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Pop Bands for Hire in the UK

Hire a pop band in the UK to make your next event a memorable one, filled with catchy tunes and infectious energy. Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate event, or birthday, a live pop band brings energy and charisma–plus a playlist of great music!

The best bands bring the entertainment, engage the crowd, create a vibrant experience, and leave your guests raving long after the music ends. From the Beatles to Ed Sheeran and Dua Lipa, are you ready to rock the dance floor with music everyone loves?

Hire your pop band today, and get ready to party!

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Scintillate
Scintillate
Luxury Showband
£5,000 - £7,500
London, UK
73 reviews
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The Beat Chiefs
The Beat Chiefs
Wedding & Party Band
€2,500 - €5,000
Nice & London
6 reviews
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MOJO
MOJO
Luxury Wedding Band
£5,000 - £7,500
London
53 reviews
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Aptitude
Aptitude
Luxury Party Band
£2,500 - £5,000
London
18 reviews
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Party Academics
Party Academics
Wedding & Party Duo
£2,500 - £3,000
London, UK
10 reviews
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Groove Addiction
Groove Addiction
Wedding & Party Band
£2,194 (avg. price)
London, UK
26 reviews
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The Tourists
The Tourists
Wedding & Party Band
£1,500 - £2,000
London, UK
19 reviews
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The Nauticals
The Nauticals
Wedding Band & Party Band
£2,768 (avg. price)
London
36 reviews
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The Upshots
The Upshots
Wedding Band & Party Band
£5,000 - £7,500
London & Los Angeles
32 reviews
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PYT
PYT
All-Female Wedding & Party Band
£2,500 - £3,500
London & Worldwide
11 reviews
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Forever Diamonds Showband
Forever Diamonds Showband
Luxury Showband
£5,000 - £7,500
London, UK
22 reviews
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Beats & Beyond
Beats & Beyond
Wedding Band & Party Band
£2,374 (avg. price)
London
16 reviews
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The Manhattans
The Manhattans
Wedding Band & Party Band
£2,956 (avg. price)
Watford, Hertfordshire
109 reviews
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Night Magic
Night Magic
Wedding & Party Band
£5,000 - £10,000
London, UK
3 reviews
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Velvet Shadows
Velvet Shadows
Wedding Band & Party Band
£1,621 (avg. price)
Bristol, UK
12 reviews
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Pop Republic
Pop Republic
Wedding Band & Party Band
£1,500 - £1,750
Cardiff, South Wales
12 reviews
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High Voltage Sounds
High Voltage Sounds
Wedding & Party Showband
£3,292 (avg. price)
London, UK
14 reviews
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Day Radio
Day Radio
Wedding & Party Band
£1,200 - £1,700
Swansea, Wales
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The Incognitos
The Incognitos
Wedding Band & Party Band
£1,500 - £2,500
London, UK
20 reviews
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The Apex
The Apex
Wedding Band & Party Band
£1,250 - £1,750
London, UK
13 reviews
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The Vibe
The Vibe
Pop Covers Band
£1,500 - £1,750
Cardiff, South Wales
14 reviews
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Charisma
Charisma
90s Wedding & Party Band
£2,964 (avg. price)
London, UK
3 reviews
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The Sidekicks
The Sidekicks
Wedding Band & Party Band
£1,250 - £1,675
Taunton, Somerset
26 reviews
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The Highlights
The Highlights
Wedding Band & Party Band
London, UK
3 reviews
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Radio Flare
Radio Flare
Wedding & Party Band
£1,500 - £2,000
Bridgend & Cardiff
6 reviews
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Chaos Theory
Chaos Theory
Wedding & Party Band
£2,440 - £3,660
Hartley, UK
11 reviews
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The Pandemoniums
The Pandemoniums
Wedding & Party Band
£1,500 - £2,500
Brighton, UK
4 reviews
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The Party Pioneers
The Party Pioneers
Luxury Wedding Band
£1,500 - £2,500
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK
3 reviews
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Pop Academy
Pop Academy
Wedding Band & Party Band
£1,500 - £2,000
Brighton, East Sussex
11 reviews
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The Charmers
The Charmers
Wedding Band & Party Band
£1,500 - £2,500
London
24 reviews
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Pop Triangle
Pop Triangle
Wedding & Party Band
£1,220 (avg. price)
London, UK
3 reviews
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The Hawks
The Hawks
Wedding Band & Party Band
£1,280 (avg. price)
Bristol, UK
15 reviews
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Powerhouse
Powerhouse
Wedding & Party Band
£1,500 - £3,000
Durham & Newcastle
6 reviews
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Electric Nights
Electric Nights
Wedding Band & Party Band
£1,475 (avg. price)
London & Manchester
15 reviews
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The Cardinals
The Cardinals
Pop Covers Band
£1,869 (avg. price)
Bristol
22 reviews
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The Starlights
The Starlights
Wedding Band & Party Band
£1,551 (avg. price)
London
11 reviews
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The Showstoppers
The Showstoppers
Wedding Band & Party Band
£2,022 (avg. price)
Manchester & London
12 reviews
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The Dynamos
The Dynamos
Wedding Band & Party Band
£1,628 (avg. price)
Gloucestershire & Bristol
18 reviews
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Newfangled Groove
Newfangled Groove
Wedding Band & Party Band
£1,414 (avg. price)
Leeds, West Yorkshire
7 reviews
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Strike
Strike
Wedding & Party Band
£1,958 (avg. price)
London, UK
5 reviews
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Mayday
Mayday
Pop Covers Band
£2,546 (avg. price)
Surrey
5 reviews
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The Free Spirits
The Free Spirits
Wedding & Party Band
£3,500 - £5,000
London, UK
4 reviews
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Groove Metropolis
Groove Metropolis
Wedding Band & Party Band
£2,900 - £7,500
London, UK
5 reviews
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The Groove Train
The Groove Train
Wedding Band & Party Band
£850 - £6,000
London & Cheshire, UK
17 reviews
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The Groove Generators
The Groove Generators
Wedding & Party Band
£850 - £2,000
Colchester, UK
8 reviews
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Can Any Pop Band Play My Favourite Song?

