Cover Bands for hire in Cardiff

Book a cover band in Cardiff 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 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 Capitol Motown & Soul Band Cover band with Encore
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£3000 - £4000
Cover bandBristol

Relive the magic of the Motorcity with the FDE Motown & Soul Band. Songs you know and love, played by the band you’ll grow to love!

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Hire Session One Cover band with Encore
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From£2350
Cover bandBristol

Session One is a top live funk, soul & pop show band playing the ultimate in upbeat party tunes!

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Hire Trip For Biscuits Cover band with Encore
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From£1900
Cover bandBristol

Leave your troubles outside and join us for some 1920's, toe tapping, tassel shaking covers. Well loved tunes but not as you know them!

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Hire UTF Band Cover band with Encore
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£2000 - £6000
Cover bandBristol

Bristol's brassiest big pop, rock & soul band. We're a 12 piece band playing dance floor fillers from the last 60 years.

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Hire The Soul Destroyers Cover band with Encore
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£4000 - £6000
Cover bandBristol

13-Piece Soul-Pop-Cheese-Funk Groove Party Band Thang!

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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 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 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 Fake Plastic Chairs Cover band with Encore
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£880 - £2400
Cover bandBristol

Award winning South West based function band that will get the dance floor moving with tracks for all ages. Varying line-ups available.

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Hire Love Anthem Cover band with Encore
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£550 - £3400
Cover bandBristol

Wedding/Function Party Band! We are a 3 piece who plays everything from Pop/Rock to Soul!

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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 Pop The Top Cover band with Encore
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£940 - £1690
Cover bandBristol

The #1 Pop & Rock wedding band in the South West! With raucous live performances and 100s of clients, look no further than Pop The Top!

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Hire Funkty Dumpty Cover band with Encore
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£2250 - £3125
Cover bandBristol

Funkty Dumpty - The ultimate party band, playing the very best live funk, soul and pop at weddings, Christmas parties and corporate events!

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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 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.

Latest reviews of our Cover Bands in Cardiff

Wired4Sound
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"Great evening. Excellent musicianship from all. Playlist was spot on. They got lots of people dancing. Would certainly teccomend."

Sara hired Wired4Sound for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in Cardiff)

Verified Review, 14 September 2024
Wired4Sound
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"OH MY WORD - I’m not sure I can put into words how good this band is. My husband and I have just celebrated our 60th birthdays and my priority was to have a live band to dance to. I hadn’t seen Wired4Sound but found them through Encore. Any nerves I had about them disappeared as soon as I heard their sound check - they are phenomenal. The video does not do them justice. I have friends in bands and a professional singer in the family - they were blown away by them. Everyone was on the dance floor including all the men. Do not hesitate to book this band! They are also very lovely people."

Anne hired Wired4Sound for a Private event (available in Cardiff)

Verified Review, 7 September 2024
Capitol Motown & Soul Band
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"Incredible! The guests and us absolutely loved their energy. Such a great band to hire. "

Angharad hired Capitol Motown & Soul Band for a Wedding (available in Cardiff)

Verified Review, 30 March 2024

FAQs about hiring Cover Bands in Cardiff

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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 Cardiff

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

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

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

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