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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 South West England
“We couldn't have been happier with The Score at our wedding. From the start, the band were incredibly easy to work with and a pleasure to deal with throughout the planning process. They took the time to learn and perform some special requests just for our wedding, and also fitted in as many of our requested songs as possible, which meant a lot to us. On the day, they were absolutely fantastic. They brought so much energy, sounded amazing, and helped create exactly the atmosphere we were hoping for. The dance floor was full, all of our guests loved them, and we've had countless compliments about the music since the wedding. They added so much to the day and genuinely helped make it unforgettable. We could not have asked for a better band for our wedding and would strongly recommend them to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and brilliant live band. Thank you again for being such a special part of our day.”
“I cannot recommend this band more highly. They played at my daughter’s wedding and were absolutely incredible. They had all 130 guests on the dance floor for the whole evening and created a fantastic atmosphere!! Very slick and professional. Thank you guys for a truly memorable evening!!”
“If you are thinking of booking The Tourists for your wedding, go ahead and do so immediately! We cannot recommend them highly enough, their communication was brilliant and the set they delivered, along with the filler playlist, was exceptional, they were without a doubt one of the best parts of our wedding! They had everybody up on the dancefloor throughout and even invited Louis up on stage to play the last song with them, which was an amazing way to finish our day. We had so many compliments from all our friends and family who clearly enjoyed them just as much as we did. Thank you to Si and the guys for an unforgettable party! Catharine and Louis”
Booked The Tourists for a wedding at The Elmgrove Centre, Bristol, UK
“The Tourists were absolutely brilliant, from start to finish. Great communication throughout with Si - totally flexible and great ideas from the team on the best playlist to suit our wedding party. All on time, delivered a brilliant, interactive set and DJ playlists. Faultless from start to finish - had the dancefloor packed from the first minute until the last - I couldn't recommend the Tourists highly enough. Thank you again - William and Harriet.”
“We hired The Hawks to play at our wedding and they delivered. We were only a small wedding party, in a large room but The Hawks gave a fantastic performance and filled the room. Danny has great vocals and brings such an energy to the performance. The sounds and quality of the band and overall music was amazing, including a great varied set list. Everyone had a brilliant time and all said how great the band were. Booking and communication were nice and easy, and we appreciated Steve giving us a ring to clarify some things rather than email back and forth. If you’re unsure of whether to go for a DJ or a band, go for a band and book The Hawks. You will not be disappointed!”
“The Hawks were great! So many guests said how fantastic they were and the lead singer brought a lot of energy to the party! I really can't fault them at all!”
“The Tourists are exceptional! We have had nothing but compliments from all our guests about how great our wedding band was. Si is so friendly and was accommodating to all our setlist ideas and requests! I cannot recommend these guys enough. Thanks again The Tourists, we had the best day of our lives.”
“They only went and smashed it!!!! Thank you so much. You absolutely killed it. You kept the energy going all night, and we got so many people coming up to us saying how much they loved you guys. Especially the crowd work. Can't recommend you enough.”
“We booked the Jam factory for my son’s wedding. They turned up on time and did exactly what we asked of them. The guys were so helpful and nothing was to much trouble. Their music was fantastic, a great range of songs throughout the evening. Great people, Great music, amazing evening, thank you. We would highly recommend the Jam Factory. Mike and Beccy.”
“Where shall I even begin! You smashed it, so so good! Thank you so much for playing at our wedding, you kept the vibe going and got people dancing. The dance floor always had people on it! All of our questions beforehand were quickly responded to and we truly felt like we were in a safe pair(s) of hands. The energy was great and we would recommend the guys to play anywhere. Thank you!!”
“THIS BAND IS INSANE! We had the best night at our wedding reception. You will not regret booking these guys, absolutely top quality musicians and a bunch of fun!”
“Better than the ‘usual’ wedding bands who we’ve seen before - these guys rocked and kept us on the dance floor to the end! Great covers, great energy - will certainly be recommending to others!”
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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