Most pop bands play a mix of pop covers from different eras, and your favourite song is most likely already there. Check out the playlists on each band's profile to see what their set includes.

You can also reach out ahead of time with your request - most live musicians are happy to learn a song or two and add it to their lineup.

How Much Time Do Pop Bands Take to Set Up?

The average time it takes a pop band to set up is between one and three hours. However, set-up times vary depending on the band size, equipment, and ease of access to the event location. For example, an acoustic duo needs less time than a 10-piece band.

Allow extra time for setting up applicable additional items, like:

  • Lighting equipment

  • Adjusting for a sound limiter

  • The band's own PA system

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Pop Band?

On average, you can usually budget around £2,000 to £4,000 to hire a professional pop band. Prices generally start at around £750 for small local party bands but can go up to £10,000 for a larger one with 15 band members. 

These prices can vary, depending on:

  • Party venue location

  • Size of the live band

  • Set duration

  • Popularity of the band

It's best to ask for a quote before you commit to making a booking. When you use FixTheMusic, the bands will give you a quote with a clear breakdown of all costs involved, so you can make an informed decision and budget accordingly.

What Classifies a Band as Pop?

A pop band plays accessible music that has mass appeal. Pop music is ear-catching, with memorable melodies and lyrics that are easy to sing along to. In fact, there are often elements of rock, electronic, R&B, and even country in pop music.

Some famous professional pop musicians and bands include Taylor Swift, Coldplay, the Beatles, Ed Sheeran, Adele, Michael Jackson, the Spice Girls, Robbie Williams, and Madonna.

What Type of Person Likes Pop Music?

Pop music has mainstream appeal. By combining all music genres, a catchy tune, and fun lyrics, this type of music is often loved by most people.

According to psychology, pop lovers are generally hard-working people with high self-esteem and a love for feel-good beats. They are also often extroverts who get along well with others.

In short, pop music is everyone's favourite live music to party to.

How to Find a Wedding Pop Band in the UK?

Finding a pop wedding band in the UK is simple when you use an online platform like FixTheMusic. You can read bands' profiles, see reviews, and find the wedding pop band that captures your heart.

How Long Will a Pop Band Play For?

Each live band plays for different set lengths. Some play two slots that range from 45 minutes to one hour, and others can play three one-hour sets. Many professional party bands also play DJ music between sets so the music doesn't stop.

Share your needs and preferences when making your local band booking, especially if you want a much longer or shorter set.

What Type of Music Will the Pop Band Play?

Your pop band will play all your best-loved songs, and you can generally expect a mix of chart hits and pop classics.

