Alternative Bands for hire in Reading

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£1065 - £1815
Alternative bandOxford

One of the UK’s finest bands providing songs, dances and entertainment for everyone. Over 500+ events in 10 years, satisfaction guaranteed!

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£750 - £1500
Alternative bandAylesbury

Your guests won't forget us! We guarantee smiles and great tunes, all with a twist of Uke!

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£1250 - £1625
Alternative bandBracknell

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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£690 - £1650
Alternative bandAylesbury

We're gonna make sure you have the best time on your big day!

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£1515 - £2950
Alternative bandAlton

Hired Gun: a world class musician hired to tour and record internationally with the world's biggest artists. And now YOU can hire them, too!

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£500 - £700
Alternative bandOxford

We are a classic rock, punk and indie covers band based in Oxford. We can provide a variety of sets to suit your needs.

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£800 - £1500
Alternative bandAylesbury

Great night every time with hits from elvis, jersey boys, the drifters, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holland and many more.

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£625 - £1500
Alternative bandReading

A 'Different Class' of Tribute Band, performing the anthems that will 'Live Forever'! We can tailor a performance perfect for your event!

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From£640
Alternative bandLondon

Klezmerco is a band of four and up to seven musicians based in London who play and promote the best of Klezmer, Gypsy and Balkan music.

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£625 - £2000
Alternative bandHigh Wycombe

One of the most exciting and unique bands on the UK scene, playing music from the 1920's to the 2020's and all based around the ukulele!

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£1500 - £1750
Alternative bandLondon/ Wales

Performances with - Shania Twain / Alicia Keys / Top Of The Pops / Jools Holland Presents / Dermot O'Leary / FA Cup Final - MOBO Fund Winner

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£800 - £2400
Alternative bandTwickenham

The Kicktones are a 5 piece band with over 50 years collective musical performance experience.

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Alternative bandBracknell

Playing everything Rock, Indie, Pop Punk, Britpop, Rock n’ Roll and Pop; you won’t want to leave the dance floor.

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Alternative bandBracknell

Festival band performing Folk, Indie, and Pop hits. Suitable for all parties but excel in boho and rustic themes.

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£400 - £650
Alternative bandOxford

Husband-wife acoustic loop pedal duo playing only the best pop classics, from relaxed jazz to upbeat tunes.

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£600 - £1400
Alternative bandAmersham

Hello! We have played many weddings and functions spanning over 10 years! We specialise in upbeat pop and classics to get you on your feet!

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£1250
Alternative bandTadley

For those who want to ROCK.... this is a high energy party band that will have you on your feet, singing and dancing along from the go.

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Alternative bandSurrey

Young and enthusiastic function/ wedding band, with a huge repertoire of classic and modern sing-along covers.

Hiring an alternative band in Reading

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Popular genres:
Pop, Rock, Folk
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2 hours
Busiest times:
June, July, September

How much does it cost to hire an alternative band in Reading?

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

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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