Cover Bands for hire in Blackpool

Book a cover band in Blackpool 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 360 of the best local cover bands right here.

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Hire Hard Candi Band Cover band with Encore
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£2000 - £6400
Cover bandMerseyside

A Luxury 4-15 piece Showband performing the ultimate party set! Literally thousands of happy customers over the last decade 💯

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Hire The Left Backs Cover band with Encore
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£300 - £1920
Cover bandLiverpool

Four Irish music graduates with an extensive repertoire spanning multiple genres. We always get the party pumping.

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Hire Harlequin Cover band with Encore
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Cover bandLiverpool

We are a high-energy, in demand party band with over a decade of experience performing at every kind of event imaginable.

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Hire Relative Cool Cover band with Encore
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£1195 - £1500
Cover bandPreston

Funky uplifting dancefloor-filling mix of classic and contemporary pop, funk, disco and motown covers guaranteed to bring the party vibes!

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Hire You Say We Play Cover band with Encore
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£600 - £850
Cover bandWigan

We are a very experienced duo experienced in performing at weddings, corporate events, parties, pubs and clubs. Check us out!

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Hire Party Rockers Cover band with Encore
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Cover bandMerseyside

Number one Party Wedding Band from Merseyside.

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Hire The Acoustics Cover band with Encore
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£200 - £1200
Cover bandLiverpool

Upbeat piano and guitar duet available for private parties, weddings and corporate events

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Hire Off The Charts  Cover band with Encore
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Cover bandLiverpool

Looking for top quality entertainment? Something to captivate your guests? Something high energy and contagiously fun? You've found it.

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Hire Brassienda Cover band with Encore
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£3750 - £4375
Cover bandLytham Saint Annes

The Ultimate Party Anthem Supergroup. Give your guests greatness. International dance floor-fillers. Good times guaranteed.

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Hire Here's To Us  Cover band with Encore
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£1700 - £2125
Cover bandLancashire

The NW's No1 Party and Wedding band! Our members have sang with the likes of Ed Sheeran & BMTH. Make your night one to remember with HTU!

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Hire The Joe Keegan Function Band Cover band with Encore
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£400 - £3400
Cover bandBolton

Bespoke, premium live music for any occasion.

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Hire Country Bound Cover band with Encore
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£1562.50 - £2500
Cover bandSaint Helens

One of the UKs most popular country covers bands!

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Hire The Hope Street Busking Band Cover band with Encore
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£1000 - £1900
Cover bandLiverpool

A warm and wonderful group of friends, creating musical magic for over a decade.

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Hire No Filter Cover band with Encore
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£700 - £2000
Cover bandWirral

The #1 Party Band in the North West! Highly experienced musicians and vocalists, guaranteed to have your guests singing and dancing!

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Hire Soul Federation Cover band with Encore
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£1450 - £1950
Cover bandLiverpool

BEST WEDDING BAND 2020 IN THE ANNUAL BOOK ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS (NORTH ENGLAND REGION). 10 piece band, full horn section - classic soul!

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Hire Oceanview Cover band with Encore
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£1000 - £1625
Cover bandWigan

JOINED ENCORE 4th DEC 2023. 340+ Weddings to date. Upbeat Indie rock anthems. Dancefloor fillers and sing-a-longs!

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Hire John O'Connell & his Band Cover band with Encore
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From£700
Cover bandLiverpool

* Folk * Irish * Bluegress * Popular covers * Oldies performed as a Duo or upto to a Five Piece Band

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Hire Redhouse Cover band with Encore
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£800 - £1500
Cover bandWirral

A High energy party band with wireless microphones and wandering singer!

FAQs about hiring Cover Bands in Blackpool

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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 Blackpool

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

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

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 Blackpool

“Great, we all had such a fantastic evening, thanks guys”

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Lisa hired Harlequin for a Hotel / Restaurant event (available in Blackpool)

“These lads were great and went down an absolute storm at my parents’ party. Happy to mix the old with the new and kept everyone entertained. Brilliant repertoire of music and cracking lads as well, they were more than happy to help with announcements etc and chatting to guests and getting involved in the party. ”

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Colin hired The Left Backs for a Wedding anniversary (available in Blackpool)

“Great guys with great tunes. Cannot recommend these lads enough. Thank you for providing an excellent set which had everyone dancing all night...”

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Matt hired The Left Backs for a Wedding (available in Blackpool)

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