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Rock & Pop Cover Bands in Manchester

Rock & Pop Cover Bands Manchester

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People hire a rock cover band because they know exactly what they’re going to get – brilliant tunes, delighted guests, packed dance floors and lasting memories. The speakers pump out no.1 songs that everyone knows, lyrics that get businessmen bouncing and wedding bridesmaids huddled around imaginary microphones. For one dazzling night everyone is a pop star.

Warble Entertainment supplies pop and rock cover acts to all the central city venues that make MCR such a vibrant place to be. So if you are hiring entertainment for a top hotel, like The Lowry, or the Manchester Town Hall, maybe a civic centre venue or a pub with large function room, well, we can help you. It’s all about the music. Walk down Deansgate, Canal Street or around the Northern Quarter and stand-out lyrics fill the night air until the early hours.

Greater Manchester covers a wide and varied area, with an overall population now approaching three million people. It’s no surprise that so many outstanding and unique musicians hark from this world-famous metropolitan area. Warble Entertainment agency has a huge roster of great talent, and we also help clients find the best bands in Bury, Prestwich, Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport, Wigan, Stretford and Altrincham. Some of the most memorable party nights happen at intimate venues, little gems that attract music lovers who know a good sound when they hear one. Whether it’s for a wedding, birthday bash, corporate clients or charity night, Warble works with you to book the cover band that will blow the lid off your event.

Friends of the Bride tick every rock and pop box. A stunning three-piece that creates a phenomenal vibe, these lads know how to work a crowd with their infectious covers from a massive back-catalogue of popular songs. They will have you and your guests strumming air guitars and bopping to annoyingly addictive bass lines.

We think a rock act should really understand your audience. After Party do just that, another Northern Powerhouse band that complements the best Indie numbers with well-known classics, but also offer America’s finest tracks to ensure that your party has everyone making shapes on the dancefloor – no matter what music they love.

Rock and pop appeals to all ages, so when you are booking an act you need to know that kids, teenagers, mums, dads, aunties, uncles and grandparents will enjoy the night to the max. Warble Entertainment acts get your party rocking.

Manchester Based Rock and Pop Cover Bands to hire for functions and events. Book professional quality bands and musicians today >>

Find the best live bands in Manchester by style: Wedding Bands, Tribute Bands, Party Bands, Folk Bands, Solo and Duo Acts, Soul Bands, Acoustic Bands, Jazz and Swing Bands.

At Warble we also have many entertainers for hire in Manchester: Caricaturists, Magicians, Singing Waiters, Fire Performers, Lookalikes, Dancers, DJs.

Whatever style band or music you are looking to book you are sure to find it here at Warble Entertainment. Be sure to also check out our wedding entertainment, corporate entertainment and party ideas and Christmas entertainment pages.

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People hire a rock cover band because they know exactly what they’re going to get – brilliant tunes, delighted guests, packed dance floors and lasting memories. The speakers pump out no.1 songs that everyone knows, lyrics that get businessmen bouncing and wedding bridesmaids huddled around imaginary microphones. For one dazzling night everyone is a pop star.

Warble Entertainment supplies pop and rock cover acts to all the central city venues that make MCR such a vibrant place to be. So if you are hiring entertainment for a top hotel, like The Lowry, or the Manchester Town Hall, maybe a civic centre venue or a pub with large function room, well, we can help you. It’s all about the music. Walk down Deansgate, Canal Street or around the Northern Quarter and stand-out lyrics fill the night air until the early hours.

Greater Manchester covers a wide and varied area, with an overall population now approaching three million people. It’s no surprise that so many outstanding and unique musicians hark from this world-famous metropolitan area. Warble Entertainment agency has a huge roster of great talent, and we also help clients find the best bands in Bury, Prestwich, Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport, Wigan, Stretford and Altrincham. Some of the most memorable party nights happen at intimate venues, little gems that attract music lovers who know a good sound when they hear one. Whether it’s for a wedding, birthday bash, corporate clients or charity night, Warble works with you to book the cover band that will blow the lid off your event.

