Alternative Wedding Entertainment Ideas

Alternative Wedding Bands & Musicians For Hire.

Find 26 of the best alternative wedding entertainment ideas only at Alive Network. From Rockabilly and Folk covers of modern pop songs, to indie rock wedding bands fit for festival stages, if you're looking for something with a little more edge than your typically traditional wedding entertainers, you've come to the right place! Also see Unique & Unusual Musicians & Unusual Wedding Entertainment.

Evelyn and The Vipers

5 stars - Evelyn and The Vipers are Highly Recommended 85 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Bristol
Evelyn and the Vipers are a cool & stylish band with a signature sound. A fun 5 piece perfect for any event looking for something exceptional, the band perform exciting arrangements of modern Pop, dance floor fillers, decade hits, retro Soul and Disco classics. Also available with additional brass and a laptop DJ set, the band are fun, cool and the perfect choice for parties, weddings and corporate events!...

From £1,773
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The Dukes

5 stars - The Dukes are Highly Recommended 308 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
Fun, dynamic, energetic & experienced band guaranteed to get everyone dancing! Hits from The Killers, Kings of Leon to classics like Bowie, Queen & Beatles. Dance off's encouraged! The Dukes will not stop rocking until everyone is on their feet!...

From £1,505
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Riptide

5 stars - Riptide are Highly Recommended 145 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
Having worked with the likes of Paolo Nutini, Chesney Hawkes, Echo Belly & Right Said Fred, Riptide are a highly experienced band with a cool & exciting edge! Guaranteed to show you a good time, the band's diverse repertoire covers all areas. Covering songs by The Beatles & The Kinks right up to modern day hits from Catfish & The Bottlemen, Taylor Swift, Arctic Monkeys & more!...

From £1,519
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Ibiza Percussion Experience

5 stars - Ibiza Percussion Experience are Highly Recommended 17 Reviews
Number of members: 1 Bedfordshire
Ready to bring crazy showmanship and infectious energy to your special event, this incredible percussionist is a must-have for any party! Previous clients and performances include Tom Jones, Hedkandi, Glastonbury Festival, Kensington Roof Gardens, Sophie Ellis Bexter and many more! Roaming sets also available!...

From £478
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Dirty Weekend

5 stars - Dirty Weekend are Highly Recommended 135 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
Dirty Weekend have been to the biggest & best music festivals in the world & have even been lucky enough to play at some of them! Knowing first-hand how priceless it is to be surrounded by your closest mates whilst watching your favourite artists, this band have designed the coolest, most exciting show ready to rock your party! Choose 3 of 6 sets each designed to pay tribute to the world's most major festivals, from Glastonbury, Live Aid '85, the Isle of Wight, V & more!...

From £1,559
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The Ultimate Karaoke Experience

5 stars - The Ultimate Karaoke Experience are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews
Number of members: 1 Essex
Run by a team of Karaoke party professionals, The Ultimate Karaoke Experience has delivered modern, slick and flawless entertainment across the UK since 2010! With previous clients including Thomas Cook, Cinch, Isle of Wight Festival plus many wedding and private party clients, The Ultimate Karaoke Experience are industry leaders that'll give you a night of huge singalong anthems, big ballads, floor-fillers and more!...

From £588
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Tritts And The Numbers

5 stars - Tritts And The Numbers are Highly Recommended 72 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Essex
An award winning party band with blistering guitar solos, on stage high jinx and a set list that will leave any audience begging for more! Featuring hits from Bruno Mars, Arctic Monkeys, Faithless and many more; crowd surfing is inevitable!...

From £2,117
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Thrift Shop

5 stars - Thrift Shop are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Kent
Thrift Shop are a unique, fun & cool band with a huge sound! Specialising in urban, dance and pop covers, Thrift Shop are a band like no other and guarantee to get you on the dance floor with music from Daft Punk to Drake to Calvin Harris...

From £3,252
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No Quarter

5 stars - No Quarter are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Surrey
If you’re looking for a festival style wedding band then No Quarter are the band for you! Playing a floor filling mix of classic and contemporary songs with a mass sing and dance appeal, No Quarter offer two distinct styles, folk and electric, to make it feel like a mini festival!...

