Unique & Unusual Musicians for hire in Greater Manchester
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Nancy The Ukulele Soloist
Nancy is a vintage ukulele soloist performing classic songs from the 1940's & 1950's plus big hits from the 21st Century with some retro treatment! A fun, ...
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Bavarian Oompah Sounds
Introducing Bravarian Oompah Sounds, Manchester’s premier entertainment band, bringing a fresh and modern twist to the authentic German Oompah tradition. C...
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Northern Star
Northern Star are a full-blown festival styled extravaganza! Bringing you a folksy, bluegrass feel with original & quirky interpretations of classic & cont...
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Deutsch Band
With previous clients including Channel 4, Arsenal FC & Barclays, Deutsch Band have been entertaining clients all over the UK (& further afield) for over 1...
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Inferno Strings
A versatile electric/acoustic modern string trio, Inferno Strings are packed with energy who perform around the UK. Graduates of prestigious music colleges...
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The Bentley Brothers Inc
A high energy and sophisticated musical troupe, blasting out raucous and sophisticated 1920s style arrangements of classic rock and pop. Inviting Taylor Sw...
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Long Legged Brass
Completely unique with that big festival-feel, Long Legged Brass will uplift your occasion (literally, they perform on stilts!) & create a fun party atmosp...
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The Farewell Band
The Farewell Band provide a specialist Funeral Service, performing special music to give your loved one the send off that they deserve. The band ...
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Bracken Hill Brass
Bracken Hill Brass are the perfect choice to liven up your event! Mixing tradition of the brass band with funky, beat-driven arrangements of the coolest po...
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Hot Harlem
Hot Harlem are a 3 piece Harlem swing band that have turned back the clock to play a dazzling set of vintage American music in the style for which it was w...
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Nancy and Rosie
Nancy and Rosie are a quirky, vintage ukulele & vocal duo. Performing classic songs from the 1940s & 1950s, the girls also love to give hits from the 21st ...
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The Prohibition Jazz And Blues Band
Taking you back in time with songs inspired during the American prohibition & using a mix of instruments true to the period, this vintage band bring you au...
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The Hamiltones
The Hamiltones are a piano led duo with a difference! Featuring piano, vocals and drums, they perform upbeat light jazz to full on party anthems! A complet...
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Booking Guide
Everything you need to know to hire Unique & Unusual Musicians for your event
Unique & Unusual Musicians in Greater Manchester cost from £226 to £22640. The average price in 2025 was £1743. Prices vary depending on experience, demand, size of act, travel costs and the specs of the equipment provided. Artists travelling into Greater Manchester 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 Unique & Unusual Musicians on your budget, so please give us a call if you can't find what you're looking for.
Alive Network represents Unique & Unusual Musicians throughout Greater Manchester, with acts available for events in Abram, Altrincham, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Atherton, Bolton, Bramhall, Buckley, Bury, Chadderton, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Eccles, Failsworth, Farnworth, Gatley, Golborne, Hale, Hazel Grove, Heywood, Hindley, Horwich, Hyde, Ince in Makerfield, Irlam, Kearsley, Leigh, Little Lever, Littleborough, Manchester, Marple, Middleton, Milnrow, Mossley, Oldham, Pendlebury, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Rochdale, Romiley, Royton, Sale, Salford, Shaw, Stalybridge, Standish, Stockport, Stretford, Swinton, Tyldesley, Urmston, Walkden, Westhoughton, Whitefield, Wigan, Worsley.
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 Greater Manchester Unique & Unusual Musicians, enter a search using your event date and location, then use the 'nearest me' sort option.
Aside from finding some of the best Unique & Unusual Musicians in the UK and getting expert advice from our friendly staff, one of the main reasons to hire a Unusual Musician 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 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. Imagine having to do that yourself!?
- Outstanding five-star customer service
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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.
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.
We look to recruit Unique & Unusual Musicians who we feel are the best in their area, but who also represent good value for money.
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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