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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 Yorkshire
“What a fantastic band The Crossbones are. They had the dance floor full from start to end, getting involved with the crowd and making sure everyone had a good time. The band were incredibly accommodating with our first dance request, before/after playlists, and we're flexible with changes to songs and times on the night. All the guests were full of compliments for the band. I can't recommend them enough!”
“Fantastic band - you need to book them! We're so glad we booked The Crossbones for our evening reception. Their sound is top quality and have a huge repertoire list to choose from. They even learnt a new song especially for our first dance. Not only did we love the band but our guests did too. The dance floor was never empty! Communication from James (drummer and manager) was excellent. We honestly can't recommend this band enough - if you're considering booking, just do it!”
“We booked The Crossbones for our wedding and they were amazing! Our first dance was exactly what we wanted, and the setlist got many of our friends and family dancing. We had guests coming over to give compliments and ask where we found them. I also asked if they could learn a special song as a surprise for my partner, which they did and played it brilliantly. We couldn't have asked for better, thank you so much to the band for the best night!”
“Wow! We booked The Crossbones for our wedding and they blew the roof off! Absolutely outstanding. We could not fault them. Incredible musicians and fantastic vocals. The dance floor was packed all night long. The songs they sing are perfect for a crowd. Everyone at your wedding will know a song and have the chance to dance the night away. I would book them again in a heartbeat. Thank you for being so brilliant, you made our night.”
“Absolutely brilliant performance made so much more enjoyable by the communication from start to finish to pull off the great surprise I planned. Versatile performers and great guys too!”
Booked The Rhythm Rascals for a wedding at Whitby Pier, North Yorkshire, UK
“Absolutely INCREDIBLE! The Crossbones played our wedding and were insanely good. We had the full band in the evening and also an acoustic set with a female singer in the afternoon. In the run up to the wedding, James was extremely helpful and easy to communicate with. On the day, they were complete professionals but brought the energy and vibe that kept the dance floor full all night. Can't overstate how good they were and how much everyone loved them... don't hesitate, just book them! Lots of love, Mr & Mrs W xx”
“The most incredible wedding band you could wish for! There are no words to describe how incredible The Crossbones were. They made my last minute wedding dream of a karaoke hour come true, performed two amazing energetic band sets that had everyone on their feet, did a surprise DJ and sax section and then DJ until the end of the night. Communication was amazing from start to finish and they really did make our day so special!”
Booked The Crossbones for a wedding at The Normans, York, North Yorkshire
“James and The Crossbones...what can we say!! YOU WERE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. You brought the vibe, the dance, the togetherness on the dance floor, the sleek and pitch-perfect vocals to the outstanding performance on the drum, bass and guitar with lights and everything else in between. You guys were something else and I always knew getting our wedding party going would see an encore! You got us, from the moment we made contact with you, we knew then the decision we made to invite you to play at our wedding was the BEST DECISION! Thank you, thank you, thank you. You brought the magic and atmosphere to the wedding we dreamt of but added that something more!”
Booked The Crossbones for a wedding at Fixby Hall, Huddersfield, UK
“Brilliant band that made our wedding day perfect! Fabulous song selection and made every effort before and during the day to make sure we were happy. Also DJ'ed during the break and after! Massive thanks to James and the team.”
“The Crossbones were absolutely brilliant at our wedding. The set list was great as was the DJ section. It helped maintain a party atmosphere from the moment they started to the end of the night. Special thanks to James for working with us to make sure everything went smoothly. Top class!”
Booked The Crossbones for a wedding at The Manor Rooms, Drewton, UK
“It was a must to have The Uprising at our wedding since you were part of the proposal on P&O Ferries! And we’ve got to say that it was so worth it to have you travel up to Hull for our big day. Brilliant night for all our friends & family and you’ve definitely made an impact in our life!”
“The Crossbones were fantastic from start to finish James went out of his way to allow me to call him to discuss the vibe I wanted for the live music and DJ sets and it to be a party vibe not just a wedding Whenever I had any questions or requests, he responded very promptly, with utmost professionalism, and was always willing to help to make our day as special as possible A week beforehand, he checked in with us to see whether we needed anything, or wanted a call which was so wonderful just knowing he was on it and the band were ready for the day - just one less thing to worry about chasing a supplier the week before!! On the night the band were brilliant, the first dance was incredible and beautifully sung which was a custom request we had, the sets that followed matched the vibe we’d asked for on the very first phone call and all my guests thought they were fantastic. The DJ sets in between were brilliant and kept the party going throughout. We even got an extra song at the end which the audience loved! I’m so glad we found this band and chose them and would recommend them to anyone. All I can say is thank you!”
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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