From £3,049
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Neon Carnival Band

5 stars - Neon Carnival Band are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Kent
There is simply nothing else like Neon Carnival Band in the entire world! A fluorescent super-band guaranteed to blow your mind, this incredible group will leave your guests speechless with their neon instruments, bespoke party-inducing repertoire and legendary sound! Get ready for an experience like no other!...

From £5,347
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The Sonics

5 stars - The Sonics are Highly Recommended 140 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
The Sonics are the hottest party band in town! Young, cool & current they are guaranteed to kick off your party with a sonic boom! Armed with a killer repertoire, you’ll be dancing all night to songs from Ed Sheeran, Prince, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars, Fleetwood Mac & so much more!...

From £1,630
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Sonic Moon

5 stars - Sonic Moon are Highly Recommended 16 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Essex
Boasting professionalism, diversity & unique musicianship, Sonic Moon pull a huge array of genres into their repertoire & guarantee you a busy dance floor. From Bob Marley, Dizzie Rascal, The Beatles, James Bay, Toots & The Maytals & loads more, Sonic Moon mix the cool, the contemporary & the classic all into one electrifying performance!...

From £2,150
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The Rips

5 stars - The Rips are Highly Recommended 278 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Northamptonshire
Bringing fun, energy and a killer repertoire to every event, The Rips are experts at filling dance floors across the UK. Performing well known rock and pop from the 50's to present day, expect to hear music from Oasis, Kings Of Leon, Fleetwood Mac, The Killers and even a few fun surprises from the likes of Avril Lavigne and Harry Styles!...

From £1,422
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Live Wedding Illustrator

5 stars - Live Wedding Illustrator are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 1 Norfolk
Providing a luxury feel to your big day whilst entertaining intrigued guests, our Live Wedding Illustrator creates bespoke, hand-drawn artwork of cherished scenic moments, guest portraits or a mixture of the two! A professional illustrator who's portfolio speaks for itself, previous clients include Norfolk Coast Holiday Cottages, Radio Times, The Ivy, Battersea Dogs Home as well as many happy couples and wedding venues!...

From £823
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Goldtones

5 stars - Goldtones are Highly Recommended 11 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Neath Port Talbot
Where modern meets Motown! Goldtones are a class act striking the balance between cool and classic. Performing favourite Motown hits and today's funk and R&B chart toppers, this band ooze style and will make your event one to remember....

From £3,266 +VAT
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Ignition

5 stars - Ignition are Highly Recommended 18 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
Delivering an unforgettable performance that is guaranteed to get you and your guests dancing all night, Ignition cover a range of styles from Pop, Rock, Indie, RnB and Dance music music with their own unique and contemporary twist....

From £1,438
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The Country Hoedowners

5 stars - The Country Hoedowners are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews
Number of members: 2 East Sussex
Delivering footstompin' folk covers and ceilidh/barn dance tunes, The Country Hoedowners guarantee a good ol' time wherever they go! Expect a fusion of your favorite country classics, barn-shaking tunes and contemporary covers revisited in a distinctive fiddle-driven folk style! With an impressive resume, members of The Country Hoedowners have toured extensively worldwide, covering regions such as the UK, Ireland, mainland Europe, and even Nashville!...

From £784
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The Medley Boys

5 stars - The Medley Boys are Highly Recommended 9 Reviews
Number of members: 2 London
The Medley Boys are a unique & exciting duo that perform fun medleys & mashups of hits that will fill any dancefloor! With musical virtuosity, humour & style they take the best Pop, R&B, Dance & Rock songs from the last five decades & blend them together into exquisitely-crafted medleys with a full-band sound! Previous clients include Cambridge University, The One Show & Edinburgh Fringe Festival!...

From £3,790 +VAT
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Riptide Function Band Review Wedding Kent

5 stars - Riptide are Highly Recommended

“Riptide were a fantastic band! We saw them at a friend’s wedding and knew we had to have them. They were incredible and ensured the music got everyone up on the dance floor. All of...”

Jacob O booked Riptide for their Wedding in Kent

The Rips Function Band Review Corporate Event Leicestershire

5 stars - The Rips are Highly Recommended

“Great Evening had by all!”

Ashley S booked The Rips for their event in Leicestershire on 16th December 2023

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