Festival Bands for hire in Islington
Latest reviews of our Festival Bands in Islington
"They absolutely smashed it! They played for our wedding and made it such an incredible party atmosphere. They brought the sound and the vibes followed. We danced the whole set! We can't describe how enjoyable it was to have such a great band play for our special day. Thankyou so much to Mista Trick and collective for making our day so much more incredible!"
Ben hired Mista Trick Collective for a Wedding (available in Islington)
"Brilliant band would definitely book again "
Nigel hired Blues Brothers Tribute + Motown & Soul Classics for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in Islington)
"10/10. They were brilliant. Our members thoroughly enjoyed them! Will be looking to book them again next year some time. Many thanks Carly. (Club Stewardess)"
Annemarie hired Blues Brothers Tribute + Motown & Soul Classics for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in Islington)
FAQs about hiring Festival bands in Islington
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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 Islington
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Festival bands in Islington typically play Pop, Rock, Funk, and most respond to enquiries within an hour. Demand peaks in June, July, August, 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 Islington?
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 6290 bookings and 3086 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 16 May 2026
