York Bands For Hire
Find the perfect York band to perform at your event

About Music in York

With its Roman roots and Viking past, York has nurtured a range of artists, from electronic dubstep producer & DJ Rusko, nineties Britpop band Shed Seven, indie folk singer Benjamin Francis Leftwich and Chris Helme, to the rock and heavy metal bands Glamour of The Kill and Asking Alexandria.

Live music can be heard across the city at venues such as the Grand Opera House, the York Barbican, at renowned live music club Fibbers, and at The Great Yorkshire Fringe and the Best of York Music Festival.

Alive Network’s Bands in York

Our bands are available to hire in every area of York and North Yorkshire including:

Alive Network is home to the very best function bands based in York and other bands who are available to hire for events taking place within the city.

How much does it cost to hire band in York?

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The cost of a live band varies, depending on the line-up, and the options each band offers. In the last 12 months, the average price of a 5-piece band is around £1,600.

The table below shows the range of fees for different types of bands:

Booking a band who are local to your venue is a great way to reduce cost, as any travel fees will be minimal. The home town of all Alive Network wedding bands are included on their profile pages, and your Entertainment Coordinator can recommend the best bands near to your venue. However, you don’t need to limit your search to just local bands – your perfect band maybe willing to travel at nominal cost!

Safe, Secure Function Band Hire Backed By 24/7 Cover!

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

• Outstanding five-star customer service
• Emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year
• Hand-picked Function Bands for the ultimate in quality and reliability
• Safe, secure booking contracts for your peace of mind
• Easy enquiry and booking process
• Hundreds of Rock and Pop Function Bands to choose from
• Trusted brand with over 110,000 previous clients & high-profile industry partnerships
• Instant online Function Band prices & availability

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.

Find more about Alive Network Entertainment Agency here