Festival Bands for hire in Dorset
Latest reviews of our Festival Bands in Dorset
"Amazing band. Everyone loved them. They brought the vibes and the energy. Julie was fabulous. She is an amazing singer and really engages with the crowd. David was a great communicator and I felt very confident in my booking as a result. Thank you Twist Of Rock. You nailed it. "
Jessica hired Festival Party Live! for a Private event (available in Dorset)
"I would recommend this band everytime. They were the nicest people. They arrived in good time, the set list was great. There wasn't a song they couldn't sing. Their performance was great, really reading the audience. So many of our guests asked me where i found them and told me how great they thought they were. i would definitely book Twist of Rock again"
Jo hired Festival Party Live! for a Birthday party (available in Dorset)
"We booked Twist of Rock for our event and couldn’t have been happier with them. Communication throughout was excellent, and they were incredibly easy to deal with from start to finish. They were complete professionals, looked fantastic, and sounded even better! The whole band were genuinely lovely people and a pleasure to work with. They brought great energy to the event and were a real highlight of the day. We would highly recommend Twist of Rock and would happily book them again."
Nicola hired Festival Party Live! for a Private event (available in Dorset)
FAQs about hiring Festival bands in Dorset
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Can any festival band play my favourite song?
Professional festival bands will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that festival bands may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the festival band's song list on their Encore profile.
How much time do festival bands take to set up?
Your festival band will usually arrive about an hour or so before their performance begins to set up and get settled before they start playing. To avoid any delays, make sure the performance space is ready for the festival band prior to their arrival.
My venue has asked for the performer’s PLI & PAT inspection certificates. What are these?
PLI stands for Public Liability Insurance. This insurance covers damage to another person or their property (it is also known as third party insurance). As many of our festival bands are members of the Musician's Union, they are already covered by PLI up to £10 million. PAT stands for portable appliance testing. Most of our festival bands will already have a PAT inspection certificate for their musical equipment/PA system, which they can provide to your venue if they need it.
Hiring a Festival Band in Dorset
Useful information
Festival bands in Dorset typically play Pop, Acoustic, Disco, and most respond to enquiries within an hour. Demand peaks in May, June, July, so if your event falls in that window, it's worth getting in touch early to secure your preferred act.
How much does it cost to hire a Festival Band in Dorset?
Prices for Festival bands vary depending on experience, set length, and the size of the act. As a guide, budget Festival bands typically charge around £220 per performer, mid-range acts around £330, and high-end Festival bands from £400 per performer upwards.
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This page was created by the Encore team using data from 6610 bookings and 3386 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 10 October 2026
