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Dean Ince

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About Dean

Guitarist, bassist and drummer available for session work (live, studio and remote) I also do full band alt + pop punk cover sets!
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I’m a guitarist, bassist and drummer with ten years experience of live music, including performing alongside established alternative bands such as Vukovi, Superlove and Carousel Kings. I have also produced music at Metropolis Studios in London, a studio where Foo Fighters and Adele have previously recorded music. I am available to play live shows and perform at recording sessions. I also have a home studio which means I can record guitar parts remotely. I also offer full band alt + pop punk covers sets, where we perform the biggest songs from these genres as well as pop songs performed in this style! I also offer a full band Biffy Clyro tribute set, where we perform Biffy Clyro covers!

Dean's Reviews

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Mala P
6 years ago

“What better topic for emo inspiration than mental health? Composed of best friends Dean Ince and Matt Ladbrooke, Paperfriend are the hallmark of DIY emo. Drawing on a variety of influences, including Biffy Clyro and Deaf Havana, the band pair experimental, pop-punk-leaning instrumentals with gritty lyrics that address the psyche. They released their latest EP, I’m Over This, earlier this year”

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Ken
8 years ago

Had an absolute blast last night, Dean, Andy and Matthew! As ABBA sings, “Thank you for the music, for giving it to me.”

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Dean's Song list

*songs in this list that aren’t originally alt rock/pop punk/heavy (for example songs by Ed Sheeran) will be performed in this style*
All-American Rejects — Gives You Hell
All-American Rejects — Move Along
American Authors — Best Day Of My Life
Arctic Monkeys — 505
Arctic Monkeys — Brianstorm
Biffy Clyro — 27
Biffy Clyro — 57
Biffy Clyro — A Hunger In Your Haunt
Biffy Clyro — A Little Love
Biffy Clyro — A Thousand And One
Biffy Clyro — A Whole Child Ago
Biffy Clyro — Biblical
Biffy Clyro — Booooom, Blast & Ruin
Biffy Clyro — Christopher’s River
Biffy Clyro — Convex, Concave
Biffy Clyro — Bubbles
Biffy Clyro — Folding Stars
Biffy Clyro — Glitter and Trauma
Biffy Clyro — God & Satan
Biffy Clyro — Goodbye
Biffy Clyro — Howl
Biffy Clyro — Hunting Season
Biffy Clyro — Instant History
Biffy Clyro — Joy.Discovery.Invention
Biffy Clyro — Justboy
Biffy Clyro — Machines
Biffy Clyro — Many of Horror
Biffy Clyro — Mountains
Biffy Clyro — Now I’m Everyone
Biffy Clyro — Pocket
Biffy Clyro — Re-arrange
Biffy Clyro — Saturday Superhouse
Biffy Clyro — Stingin’ Belle
Biffy Clyro — Solution Devices
Biffy Clyro — That Golden Rule
Biffy Clyro — The Captain
Biffy Clyro — There’s No Such Thing As A Jaggy Snake
Biffy Clyro — Who’s Got A Match?
Biffy Clyro — Woe Is Me, Wow Is You
blink-182 — All The Small Things
blink-182 — Dammit
blink-182 — First Date
blink-182 — I Miss You
blink-182 — Stay Together For The Kids
blink-182 — What’s My Age Again?
Blur — Parklife
Blur — Song 2
Bob Marley & The Wailers — Three Little Birds
Coldplay — Fix You
Coldplay — The Scientist
Coldplay — Viva La Vida
Coldplay — Yellow
Daft Punk — Get Lucky
Deaf Havana — Holy
Deaf Havana — Ritual
Deaf Havana — Sinner
Deaf Havana — Worship
Deftones — Be Quiet And Drive (Far Away)
Deftones — My Own Summer (Shove It)
Dua Lipa — Levitating
Ed Sheeran — Bad Habits
Ed Sheeran — Eyes Closed
Ed Sheeran — Shape of You
Evanescence — Going Under
Feeder — Buck Rogers
Feeder — Just The Way I’m Feeling
Foo Fighters — Best of You
Foo Fighters — Everlong
Foo Fighters — Learn To Fly
Foo Fighters — Monkey Wrench
Foo Fighters — My Hero
Green Day — 21 Guns
Green Day — American Idiot
Green Day — Basket Case
Green Day — Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Green Day — Holiday
Green Day — Waiting
Green Day — Wake Me Up When September Ends
Green Day — Whatsername
Harry Styles — Watermelon Sugar
Hoobastank — The Reason
Huntrix (K-Pop Demon Hunters) — Golden
Imagine Dragons — Believer
Imagine Dragons — Thunder
Jason Mraz — I’m Yours
Jimmy Eat World — The Middle
Jose Feliciano — Feliz Navidad (Christmas song)
Linkin Park — Crawling
Linkin Park — One Step Closer
Linkin Park — Papercut
Muse — Starlight
Nickelback — How You Remind Me
Nickelback — Photograph
Nirvana — About A Girl
Nirvana — Come As You Are
Nirvana — Drain You
Nirvana — Heart Shaped Box
Nirvana — Lithium
Nirvana — In Bloom
Nirvana — Polly
Nirvana — Smells Like Teen Spirit
Nirvana — Territorial
OneRepublic — Counting Stars
Paperfriend — All My Flaws (original)
Paperfriend — Cut The Strings (original)
Paperfriend — Daddy (original)
Paperfriend — Falling Apart (original)
Paperfriend — Family Values (original)
Paperfriend — Gone (original)
Paperfriend — I’m Over This (original)
Paperfriend — My Life’s Work (original)
Paperfriend — Piano Song (original)
Paperfriend — Round One (original)
Paperfriend — Sandcastles (original)
Paperfriend — Saying Goodbye (original)
Paperfriend — Soft Drinks (original)
Paperfriend — Time To Let Go (original)
Paperfriend — Venture, pt. 3 (original)
Paperfriend — Why You Wanna Break Me? (original)
Paramore — All I Wanted
Paramore — Ain’t It Fun
Paramore — crush.crush.crush
Paramore — Decode
Paramore — Hard Times
Paramore — Ignorance
Paramore — Misery Business
Paramore — Still Into You
Radiohead — Creep
Rihanna — Diamonds
Rose + Bruno Mars — apt.
Saja Boys (K-Pop Demon Hunters) — Soda Pop
Sam Smith — Stay With Me
Shakira — Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)
Shawn Mendes — Stitches
Sleep Token — DYWTYLM
Taylor Swift — All Too Well
Taylor Swift — We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
The 1975 — Chocolate
The 1975 — Robbers
The Cranberries — Zombie
The Temper Trap — Sweet Disposition
Twin Atlantic — Brothers and Sisters
Twin Atlantic — Crash Land
Twin Atlantic — Heart and Soul
Twin Atlantic — No Sleep
Two Door Cinema Club — Undercover Martyn
Two Door Cinema Club — What You Know
U2 — With Or Without You
Weezer — Buddy Holly
Weezer — Island In The Sun
Wham — Last Christmas (Christmas song)

