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  • The Amps

    5 stars - The Amps are Highly Recommended 46 Reviews Number of members: 4 West Midlands

    Filling your dance floor all night long, The Amps perform tons of classic favourites along with the latest chart tunes. From the likes of Chaka Khan, Areth...

  • GG Soul

    5 stars - GG Soul are Highly Recommended 11 Reviews Number of members: 4 London

    Known for wowing audiences across the UK, GG Soul deliver the best Soul, Motown and Pop with slick style and talent. Designed around the stunning vocals of...

  • Empire States

    5 stars - Empire States are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews Number of members: 5 Leicestershire

    Drawing upon a wealth of performing at huge venues, like the O2 Arena in London, Empire States throw you one incredible live music experience! Mixing male ...

  • Crazy Nights

    5 stars - Crazy Nights are Highly Recommended 8 Reviews Number of members: 4 West Sussex

    Bringing you the very best Rock has to offer, from huge stadium anthems to chart-topping mega hits & unforgettable timeless classics, Crazy Nights are a ba...

  • Anthems Collective

    5 stars - Anthems Collective are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews Number of members: 6 Hampshire

    Anthems Collective are a mind-blowing premium dance band bringing you the biggest beats, sweetest vocals and electric energy! Taking events to the next lev...

  • X-Press Yourself

    5 stars - X-Press Yourself are Highly Recommended 15 Reviews Number of members: 5 Wiltshire

    X-press Yourself bring the house down! Fronted by a powerful female vocalist, the enthusiasm and character of this band is off the chart. With modern bange...

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  • Folk It Up

    5 stars - Folk It Up are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews Number of members: 5 London

    Folk It Up are an upbeat 4 to 7 piece band, playing your favourite all-time hits with a folk ad bluegrass twist! Inspired by the Mumford & Sons, this feel-...

  • The Vacations

    Number of members: 5 Staffordshire

    Leaving a trail of partied out punters in their wake, The Vacations will be the perfect addition to your event. Featuring a set list of guaranteed dance fl...

  • Audio Wave

    5 stars - Audio Wave are Highly Recommended 136 Reviews Number of members: 3 West Midlands

    If you want an energetic, cool & contemporary band that bring your event to life with their powerful 3-piece harmonies & selection of rock, pop, funk & sou...

  • Checkmate

    5 stars - Checkmate are Highly Recommended 15 Reviews Number of members: 4 West Yorkshire

    Checkmate perform a unique mix of 60s, 70s and 80s Pop complimented by swing from the vintage days of the 40s plus additional options for Latin and Ballroo...

  • Jukebox Anthem

    5 stars - Jukebox Anthem are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews Number of members: 5 London

    Jukebox Anthem is a band guaranteed to have the guests of your party off their seats and onto the dance floor. With only the finest musicians and singers, ...

  • Rocky Road

    5 stars - Rocky Road are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews Number of members: 4 London

    Bringing you the very best Rock & Indie floor fillers, Rocky Road features the finest virtuoso musicians with CV's as long as Gene Simmons' tongue! Transfo...

  • Living For The Weekend

    5 stars - Living For The Weekend are Highly Recommended 15 Reviews Number of members: 5 Cheshire

    Performing Indie anthems, Living For The Weekend are experts at creating a fun, celebratory atmosphere at your event! Entertaining and high-energy, this ex...

  • Voeux

    5 stars - Voeux are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews Number of members: 4 Greater Manchester

    Introducing Voeux: a dynamic indie rock ensemble igniting wedding receptions and events with their electrifying presence. Infusing every gathering with an ...

  • Radio Wave

    5 stars - Radio Wave are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews Number of members: 4 Leicestershire

    A versatile and dynamic band with charisma and charm. Performing a set of Indie/Rock hits from the 60's to present day from artists such as Van Morrison, J...

  • Party Rox

    5 stars - Party Rox are Highly Recommended 25 Reviews Number of members: 4 Leicestershire

    Party Rox is the ultimate high-energy indie rock and pop band for weddings, parties, and corporate events. With 15+ years of experience, they deliver elect...

