Top 10 Highly Recommended Bands For Hire 2020

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Need some extra confidence that the band you are booking for your event are amazing? Check out this list of the top 10 most highly recommended bands for hire on Alive Network.

Are previous clients' reviews a massive factor for you when you're looking to book a band for your event? This list is exactly what you need to see!

This list contains the most 5 star reviewed function bands on the agency in the past 365 days, so naturally they become the most highly recommended for this year! You can simply click on the link next to the star rating on the artist list itself e.g. "xxx Customer Reviews"!, or head over to the review centre.

(Note: The list is subject to change as it auto-updates based on your search. If an artist in the list is unavailable on your event date, the next available most highly reviewed artists will show in the unavailable artist's place)

Price from £1,504
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Hipster

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Cheshire
5 stars - Hipster are Highly Recommended (410)
“The best 'Wedding Band' ever known!” Kim F
Listening to Hipster performing Snap Out Of It by Arctic Monkeys

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Snap Out Of It by Arctic Monkeys
Proud Mary (with brass trio) by Creedence Clearwater Revival
You Can Call Me Al (with brass trio) by Paul Simon
Mr Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra
Hold Back The River by James Bay

Snap Out Of It by Arctic Monkeys
Proud Mary (with brass trio) by Creedence Clearwater Revival
You Can Call Me Al (with brass trio) by Paul Simon
Mr Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra
Hold Back The River by James Bay

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About Hipster...
Hipster's repertoire contains classic & vintage artists; The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac & The Rolling Stones, plus modern indie & pop from Kings... Read more...
Price from £1,277
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Fraudio

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Warwickshire
5 stars - Fraudio are Highly Recommended (214)
“Fraudio made our wedding evening ceremony so special and memorable!” Alexander F
Listening to Fraudio performing Feel So Close by Calvin Harris

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Feel So Close by Calvin Harris
Waste A Moment by Kings of Leon
Love Yourself by Justin Bieber
First Dance Recording Example (Everlong) by Foo Fighters
Disco 2000 by Pulp

Feel So Close by Calvin Harris
Waste A Moment by Kings of Leon
Love Yourself by Justin Bieber
First Dance Recording Example (Everlong) by Foo Fighters
Disco 2000 by Pulp

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About Fraudio...
Bringing fun, energy and a killer repertoire to every event, Fraudio are experts at filling dance floors across the UK. Performing well know... Read more...
Price from £1,299
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Breakthrough

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in East Sussex
5 stars - Breakthrough are Highly Recommended (114)
“Better than we could ever have hoped for!” Rosie D
Listening to Breakthrough performing King by Years & Years

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King by Years & Years
Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
Sorry by Justin Bieber
I Can't Feel My Face by Chaka Khan
Waiting All Night by Ella Eyre

King by Years & Years
Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
Sorry by Justin Bieber
I Can't Feel My Face by Chaka Khan
Waiting All Night by Ella Eyre

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About Breakthrough...
Covering music from Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, Kings Of Leon, Amy Winehouse & more, Breakthrough are young, charismatic, ... Read more...
Price from £1,330
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Season

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in West Sussex
5 stars - Season are Highly Recommended (74)
“Season are awesome! A totally rocking night!” Sophie K
Listening to Season performing I Bet That You Look Good On The Dance Floor by Arctic Monkeys

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I Bet That You Look Good On The Dance Floor by Arctic Monkeys
Make Me Feel by Janelle Monáe
Lonely Boy by The Black Keys
Higher and Higher by Jackie Wilson
Use Somebody by Kings of Leon

I Bet That You Look Good On The Dance Floor by Arctic Monkeys
Make Me Feel by Janelle Monáe
Lonely Boy by The Black Keys
Higher and Higher by Jackie Wilson
Use Somebody by Kings of Leon

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About Season...
Season showcase on-stage chemistry, incredible talent & loads of experience! Covering chart hits, indie anthems plus some funk & disco class... Read more...
Price from £865
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Technicolour

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in West Sussex
5 stars - Technicolour are Highly Recommended (56)
“Value for money - they were exactly what was promised.” Sam S
Listening to Technicolour performing Send Me On My Way by Rusted Root

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Send Me On My Way by Rusted Root
Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran
Rude by MAGIC!
I Get Around by The Beach Boys
Dreaming Of You by The Coral

Send Me On My Way by Rusted Root
Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran
Rude by MAGIC!
I Get Around by The Beach Boys
Dreaming Of You by The Coral

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About Technicolour...
Meet Technicolour! A stand out, vibrant band of talented dudes. Stylistically diverse with a repertoire filled with all of your favourites s... Read more...
Price from £966
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The Sparks

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Dorset
5 stars - The Sparks are Highly Recommended (233)
“the Sparks were perfect for our wedding” Gareth
Listening to The Sparks performing Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON

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Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
Want To Want Me by Jason Derulo
Song 2 by Blur
Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
Lets Stay Together by Al Green

Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
Want To Want Me by Jason Derulo
Song 2 by Blur
Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
Lets Stay Together by Al Green

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About The Sparks...
The Sparks are a professional and energetic Rock & Pop Party band! Experienced pro musicians with a big sound, The Sparks cover the very bes... Read more...
Price from £1,350
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The Kicks

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Hertfordshire
5 stars - The Kicks are Highly Recommended (221)
“Couldn’t recommend these guys more!” Victoria R
Listening to The Kicks performing Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran

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Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran
What You Know by Two Door Cinema Club
If You Wanna by The Vaccines
There She Goes by The La's
R U Mine? by Arctic Monkeys

Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran
What You Know by Two Door Cinema Club
If You Wanna by The Vaccines
There She Goes by The La's
R U Mine? by Arctic Monkeys

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About The Kicks...
The Kicks play Indie & Pop; Killers, Rudimental, Ed Sheeran, Foals, Artic Monkeys with a sprinkling of vintage & retro. Members have shared ... Read more...
Price from £1,451
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Happy Hour

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Kent
5 stars - Happy Hour are Highly Recommended (336)
“They really were incredible - would highly recommend” Siobhan B
Listening to Happy Hour performing Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake

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Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
Stitches by Shawn Mendes
Sorry by Justin Bieber
Stacys Mom by Fountains of Wayne

Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
Stitches by Shawn Mendes
Sorry by Justin Bieber
Stacys Mom by Fountains of Wayne

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About Happy Hour...
Let you & your guests be blown away by one of the most in-demand bands in the UK! With 300+ reviews, a setlist full of the best music around... Read more...
Price from £1,479
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The Hot Shots

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Essex
5 stars - The Hot Shots are Highly Recommended (331)
“Couldn't have been better! They rocked the place down!” Steven M
Listening to The Hot Shots performing Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON

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Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
Budapest by George Ezra
Use Somebody by Kings of Leon
Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran

Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
Budapest by George Ezra
Use Somebody by Kings of Leon
Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran

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About The Hot Shots...
WINNERS!!! The Wedding Industry Awards 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 The Hot Shots, are an award winning modern rock & pop party band. Their reper... Read more...
Price from £3,035
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Hipster And The Hot Hot Horns

Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Cheshire
5 stars - Hipster And The Hot Hot Horns are Highly Recommended (394)
“Absolutely incredible!! Thank you!” Rebecca M
Listening to Hipster And The Hot Hot Horns performing You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon

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You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon
Proud Mary by Tina Turner
Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel

You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon
Proud Mary by Tina Turner
Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel

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If you are looking for an incredible live music experience, you’ve found it! With over 380+ amazing reviews, world-wide performances stretch... Read more...

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