Pop Bands for hire

Hire a pop band for a wedding, party or event. Choose from 708 of the best live acts based right across the UK. Book an amazing pop band to play your favourite chart hits from any era!
Both female and male lead vocals, bringing a variety of styles to your event!

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Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear

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Fiery soul singer with smooth jazzy guitar!

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Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear

Book from £308* - get a quote

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Playing a mix of music 50s to date. Keyboards vocals guitar

1 review

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear

Unique, exciting, entertaining, and unforgettable!

2 reviews

North Shields, Tyne And Wear

Book from £940* - get a quote

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Top North East Wedding/Party Band

3 reviews

Morpeth, Northumberland

Book from £1495* - get a quote

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Scots style Ceilidh Band in North East England!

11 reviews

Spennymoor, County Durham

Book from £560* - get a quote

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5 piece Wedding/Function Band

7 reviews

Stockton On Tees, Cleveland

Book from £705* - get a quote

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A duo with 3 x shows - acoustic pop, upbeat pop, or musical theatre!

1 review

Stockton On Tees, Cleveland

Book from £350* - get a quote

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Chart Classics done the live-lounge way

8 reviews

Stockton On Tees, Cleveland

Book from £480* - get a quote

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7-piece Motown, Soul & Northern Soul function band

3 reviews

Leyburn, North Yorkshire

Book from £1615* - get a quote

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Welcome to the Time of your Life with UK's brightest and versatile 80's band

1 review

Middlesbrough, Cleveland

Book from £800* - get a quote

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Professional Wedding and Function band based and playing across the UK

6 reviews

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Book from £1819* - get a quote

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A dynamic nine-piece funk soul band!

3 reviews

York, North Yorkshire

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Powerful force in the world of blues and soul music!

3 reviews

Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Book from £475* - get a quote

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Breath-taking vocalist!

10 reviews

Skipton, North Yorkshire

Book from £400* - get a quote

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How much does it cost to hire Pop Bands?

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The average price for Pop Bands is £1213. Above you will also find a budget price and high end price. Contact the act you like for an accurate quote.

Frequently asked questions


You should always check whether or not your act is prepared to play outdoors. It’s sometimes not possible for acts that use a lot of electronic equipment to perform anywhere where it might rain.If the act is happy to perform outdoors you should plan to have electrical outlets close to the performance area and provide a flat surface as well as a cover in case of rain.

Each event is different but the typical performance time for pop bands is 2 x 45 minutes sets within a 2 hours period. Some acts are happy to play longer sets or additional sets. Often, breaks can be negotiated but you should be aware that the price may increase if the musicians need to be onsite for a longer period of time.

Booking pop bands as early as possible increases the chance of securing their availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many acts also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged performances for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Most pop bands are self-contained and provide their own sound equipment which is suitable for typical situations. If your event is to be held in a large venue, or you have more than 300 guests, we recommend that additional sound equipment should be used. Always ask your act about their sound system requirements. Some pop bands have lighting systems, but most usually will charge extra for this or recommend a third party supplier for you to use.

The cost of hiring musicians can vary significantly depending on the type of act. The average price is currently £1213. Budget-level acts may be available for as low as £150, while top-tier acts can command prices as high as £10266.

Frequently asked questions about Pop Bands, how to register and how results are ordered are in the help & FAQs.

About these Pop Bands

Pop bands have been a staple of popular music since the term was first used. It doesn't matter if it's The Beatles, McFly, One Direction or Little Mix that comes to mind, most modern pop cover bands will have a repertoire big enough to suit everyone's taste. If sing-alongable musical perfection is what you seek, then this is the category page for you!

From weddings and corporate events, to public gigs in pubs and clubs, the broad appeal of pop bands makes them perfect for all sorts of events, no matter what the make up of the audience. If you've got an event coming that you're looking take to a whole new level, you'd be wise to book a pop band near you!

"This is the second time we've used Cover It Up. First was at a wedding and second was at my husbands birthday party in our garden. Both times, we've been amazed at how these guys get to know the crowd and work with them to make sure everyone is having a great time. All I've had after the party is...."the band were amazing!" Apart from the brilliant song choices, the highlight for us was when one of the band made a boys dream come true by letting him play guitar with them on stage. A moment he and his family will never forget. Rich and his band were polite, punctual and answered every possible question we needed to know to make our day go off so smoothly. We will definitely use them again and so will our friends in the future. Thank you so much for an epic day."

Charlotte's review of Cover It Up

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Pop Bands

Ideal for:

Pop bands are ideal for all sorts of events. Their large repertoire means that they have a pretty universal appeal and will have lots of songs to suit all age groups. Whether it's a wedding, product launch, birthday party or any other event, you're bound to be able to find a suitable local pop band near you.

When booking Pop Bands:

Due to the variety of pop bands out there, it's important to check the sample repertoire of your prospective band, in order to make sure they perform the type of music you are into. If you are getting married, many pop bands will be prepared to learn your first dance. However, make sure you get your request over in plenty of time. If you're struggling to think of one, you can always consult with your band - they may well have some excellent suggestions in their repertoire!

Prices for Pop Bands:

Typically, pop bands will come in a 4 piece line up, with a singer/guitarist, lead guitarist or keys player, bass player and drummer. With four musicians, prices will generally start at around £800. Many pop bands will also offer additional members, like percussion players or brass sections, for an additional cost. If you're looking to cut down on travel fees, try using the 'advanced search' feature to find pop bands near you.

About Pop Band's music:

Most pop band's will start their performance with some songs from the 1960's - usually singalong numbers by bands like The Beatles, The Who, The Kinks and The Monkees. Whilst these songs won't make up the whole set, they will usually appear early on, especially at weddings where there may be older guests still present.

As the evening gets later, more recent hits will make an appearance, like Oasis or Blur songs from the 90's and Busted or McFly tunes from the early 2000's. Towards the end of the evening, you're likely to hear a lot of modern pop and rock, from Taylor Swift to Shaun Mendes. Each band will have worked out their own set lists, and what songs work best for each type of event. This means that, as well as standard rock/pop songs, you may also hear a little funk, disco, soul or country mixed in, depending on the band's style.

Different pop bands will perform for different lengths of time, and it's important to find this out in advance. The standard length of time to be on stage is usually two sets of around 45 minutes, but some bands will offer additional acoustic sets or longer set times of around one hour.

The Pop Bands featured on this page are all members of the LastMinuteMusicians.com entertainment directory. Use the refine section at the top of this page to book a live pop group close to you. Simply choose a county or enter a post code into the "available in" box to refine the listings to your local area. Click the "visit listing" button to see the full profiles of the individual local Pop Bands. With over 3300 active listings you are sure to find the perfect entertainer, musician, band or entertainment service to make your wedding or event just perfect. Don`t forget you can use our online chat (below) to get instant help with your booking.

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