Cover Bands for hire in Oxford

Book a cover band in Oxford 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 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!

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Hire The Honeymooners Cover band with Encore
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£1000 - £2200
Cover bandAylesbury

Performing Globally since 2010, an energetic 4-6 piece experienced act, creating musical performances for you to treasure, always!

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Hire Weekend Retro Team Cover band with Encore
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£500 - £700
Cover bandOxford

We are a classic rock, punk and indie covers band based in Oxford. We can provide a variety of sets to suit your needs.

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Hire The Denotones 60s Experience and tribute band Cover band with Encore
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£800 - £1500
Cover bandAylesbury

Great night every time with hits from elvis, jersey boys, the drifters, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holland and many more.

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Hire What The Funk Cover band with Encore
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From£850
Cover bandReading

When you absolutely, positively, gotta have everybody on the dance floor, accept no substitute.

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Hire The Nine Mile Riders Cover band with Encore
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From£480
Cover bandReading

If you can't dance to it, we don't play it. Not just musicians, but entertainers. Classic soul and rock 'n roll 3 piece.

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Hire The Chartaholics  Cover band with Encore
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£200 - £850
Cover bandAylesbury

#duo #trio #musicians #singer #popularsongs

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Cover bandTring

The Earths Mightiest Musicians

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Cover bandAbingdon

Amazingly versatile vox/keys/beats/guitar duo, fronted by a truly outstanding singer and performer!! Your guests will love the wow factor!

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Hire Kid At The Back Cover band with Encore
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£975 - £1500
Cover bandTring

One of the most versatile bands around, boasting a repertoire of over 500 songs from Rock & Pop classics to Funk and jazz standards.

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Hire Discovered Cover band with Encore
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£1065 - £1815
Cover bandOxford

One of the UK’s finest bands providing songs, dances and entertainment for everyone. Over 500+ events in 10 years, satisfaction guaranteed!

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Hire The Hound Dogs Cover band with Encore
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Cover bandSlough

The Hound Dogs are an award winning act, one of the best and most popular professional party bands around.

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Hire The Ukes of Hazzard Cover band with Encore
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£687.50 - £1850
Cover bandAylesbury

Your guests won't forget us! We guarantee smiles and great tunes, all with a twist of Uke!

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Hire The Groovemores Cover band with Encore
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£375 - £1325
Cover bandSwindon

An incredible UK & International band offering unique flexible line ups to give you choice in style & set up without expensive costs.

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Hire JBMAC Cover band with Encore
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£500 - £4750
Cover bandHenley-on-Thames

THE 5 star rated dance music party band with over 100+ gigs yearly playing the best in pop/electronic guaranteed to make your party bang!

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Hire Rogues Cover band with Encore
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£500 - £2500
Cover bandSwindon

Guaranteed to get you on the dance floor singing your heart out all night!

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Hire Backstreet Noise - Pop Goes Punk Party Band! Cover band with Encore
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£1250 - £2250
Cover bandHigh Wycombe

The UK's Ultimate Pop Goes Punk Party Band! We've played 100s of events across the UK! Guaranteed to get the dancefloor moving! \m/

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Hire Neon & Atlas Cover band with Encore
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£750 - £1500
Cover bandNewbury

Dynamic events band Neon Atlas with Global Experience. Credits with Jonas Blue, Billboard Chart Toppers! Make your event memorable, Book Now

FAQs about hiring Cover Bands in Oxford

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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 Oxford

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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 Oxford?

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 Oxford

“We loved subway as did all off our guests for our wedding .”

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Mary hired Subway Band for a Wedding (available in Oxford)

“One world [Brillant] would describe this band , on time very smart , great music and singing , we had approx 120 people at our do , everyone i spoke to that night was most impressed with the vWeekend Retro Team, as was i , will certainly want to book them again , very impressed, one small thing , their promo video clip does not do them justice .”

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ROBERT hired Weekend Retro Team for a Private event (available in Oxford)

“The Denotones performed at my husband’s 70th party. Our guests danced from the first song to the last from an amazing playlist of songs. They looked and sounded fantastic, very professional. Our guests feedback was overwhelmingly, I think we’ll definitely be seeing them in the Somerset area in the near future. Thank you for updated correspondence throughout.”

25 March 2023
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Kim hired The Denotones 60s Experience and tribute band for a Private event (available in Oxford)

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