Alternative Bands for hire in Southend-on-Sea

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All the bands below are available to travel to Southend-on-Sea
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£700 - £1800
Alternative bandUpminster

Our band make your party one to remember. High-energy performance with blistering guitar solos, onstage hi-jinx and eclectic repertoire!

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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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£1200 - £1600
Alternative bandColchester

Hailing from the Sicilian City of Palermo (Italy), Stallions & The Bear are one of the UK's most vibrant and popular wedding and event bands

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£900 - £1300
Alternative bandMaidstone

We are Brothers From Another Cover, a covers band made with a passion for music and making sure everyone has a good time.

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£2050 - £4450
Alternative bandColchester

Sassy Female Vocals, Powerful Male Vocals, Incredible Musicians performing at weddings around the world DJ Alive are the ONLY band to Hire

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£950 - £1700
Alternative bandChelmsford

Weddings, Birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs, Anniversaries WE DO IT ALL. We get the party going and get everyone involved!

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£500 - £1200
Alternative bandDagenham

Seven piece party band. The ultimate ska blues and soul experience.

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Alternative bandLondon

We play classic covers and our own catchy moody songs. Book us for your pub or party!

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£350 - £480
Alternative bandBrentwood

Country themed shows performed by Strawberry Blonde. Country Classics Country. Blues. Rock n Roll The Karen Carpenter and Country Show

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£450 - £940
Alternative bandBexleyheath

Twists and turns, blistering solos, passionate performance and now notorious audience interaction! Book us for something a little different

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£400 - £2000
Alternative bandDartford

A phenomenal 2-4band for any special occasions. 8years experience playing live as a band.

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£750 - £1000
Alternative bandLondon

3 piece acoustic & electric band with both female & male lead vocalists. Complete package including lighting, PA & DJ.

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£400 - £1200
Alternative bandLondon

Alt-rock trio Coming Up Roses combine elements of folk, grunge and shoegaze, bringing anthemic catharsis to the masses.

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£700 - £1750
Alternative bandCambridgeshire

Planning an event and want to make an impact?! We have function and festival set lists to get people moving and leaving them wanting more!

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£1250 - £1500
Alternative bandBirmingham

Red Hot Rhythm & Blues! Scintilating Ska! Sensational Soul! Ricky Cool & The In Crowd serve up a gorgeous gumbo of sounds from the Mod era.

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£200 - £300
Alternative bandWorcester

next up and coming heavy metal band

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£400 - £600
Alternative bandStourport-on-Severn

An acoustic duo like no other promises to bring a unique and uplifting experience to your event.

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£500 - £1875
Alternative bandHertfordshire

Amped Up is the ultimate Indie Rock Trio! With charisma, style and unrivalled musicianship, Amped Up will guarantee a night to remember.

Hiring an alternative band in Southend-on-Sea

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Popular genres:
Pop, Rock, Folk
Average response time:
1 hour
Busiest times:
June, July, September

How much does it cost to hire an alternative band in Southend-on-Sea?

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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