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About Our UK Indie-Rock Wedding Bands for Hire in the UK
We have a number of rock, indie and alternative bands based across the UK. 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 across the UK
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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 West Midlands
“We cannot recommend them enough! We have had non stop compliments from our guests, and as someone who had genuine nightmares about the dance floor being empty at our wedding. They brought all the good vibes, played banger after banger, and even added in some extra ones that they noticed on our guest request list they had just learned. We felt so grateful for their expertise on what songs guests wanted to dance to, and how to make sure the vibes stayed good all night! Si was absolutely amazing, from our call before the wedding I knew we were in good hands, and that the band would make the night great. The communication from booking and to the wedding was fab. If you want the dance floor to be full, and the music to be incredible, book them! xx”
“Just wanted to say a massive thank you to the whole band for Saturday night. You guys were brilliant and everyone was saying what a great band you were!”
“Thanks guys!! What a fantastic night it was. You were every bit as brilliant as your videos. You completed an already magical day for Sam and I, thank you so much. We’re keeping an eye out for any public venues you are playing as we would love to see you again – either that or we are booking you again for our 1st Anniversary. You guys are fab xxx big hugs from Mrs Moxey.”
“We had The Anthem Band play at our wedding on Sunday and just... WOW!! Exceptional band - amazing vocals and guitar solos, great set and wonderful interactions with the guests... such nice guys. All our guests were very impressed and had a great night. The image of my flower girls’ ‘interpretive dancing’ will stay with me forever!! Thanks, guys! X”
“The Britpop Covers Band played our wedding reception in Lichfield - was an absolutely brilliant night. All of our guests couldn’t speak highly enough of the music and atmosphere they created. Would highly recommend them for any and all special events!”
“It's taken a few days to get around to writing this, mostly because I'm still worn out from having The Score at our wedding last week! Friendly, organised and easy to work with, they put together the perfect gig and DJ set for our evening - massive/diverse repertoire, super accommodating for requests and special guests on stage, great sound and massive energy!”
“Angelica and I want to thank you so much for being brilliant! Everyone said how great you were...thank you, Kester!”
Booked The Score for a wedding reception at Curradine Barns, Worcester
“The band were AMAZING! They played great set lists and took on board our song requests throughout the night - they were great fun, even getting involved with our props! Sounded really good throughout the night and kept the dancefloor full! We would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great wedding band :) Thank you again, The Wilcox’s xx”
Booked The Tourists for a wedding at Hawkstone Hall & Gardens, Shrewsbury, UK
“Thank you so much for playing at our wedding at Longworth Hall in Hereford on 5th July. You were amazing and all our guests are still raving about you! You helped create a fantastic atmosphere, your music was amazing and you were great to work with. We can't thank you enough. Sarah and Ian.”
“The music was fantastic; we had a lovely time and lots of comments about how good the music was. We are so pleased we chose your band!”
“The Hawks were brilliant. We were nervous paying out without seeing them in person beforehand but we needn’t have been. They were super friendly guys, very talented and created a real party atmosphere for our wedding. Would highly recommend! Thank you! Regards, Richard.”
“The Manhattans were an absolute sensation at our wedding! They effortlessly had everything under control, from ensuring the dance floor was packed, to coordinating the perfect lighting colours for the cake cutting and first dance. Through the run up and on the day the band made us feel at ease with their clear plan and professionalism, plus they injected humour and fun into the mix, making every moment enjoyable. They trusted we knew our guests and combined that with their experience, even learning new songs to add some Disney Moana magic and ensuring our first dance was perfectly personal. Most importantly they are excellent musicians who delivered exceptional performances. There is nothing they could’ve done to make our experience better. What's the lesson? What is the takeaway? Book The Manhattans for your wedding day!”
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.
About FixTheMusic
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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.
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