Cover Bands for hire in Stroud

Book a cover band in Stroud 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 Capitol Motown & Soul Band Cover band with Encore
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£3000 - £4000
Cover bandBristol

Relive the magic of the Motorcity with the FDE Motown & Soul Band. Songs you know and love, played by the band you’ll grow to love!

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Hire Session One Cover band with Encore
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From£2350
Cover bandBristol

Session One is a top live funk, soul & pop show band playing the ultimate in upbeat party tunes!

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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 Trip For Biscuits Cover band with Encore
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From£1900
Cover bandBristol

Leave your troubles outside and join us for some 1920's, toe tapping, tassel shaking covers. Well loved tunes but not as you know them!

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Hire UTF Band Cover band with Encore
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£2000 - £6000
Cover bandBristol

Bristol's brassiest big pop, rock & soul band. We're a 12 piece band playing dance floor fillers from the last 60 years.

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Hire The Soul Destroyers Cover band with Encore
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£4000 - £6000
Cover bandBristol

13PieceSoulPopCheeseFunkGroovePartyBandThang!

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Hire Juke Box Mash Up Cover band with Encore
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£1998.75 - £2500
Cover bandChippenham

Juke Box Mash up. Comedy/music request show. Guests request ANY song in the world and have it played live! Interactive, unique and fun!

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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 Fake Plastic Chairs Cover band with Encore
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£880 - £2400
Cover bandBristol

Award winning South West based function band that will get the dance floor moving with tracks for all ages. Varying line-ups available.

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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 Love Anthem Cover band with Encore
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£550 - £3400
Cover bandBristol

Wedding/Function Party Band! We are a 3 piece who plays everything from Pop/Rock to Soul!

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Hire The Opportunity Cover band with Encore
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From£750
Cover bandBath

Playing a wide range of well known classics and modern favourites - The Opportunity are one of the very best function bands in the South

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Hire The Retros Cover band with Encore
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£500 - £1625
Cover bandCirencester

One of the best party bands in the world ! We have played 1000+ events including corporate events at Liverpool Arena and The Magna Centre ,

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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 The Tricks Cover band with Encore
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£1050 - £2400
Cover bandWiltshire

Modern function band from Wiltshire with 1000+ 5 star bookings. Inc. events for Ben Stokes (Cricketer) and Adam Handling (Celebrity Chef)

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Hire Funkty Dumpty Cover band with Encore
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£2250 - £3125
Cover bandBristol

Funkty Dumpty - The ultimate party band, playing the very best live funk, soul and pop at weddings, Christmas parties and corporate events!

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Hire Pop The Top Cover band with Encore
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£1312.50 - £1687.50
Cover bandBristol

The #1 Pop & Rock wedding band in the South West! With raucous live performances and 100s of clients, look no further than Pop The Top!

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Hire Steven Reid Williams Blues Band  Cover band with Encore
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£900 - £1700
Cover bandStroud

A party band with a difference...made up of some of the UK's top session musicians...

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FAQs about hiring Cover Bands in Stroud

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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 Stroud

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

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

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 Stroud

“Wired4Sound exceeded all expectations. They sounded amazing and were a super friendly bunch. I would highly recommend. ”

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Lisa hired Wired4Sound for a Private event (available in Stroud)

“Wired4Sound played at our wedding in Somerset in June and they were nothing short of amazing! From when we first booked them, the communication was great and they checked in a lot over the year from booking to playing. We were a bit nervous about booking a band we hadn't seen play live before, but we had no need to worry. From the minute they started their sound check we knew they were going to be great! They did an excellent job and learning and covering our first dance request for us and from that moment on the dance floor was always full with people from age 7 to 70! They really got the party going and our guests didn't want them to stop playing at midnight! They had a great selection of both classic hits and more modern pop, with some incredible mash-ups thrown in too! We really can't recommend Wired4Sound highly enough! We've had so many compliments on our band since our wedding and we would book them again in a heartbeat! ”

3 June 2023
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Alice hired Wired4Sound for a Wedding (available in Stroud)

“Very very pleased and would highly recommend. This is a tight professional band with a great sound. They played at our wedding and we are so pleased with our decision. Many thanks to the whole band”

1 January 2022
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Liam hired Capitol Motown & Soul Band for a Wedding (available in Stroud)

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