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Original Artists for hire in Leicester

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Hire Mia and the Moon Original artist with Encore
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From£480
Original artistLeicester

We are two sisters who sing in harmony and as well as our own songs, we re-work covers, performing chilled acoustic and uptempo classics

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Hire Kay Acoustic Original artist with Encore
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£812.50 - £1562.50
Original artistLeicester

A dynamic Acoustic duo for laid back & upbeat events! We have performed for over 16 years including for the BBC! Add ons possible also!

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Hire Vibes Original artist with Encore
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From£1500
Original artistCoventry

What Are You Vibing?

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Hire Lady Spadey & The Noisy Boys Original artist with Encore
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£3000 - £7500
Original artistNorthampton

JOOLS HOLLAND: "Fantastic voice...magical...makes me want to dance!!" Sara Spade's ukulele-led trio (or 6-piece) RETRO-POP / JAZZ / VINTAGE

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Hire Ultra 90s Vs 2000s - Live Dance Anthems Original artist with Encore
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£3250 - £6750
Original artistGrantham

“The UK’s #1 live 90s & 2000s dance anthem show — arena energy, epic production and pure euphoric nostalgia.”

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Hire The King Brasstards Original artist with Encore
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£1575 - £3250
Original artistLeicester

Inspired by the sounds of the streets of New Orleans, 7 Leicester lads make up King Brasstards - featuring percussion & big sound brass!

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Hire Varenzo Original artist with Encore
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£875 - £1875
Original artistStamford

One of the Uk's top Mediterranean Jazz Bands,

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Original artistNottingham

A true dynamic duo! We’ll cater for your musical needs with years of experience in performing jazz, pop and rock classics!

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Hire The Lost Wallets Original artist with Encore
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£1500 - £2250
Original artistNorthampton

Performing all the old and new classics to bring your event to life!

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Hire Jonny Kerry Trio Original artist with Encore
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Original artistStamford

World Class Jazz Trio with vocals! The JK trio have played 200+ events including for celebrities, royalty, the BBC and ITV.

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Hire Phoebe & Hugh Original artist with Encore
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£625 - £1550
Original artistDaventry

Stunning, experienced violin, vocals and guitar duo. We can provide your dream isle music, ceremony accompaniment and reception backdrop.

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Hire The Keepers Original artist with Encore
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Original artistNorthampton

The Keepers are a Northampton based psychedelic indie originals band, endorsed by Hofner Guitars.

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Hire Abba Ever After Original artist with Encore
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£750 - £1000
Original artistCoventry

Fabulous flares and feathers show that will get you dancing to all your favorite Abba classics.

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Hire Dansmall Original artist with Encore
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From£640
Original artistNorthampton

28 years playing covers, traditional music & original music in pubs, music clubs, TV/Radio, festivals, ceilidhs & functions. Duo/group work.

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Hire Drumscapes Original artist with Encore
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£750 - £2500
Original artistStroud

In his solo Drumscapes performances, Jon Sterckx creates multi layered, highly energised rhythmic soundscapes.

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Hire Hayley McKay Original artist with Encore
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£330 - £1185
Original artistDarlington

UK ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR , HOT COUNTRY TV AWARDS IRELAND 2022 INTERNATIONAL SINGLE OF THE YEAR ATLANTA USA ISSA AWARDS 2023

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Hire The Brant Tilds Quartet Original artist with Encore
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From£640
Original artistBedford

The Quartet is an international group based in London and led by Detroit born trumpet player Brant Tilds. We perform everywhere.

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Hire Marco & The Band Original artist with Encore
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Original artistLondon

Marco & The Band deliver authentic Blues, Jazz, Soul and Rock'nRoll, from intimate/quiet atmospheres, up to festival high energy shows.

Latest reviews of our Original Artists in Leicester

Mia and the Moon
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"Mia and the Moon went above and beyond our expectations, they were absolutely fantastic. They learnt a specially requested song in their break for us, and adjusted their songs and tempo to suit our group perfectly. They joined in with the fun, and made it feel like they were part of the party. BOOK MIA AND THE MOON! You won't regret it. I'm trying to think of another event where I can have them play already!"

Emma hired Mia and the Moon for a Private event (available in Leicester)

Verified Review, 11 August 2018
Mia and the Moon
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"Mary was fantastic with an amazing voice and great presence. Had a great selection of songs with her own twist on them. Really made our event a great night!! Many thanks again Mary"

Lucy hired Mia and the Moon for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in Leicester)

Verified Review, 21 July 2018
Analog Functions
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"I could not speak highly enough of Analog Functions/Society. Each individual musician is very talented and as a band they sound superb. The lead (female) vocalist and other main singer (who also plays the drums at the same time!) both have incredible, pitch perfect voices and the whole band, from the horn section to the keys, lead guitar, bass and drums are incredibly tight. They played at my wedding and immediately had everyone there up and dancing all night, age 3 to 93! The trumpet, sax and trombone occasionally came out and played among in amongst the crowd on the dance floor which was great fun, and they even learned a surprise song (after the best man secretly liaised with them) for us that the whole wedding party sang along to; they generally had great chemistry with the crowd. Their cover version of ‘At Last’ which they played for our first dance was also so good, and the couple of their famous mash ups that they played went down very well with the crowd. The communication with Xoel from the band was excellent and they set everything up seamlessly and efficiently on the day. Overall they are the dream band for a wedding, I could not recommend them more, and wish them all the best for the future (I have a feeling they might be going places). "

James hired Analog Functions for a Wedding (available in Leicester)

Verified Review, 12 September 2026

FAQs about hiring Original artists in Leicester

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Can any original artist play my favourite song?

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

How much time do original artists take to set up?

Your original artist 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 original artist 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 original artists 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 original artists 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 Original Artist in Leicester

Known for its cultural diversity and strong creative spirit, Leicester is a city where live music thrives. Whether you're hosting an event in the bustling city centre or somewhere more serene in Leicestershire, you’ll find experienced Original artists ready to make it special. Leicester’s energy and variety make it a brilliant place to book local performers.

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Original artists in Leicester typically play Pop, Electronic, Rock, and most respond to enquiries within an hour. Demand peaks in July, 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 Original Artist in Leicester?

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

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This page was created by the Encore team using data from 1451 bookings and 688 verified reviews across the UK.

Last updated: 19 September 2026