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Cover Bands for hire in Scottish Borders

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  • Hipster

    5 stars - Hipster are Highly Recommended 547 Reviews Number of members: 4 Cheshire

    With more than 2000 bookings to date, and over 500 five-star reviews, Hipster are one of the most well established and best loved party bands in the UK. Av...

  • Ghost

    5 stars - Ghost are Highly Recommended 41 Reviews Number of members: 5 Midlothian area

    Ghost are one of Scotland’s finest and most successful wedding bands. Together for almost a decade, they have entertained audiences in some of the la...

  • In The Red

    5 stars - In The Red are Highly Recommended 23 Reviews Number of members: 12 Midlothian

    In The Red are a 12 piece luxury showband who perform throughout Scotland, the UK and Internationally. Members have performed with Rita Ora, Jess Glynne, J...

  • Algorhythm

    5 stars - Algorhythm are Highly Recommended 16 Reviews Number of members: 4 Northumberland

    A phenomenal, 100% live, four-piece unit essential for every party! With music from 60's (the Beatles, Marvin Gaye, Etta James) right through to the latest...

  • The Front

    5 stars - The Front are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews Number of members: 6 Glasgow

    The Front are one of the UK's biggest event bands! Known for their signature high energy set and stage performance full of contemporary and dance floor cla...

  • The Stride

    5 stars - The Stride are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews Number of members: 4 Leicestershire

    A dynamic powerhouse band with an incredible energetic live show guaranteed to get your guests up on their feet with a real party atmosphere, The Stride pe...

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  • BackBeat

    5 stars - BackBeat are Highly Recommended 73 Reviews Number of members: 5 West Yorkshire

    An electric group of 5 young, cool, professional musicians. Their ever expanding repertoire covers a huge range. From Soul, Funk, Motown & Disco to Rock & ...

  • Overdrive

    5 stars - Overdrive are Highly Recommended 19 Reviews Number of members: 4 Greater Manchester

    Get ready for the party of a lifetime with Overdrive! Bringing you infectious energy, great musicianship & a repertoire spanning the likes of the Beatles, ...

  • Dexter

    5 stars - Dexter are Highly Recommended 178 Reviews Number of members: 5 Cheshire

    With an awesome reputation since establishing in 1997, Dexter are THE CHOICE for delivering incredible parties across the UK! Featuring both male & female ...

  • Front Runners

    5 stars - Front Runners are Highly Recommended 68 Reviews Number of members: 4 South Yorkshire

    Offering a live show like no other, Front Runners are passionate, energetic & ready for a party! Bringing you the very best floor-filling indie-rock, their...

  • Sonic Tonic

    5 stars - Sonic Tonic are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews Number of members: 3 North Yorkshire

    An electrifying power trio guaranteed to raise your roof with their live sound and incredible musicianship! Brought together by their love of classic rock,...

  • Funkytown

    5 stars - Funkytown are Highly Recommended 36 Reviews Number of members: 5 West Yorkshire

    Funkytown are a 5-10 piece Funk/Pop/Soul band with fantastic female vocals. From Aretha Franklin to Mark Ronson's latest collaborations, they can provide g...

  • Gold Rush

    5 stars - Gold Rush are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews Number of members: 5 Cheshire

    Get ready to groove with Gold Rush, the electrifying 5-piece party band from Manchester! Since 2016, they've been turning events into unforgettable celebra...

  • Get Hitched

    5 stars - Get Hitched are Highly Recommended 16 Reviews Number of members: 3 Lancashire

    Introducing Get Hitched; a professional rock and pop trio guaranteed to get your party going! Whether you love Pop, Rock, Emo, Folk, Disco or anything in b...

  • The Jukebox Junkies

    5 stars - The Jukebox Junkies are Highly Recommended 8 Reviews Number of members: 3 North Yorkshire

    Unique from any other band, The Jukebox Junkies pride themselves on creating personalised party sets for each and every client! Working with you to create ...

  • The Kicks

    5 stars - The Kicks are Highly Recommended 304 Reviews Number of members: 4 Surrey

    Indie, Rock and Pop classics from the 50's through to today! These guys have extensive live experience having shared the stage with some of the UK's top ar...

  • NME - Nineties Music Experience

    Number of members: 5 South Yorkshire

    In short...they rap, they rock and they pop all night long!! Bringing the 90's back to life with banger after banger, NME is made up of experienced musicia...

