Indie Bands for hire in Southend-on-Sea

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Hire Halfway to New York Indie band with Encore
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£3372.50 - £4500
Indie 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 Into the Sun Indie band with Encore
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£837.50 - £1255
Indie 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 Stallions & The Bear  Indie band with Encore
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Indie 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 Indie band with Encore
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£550 - £2050
Indie 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 Capital Party Indie band with Encore
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£700 - £2000
Indie 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 Jukerox Indie band with Encore
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£1000 - £2250
Indie 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 The Hit List Indie band with Encore
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£750 - £2000
Indie bandColchester

Premium function band, bringing together years of experience & expertise to get your party start and keep the dance floor filled all night.

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Hire The Redfords Indie band with Encore
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Indie bandKent

#1 wedding, corporate and party band in Kent and the South East! With 1000+ events, all your fav hits, guaranteed to wow your guests!

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Hire The RockPins - Pop, Rock & Indie Party Band Indie band with Encore
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Indie bandOrpington

The RockPins are a fantastic award winning Live Party Band playing great music from 60's through to modern Pop, Rock, Indie and cheese!

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Hire Mushroom Clown Indie band with Encore
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From£700
Indie bandEssex

Let Matt, Dave and Paul give your party event a brilliant musical boost with the very best in live music.

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Hire Acacia Road Indie band with Encore
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£1000 - £1750
Indie bandChelmsford

Weddings, Birthdays, Corporates, Anniversaries WE DO IT ALL. We get the party going and get everyone involved! Over 17 years together.

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

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

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Hire AOB Indie band with Encore
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£750 - £2000
Indie bandWickford

If you are looking for a great rock/indie/pop covers band for your event, you just found it! AOB will get your party started!

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Hire Arcadiumfunctionband Indie band with Encore
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£1250 - £2125
Indie bandSouthend-on-Sea

Exceptional Essex based party band ready to get your party rocking! We will surprise, delight & keep your guests dancing and singing along!

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Hire Ballroom Blitzkrieg Indie band with Encore
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£1250 - £1875
Indie bandWitham

Male led rock covers band specialising in classic rock, rock, alt rock and pop rock covers! Coming to an event near you!

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Hire 'til Death Do Us Part Indie band with Encore
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£2000 - £3000
Indie bandCanterbury

Your favourite alt band, unchained and ready to rock. We break the rules while you break the floor. Give us a call.

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Hire Electric Hearts Indie band with Encore
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£1250 - £1875
Indie bandWitham

Female led popular covers band specialising from 60s-00s! Coming to an event near you!

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Hire Triphonix Indie band with Encore
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£750 - £1000
Indie bandLondon

3 piece acoustic & electric band with both female & male lead vocalists. Complete package including lighting, PA & DJ.

Latest reviews of our Indie Bands in Southend-on-Sea

IndieGo
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"These guys are awesome - they brought a great atmosphere to the pub and got the whole crowd dancing and involved - highly recommend!!"

Jeremy hired IndieGo for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in Southend-on-Sea)

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IndieGo
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"The best band booking I could have hope for. They were so good, I've been recieving compliments every since the party. We had a chat over the phone beforehand and they were so helpful and friendly - even incorporating my favourite songs into their sets. I want to have another party to book them again! Such great guys and knocking out banging indie tracks - what more could you want! The best. "

Phil hired IndieGo for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in Southend-on-Sea)

Verified Review, 3 May 2026
The Pretty Ugly
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"Absolute fantastic band for my mother in laws 60th! Easy to communicate with, told them the style/genre my mother in law would like and they did a fantastic set list that was a big hit for everyone! They even learnt a new song and again my mother in law absolutely loved it! Everyone was up dancing and shouting for one more song once they were done which the TPU did!! Everyone was raving about the band after and all said they would recommend them also! They set up quickly even while we weren't there and packed away quickly too! Fab communication throughout the night and before! Couldn't recommend them anymore. Thank you so much! You really brought the atmosphere. "

Holly hired The Pretty Ugly for a Birthday party (available in Southend-on-Sea)

Verified Review, 24 January 2026

FAQs about hiring Indie bands in Southend-On-Sea

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Can any indie band play my favourite song?

Professional indie bands will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that indie bands may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the indie band's song list on their Encore profile.

How much time do indie bands take to set up?

Your indie 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 indie 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 indie 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 indie 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 an Indie Band in Southend-On-Sea

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Indie bands in Southend-On-Sea typically play Indie, Rock, Pop, and most respond to enquiries within an hour. Demand peaks in May, August, September, 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 an Indie Band in Southend-On-Sea?

Prices for Indie bands vary depending on experience, set length, and the size of the act. As a guide, budget Indie bands typically charge around £220 per performer, mid-range acts around £330, and high-end Indie bands from £400 per performer upwards.

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Last updated: 16 May 2026