Cover Bands for hire in Southend-on-Sea

Book a cover band in Southend-on-Sea 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 Into the Sun Cover band with Encore
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£799 - £1195
Cover bandColchester

The #1 party band in the UK! We've played 3000+ events including Glasto & VW fest and over 1,000 weddings. Guaranteed to wow your guests!

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Hire High Frequency Band Cover band with Encore
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£800 - £2400
Cover bandHornchurch

We are a 5 piece covers band playing upbeat songs from the 60’s to the 00’s

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Hire UNSHACKLED Cover band with Encore
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£500 - £850
Cover bandGillingham

Rocking party band covering music from all eras. We've played hundreds of events over the last seven years with our award winning vocalist!

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Hire Owen Hopwood Trio Cover band with Encore
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£625 - £1125
Cover bandLondon

Soulful trio serving up funky covers of your favourite pop tunes alongside classic soul, blues and jazz.

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Hire Ankle Bashers Cover band with Encore
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£250 - £625
Cover bandWelling

Ankle Bashers provide you with their favourite 20th century hits, alongside mashups, a joke or two, and…a drinking game?!

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Hire The Rhythm Foxes  Cover band with Encore
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Cover bandLondon

We play classic covers and our own catchy moody songs. Book us for your pub or party!

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Hire Upbeat Street  Cover band with Encore
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£600 - £2075
Cover bandGillingham

Upbeat Street is an award-winning high-energy premium party band playing classic & modern dance floor fillers from the last six decades.

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Hire Halfway to New York Cover band with Encore
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£2995 - £4495
Cover bandBexleyheath

Toured the US twice, Supported Bruce Springsteen at Hyde Park & Headlined Trafalgar Square - this band is guaranteed to deliver & then some!

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Hire Stallions & The Bear  Cover band with Encore
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Cover bandColchester

Hailing from the Sicilian City of Palermo (Italy), Stallions & The Bear are one of the UK's most vibrant and popular wedding and event bands

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Hire Rebels & Records Cover band with Encore
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£550 - £2050
Cover bandLondon

Book your wedding band online now! Message us and we'll help to make your wedding day a memorable success. Band + DJ

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Hire Nouveau Lounge Cover band with Encore
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£2625 - £4175
Cover bandKent

Nouveau Lounge are a UK band who perform their own arrangements of modern pop songs played in a Vintage Style.

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Hire Capital Party Cover band with Encore
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£700 - £2000
Cover bandUpminster

Our band make your party one to remember. High-energy performance with blistering guitar solos, onstage hi-jinx and eclectic repertoire!

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Hire Hetty and the Jazzato Band Cover band with Encore
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£440 - £1820
Cover bandUpminster

Anglo-Italian swing band giving a quirky modern twist to vintage Italian songs, gypsy-jazz, & swing standards to get your feet tapping! 🇮🇹

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Hire The Supreme Collective Cover band with Encore
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£2663 - £4438
Cover bandLoughton

London's finest 4-10 piece "wow-factor" party band playing the best dance floor fillers from the 50s right through to the current top 40.

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Hire Jukerox Cover band with Encore
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£1000 - £2250
Cover bandBuckhurst Hill

No.1 Essex based function band offering a stadium size performance on any stage!! With more than 8 years experience, Jukerox bring the rock!

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Hire Jupiter Ray Cover band with Encore
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£895 - £3795
Cover bandColchester

Jupiter Ray are an exceptional and experienced professional party band based in Essex and Hertfordshire. Motown/Pop/Party Music.

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Hire FNKHAUS Cover band with Encore
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£1250 - £2750
Cover bandHerne Bay

Premium party band based in the South East, guaranteed to get you on the dancefloor!

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Hire The Midnight Band Cover band with Encore
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£400 - £2800
Cover bandBrentwood

6-piece Corporate, Wedding, Party, and Function Band performing Classic Hits to get your guests dancing all night long! 20+ years experience

FAQs about hiring Cover Bands in Southend-On-Sea

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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 Southend-On-Sea

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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 Southend-on-Sea?

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£Budget£220
££Pro£330
£££High-end£400+

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Recent reviews of our Cover Bands in Southend-on-Sea

“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 Southend-on-Sea)

“Absolutely exceptional! Rob and the band have real talent! A NYE wedding and they made our day complete and 100% know how to read the guests.... We asked for a party and that's exactly what we got! Lovely people to work with and nothing was too much trouble including "Layla". Thank you Into the Sun..... we will recommend you to everyone we know!”

31 December 2023
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Keith hired Into the Sun for a Wedding (available in Southend-on-Sea)

“Into the Sun were absolutely brilliant, I am so thrilled that I booked them for our event and I can't wait for another opportunity to book them again!”

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Natalie hired Into the Sun for a Private event (available in Southend-on-Sea)

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