Live bands have something for everyone, from classic to contemporary pop. You can find playlists on each band’s profile to pick the best live bands for your tastes.

Hire your pop band today to get your guests on the dance floor and prepare for the party of the century!

View Some of Our Pop Bands Performing Live

View more videos and read verified reviews of Scintillate ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Beat Chiefs ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of MOJO ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Tourists ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of Aptitude ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of Groove Addiction ➡️
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Why people love FixTheMusic

About FixTheMusic

FixTheMusic is a secure platform for hiring amazing professional wedding bands and musicians anywhere in the world. And it's completely free to use.

Founded in 2015 by two brothers who share a passion for great live music, FixTheMusic is a new way to find and book hand-picked bands for weddings, private parties, corporate events and charity events.

FixTheMusic is free to use – the price you agree with musicians is the price you pay.

We really hope you enjoy using FixTheMusic. If you have any feedback for us, please get in touch. Otherwise, read more about FixTheMusic, browse our FAQs or read our blog to find helpful articles, research, insights, definitive guides and much more!

As professional musicians, we realised how difficult it can be for event planners to find and book musicians for their event. So we decided to make it easy.

With FixTheMusic, all you need to do is tell us what you’re looking for and our system does the heavy lifting to get you offers from our carefully curated selection of amazing musicians.

We make it simple and secure for you to connect directly with the best musicians across the globe so you can book live music for any event within minutes.

Have a read of our highly curated list of The Top 30 Best Wedding Bands in the UK For 2024 ➡️

We're regularly mentioned in forums and wedding industry blogs and were recently featured in Vogue. Take a look at FixTheMusic in the press.

Check out our Instagram, YouTube and TikTok ♪ for videos and photos of our bands performing at real weddings, parties and events.

FixTheMusic is trusted by the world's most prestigious brands, universities, charities, wedding planners and events companies

FixTheMusic's corporate and government clients include Google, Facebook, Amazon, Lamborghini, Samsung, U.S. Department of State, Formula One, The Premier League, The Crown Estate, UNESCO, Playstation, Huawei, Hewlett-Packard, Pepsi, CHANEL, Dior, Bacardi, Unilever, Red Bull, Sky Arts, L'Oréal, House of Fraser, The Ritz, The Savoy, Johnson & Johnson, Aldi, the British Army, Ministry of Defence, Virgin Sport, WPP, W Series, KPMG, Deloitte, The Economist, G4S, Lavazza, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, English Heritage, The Courtauld Institute of Art, The King's Fund and numerous luxury hotels and wedding planners around the world 🌍

FixTheMusic is proud to have provided live music for numerous charity fundraising events, including for London's Air Ambulance, WWF UK, The Zoological Society of London, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, The Royal British Legion, Shelter, The Genesis Research Trust and The Pituitary Foundation.

Local professional musicians and function bands throughout the world

Beyond the UK, FixTheMusic has helped clients find amazing local musicians and book UK-based bands for destination weddings and events as far afield as Cyprus, France, Malta, Monaco, Ibiza, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, Iceland, Finland, Poland, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Guinea, India, Israel, the Dominican Republic, Singapore and China.

We are the world's leading specialists in providing outstanding bands for weddings in France, Italy, Greece (and the Greek islands, especially Santorini), Spain, Portugal and Croatia.

We have ambitious plans to grow internationally over the coming years — we want FixTheMusic to be the first port of call for discovering and booking outstanding local musicians throughout the world.

View thousands of verified reviews of our wedding bands and book with confidence

We're proud that we have received consistent 5-star reviews on Facebook, Google and Trustpilot.

As well as offering only a carefully curated selection of hand-picked bands and musicians, we strive to provide world-class customer service so you can book with complete confidence. See what our clients say in our verified reviews.

FixTheMusic was a finalist in the Parmee Prize for Entrepreneurs at Pembroke College, Cambridge.

We have been an official supplier with Rock My Wedding. They choose only the very best wedding suppliers and we're proud that they invited us to join their hand-picked selection of outstanding suppliers.

We have become the first port-of-call for British couples looking to hire the finest wedding bands UK has to offer.

Having provided the live music entertainment for thousands of weddings and events worldwide, we were often asked by clients if we provided other entertainers aside from bands.

We now offer a full range of entertainment options for weddings and corporate events, from fire dancers and magicians to acrobats and stilt walkers, including other professionals such as wedding photographers.

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