  • Midnight Cruisers

    5 stars - Midnight Cruisers are Highly Recommended 14 Reviews Number of members: 4 Merseyside

    Spanning the sounds of the 50's to present day, Midnight Cruisers are a 4 piece party band performing floor-fillers and big tunes to party the night away t...

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Booking Guide

Everything you need to know to hire Cover Bands for your event

A cover band is a group of musicians that specialise in playing live music covers of popular rock, pop and chart tracks, both classic and contemporary. Typically consisting of a lead singer, guitarist, bass guitarist and drummer, cover bands may also include synths, a brass section or backing singers but generally, when a line up is extended beyond a standard 4-piece, male fronted guitar band, and additional singers are included for example, they are better defined as wedding bands, function bands or party bands.

As cover bands play a repertoire of well-known songs, they are a crowd-pleasing option for private events, weddings and public performances in pubs, clubs & venues. Depending on the event type, most cover bands offer a complete entertainment package, providing sound and lighting equipment, with no need to hire any additional services. Bands performing gigs for public venues, like music bars, clubs or restaurants, may use in-house PA sound systems and lighting.

For private events and wedding entertainment, cover band sets are specifically tailored to parties and may include DJ options.

Often mainstays at their local music venue, professional cover bands are also used to performing internationally and all over the UK, and will often travel large distances.

Cover bands as discussed here are different to their tribute bands counterparts who specialise in the music of one artist, era or genre. To find out more please visit the tribute bands page here.

From Led Zeppelin to Beyoncé, cover bands do it all! Most cover bands play a huge range of rock, indie and chart music incorporating classic artists like Stevie Wonder to current floor fillers, with some bands preferring guitar-based rock, pop and dance, or funk and soul. A standard set list may include songs from artists such as

  • Alicia Keys
  • Arctic Monkeys
  • Aretha Franklin
  • Bruce Springsteen
  • Bruno Mars
  • Cee Lo Green
  • Coldplay
  • Daft Punk
  • David Bowie
  • Ed Sheeran
  • Elvis
  • Foo Fighters
  • Florence and the Machine
  • James Brown
  • Jimi Hendrix
  • Kings of Leon
  • Mumford & Sons
  • Michael Jackson
  • Oasis
  • Paul Simon
  • Red Hot Chilli Peppers
  • Rihanna
  • Stevie Wonder
  • Take That
  • Taylor Swift
  • The Beatles
  • The Killers
  • The Rolling Stones
  • The Strokes

The repertoire for each of our cover bands is featured on their profile pages. Usually artists will tailor their set list to your specific event requirements, and this can be discussed with your Alive Network Entertainment Coordinator.

1. Guitar bands

Unsurprisingly these bands specialise in a repertoire based around guitar music – think rock, indie or pop. Often consisting of 3–5 members, guitar bands will cover artists from Kings of Leon, Arctic Monkeys and Oasis, to The Rolling Stones and The Beatles.

2. Pop/Funk/Soul bands

Comprising of 4–12 members and usually fronted by a female singer, pop, funk and soul bands may feature a brass section or keyboards. Repertoires include modern chart artists such as Jess Glynne, Rihanna and Beyoncé as well as classic soul and Motown artists such as Earth, Wind and Fire and Stevie Wonder.

A cover band is usually the headline act to your celebrations, featuring towards the end of the evening when guests are ready to dance and enjoy the music! Performances are best scheduled after any food has been served so that guests can dance comfortably, and make the most of a lively and energetic atmosphere.

If you want to party hard after the final set, almost all cover bands offer DJ options in addition to their live performance.

For all-day celebrations, cover bands can offer laid back acoustic sets. These are more chilled out and daytime-friendly, providing a perfect backdrop for drinks receptions and dining.

Booking one band for your entire event is a great option for those looking to simplify their event planning as logistics and price are minimised, compared with hiring several separate performers.

Space considerations at your event

A typical 4-piece band will need around 4m width × 3m depth as a comfortable performance space. For approximate requirements, see ‘How much space will a cover band need?’, below.

Volume - How loud is a cover band?

The line-up, instruments and room acoustics at your venue will all affect the volume of your band. Volume is usually in the region of 95 dB – 110 dB, reflecting the roof-raising, lively performance expected of them. For more laid back daytime entertainment, sound levels will obviously be quieter, especially if you opt for a smaller or acoustic version of the band.