Dean's Prices

Last updated: 2026

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£62.50
Up to 1 hour£200
Up to 2 hours£337.50
Up to 3 hours£437.50
Packages
Alt + Pop Punk covers set (full band, 1 x 1 hour set)1 hour
A one hour set of pop punk and alt rock covers! Includes the biggest pop punk and alt rock songs and also pop songs covered in a heavier style! The fee shown includes my full band to perform this set. My one hour set typically includes 12 songs (on average five minutes per song including transition time), however this can vary depending on the songs! My band will always over-prepare meaning if we have played 12 songs and still have time to play more songs, we can fill the time.
£400
Alt + Pop Punk covers set (full band, 2 x 1 hour sets)2 hours
Two one hour sets of pop punk and alt rock covers! Includes the biggest pop punk and alt rock songs and also pop songs covered in a heavier style! The fee shown includes my full band to perform these sets. My two hour set typically includes 24 songs (on average five minutes per song including transition time), however this can vary depending on the songs! My band will always over-prepare meaning if we have played 24 songs and still have time to play more songs, we can fill the time. Please note that there will be a short break (10-15 minutes) in between sets, this is not part of the two hour performance.
£562.50
Biffy Clyro tribute set (full band)1 hour 30 minutes
A full band Biffy Clyro tribute set where we only play Biffy Clyro songs! Perfect for fans that can’t get tickets for real Biffy Clyro gigs, and for Biffy Clyro super fans that want to get their Biffy fix any way they can! This is a 90 minute uninterrupted set that spans all the eras of Biffy Clyro from debut album Blackened Sky all the way through to their most recent album Futique. I have a growing TikTok presence that focuses on Biffy Clyro guitar covers and have been duetted on the platform by the band themselves!
£625
Alt + Pop Punk covers set (3 x 1 hour sets)3 hours
Three one hour sets of pop punk and alt rock covers! Includes the biggest pop punk and alt rock songs and also pop songs covered in a heavier style! The fee shown includes my full band to perform these sets. My three hour set typically includes 36 songs (on average five minutes per song including transition time), however this can vary depending on the songs! My band will always over-prepare meaning if we have played 36 songs and still have time to play more songs, we can fill the time. Please note that there will be a short break (10-15 minutes) in between sets, this is not part of the three hour performance. IMPORTANT INFO: If a bar/club/venue books this package it is essential that you do not book a support act due to the length of our sets. We would typically play from 7pm and finish at 10:30pm so there would be no time for another act. If the above is ignored and it means we can’t play for the full three hours, we will still be eligible for payment for a full three hour performance.
£687.50
Customer questions

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

I always try my best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let me know!

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

Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance I already know it. If there is a special song you'd like me to learn I am happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.
Musicianship
Genres:
Alternative rock, Punk rock, Indie, Acoustic, Pop rock, Progressive rock
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Event types:
Recording session, Concert, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Birthday party
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Other skills:
Lyricist, Songwriter, Transcription, Audio engineer, Composer, Producer, Sound technician, Arranger, Live looping, Instrumental teaching, Composition teaching, Fluent improviser, Theory teaching
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