Cover Bands for hire in Glasgow

Book a cover band in Glasgow for your wedding, party or event. If you are looking to book a live band that will keep your guests on their feet all night, look no further. Whether you like pop, rock or Motown our musicians are incredibly experienced at reading the room and delivering hit after hit for your guests! Choose from 317 of the best local cover bands right here.

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Hire The Cattigans Cover band with Encore
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£500 - £1300
Cover bandStirling

A duo who believe in getting a night going covering songs from the 60s right to the modern day. Keep up with us on the Socials👍🏻

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Hire The Invaders Cover band with Encore
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£400 - £800
Cover bandFalkirk

The Invaders, a 60s R&B/Rock/Blues covers band with a twist. 2023 Lowlands Music Awards nominees. Fun, versatile, play Scotland & N England

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Hire Studio Cover band with Encore
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Cover bandGlasgow

Wedding band with virtuoso sax player based in Glasgow. 600+ weddings under their belts! Flexible, professional and unforgettable.

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Hire Arta String Quartet Cover band with Encore
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Cover bandGlasgow

Scotland's leading young professional string group since 2008! Pop covers & wedding specialists.

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Hire Little Red Cover band with Encore
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£1950
Cover bandGlasgow

One of Scotland's finest wedding and function bands. We've played over 500+ weddings and Corporate Functions in the UK and Europe.

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Hire Pulse Cover band with Encore
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£2500
Cover bandMauchline

A lively and experienced wedding and function band with male and female vocals and a top notch horn section. We will get the party started!

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Hire Carbon Copy Cover band with Encore
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£800 - £1200
Cover bandGlasgow

THE Hardest Working Wedding Band In Scotland

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Hire Marianne McGregor duo / trio / full band Cover band with Encore
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£350 - £700
Cover bandGlasgow

'Best Vocalist' - Scottish Jazz Awards 2021 - with superb accompanist / trio or full band.

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Hire Rosa Belles Post Modern Vocal Trio Cover band with Encore
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£800 - £1250
Cover bandAlloa

The Rosa Belles Vocal Trio are a glamorous postmodern vocal trio with an elite harmonising sound. Guaranteed to wow your guests!

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Hire Daniel Docherty Cover band with Encore
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£350 - £450
Cover bandGlasgow

I've played hundreds of weddings and events! European tour with Calum Scott! Happy to learn requests to tailor the music to your event! :)

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Hire Two Far Flung  - Music Duo Cover band with Encore
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£520 - £745
Cover bandGlasgow

Al & Grace are award-winningTwo Far Flung UK-based multi-instrument folk/Americana/acoustic duo Male&female vocals Piano/flute/fiddle/guitar

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Hire Modern Vintage Dance band Cover band with Encore
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£1000 - £1400
Cover bandKilmarnock

We re-create the music of today in the style of yesteryear using Scott Bradlee’s PostModern Jukebox (PMJ) as our inspiration.

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Hire The Clear Tones Wedding Band Cover band with Encore
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£320 - £600
Cover bandGlasgow

Amazing dual vocals are what makes this act stand out from the rest! Rarely do you find 2 strong main vocals in one band! Fantastic variety

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Hire Mira & George Duo Cover band with Encore
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£500 - £750
Cover bandGlasgow

We are a romantic country/rock duo from Glasgow, delivering joyful and heartfelt performances.

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Hire The Divas Soul Band Cover band with Encore
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Cover bandStrathaven

Scotland's Top Motown and Soul Covers Band - Top class musicians playing all the best Soul music from across the decades.

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Hire Twin Alibi Cover band with Encore
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£320 - £900
Cover bandErskine

Twin Alibi are a Functions & Covers Band located in the West Coast of Scotland.

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Hire T-Junction band Cover band with Encore
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£900 - £1850
Cover bandGlasgow

The #1 Wedding and Corporate band in west of Scotland. Over 2000 weddings under our belt, 3 x VOWS winners for outstanding customer service.

