House & Gardens TA2 8LG
- Northover Manor Hotel BA22 8LD
- Roman Baths BA1 1LZ
- Rookery Manor BS24 0JB
- Court Farm BA11 2PR
- Batch Country House BS24 0EX
- Bailbrook House BA1 7JD
- Homewood Park BA2 7TB
- Old Oak Farm Wedding Venue TA10 0NY
- Tone Dale House TA21 0EZ
- Cadbury House BS49 5AD
- Bristol Museum & Art Gallery BS8 1RL
- ElmHay Park BA11 2PH
- Guildhall BA1 5AW
- The Pump Room BA1 1LZ
- Bishops Palace BA5 2PD
Booking Guide
Everything you need to know to hire Cover Bands for your event
What is a cover band?
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.
What music will a cover band play?
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.
Popular types of cover band
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.
Where in the UK do Alive cover bands perform?
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:
Most popular counties:
- Surrey
- Kent
- Hampshire
- Essex
- West Sussex
- Hertfordshire
- Gloucestershire
- Cheshire
- Oxfordshire
- Berkshire
- East Sussex
- North Yorkshire
- Devon
- Warwickshire
- Buckinghamshire
- Somerset
- Dorset
- West Midlands
- Cambridgeshire
- Norfolk
- Staffordshire
- Suffolk
- Northamptonshire
- Shropshire
- West Yorkshire
- Derbyshire
- Wiltshire
- Lancashire
- Nottinghamshire
- Bedfordshire
Most popular cities:
- Aberdeen
- Bath
- Birmingham
- Bradford
- Brighton
- Bristol
- Cambridge
- Canterbury
- Cardiff
- Chelmsford
- Chester
- Coventry
- Derby
- Durham
- Edinburgh
- Exeter
- Glasgow
- Gloucester
- Hereford
- Hull
- Leeds
- Leicester
- Liverpool
- London
- Manchester
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Norwich
- Nottingham
- Oxford
- Peterborough
- Plymouth
- Portsmouth
- Salford
- Sheffield
- Southampton
- Stoke-On-Trent
- Sunderland
- Swansea
- Wakefield
- Westminster
- Wolverhampton
- Worcester
- York
Is a cover band suitable for my event?
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.
How much does a cover band cost?
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 |
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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.
Who are the top 10 cover bands in the UK right now?
Our list features the UK’s best cover bands, based on reputation, performance quality and innovation:
How long will a cover band play for?
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.
How much space will a cover band need?
The table below demonstrates how much space party bands of different sizes might require:
Size of Cover Band | Performance Space Required |
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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.
How long will it take for a cover band to set up?
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.
What equipment will a cover band need?
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.
Safe, Secure Cover Band Hire Backed By 24/7 Cover!
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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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
Frequently asked questions
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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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