Cover Bands for hire in Lewisham

Book a cover band in Lewisham 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 Flame Trees Cover band with Encore
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From£320
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An exciting new cover duo using live looping and percussion to create a sound much bigger than you've ever heard from 2 people!

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Hire Owen Hopwood Trio Cover band with Encore
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£625 - £1125
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Soulful trio serving up funky covers of your favourite pop tunes alongside classic soul, blues and jazz.

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Hire StepNSoul Cover band with Encore
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£1700 - £3800
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Looking for a high energy, crowd pleasing Motown/Soul show, with slick choreography? Look no further, Step 'N' Soul is the band for you!!

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Hire LATIMO Cover band with Encore
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£2500 - £4000
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Tired of Jukebox DJs and over-played classics? Then LATIMO is the band for you!

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Hire Molto Soul DUO Cover band with Encore
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£387.50 - £812.50
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Hi! We are Ciro & Beatrice, a brand new and fresh Italian DUO ready to transform your event into an UNFORGETTABLE party! Fun GUARANTEED!

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Hire Peachy Beat Cover band with Encore
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£700 - £1300
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Vintage Rock ‘n’ Roll Function Band!

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Hire Brass Rascals Cover band with Encore
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South London's most in demand Brass Rascals. We will bring the vibes to your event with the finest Pop, DnB, Dancehall and Garage. 😈 🥳 🎺

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Hire Bemsha Nights Cover band with Encore
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£550 - £1250
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Bemsha Nights are an exciting jazz, pop (and beyond!) expandable band based in London

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Hire Gemstone Cover band with Encore
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Hot off Channel 4, Gemstone is London's fun and charismatic live singer with the soulful voice of a generation & unforgettable personality.

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Hire Duo Soul Cover band with Encore
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£600 - £12500
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We bring the life n soul to any event, no matter the occasion! For good vibes and quality music entertainment look no further!

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Hire The Dawsons Cover band with Encore
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£640 - £2000
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Want to boogie to your FAVE party songs? We’re the best fit for your event! Playing songs from the last 30 years, you’re going to love it!

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Hire GlitterBang! Party Band Cover band with Encore
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£1545 - £2099
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UK #1 Party Band for Weddings, Corporate Events, and Private Parties - available as 4/5/6 piece to suit all budgets

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Hire Spicy Notes Cover band with Encore
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£685 - £2000
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Live covers band from South-East London playing the best 70's and 80's disco classics and 90's pop and r'n'b tunes that you forgot you loved

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Hire The Alleycatz Cover band with Encore
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£1000 - £6875
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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 LDN Monaco Cover band with Encore
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£1000 - £1500
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We are proud to present LDN Monaco! A high calibre socially-distanced entertainment option for all those continuing with their 2020 events.

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Hire Sexy Rumours Cover band with Encore
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£1500 - £1900
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London's #1 Party Band (featured in British Vogue) covering the Funkiest grooves, Alt/Pop hits and inescapable Classics!

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Hire HAIRFORCE 5 Cover band with Encore
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£1250 - £2000
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Hairforce-5 bring the 80's rock scene direct to your function! All the 80's hits from Van Halen, Guns n' Roses, Motley Crue!

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FAQs about hiring Cover Bands in Lewisham

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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 Lewisham

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Pop, Rock, Folk
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Busiest times:
July, August, September

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

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 Lewisham

“I hired Groove Empire for my wedding in May 2022, they were absolutely fantastic. I had a singer and a guitarist for my ceremony, a saxophonist at my reception and the 9 piece band for my party. They were all brilliant throughout the day, my guests absolutely loved them and they got everyone dancing. Highly recommend.”

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Olivia hired Groove Empire for a Wedding (available in Lewisham)

“Groove Empire were amazing. We had a very annoying power cut mid wedding but up until then they were incredible and all the wedding guests loved them! Almost wish I was getting married again to have them perform all over again!”

20 August 2021
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Guy/Anna hired Groove Empire for a Wedding (available in Lewisham)

“They were absolutely outstanding. They really got the dance floor moving, they were fun, exciting and even helped get some guest home when their taxi was late. absolutely outstanding from first to last. We had our wedding in France so to be so professional was a big weight off our mind. Thoroughly recommend. ”

24 August 2019
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Tom hired Groove Empire for a Wedding (available in Lewisham)

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