Alternative Bands for hire in London

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Hire Coming Up Roses Alternative band with Encore
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£400 - £1200
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Alt-rock trio Coming Up Roses combine elements of folk, grunge and shoegaze, bringing anthemic catharsis to the masses.

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Hire Indie Folk Professional Band  Alternative band with Encore
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Number 1 Professional Band for your event!

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Hire The Headliners Alternative band with Encore
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£1375 - £2500
Alternative bandCoulsdon

The Headliners is one of the UK's leading party bands, providing world-class live music entertainment, perfect for every occasion.

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Hire Rebels & Records Alternative band with Encore
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£550 - £2050
Alternative bandLondon

Book your wedding band online now! Message us and we'll help to make your wedding day a memorable success. Band + DJ

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Hire Soul in the Belfry Alternative band with Encore
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£1300 - £1700
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Soul in the Belfry is a 5 piece pop, soul & funk wedding & event band of the highest quality based in London.

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Hire Juma Steel Band Alternative band with Encore
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£437.50 - £925
Alternative bandLondon

With years of experience Juma Steel Band will transport you to an unforgettable caribbean experience. and bring a ray of sunshine .

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Hire HAIRFORCE 5 Alternative band with Encore
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£1250 - £2000
Alternative bandLondon

Hairforce-5 bring the 80's rock scene direct to your function! All the 80's hits from Van Halen, Guns n' Roses, Motley Crue!

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Hire White Light Alternative band with Encore
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£1375 - £1875
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The energy of an originals band covering all eras. Glastonbury & Livestock experience. Smiles on faces, feet on dance floor, amazing reviews

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Hire The Riot Dogs Alternative band with Encore
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£1479 - £1492
Alternative bandLondon

Fresh 3-piece alternative rock and pop band with powerful vocals!

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Hire Brown Sugar Alternative band with Encore
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£2340 - £9060
Alternative bandLondon

As seen on The Voice. Professional 4 piece soul/pop/Rnb and motown covers band that tour regularly with great artists, including Olly Murs.

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Hire Faith i Branko Alternative band with Encore
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From£320
Alternative bandLondon

'A major discovery this year' The Guardian. Europe's foremost Gypsy/Jazz/World group available for your event as a duo/trio/quartet/quintet

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Hire Rock With Us Alternative band with Encore
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£1900 - £3000
Alternative bandLondon

The only band offering 3-4 roaming instruments on the dance floor. Your guests become part of the show, on a night they will never forget.

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Hire Honeydew Marmalade Alternative band with Encore
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£1000 - £2500
Alternative bandBromley

Honeydew Marmalade are a four-piece function band. Playing the music we love to perform, you and your guests are guaranteed a great time!

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Hire LATIMO Alternative band with Encore
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£2500 - £4000
Alternative bandLondon

Tired of Jukebox DJs and over-played classics? Then LATIMO is the band for you!

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Hire THOM Music Duo Alternative band with Encore
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Alternative bandLondon

THOM Music Duo are an exciting pair with a broad and surprising repertoire - perfect for your wedding/hootenanny/shindig/soiree.

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Hire B-Side Project Alternative band with Encore
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£1200 - £4280
Alternative bandLondon

You know that feeling you get when you hear a tune you love but haven't heard in ages? We play those!

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Hire The Falcons Alternative band with Encore
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£3000
Alternative bandLondon

Glorious guitars, dreamy harmonies and oceans of talent, charm, and charisma, The Falcons bring their unique brand of magic to any event!

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Hire The Jingle Belles - London Alternative band with Encore
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£1125 - £2500
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The Jingle Belles are an incredible vocal trio who add Christmas cheer to any festive setting!

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Latest reviews of our Alternative Bands in London

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"Well what can I say?…….. other than bloody brilliant! From start to finish the music was amazing, very professional, friendly and such a good vibe! Everyone I spoke to the next day mentioned what a great band you all were and the song choices were great. Thank you smoking Goats for entertaining us all we had a fantastic time! 🤗🤗"

Suzanne hired Smoking Goats for a Private event (available in London)

Verified Review, 10 August 2024
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"We booked the Smoking Goats for my 60th birthday party. They were excellent. We had lots of great feedback from family and friends. A fantastic night was had by all. Would definitely book again. "

Jonathan hired Smoking Goats for a Birthday party (available in London)

Verified Review, 29 June 2024
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"Smoking Goats were brilliant, I organised a formal dinner dance and they worked perfectly for the night. Discussions before the day were easy and we sorted out all details, song styles and the audience we would have. They came in plenty of time to set up and soundcheck and worked flexibly with us when there were delays on the night. A brilliant set, perfectly crafted for the audience, which really got people on the dance floor and in a great mood. Afterwards I got so much great feedback, the guests loved it. Very easy to work with, professional and with great sound and song choices, I would recommend them for any kind of function especially if you want to get people dancing. :) "

Polly hired Smoking Goats for a Private event (available in London)

Verified Review, 9 December 2023

FAQs about hiring Alternative Bands in London

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Can any alternative band play my favourite song?

Professional alternative bands will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that alternative bands may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the alternative band's song list on their Encore profile.

How much time do alternative bands take to set up?

Your alternative band will usually arrive about an hour or so before their performance begins to set up and get settled before they start playing. To avoid any delays, make sure the performance space is ready for the alternative band prior to their arrival.

My venue has asked for the performer’s PLI & PAT inspection certificates. What are these?

PLI stands for Public Liability Insurance. This insurance covers damage to another person or their property (it is also known as third party insurance). As many of our alternative bands are members of the Musician's Union, they are already covered by PLI up to £10 million. PAT stands for portable appliance testing. Most of our alternative bands will already have a PAT inspection certificate for their musical equipment/PA system, which they can provide to your venue if they need it.

Hiring a Alternative Band in London

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Popular genres:
Rock, Pop, Hard rock
Average response time:
1 hour
Busiest times:
June, July, August

How much does it cost to hire a Alternative Band in London?

The typical price per group member for Alternative Bands is:
£Budget£220
££Pro£330
£££High-end£400+

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