Many cover bands can play with an electronic drum kit to lessen the overall volume. This can be a lifesaver if your venue has volume restrictions or has a sound limiter fitted! Our sound limiter-friendly bands can be found here.

Cover band costs can vary, depending on the number of musicians, and the options each band offers.

Tthe average price of a 4-piece cover band is around £1,300.

The table below demonstrates the range of fees for different types of cover bands:

Type of ArtistCost Range
3-piece bands£700 - £1,500
4-piece bands£720 - £1,850
5-piece bands£950 - £1,900
Larger line-ups£2,000 - £4,500+

Booking a band local to your venue is a great way to reduce cost as travel fees will be minimal. The home town of all Alive Network cover bands is included on their profile pages, and your Entertainment Coordinator can recommend the best bands near your venue. There’s no need to limit your search to just local bands, however! Your perfect cover band may be willing to travel at nominal cost.

Our list features the UK’s best cover bands, based on reputation, performance quality and innovation:

Cover bands usually perform two 60-minute sets, or occasionally three 40-minute sets.

Bands that are booked for an evening performance might arrive at 6pm, set up and perform the sound check by 7.30pm to 8pm, get changed and ready to start the first performance by around 9pm. After a break of around 30 minutes, the second set might start at 10.30pm, finishing at 11.30pm, before the usual midnight curfew.

Many cover bands offer DJ sets or longer performances including finishing times of 1am and 2am. You can find the booking options on each cover band’s profile page.

Times supplied are an example and cover bands performing at both public and private events will liaise with you, tailoring their performance times to suit your celebration.

The table below demonstrates how much space party bands of different sizes might require:

Size of Cover BandPerformance Space Required
   3-piece band3 x 3 metres
    4-piece band4 x 3 metres
     5 and 6-piece band5 x 3 metres
       7-piece band and bigger5/6 x 4 metres

Of course, measurements may vary depending on the number of artists and the type of instruments in your chosen cover band. Your Entertainment Coordinator can discuss the options with you.

Depending how close to the performance space a cover band can park, unloading, setting up and performing their sound check will take around 60 – 90 minutes.

Some venues require bands to load in via a supplier’s entrance and/or use a shared staff elevator, which can increase set up times.

It takes a cover band around 45 – 60 minutes to pack down and load out, following their performance.

Most cover bands need:

  • parking provision with easy access to the venue
  • a secure, lockable changing room
  • a dedicated, suitably-sized, safe, dry, flat performance area or stage
  • if performing outside – by prior agreement – they will need cover from the elements (either direct sunlight, strong wind or rain!)
  • adequate lighting for set up, especially if playing in a marquee, for example
  • a minimum of four 13 amp power sockets, depending on the line-up
  • refreshments – usually soft drinks and a hot meal, depending on how long you’ve booked them for.

Cover bands usually provide their own microphones, backline amplifiers, PA sound system and stage lighting.

If you are planning a large celebration with 200+ guests, you may need a larger PA system – especially if it is an outdoor event. Your dedicated Entertainment Coordinator will be happy to discuss the requirements for specific cover bands.

Aside from finding some of the best Cover Bands in the UK and getting expert advice from our friendly staff, one of the main reasons to hire a Cover Band 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 Cover Band 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
  • Emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year
  • Hand-picked Cover Bands for the ultimate in quality and reliability
  • Safe, secure booking contracts for your peace of mind
  • Easy enquiry and booking process
  • Hundreds of Cover Bands to choose from
  • Trusted brand with over 110,000 previous clients & high-profile industry partnerships
  • Instant online Cover Band 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 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 info on how to join Alive Network please visit our 'How to join' pages here.

You will need:

  • Polished demo recordings and promo photos
  • Reliable equipment & transport
  • A setlist of music suited to private events
  • Smart formal stage clothes, suited to private events
  • A PA system & stage lighting suitable for audiences of up to 200 people
  • Reliable, professional band mates

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 Cover Bands in Scottish Borders? Alive Network will help you hire the best local Scottish Borders Cover Band, with acts available in Coldstream, Duns, Eyemouth, Galashiels, Hawick, Innerleithen, Jedburgh, Kelso, Lauder, Melrose, Peebles, Selkirk