  • Party Tones

    5 stars - Party Tones are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews Number of members: 9 Derbyshire

    Party Tones are always set to deliver the party each and every time. A group of 9 brilliant musicians playing together to create the most amazingly huge so...

  • Festival

    Number of members: 4 Essex

    Delivering a sound & style that is reminiscent of folk favourites Mumford & Sons, Festival perform hits by the like of George Ezra, Johnny Cash, Fleetwood ...

Your Guide To Live Band Hire Ely

Everything You Need To Know About Bands To Hire In Ely

Sometimes choosing the right band can feel overwhelming, especially if you've never booked one before. Our quick guide to booking live bands answers common questions — and if you have any other questions or require tailored advice, we’re always happy to help.

A function band (or cover band / wedding band / party band as they’re also known) is a live band that specialises in performing popular rock and pop music for function events such as weddings, corporate events and private parties. They usually consist of a drummer, bass player, guitarist and lead singer, with larger bands also including a keyboard player, brass section and backing singers.

All Alive Network bands are a self-contained entertainment package, providing all of the equipment required when you book a band, without clients having to hire additional sound and lighting equipment. They often travel over a large geographical area, and their performances are designed specifically for the demands of private events.

A band's setlist will contain a variety of rock and popular music from the 1950s right through to current chart acts, performing dancefloor-filling hits. A typical repertoire might feature artists such as:

  • The Beatles
  • The Rolling Stones
  • The Kinks
  • Elvis
  • Van Morrison
  • Stevie Wonder
  • Bruno Mars
  • The Killers
  • Daft Punk
  • Taylor Swift
  • Take That
  • Maroon 5
  • Ed Sheeran
  • James Bay
  • Oasis
  • Blur
  • Coldplay
  • Kings of Leon
  • Arctic Monkeys
  • Beyoncé
  • Justin Bieber
  • Katy Perry

You can read more about the songs they play in our article "Function Band Set List Ideas".

Guitar bands

Usually formed of 3–5 members with an indie/pop/rock guitar based sound, covering artists like The Rolling Stones and The Beatles through to The Killers and Arctic Monkeys.

Pop/Funk/Soul bands

Containing anything from 5–12 members, often with female lead vocals and more prominent use of keyboards or a brass section, playing classic pop and Motown through to contemporary pop/RnB artists like Taylor Swift, Pharrell, Rihanna, Maroon 5, Amy Winehouse, Beyoncé.

The search form at the top of the page includes all counties of the UK. Simply run a search selecting your event type, the location and the date and we will show you a list of artists who are available along with their price and distance from your event location. The list is sorted by popularity, but you can reorder based on distance if you're specifically looking for a local band for hire.

Rock and pop bands like the guys and girls in the list above specialise in lively and energetic performances so you and your guests can party! They are usually the headline evening entertainment, perfect for events including:

For weddings, a live band can perform the first dance, as well as provide background music between sets, delivering an all-in-one wedding entertainment solution. Many bands also offer jazz or acoustic sets for your drinks reception, and solo guitar / piano for your ceremony and wedding breakfast. These options can help to keep costs down, in comparison with hiring separate performers for your wedding day.

For corporate events, bands can provide walk-on music for awards ceremonies.

Volume considerations at your event

If you’ve ever been to a live gig, you’ll know there’s nothing quite like the exciting, big sound of a live band! Alive Network's bands can offer an electrifying live performance with a sound and volume to match. A volume level in the region of 95dB – 110dB is standard.

If your venue has a sound limiter or volume restrictions, many bands offer an electronic drum kit option which can significantly reduce the overall volume of the band. You can find our sound limiter friendly bands here.

If you prefer your entertainment to serve as background music, where guests can still easily hold a conversation in the same room, then you might like to consider a Jazz / Swing band, solo singer / guitarist or Rat Pack singer. All of these artists are able to perform popular music but in a more laid-back style.

For more information about volume, see below.

