Rock Bands for hire in Sunderland

Looking to hire a rock band in Sunderland? Browse our hand-picked selection of over 360 rock bands available for your event. If you’ve got a dance floor that needs filling, then you can’t do much better than hiring a brilliant rock band. Whether you’re looking for modern indie bands, or classic rockers, our versatile bands can perform anything from Mr Brightside to Bon Jovi and back.

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Hire Duke Rock band with Encore
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£500 - £600
Rock bandHebburn

Duke are an energetic acoustic duo performing your favourite upbeat covers at events across the UK, with 10 years of industry experience!

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Hire KICK Rock band with Encore
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£700 - £1400
Rock bandNewcastle upon Tyne

Possibly one of the most versatile and hardworking bands around......from pop to indie and rock.......THE PARTY STARTS HERE!

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Hire MOTA Rock band with Encore
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£640 - £1000
Rock bandMiddlesbrough

MOTA are a 4-piece covers band playing high-energy rock/pop floorfillers to get audiences dancing all night. From the Kinks to The Killers!

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Hire The Arrival Rock band with Encore
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Rock bandChester-le-Street

Energetic Indie Wedding & Function Band

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Hire Hamian Rock band with Encore
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Rock bandNewcastle upon Tyne

Whatever the occasion, make it unforgettable with Hamian!

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Hire Wavelength Rock band with Encore
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£1500 - £2000
Rock bandNewcastle upon Tyne

A dynamic and versatile three piece band performing anything from timeless classics to contemporary pop hits.

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Hire Le SAPE Nocturne Rock band with Encore
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£2500 - £3500
Rock bandNorth Shields

Well-known music re-envisioned in exciting and surprising new ways, rock becomes swing, pop becomes jazz, hiphop becomes soul and vice versa

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Hire Late ‘n’ Live Band Rock band with Encore
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Rock bandNewcastle upon Tyne

The North East’s #1 function band for any occasion. Need great music? Fancy a unique live music quiz or karaoke event? We’ve got you covered

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Hire The Embers Rock band with Encore
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£312.50 - £750
Rock bandPeterlee

The North East’s newest upcoming Blues Rock band! We’ve played gigs in England and Spain. Guaranteed to win over any crowd!

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Hire Common People Rock band with Encore
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£750 - £1500
Rock bandSouth Shields

Highly popular 4-piece bringing you the best of British guitar-based music, from the Beatles to Britpop, and beyond...

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Hire Uprising Rock band with Encore
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£1063 - £1438
Rock bandNorwich

An energetic mix of Indie, Rock and Pop, this 4 piece band hail from East Anglia. Over 700 performances under our belt we aim to please!

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Hire Eccentric Pony Rock band with Encore
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£800 - £1750
Rock bandWarrington

The Ultimate Party & Wedding Band - Eccentric Pony provides the perfect soundtrack for your event!

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Hire AMPED UP Rock band with Encore
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£1875 - £2125
Rock bandHertfordshire

Amped Up is the ultimate Indie Rock Trio! With charisma, style and unrivalled musicianship, Amped Up will guarantee a night to remember.

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Hire Halfway to New York Rock band with Encore
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£3372.50 - £4500
Rock 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 Stallions & The Bear  Rock band with Encore
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Rock 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 White Light Rock band with Encore
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£1375 - £1875
Rock bandLondon

The energy of an originals band covering all eras. Glastonbury & Livestock experience. Smiles on faces, feet on dance floor, amazing reviews

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Hire Stone Meadow Rock band with Encore
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£1000 - £1500
Rock bandHinckley

High Octane Rock and Roll - Stone Meadow Turn Good Times Into Wild Ones!

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Hire The Riot Dogs Rock band with Encore
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£1555 - £1570
Rock bandLondon

Fresh 3-piece alternative rock and pop band with powerful vocals!

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Latest reviews of our Rock Bands in Sunderland

The Riot Dogs
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"The whole process from booking to performance ran very smoothly. Good communication via the website and the band were great at just cracking on with the music. Much appreciated as I was distracted with guests and caterers. Everyone complimented the band afterwards and I would highly recommend them for future gigs. Thank you to The Riot Dogs - you made my night 😊"

Lucy hired The Riot Dogs for a Private event (available in Sunderland)

Verified Review, 8 November 2025
Stone Meadow
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"Stone Meadow played at our wedding and were absolutely fantastic! From the moment we booked them, the communication was flawless. We always received speedy, friendly replies and they were so accommodating to everything we wanted. Our guests were on the dance floor from the very first song and didn’t leave it all night! Everyone kept commenting on how much fun they had and how incredible the band was. Stone Meadow put on an amazing show and even performed our first dance song... we kept saying how perfect they sounded while we were dancing. If you’re thinking about booking them, do it! You won’t be disappointed. Thank you so much Stone Meadow, for making our night unforgettable!"

Emma hired Stone Meadow for a Wedding (available in Sunderland)

Verified Review, 4 October 2025
The Cassette Kings
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"We hired The Cassette Kings for a joint 40th/60th party. I was asked by a guest the following week, what the highlights of our party was and my reply was, the band! We had so many compliments from our guests about them, they catered for all ages from 16-70! So impressed with their communication, professionalism and actual performance. The dancefloor wasn't once empty...exactly what we hoped for! I would have no hesitation in recommending these guys to anyone!"

Ashley hired The Cassette Kings for a Private event (available in Sunderland)

Verified Review, 27 September 2025

FAQs about hiring Rock bands in Sunderland

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Can any rock band play my favourite song?

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

How much time do rock bands take to set up?

Your rock 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 rock 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 rock 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 rock 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 Rock Band in Sunderland

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Rock, Pop, Folk
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Busiest times:
May, July, August

How much does it cost to hire a Rock Band in Sunderland?

The typical price per group member for Rock Bands is:
£Budget£220
££Pro£330
£££High-end£400+

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