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Hire Chords & Ceilidh-Singer Guitarist set & Ceilidh Caller with DJ Cover band with Encore
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Cover bandGlasgow

The Ultimate Wedding Music Package! 🎶 Acoustic songs set. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Ceilidh Caller hour set. 🎸 Live Singer guitarist party ✨️DJ hour

FAQs about hiring Cover Bands in Glasgow

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What is a cover band?

A cover band is a musical group that performs songs originally recorded by other artists. Instead of creating original music, they specialise in replicating popular hits from various genres, imitating the original songs' melodies, lyrics, and arrangements. Cover bands play at a wide range of events, (weddings, corporate events, private events) offering audiences familiar tunes to dance and sing along to. Their ability to perform well-known songs appeals to diverse crowds, making them a popular choice for entertainment. Cover bands often infuse their unique style into these songs, ensuring a lively and enjoyable musical experience for listeners.

What is the difference between a cover band and a tribute band?

A cover band sings songs from various artists and genres, whereas a tribute band is dedicated to imitating the music, style, and, in some cases, appearance of a certain artist or band.

Can a cover band play any song?

In the UK, as in many other countries, cover bands are subject to copyright laws and regulations. Cover bands can perform songs that are protected by copyright, but they typically need to obtain licenses to do so legally. Performance licenses are usually obtained through organizations like PRS for Music (Performing Right Society), which represent songwriters, composers, and music publishers. When a cover band obtains a license from organisations like PRS for Music, they are granted the legal right to perform and publicly perform copyrighted songs during their live performances. These licenses ensure that the original creators and copyright holders are compensated for the use of their music. Bands with these licenses can perform your favourite songs and keep the dance floor packed all night long.

Do bands have to pay to cover songs live?

In the United Kingdom, cover bands often do not need to pay royalties for performing live cover versions of songs. The venues where these bands perform, on the other hand, may hold licences with performance rights organisations (PROs) such as PRS for Music, allowing them to stage live music events. These licences frequently cover the performance of copyrighted songs, guaranteeing that songwriters and original artists get compensated. These venue licences help tribute artists by allowing them to play without individual royalty commitments. It is critical that venues have the necessary licences.

How long should a cover band play?

Cover bands typically play two one-hour sets or three forty-minute sets, with a 15 to 30-minute break in between. Setup and soundcheck for your band will take about an hour and a half.

What makes a good cover band?

A good cover band excels in capturing the essence of the original songs while adding their unique flair. They prioritise musical skill, tight instrumentation, and vocal talent to recreate songs authentically. Versatility is key, allowing them to perform a wide range of genres and eras, where its pop hits, rock pop, or classic ballads, catering to diverse audiences. All professional musicians should also have great stage presence and audience engagement to enhance the live experience and foster a connection with listeners. Additionally, they respect copyright laws, securing necessary licenses, and always acknowledge the original artists. Ultimately, a great cover band strikes a balance between faithful renditions and creative reinterpretations, delivering memorable performances that resonate with audiences. Feel free to browse our selection of professional cover bands for hire or speak to one of our experts to get tailored recommendations and find the perfect cover band near you.

Hiring a Cover Band in Glasgow

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Popular genres:
Pop, Rock, Folk
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Busiest times:
July, August, September

How much does it cost to hire a Cover Band in Glasgow?

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

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Recent reviews of our Cover Bands in Glasgow

“Brilliant Brian really made our night. Heard nothing but praise for him from all age groups. He is a brilliant entertainer. Would have no reservations about encouraging others to book him. Many thanks once again. ”

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Liz hired The Cattigans for a Private event (available in Glasgow)

“Brian was great. Very talented and flexible, he traveled and performed solo after the drummer got a broken thumb the week before our wedding. Very accommodating with the schedule of the day shifting about a bit, and his playing/singing was great, good variety and read the crowd/room well. Many guests commented on how great his performance was. Brian did an excellent job with learning our first dance song and tweaking it a bit. Can highly recommend. ”

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Fiona hired The Cattigans for a Wedding (available in Glasgow)

“The Cattigans were excellent from start to finish . We are so glad that we booked them for our wedding . We had a mix up with music and Brian bent over backwards for us to make sure they were there . They were on key from the minute they got there and would highly recommend them . ”

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Scott hired The Cattigans for a Wedding (available in Glasgow)

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