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38 amazing local North East Showbands to hire for events.

These are the perfect Showbands for weddings, corporate events & parties in the North East area, locally sourced by our entertainment experts. Find the best North East Showbands only at Alive Network, the UK's biggest entertainment agency.

Bangers and Anthems

5 stars - Bangers and Anthems are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 6 London
Bangers and Anthems is an international luxury show band of the highest quality. Available from a 6 piece to a 21 piece line up, the band features charismatic singers, exquisite horn and string sections, plus percussion and a glamorous DJ. Previous clients include British & Monaco Grand Prix, Cannes Film Festival, Rolex, Bentley Motors, Harrods, IBM, Christian Dior and many more....

From £9,811 +VAT
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Get Funked

5 stars - Get Funked are Highly Recommended 17 Reviews
Number of members: 22 London
Standing as one of the most in-demand and critically acclaimed bands in the luxury and corporate events industry, Get Funked boast a global reputation for sheer excellence. Available from an 8 piece to 30 piece band oozing soul, class, energy, unbelievable musical ability and stunning presentation, this bespoke showband have travelled the world wowing crowds at over 1000 events for clients such as Shell, Blackberry, BBC, BT and more!...

From £26,930 +VAT
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Century Showband Review Wedding Buckinghamshire

5 stars - Century are Highly Recommended

“We've been chatting about the band at our wedding and how you guys TOTALLY nailed it! Made our day. Really did. Been meaning to send an official email to the gang and thank the boys for aaaages but been wrapped up in honeymoon excitement! Please pass on our massive thanks and we'll send a message so...”

Jonathan H booked Century for their Wedding

5 stars - Extravagance are Highly Recommended

“Thank you, thank you, thank you! I hope that you are well and managed to get home alright. Thank you for coming to the middle of nowhere on such a wet day. I needed to write because you are genius, I really thought I wanted a nice sedate, proper, grown up first dance... would have helped if I cou...”

Lizzie M booked Extravagance for their event

5 stars - Soul Groove are Highly Recommended

“As for the band, 5 stars is not enough!! Excellent vocals and energy. Really kept our guests entertained with a varied playlist and great interaction. Punctual, professional and accommodating as we were a bit late and just a wonderful performance. We would definitely recommend this band for fun lovi...”

Anthony H booked Soul Groove for their event

Fourtune Showband Review Corporate Event London

5 stars - Fourtune are Highly Recommended

“Loved every song the guys did – and, being a guitarist, was especially impressed and inspired by Vic’s virtuoso performance – so much so that from that night, I’ve hired him for weekly guitar lessons! The band all round are seriously talented musicians and for sure we’l...”

Steve V booked Fourtune for their event

Amazing Venues

Just a few of the amazing venues we've worked with in the North East

Beamish Hall DH9 0YB
Le Petit Château NE19 1NR
Lumley Castle Hotel DH3 4NX
Doxford Barns NE67 5DY
Durham Castle DH1 3RW
Matfen Hall NE20 0RH
Close House Country Club NE15 0HT
Horton Grange Country House NE13 6BU
Wylam Brewery NE2 4PZ
Otterburn Towers NE19 1NS
Whitworth Hall DL16 7QX
Bowburn Hall Hotel DH6 5NH
Brinkburn Priory NE65 8AR
Halton Grove NE45 5PY
The Alnwick Garden NE66 1FJ

Hashtag Business Services Limited NE63 9JZ
Wylam Brewery Tap NE2 4PZ
Alnwick Castle
Shortflatt Tower | Luxury Manor House Wedding & Events Venue with Accommodation NE20 0HD
The Barn on The Bay Wedding Venue NE61 5EQ
The Willows at the Woodmans NE16 5BB
Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel DH8 9BB
Hallgarth The Manor House, Durham DH6 1AB
The Secret Tower NE1 2HY
Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter, an IHG Hotel NE1 3SA
Marriott Hotel (Newcastle-U-Tyne) NE3 5HN
The Treehouse Restaurant NE66 1FJ
The Vermont Hotel - Newcastle NE1 1RQ
University of Durham DH1 3LH
Chillingham Castle NE66 5NJ

Blackfriars Restaurant NE1 4XN
Doxford Hall Hotel and Spa NE67 5DN
New Close Farm Outdoor Wedding Venue DH7 6NB
RAF Boulmer Admin Site NE66 3JF
The Vermont Hotel NE1 1RQ
Beamish Park Hotel NE16 5EG
Albemarle Barracks NE15 0RG
Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter NE1 3SA
Kirkley Hall NE20 0AQ
Lord Crewe Arms DH8 9SP
Pleased to Meet You NE61 1NB
Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort NE47 0BX
Amazon MME2 DH6 5FG
Copthorne Hotel NE1 3RT
Durham Masonic Hall DH1 3HN

Showband Booking Guide

Everything you need to know to hire Luxury Showbands for your event

Showbands in the North East cost from £2614 to £25365. The average price in 2024 was £6080. Prices vary depending on experience, demand, size of act, travel costs and the specs of the equipment provided. Artists travelling into the North East from further away will usually charge more than a local act due to travel time and fuel costs.

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

Alive Network represents Showbands throughout the North East, with acts available for events in County Durham, Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear.

On the rare occasion that we don't have an artist based within your area, we will always have artists in the neighbouring regions willing to travel.

To see the most local the North East Showbands, enter a search using your event date and location, then use the 'nearest me' sort option.

Aside from finding some of the best Showbands in the UK and getting expert advice from our friendly staff, one of the main reasons to hire a Showband from Alive Network Entertainment Agency 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 Showband 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. Imagine having to do that yourself!?

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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 110,000 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 Showbands we want to represent.

We look to recruit the North East Showbands who we feel are the best in their area, but who also represent good value for money.

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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.

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Looking for Showbands in the North East? Alive Network will help you hire the best local North East Showband, with acts available in County Durham, Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear.

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Showbands North East38 amazing local North East Showbands to hire for events