Cover Bands for hire in Bridgend

Book a cover band in Bridgend 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 The Thrillionaires Cover band with Encore
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£800 - £1200
Cover bandSwansea

4 friendly and funny musicians from South Wales that love nothing more than performing live and bringing the best atmosphere to any event!

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Hire The Session Band Cover band with Encore
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From£640
Cover bandCardiff

Stylishly performing hits from across six decades, catering for all musical tastes and featuring fantastic male and female vocals.

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Hire This River Cover band with Encore
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From£480
Cover bandSwansea

This River is a 3 piece melodic Rock band from Swansea consisting of experienced musicians who have performed all over the world . Covers an

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Hire The SlapBacks Cover band with Encore
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£1250 - £2000
Cover bandBridgend

The SlapBacks - Female and Male lead vocals providing all the classics and modern hits. There isn't a song or request this band can't do.

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Hire Something Blue  Cover band with Encore
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£1500 - £2500
Cover bandPontypridd

Fronted by the powerful lead vocals of Jade Watts, as seen on ITV's Starstruck Season 2, performing as Shania Twain.

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Hire Gold Dust Cover band with Encore
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Cover bandSwansea

High energy, three piece contemporary party band from South Wales!

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Hire The Instigators Cover band with Encore
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£400 - £2400
Cover bandWeston-super-Mare

Hailing from the South West of England, The Instigators travel far and wide to get the party started!

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Hire The Hat & The Fiddle Band Cover band with Encore
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£900 - £2500
Cover bandLlanelli

Energetic country-folk band from South Wales Bringing a mix of your favourite country/folk classics and modern hits

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Hire The Trends Party Band Cover band with Encore
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£1400 - £2800
Cover bandCardiff

Winners of the 2020 best band in Wales Award! Our musicianship & experience means we are guaranteed to wow your guests! Now booking for 2023

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Hire Revolverlites Cover band with Encore
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£1993.75 - £3868.75
Cover bandCardiff

Revolverlites are a young, fun and fresh party band with heaps of experience tucked into those skinny trousers!

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Hire Helix And The Hounds Cover band with Encore
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£1300 - £1500
Cover bandSwansea

If you've been looking for extraordinary pop, rock, indie party band, your search ends here! Experienced & professional (150+ events played)

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Hire The John Adams Band Cover band with Encore
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£750 - £2600
Cover bandAberdare

4 piece Folk, Pop, Festival band led by the fantastic vocals of John Adams

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Hire The Midnight Fiddle Band Cover band with Encore
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£500 - £2000
Cover bandNewport

South Wales’ freshest Country Folk Function Band. Guaranteed to fill the dance floor with hits from Mumford & Sons, Zac Brown Band & More

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Hire The John Adams Duo Cover band with Encore
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From£400
Cover bandAberdare

Multi-instrumentalists which enables two people to make a really full and varied sound depending on the event.

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Hire 11th Hour Cover band with Encore
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£1466.25 - £4363.75
Cover bandBridgend

A charming and diverse Pop, Indie, Rock and Folk Band!

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Hire The Floor Fillers Cover band with Encore
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£1565 - £2000
Cover bandCardiff

Female fronted 4 piece band with optional brass playing a range of music from Motown to chart toppers to keep guests dancing all night!

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Hire The Long Weekend  Cover band with Encore
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Cover bandCardiff

The ultimate high energy party and events band, to ensure your party is the best it can be and keep your guests dancing all night long! 🎶🥳

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Hire RESPECT Cover band with Encore
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Cover bandSwansea

What you want, baby we got it! Introducing RESPECT, four piece, female fronted party band from South Wales.

FAQs about hiring Cover Bands in Bridgend

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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 Bridgend

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

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

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 Bridgend

“Amazing! The Thrillionaires were absolutely outstanding. Steve was in regular contact and they played a belting set. We requested several special songs all of which were cheerfully accommodated. The whole band were super-friendly, full of beans and very professional on the night. Everyone at our wedding loved them!! Just need to think of an excuse for another big party to hopefully get them back - thanks boys!! 👌🏻”

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Joanna hired The Thrillionaires for a Wedding (available in Bridgend)

“Fantastic Up & Coming Band. The Played @ My Husbands Retirement/Birthday Bash. Fantastic Music. Fantastic Interaction. Fantastic Produced Their Own Music In The Back Room. These Are The Band To Follow. Look Them Up On You Tube Or Better Still Buy Their New Album Lower Your Expectations. ”

27 October 2023
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Linda hired This River for a Birthday party (available in Bridgend)

“Absolutely fantastic ”

20 October 2023
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Christopher hired This River for a Private event (available in Bridgend)

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