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Want to Get Your Guests Dancing?
We have a number of rock, indie and alternative bands based in London. Each lineup specialises in guitar-based covers usually with male lead vocals. All the bands on FixTheMusic are hand-picked, local and guaranteed to get your guests dancing.
Our bands have vast experience performing at weddings, corporate functions and public events in London and throughout the southeast of England.
How Much Will It Cost to Hire an Indie-Rock Band?
The prices for local indie-rock trios begin at £1,200, with four-piece bands costing on average £1,600. Musicians always tailor their quote for your event and requirements. The average price for an indie rock wedding band is £1,550.
If you wanted a larger band, the price would increase. Some bands can add a saxophone to the line-up or another vocalist, for example.
We are also frequently asked how long the indie rock bands will perform at your wedding. The answer will vary between individual bands, but most indie rock bands will perform 2 x 60 minute live sets.
Some will perform for a bit less than this (e.g. 2 x 45 minute live sets). In between the live music and afterwards, the majority of indie rock bands will provide a laptop playlist / DJ service until 12 midnight. If you want the indie rock band to perform later than this time, then there may be an additional cost.
Reviews from local events in Greater London
“Amazing, cannot recommend this band highly enough it truly made our evening. Having them sing our first dance just made it perfect! All our guests commented how good they were and some never left the dance floor.”
“We want to say a massive THANK YOU for performing on our wedding day! We had the best day ever! There have been so many comments from our guests saying how good the band was and how much fun they had and we completely agree with them. You managed to have people dancing all night long and Greg and I certainly did dance all night too. Thank you again for learning our first dance song, we loved that you were able to perform it live for us. We would highly recommend this band - just brilliant.”
“We hired The Tourists for our wedding in March. Si and the band were amazing! Very easy to get in touch with and organise a set list to our tastes. Clear communication in the run up left us relaxed that everything was in hand and on the night they were superb. Stress free set up despite some logistical issues that were our fault. Perfect set list and a really talented bunch of musicians. Got everyone up, dancing and singing along and really made our evening. Thank you! Couldn't recommend them enough.”
“I’m not sure where to start with explaining how INCREDIBLE Up The Ante were. We booked them for our wedding in Greenwich and the whole process from planning to the very last song was exceptional. James was an amazing help with the planning and organising of the day, discussing the types of songs we would like to fit the vibe of our wedding. We had no doubts that it would be great after talking through everything. Simon (singer/guitar), Andy (bass/vocals) and Guillaume (drums) are extremely talented with great vocals and engagement with the dancefloor feeling like you were at a gig at times. Whilst most of their set was Indie music as we had requested when they were taking breaks between sets they played a good selection of songs that suited a range of tastes in music. Us and our guests had the best time (especially my dad who thought he was the fourth member of the band with his air guitar) and everyone keeps saying to us how much fun they had. The dance floor was never empty when the band were playing which is exactly what we wanted. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect evening. We hope they had a great time too and enjoyed playing for us. Thank you so much to Andy, Simon, Andy & Guillaume.”
“The Tourists were absolutely fantastic at our wedding. Great musicianship, setlist and energy - we received so many compliments on their performance. Si DJ'd in between and after their sets which was great as well, keeping things nice and easy for us. Super organised, professional, and great communication throughout. Can't recommend the band enough. We had the best night and they were a huge part of it.”
Booked The Tourists for a wedding at Town Hall Hotel & Apartments, London, UK
“We were so happy to have The Hawks as party band for our joint 50th and 21st! Lovely guys, easy comms beforehand, brill musicians, really strong vocals and fun audience participation. Our guests loved it and the dancefloor was full. Just what we had hoped for. Would definitely recommend and would love to have them again sometime!”
“Thank you so much to The Manhattans band for their amazing performing for our wedding night. It was truly the most brilliant party and the vibe is just what we wanted! We adored our first dance with Sam’s vocals and it was lovely that a moment I was quite nervous about actually became one of highlights of the day! All our guests loved the music and we even had someone say that a few times when Sam was singing they were so shocked to realise that it was a live vocal because it was that good they thought it was a recorded track. Sam was so supportive in the lead up to the day - his calm manner made us feel so relaxed and The Manhattans brought exactly the party we hoped for. Wholeheartedly recommend them!”
“Everyone at the party was talking about the band, and are still talking about the band. Please do not confuse Rock Out with a typical wedding/party band...they most certainly are not. They are consummate professionals and outstanding musicians...I would pay very good money just to see them play. Thanks guys for making my wife’s birthday party such a memorable night!”
“We are very pleased with their performance, they made our event very successful. They are talented, hard working and were very customer focused. We would hire them again, but feel that by the time we need them again they may have moved up into music industry and may therefore not be available for what is likely to be too small an event!”
“Wow, you guys were AMAZING! Everyone at the ball thought you were brill and said it was like being at a real gig. Sex on Fire (thanks for playing it twice) and the dance-off were a real highlight. A few of my friends are getting married next year so I’ll give them your number. Thanks so much for a brilliant night!”
“Simon and the band were nothing short of exceptional from start to finish. They truly brought the party, got everyone on their feet, dancing and singing away, and were flawless throughout their set. They really took our evening to another level. I cannot recommend them for their musical abilities enough. More than that though, Si was brilliant in advance of the day, always communicative and incredibly patient and kind with us as we struggled to decide on our first dance choice and the perfect setlist. I would recommend The Tourists to anyone looking for a 10/10 experience from a wedding band.”
“What a great performance on Saturday. You got everyone talking, dancing and created an excellent party! The professionalism and quality of all instruments and sound was outstanding and the lead singer had an amazing voice. I am just viewing & listening to some of your songs from Saturday night and I don't think that I gave you full credit for how well you performed, but you are one of the best live bands I have seen! A massive thank you from me and all who attended, see you again.”
What Kind of Events Do the Indie Rock Bands Perform At?
The indie rock bands on FixTheMusic perform at hundreds of weddings each year, as well as charity and corporate events. The bands are particularly popular at events with a fairly young crowd – often in their late 20s or 30s, who grew up with some of the classic indie-rock tunes that the bands cover.
All professional bands on FixTheMusic have Public Liability Insurance and use PAT-certified electrical equipment – these are requirements of most wedding venues in the UK.
Most of our indie rock wedding bands are also capable of performing at venues with sound or noise limiters, often by using hot rods or brushes rather than conventional drumsticks, or using an electric drum kit.
What Sort of Music Do the Indie-Rock Bands Perform?
Our indie-rock bands will cover songs by bands such as Mumford & Sons, Blink 182, The Strokes, The Killers, Kaiser Chiefs, Kings Of Leon, Franz Ferdinand, Oasis and Arctic Monkeys. Most of the songs feature electric guitar, bass, drums and male or female vocals (or sometimes both).
Most bands take one or two requests to learn before your event – usually for your first dance if you are booking the band for a wedding.
Indie-rock bands tend to be either a 3-piece band or 4-piece band. If you prefer a fuller sound from the band, you'd be better booking a 4-piece indie-rock band; but if your venue has limited space or if you're trying to keep costs down, go for a 3-piece indie-rock trio. The bands perform a mix of indie, rock, pop and folk covers.
What does "indie" mean?
Indie music traditionally referred to music that was produced independently from commercial record labels – it was supposed to be free from the typical constraints that come with producing music for a commercial audience. These days, indie music does include artists represented by big household labels and for most famous indie bands, they aren't strictly "independent" anymore. However, the style of music continues – with an emphasis on slightly heavier, guitar-based sounds.
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