Cover Bands for hire in Exeter

Book a cover band in Exeter 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 Naughty Steps  Cover band with Encore
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£500 - £1100
Cover bandExeter

Your #1 local cover band for 90s, 00s and 10s bangers! Mountains of energy and stage presence, It's impossible not to dance along

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Hire Pharaoh & The Beats Cover band with Encore
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£750 - £15431.25
Cover bandNewton Abbot

The band perform covers consisting of pop, rock, soul and funk ranging from the 60's until now.

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Hire CHARGE! Cover band with Encore
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£737.50 - £2375
Cover bandExeter

Energetic 4-piece party band guaranteed to move your feet, soulful dinnertime duo and everything in-between!

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Hire Dave & Rich Cover band with Encore
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£500 - £875
Cover bandSouth Brent

Dave & Rich are an exceptional upbeat folk / pop duo, perfect for all occasions

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Hire Quite Brazen Cover band with Encore
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Cover bandExeter

Get the party started! Award winning band playing funky pop & rock tunes which keep the dance-floor jumping all night long.

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Hire Railroad Four Cover band with Encore
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£1000 - £1875
Cover bandSouth Brent

Railroad Four are an exceptional upbeat folk / pop band, perfect for all occasions

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Hire Soul Funktion Cover band with Encore
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£1600 - £1950
Cover bandPaignton

A Devon based 8 piece hi energy band playing soul, funk and contemporary 'floor filling' music appealing to all audiences age groups.

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Hire Pocket Full of Groove Cover band with Encore
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£2468.75 - £3593.75
Cover bandExeter

High energy tunes for the ultimate party vibe!

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Hire Juvenoia Cover band with Encore
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£900 - £1875
Cover bandNewton Abbot

Want a throwback to your youth? Maybe a journey through rock of the noughties? Perhaps you'll experience "Juvenoia"!

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Hire First Edition Cover band with Encore
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£1900 - £3500
Cover bandExeter

Perfect for your private wedding or party, or for public gigs and functions, First Edition is the ultimate choice.

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Hire Footloose Cover band with Encore
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£400 - £2437.50
Cover bandExeter

The South Wests premier function rock band, playing a variety of music that will be sure to get you dancing!

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Hire Tamsin and Mattie Cover band with Encore
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£400 - £1000
Cover bandExeter

Energetic and Classy pop/folk/jazz duo

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Hire The Floor Fillers Cover band with Encore
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Cover bandDevon

The Floor Fillers are an exciting band ready to bring the party to you event! We play the very best in Soul, Funk, Disco, RnB and Pop.

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Hire Limited Edition Cover band with Encore
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£1350 - £1500
Cover bandCullompton

A tight 4 piece band that packs a punch! We've developed a brilliant set to suit small venues and small budgets!

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Hire M&M and the Note Jugglers Cover band with Encore
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From£800
Cover bandTaunton

Covers band specialising in the finest funk, disco, soul, latin, jazz, blues and rock 'n roll..... ready to bring atmosphere to your event!

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Hire Ruse - A Tribute to Muse Cover band with Encore
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£1200 - £1250
Cover bandTorquay

Explosive and authentic Muse tribute featuring vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Dave White as Matt Bellamy.

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Hire The Alleycatz Cover band with Encore
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£1000 - £6875
Cover bandLondon

The Alleycatz are one of the UK's Premier function bands! A brilliant 5-12 piece pop/Motown & funk band that'll bring class to any occasion!

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Hire The Covered Cover band with Encore
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£2500 - £5375
Cover bandHenley-on-Thames

Multi-award winning wedding & party 6-8 piece band playing floor-filling Motown, soul funk pop and rock classics from across the decades!

FAQs about hiring Cover Bands in Exeter

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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 Exeter

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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 Exeter?

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 Exeter

“The Naughty Steps were absolutely amazing for our wedding. Really nice genuine guys and great musicians! From booking them to the wedding day, they were great at staying in contact with us. We asked them to play a particular song for our first dance and they played it beautifully and sent me a recording of it prior to the day so we could listen. We couldn’t have been happier that we booked them. They were fun, polite and a really amazing band. I would recommend them to anyone for fun vibes on the dance floor and great music. So many of our guests commented how much they enjoyed dancing and listening to them play. Thank you so much!! ”

1 December 2023
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Bianca hired The Naughty Steps for a Wedding (available in Exeter)

“Gondolas put on an amazing show for the awards. They played great songs that got the attendees dancing! Really professional and lovely people. Would book again!”

20 March 2024
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Sam hired GONDOLAS for a Corporate event (available in Exeter)

“These guys are absolute legends - Not only is their musicianship top class, but they know how to entertain a crowd. I hired for my recent birthday and they absolutely rocked the place (I think the local venue is still shaking), an amazing time was had by all. I also have to say as a person new to hiring bands and not sure what the whole experience was going to be like, that they were execellent communicators, discussing the set-up of the venue, the set-list, power requirements etc. They even learnt a new song for me to please my better half! Really nice guys and didn't stop smiling and laughing (and head banging) from the moment they got on set to the moment they finished their encore. 2 hours of blinding entertainment, I would not hesitate to recommend or hire them again (perhaps for my next landmark birthday!!!!). Thanks Robb and the guys for making my birthday such a special event that we will all be talking about for years.”

16 March 2024
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Ed hired HAIRFORCE 5 for a Private event (available in Exeter)

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