Space considerations at your event

A typical 4-piece band will need an area of around 4 metres wide by 3 metres deep. For approximate requirements, see ‘How much space will a live band need?’, below.

Prices vary depending on the number of members in the band and their travel distance to your event.

The average price of a 4-piece function band is around £1,800.

Larger bands who specialise in corporate events vary in price between £3,000 – £35,000 depending on their size and experience.

This table shows a breakdown of the range of costs for different types of function bands:

  • Duos - £600 - £3,800
  • 3-piece bands - £780 - £3,800
  • 4 piece bands - £800 - £4250
  • 5-piece bands - £1050 - £5500
  • 6 piece bands - £1350 - £6500
  • 7 piece bands and bigger - £2000 - £27,000

Below are the bands that we feel are currently flying the flag as the leading rock and pop bands in the UK right now, based on a combination of popularity, performance quality and innovation:

For a list of Alive's most booked bands right now, see our list of the 'Top 10 Function Bands UK Wide'

Most bands offer two 60-minute performances as standard, though many can perform for longer if required. You can spread out a two-hour performance by splitting it into three 40-minute sets.

For most weddings and private parties, the band would arrive at 6pm, get set up and sound checked by 7.30pm to 8pm, then start the first performance around 9pm, with the second performance starting around 10.30pm, through to a standard midnight curfew. Many bands will offer longer performances at an additional cost, including finishing times of 1am and 2am.

Bands will provide background music from an MP3 player or laptop between their performances.

The average volume level of most fully-amplified 4-piece guitar-based rock and pop bands, is between 95dB – 110 dB (decibels), with occasional volume peaks of around 120dB. This is a big, roof-raising sound with lots of energy, making them the perfect headliners to your party!

If your venue has noise restrictions or a sound limiter, it doesn’t mean you can’t have a band. Just speak to our Entertainment Coordinators before you book to find the right artists for you. Many of our bands have the option of an electric drum kit, which can significantly help to reduce overall volume. Check out our sound limiter friendly collection here.

Most bands can work within a space of 4 metres wide by 3 metres deep, but this increases as you add more members. The guide below shows how much space bands of different sizes require:

  • 3-piece band = 3 x 3 metres
  • 4-piece band = 4 x 3 metres
  • 5 and 6-piece band = 5 x 3 metres
  • 7-piece band and bigger = 5-6 x 4 metres or more

To unload, set up and sound check takes on average 60 – 90 minutes, depending on how close the band can park relative to the space they’re performing in. Some busy London hotels insist bands load in via a suppliers entrance, using an elevator shared with caterers and staff. This can greatly extend set up times.

After the performance, it takes around 45 – 60 minutes to pack down and load out.

To really rock at your event, most live bands need:

  • a suitably-sized, safe, dry performance area. If performing outside, they will require cover – either from the rain or from the scorching sun!
  • parking, preferably with easy access to the venue
  • refreshments such as soft drinks and sometimes food, depending on how long you have booked them for.

All Alive Network bands will provide their own PA system, microphones, stage lighting, backline amplifiers and instruments.

Our industry leading contracts ensure your booking is covered against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up. If your band is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand 24/7 to source a suitable replacement, even out of office hours and at short notice.

Booking with Alive Network, the UK's most trusted music booking platform - you will get:

  • Fast, friendly five-star customer service
  • Emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year
  • Hand-picked musicians for the ultimate in quality and reliability
  • Safe, secure booking contracts for your peace of mind
  • Easy enquiry and booking process
  • Hundreds of bands to choose from
  • Trusted brand with over 183,000 previous clients & high-profile industry partnerships
  • Instant online prices & availability

Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the leading online 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 183,000 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.

What you will need in order to apply?

  • High quality promotional videos / audio tracks and photos
  • Reliable, good quality equipment & your own transport
  • A setlist of music suited to private events
  • Smart formal stage clothes, suited to private events
  • A PA system & stage lighting suited to audiences of up to 200 people
  • Reliable, professional band mates
  • References from previous customers

For a more comprehensive booking guide please read ‘Booking a function band – Everything you’ll ever need to know’.

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

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