Hire The Hook | Cover band in Manchester

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From£937.50

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About The Hook

Manchester's Premier 5-Piece Cover Band. Playing all the hits from the 50s to present day.

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Cover band

Manchester

Public liability insurance of £5 million

From Manchester with love, The Hook deliver high-energy live shows that turn any event into a party. This five-piece brings an irresistible mix of indie anthems, singalong classics and dancefloor favourites, guaranteed to get every crowd moving. Each member is a seasoned performer, having graced stages such as BlueDot Festival, Manchester Academies, Manchester Cathedral, John Rylands Library, Concorde Conference Centre and the iconic Night & Day Café. Collectively, we’ve supported acts including Everything Everything, Future Islands, Mr Scruff, Here We Go Magic, Sylvan Esso and more. With years of professional experience in music performance, production and live sound, we know how to create a show that looks and sounds exceptional. Our chemistry on stage and our genuine love of live music make every performance feel fresh, fun and unforgettable. We come fully equipped with professional PA and lighting, delivering a seamless setup and a powerhouse performance every time. If you’re after a band with Northern energy, polished musicianship and a guaranteed good time — The Hook has you covered.

The Hook

5 out of 5

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The Hook's Reviews

5 out of 5

LOVE this group wow. Would highly recommend. We had a amazing night not only are they professional, organised and the friendliest bunch of people they are talented and certainly get the crowd going. You won't be disappointed. Get them booked and keep them busy!

5 out of 5

We booked The Hook for our recent fundraising event and they were PHENOMENAL! The dance floor was full from start to finish, a fab set list and an incredible set of musicians! Professional, helpful and a joy to deal with throughout. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

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The Hook's Song list

1. Johnny B Goode

2. Baby, Please Don’t Go

3. My Girl

4. You Really Got Me

5. Paperback Writer

6. Paint It Black

7. Break on Through

8. Fortunate Son

9. Brown Eyed Girl

10. All The Young Dudes

11. Get Back

12. All Right Now

13. Long Train Runnin’

14. Mamma Mia

15. Rebel Rebel

16. Mr Blue Sky

17. The Chain

18. Blitzkrieg Pop

19. Teenage Kicks

20. What I Like About You

21. Your Love

22. Kids In America

23. White Wedding

24. Run To You

25. Summer of ‘69

26. Go Your Own Way

27. Town Called Malice

28. You Can Call Me Al

29. Cigarettes and Alcohol

30. Common People

31. Teenage Dirtbag

32. Molly’s Chambers

33. Are You Gonna Be My Girl

34. Take Me Out

35. Blinding Lights

36. Mr Brightside

37. Pink Pony Club

38. Half The World Away

39. Blackbird

40. Yesterday

The Hook's Prices

Last updated: 2026

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£937.50
Up to 2 hours	£1500
Up to 3 hours	£1875

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

It's definitely got to be the energy we bring to our performances. We’re a versatile cover band built around delivering a polished, high-energy performance, whatever the event. It's upbeat, we always play with a smile on our faces and love crowd interaction! We also invite guests up to join in on a song or two!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Over the years, we’ve had the chance to share stages with artists like Everything Everything, Future Islands, Mr Scruff, Sylvan Esso — even Oasis’ Bonehead. These were played at Manchester Cathedral, Manchester Academy, Concorde Corporate event space, Night & Day cafe. More recently we've played VOCO Manchester, The Greyhound Astley and the Seven Brothers.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

There have been many and our set list reflects this. It's more about the musical decade rather than the artists themselves. We play a lot from the 50s up to today's chart toppers!

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

It was for the Marie King Foundatin Charity Ball at VOCO Manchester. It meant a lot to play in front of 200 people - and to keep them dancing!!

Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?

Yes. Our band is always a 5-piece and we will always play as a 5-piece. We want as much energy as possible in the room during your event.

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line up is as follows: Lead vocals, lead guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. Lead guitar, keyboards and drums also provide backing vocals and we also include tambourines, cowbells, harmonica and tin whistle in our setlist.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

Please give us as much lead time as possible if there are changes. We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes. We can provide this at an extra cost. This will be via our PA system.

How much time do you need to set up?

We would need 2 hours to set up from load in, set up, sound check. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance!

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Yes of course. We also love to learn new songs for our repertoire and we include two songs of your choice for your event.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Yes. All our equipment has Public Liability Insurance and is PAT tested. We also have our own lighting. We do need a minimum 4 metre x 3 metre space to perform.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes. During our initial consulatation we can talk through the setlist and we will learn two songs of your choice for the event. We will do this free of charge.

Musicianship

Genres:

Covers, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk rock, Pop, Acoustic, Americana, Motown, Tribute, Disco, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Glam rock, Indie, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Funk, Top 40

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Types:

Cover band, Wedding band, Function band, Acoustic band, Festival band, Alternative band, Indie band, Party band, Rock band

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Event types:

Wedding, Bar / Club / Venue event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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