Cover Bands for hire in Hereford

Book a cover band in Hereford 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 Ouch Cover band with Encore
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£650 - £1200
Cover bandCheltenham

Ouch! is a great wedding and party band who provide great music and a great atmosphere to help your event swing along

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Hire The String of Roses  Cover band with Encore
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£400 - £600
Cover bandGloucestershire

An acoustic duo like no other promises to bring a unique and uplifting experience to your event.

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Hire Firefly Cover band with Encore
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£1495 - £1695
Cover bandCheltenham

Very lively party, wedding & function band, playing dance floor filler hits from 1960's to now! Featuring 2 male & 2 female lead singers etc

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Hire The Spitfires Cover band with Encore
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Cover bandCheltenham

A timeless slice of vintage cool! Rock & Roll Wedding Band - Playing a selection of Hits from the 50's & 60's.

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Hire Red Madog Cover band with Encore
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Cover bandLudlow

A unique combination of instruments, traditional melodies, original songs and cover versions to deliver our own brand of ‘folk-fusion’.

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Hire LEO LIVE BAND Cover band with Encore
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£500 - £1875
Cover bandCheltenham

The Leo Live Band is the band that packs the dancefloor and keeps your party going all night long.

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Hire MK Experience Cover band with Encore
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£1000 - £2900
Cover bandGloucestershire

Your new favourite 7 piece party band! Playing classics from the 60s, through to modern hits. The perfect option to liven up your night!

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Hire XL5 Cover band with Encore
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Cover bandHereford

XL5 are an exciting & experienced Function Band specialising in 70s, 80s to current music for Weddings, Parties, Festivals, Corporate Events

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Hire LORD IRVING  Cover band with Encore
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Cover bandGloucester

LORD IRVING is a funk&soul pop fusion band available as a covers or originals (or both!) For weddings, pubs, corporate and private events

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Hire The Moodtones Cover band with Encore
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Cover bandMalvern

Swing, jazz and blues covers of pop hits, new and old, in the style of Post Modern Jukebox.

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Hire Essential 80s Cover band with Encore
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£1500 - £2500
Cover bandDroitwich

Essential 80s are a terrific 5 piece 80's Band performing the biggest pop hits from across the decade.

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Hire All Night Dance Affair Cover band with Encore
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£400 - £1400
Cover bandCheltenham

Rock/Pop/Indie covers ranging from the 60s to the modern day. We provide a slick and professional show with guaranteed dance floor fillers!

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Hire The Kachinas Cover band with Encore
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£750 - £1000
Cover bandMonmouth

Rootsy Classic and Country rock covers and originals.

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Hire IS THE POPE...  Cover band with Encore
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£800 - £1500
Cover bandWorcester

IS THE POPE... A high energy, contemporary 4 piece covers band hailing from Worcestershire, covering an array of pop and rock classics

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Hire BitterSweet Cover band with Encore
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£100 - £250
Cover bandCheltenham

A five-piece pop band from Cheltenham guaranteed to blow your guests away! Playing classic covers to bring all sorts of memories!

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Hire Everything But The Band Cover band with Encore
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£320 - £650
Cover bandKidderminster

An extremely versatile vocal and guitar duo playing a range of classic hits spanning 6 decades using quality backing tracks.

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Hire Dury Duty Cover band with Encore
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£400 - £800
Cover bandGloucester

Dury Duty, playing ALL the hits of Ian Dury, including The Blockheads, Kilburns, Music Students and solo songs. Oi, oi!!

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Hire Fallen Idols Cover band with Encore
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£850 - £1750
Cover bandCheltenham

Fallen Idols are the ultimate events tribute to the heady days of LA’s Sunset Strip and the iconic sights and sounds of 80’s arena rock

FAQs about hiring Cover Bands in Hereford

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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 Hereford

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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 Hereford?

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 Hereford

“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!”

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Sam hired GONDOLAS for a Corporate event (available in Hereford)

“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.”

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Ed hired HAIRFORCE 5 for a Private event (available in Hereford)

“I could not have asked for a better band for our wedding night! As soon as I heard Rob’s version of Everlong (our first dance) it was a no brainer, and the more we spoke the more we found a lot of common ground in our music tastes. They are an incredibly talented group and Rob was so responsive and helpful through the whole process. Cannot recommend enough - thank you so much!”

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Jess hired Into the Sun for a Wedding (available in Hereford)

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