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About The Hook

The North West's Premier 5-piece wedding and function 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 pop, rock and indie anthems, singalong classics and dancefloor favourites, guaranteed to get every crowd moving. Each member is a seasoned performer, having graced stages such as Manchester’s Albert Hall, 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

These guys are brilliant! We booked them to play at our brewery and they brought one of the biggest crowds we've seen! They're genuinely a lovely and lively bunch, self sufficient, and thoughtful enough to leave our team thank you notes on a set list, which we've put up in our taproom! The Hideaway Brewery team and I wish nothing but the best for The Hook and we'll have you back anytime! Thanks for a fantastic night guys x

5 out of 5

I booked The Hook for our Dementia Disco fundraiser and they were absolutely fantastic! Lee was so helpful all the way through the process, from booking to on the night. They were very kind to help us to promote the event on their social media. The set list they chose was perfect for our audience and they made it so special by learning from scratch one of my favourite songs. They are all excellent musicians and the lead singer, Kev, is brilliant. They were professional throughout but also lots of fun. Their performance was of a very high standard. I cannot thank them enough and I would highly recommend them for your next party or event.

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The Hook's Song list

1. Chuck Berry - Johnny B Goode

2. Van Morrison - Baby, Please Don’t Go

3. The Temptations - My Girl

4. The Kinks - You Really Got Me

5. The Beatles - Paperback Writer

6. The Rolling Stones - Paint It Black

7. The Doors - Break on Through

8. Creedance Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son

9. Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl

10. Mott the Hoople - All The Young Dudes

11. The Beatles - Get Back

12. Free - All Right Now

13. The Doobie Brothers - Long Train Runnin’

14. ABBA - Mamma Mia

15. David Bowie - Rebel Rebel

16. ELO - Mr Blue Sky

17. Fleetwood Mac - The Chain

18. The Ramones - Blitzkrieg Pop

19. The Undertones - Teenage Kicks

20. The Romantics - What I Like About You

21. The Outfield - Your Love

22. Kim Wilde - Kids In America

23. Billy Idol - White Wedding

24. Bryan Adams - Run To You

25. Bryan Adams - Summer of ‘69

26. Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way

27. The Jam - Town Called Malice

28. Paul Simon - You Can Call Me Al

29. Oasis - Cigarettes and Alcohol

30. Pulp - Common People

31. Weezer - Teenage Dirtbag

32. Kings of Leon - Molly’s Chambers

33. Jet - Are You Gonna Be My Girl

34. Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out

35. The Weekend - Blinding Lights

36. The Killers - Mr Brightside

37. Chapell Roan - Pink Pony Club

38. Oasis - Half The World Away (acoustic)

39. The Beatles - Blackbird (acoustic)

40. The Beatles - Yesterday (acoustic)

41. James – Sit Down

42. Madness – It Must Be Love

43. The Who - Pinball Wizard

44. Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love

45. Rolling Stones – Jumpin’ Jack Flash

46. Chuck Berry - Never Can Tell

47. T-Rex – Get It On

48. Thin Lizzy – Boys Are Back In Town

49. Guns n Roses – Sweet Child O' Mine

50. Black Sabbath - Paranoid

51. Fat Boy Slim - Praise You

52. Elton John - Step Into Christmas

53. Wham - Last Christmas

54. Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody

55. The Pogues - Fairytale of New York

56. Tina Turner/Creedance Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary

57. The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army

58. The White Stripes - Hardest Button to Button

59. The Blues Brothers - Everybody Needs Somebody (To Love)

60. Pearl Jam - Even Flow

61. Daoi Freyr - These Little Things

62. Huntrix - Golden

63. Erasure - A Little Respect

64. Lionel Richie - Dancing on the Ceiling

65. The Proclaimers - 500 Miles

66. Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger

67. Don Henley - Boys of Summer

68. Tina Turner - The Best

69. Tenacious D - Tribute

70. Rory Gallagher - Bad Penny

71. The Hives - Hate to say I told you so

72. The Smiths - Bigmouth Strikes Again

73. Shed Seven - Chasing Rainbows

74. The Only Ones - Another Girl, Another Planet

75. Bobby Pickett - The Monster Mash

76. Ray Parker Jnr - Ghostbusters

77. Richard O'Brien - Timewarp

78. The Specials - Ghost Town

79. Talking Heads - Psycho Killer

80. Creedance Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising

81. Chuck Berry - You Never Can Tell

82. Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere

83. Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict A Riot

84. Radiohead - Street Spirit (Fade Out)

85. Van Morrison - Bright Side of the Road

86. Otis Redding - Love Man

87. Foo Fighters - Everlong

88. David Bowie - Starman

89. Deee-Lite - Groove Is in the Heart

90. Chris Isaac/The Last Dinner Party - Wicked Game

91. Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)

92. The Stone Roses - I Am the Resurrection

93. Joy Division - Transmission

94. The Bangles - Walk Like an Egyptian

95. INXS - Mystify

96. The Cure - Just Like Heaven

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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