Unique & Unusual Musicians For Hire

Hire Quirky & Creative Musicians For Your Event.

Find 217 of the most unique & unusual musicians for hire only at Alive Network. From Oompah bands & ukulele duos to a sci-fi themed band, a video game music cover band, drumming groups & comedy string quartets, if you're looking for something different for your party or corporate event, then here is where you'll find it! Also see Unique & Unusual Wedding Entertainment Ideas, Unusual Corporate Entertainment and Alternative Wedding Entertainment.... Read more

Booking Guide

Everything you need to know to hire Unique & Unusual Musicians for your event

Our Unique & Unusual Musicians cost from £226 to £22640. The average price of Unique & Unusual Musicians in 2025 was £1465. Prices vary depending on experience, demand, number of members, travel costs and the quality of the equipment provided.

We will always do our best to help you find Unique & Unusual Musicians within your budget, so please give us a call if you can't find what you're looking for.

Alive Network represents Unique & Unusual Musicians UK wide, and most will travel anywhere to perform, including internationally. To find a Unusual Musician most local to you, enter a search using your event date and location, then use the 'nearest me' sort option.

You can also use the location browser further down this page to view Unique & Unusual Musicians by city, county and region.

Aside from representing the best Unique & Unusual Musicians in the UK, one of the main reasons to hire a Unusual Musician with Alive Network is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up.

If your Unusual Musician is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice.

Benefits of booking with us

Reliable, hand-picked Unique & Unusual Musicians
Advice and support whenever you need it
Emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year
Free cancellations within 5 days of booking
Easy enquiry and booking process
Trusted brand with over 187,000 previous clients
Instant online prices & availability

Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the most trusted entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 187,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent exclusively at Alive Network.

Find more about Alive Network Entertainment Agency here

For information on joining Alive Network please visit our 'How to join' pages here where you will also find our online application forms.

There is no cost to join Alive Network but we are not a directory, so every application is individually assessed and we hand-pick the Unique & Unusual Musicians we want to represent.

For information on the following, see our Frequently Asked Questions:

If you have any other queries, simply visit our FAQ page.

Alternatively, our dedicated expert entertainment coordinators are on-hand to help. Simply call 0845 108 5500 or email enquiries@alivenetwork.com.

1,479 Reviews For Our Unique & Unusual Musicians

Miss Dixie Drag Unusual Musician Review Private Party Berkshire

5 stars - Miss Dixie Drag are Highly Recommended

“Dixie was absolutely brilliant and a massive part of my 50th birthday celebrations. They did such a great show, everyone loved it and I was asked several times where I got them from. Not only that, they were also super accommodating, lovely to work did and we had a great experience. Very profess...”

Flora C booked Miss Dixie Drag for their party in Berkshire on 14th November 2025

Accordionist Cailin Unusual Musician Review Private Party London

5 stars - Accordionist Cailin are Highly Recommended

“We booked Colette with guitar accompaniment for a wedding party at our house for 50 people. The music was perfect, it lifted the atmosphere and really helped everyone to feel comfortable and joyful which is just what we wanted. Communication was perfect and the playing was flawless - just magical!”

Alexandra G booked Accordionist Cailin for their party in London on 1st November 2025

The Roaming Drummer Unusual Musician Review Wedding Berkshire

5 stars - The Roaming Drummer are Highly Recommended

“Honestly we couldn’t recommend the roaming drummer enough. He was incredible. Everyone was talking about the vibe he was bringing; everyone was dancing the whole time. Having him there was one of the best decisions we made!”

Nicolette booked The Roaming Drummer for their wedding in Berkshire on 11th September 2025

Ibiza Percussion Experience Unusual Musician Review Private Party London

5 stars - Ibiza Percussion Experience are Highly Recommended

“Assaf was brilliant! His energy and his performance was just amazing - would strongly recommend him to anyone looking for a great percussionist.”

Kiran W booked Ibiza Percussion Experience for their party in London on 14th June 2025

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187,335 Events Made Awesome So Far

Why book with us?

26 years providing you with the very best Unique & Unusual Musicians for weddings, corporate events, and parties throughout the UK

Experience.

26 years experience and over 187,000 events booked to date, you couldn’t be in safer hands.

Quality.

We are not a directory, we hand pick every artist to ensure quality, reliability and value.

Trust.

With over 60,000 five star reviews, we’re the UK’s most trusted entertainment booking platform.

Security.

Safe secure bookings, 24/7 emergency cover, and personal support when ever you need it.

We Care.

That you find the perfect entertainment for your event, and that everything goes to plan.

Supporting Artists.

We help local artists reach a national audience of customers like you, supporting careers.

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Registered offices: Ground Floor Suite, Silk Mill Studios, Princess Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1DD, United Kingdom

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Unique & Unusual Musicians

Hire Quirky & Creative Musicians For Your Event

Hire Quirky & Creative Musicians For Your Event.

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Northern Star

Dave and Linda

Bloom Vocal Collective

The Mazzuoli Marimba Duo

Beat Banditos

Light It Up Percussion

Inferno Strings

Anthems Collective

Miss Dixie Drag

DJ Megamix Live

Bracken Hill Brass

Brass Fusion

All Folked Up

Slam Funk

Miss Scarlet La Rouge

Capital Brass

Booking Guide

Everything you need to know to hire Unique & Unusual Musicians for your event

For information on the following, see our Frequently Asked Questions:

1,479 Reviews For Our Unique & Unusual Musicians

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Christmas Party Entertainment Ideas

187,335 Events Made Awesome So Far

Why book with us?

26 years providing you with the very best Unique & Unusual Musicians for weddings, corporate events, and parties throughout the UK

Unique & Unusual Musicians

Hire Quirky & Creative Musicians For Your Event

Hire Quirky & Creative Musicians For Your Event.

Booking Guide

Everything you need to know to hire Unique & Unusual Musicians for your event

For information on the following, see our Frequently Asked Questions:

1,479 Reviews For Our Unique & Unusual Musicians

You might also like

187,335 Events Made Awesome So Far

Why book with us?

26 years providing you with the very best Unique & Unusual Musicians for weddings, corporate events, and parties throughout the UK

A uk-Wide & international unusual musician agency

We believe in making events extraordinary

Alive Network Ltd