Friends of the Bride tick every rock and pop box. A stunning three-piece that creates a phenomenal vibe, these lads know how to work a crowd with their infectious covers from a massive back-catalogue of popular songs. They will have you and your guests strumming air guitars and bopping to annoyingly addictive bass lines.

We think a rock act should really understand your audience. After Party do just that, another Northern Powerhouse band that complements the best Indie numbers with well-known classics, but also offer America’s finest tracks to ensure that your party has everyone making shapes on the dancefloor – no matter what music they love.

Rock and pop appeals to all ages, so when you are booking an act you need to know that kids, teenagers, mums, dads, aunties, uncles and grandparents will enjoy the night to the max. Warble Entertainment acts get your party rocking.

Manchester Based Rock and Pop Cover Bands to hire for functions and events. Book professional quality bands and musicians today >>

Find the best live bands in Manchester by style: Wedding Bands, Tribute Bands, Party Bands, Folk Bands, Solo and Duo Acts, Soul Bands, Acoustic Bands, Jazz and Swing Bands.

At Warble we also have many entertainers for hire in Manchester: Caricaturists, Magicians, Singing Waiters, Fire Performers, Lookalikes, Dancers, DJs.

Whatever style band or music you are looking to book you are sure to find it here at Warble Entertainment. Be sure to also check out our wedding entertainment, corporate entertainment and party ideas and Christmas entertainment pages.

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All Rock & Pop Cover Bands in Manchester

Folk Fables
10
Price in Manchester
A folk-infused 4-piece pop and rock band that'll have everybody flocking to the dance floor!
The Broadsmen
11
Price in Manchester
A feel-good pop and rock trio with a fabulous folky twist!
The Indie Killers
584
Price in Manchester
The Indie Killers are the UK’s original, most popular and in demand wedding band. They specialise in high energy performances for a killer night!
The Cave
180
Price in Manchester
The Cave are one of the UK's premier wedding bands - stylish, contemporary and guaranteed to make your day!
The Kickstarts
384
Price in Manchester
Unleash Non-Stop Fun with The Kickstarts. A High-Octane Mix of Chart-Topping Hits from Every Decade!
RIOT
267
Price in Manchester
RIOT are an exceptionally talented rock and pop trio who promise to deliver an outstanding performance, full of show-stopping anthems!
The Jacks
237
Price in Manchester
Brace yourself for an electrifying performance from The Jacks that will get all your guests rushing to the dance floor!
Reckless Saints
4
Price in Manchester
Intoxicating energy and electrifying indie hits!
Kentish Gents
7
Price in Manchester
An outstanding 4-piece pop and rock band who provide the complete party package!
Wildcard
30
Price in Manchester
Jaw-dropping lead vocals and a killer setlist of rock and pop anthems that'll drive the crowd wild!
Under The Sun
15
Price in Manchester
A red-hot, party-starting pop and rock band whose epic repertoire of hits will make your dance floor irresistible!
The Lightmen
29
Price in Manchester
The ultimate feel-good, folk-infused party band!

FAQs

What Songs Do Cover Bands Play?

A cover band performing rock and pop songs is the perfect musical event entertainment for private events, such as weddings or corporate functions where you want to get your guests on the dance floor. Most cover bands perform chart hits and well-known songs from across all decades of popular music ranging from modern-day floor fillers, for example, music by Kings of Leon, The Killers, and Ed Sheeran, to timeless music by the likes of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Buddy Holly.

Cover band line-ups come in all shapes and sizes but the most popular are 3-5 piece acts, which include instrumentation such as male vocals, female vocals, both male and female vocals, guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards. Whilst there are larger line-ups available that include brass instruments the more traditional 3-5 pieces are the most frequently booked.

You can hire tribute bands, professional covers bands with some of the best session musicians available or multiple line ups with an eclectic mix of rock hits and more.

How Does A Cover Band Take To Set Up?

A rock and pop band for hire will almost always be hired to perform in the evening, arrive between 5pm and 6pm, and will normally take between 1 – 2 hours to unload, set-up their equipment, PA system and have a soundcheck to ensure that the levels are correct. In the case of parties or corporate events this is often done before your guests arrive, or, in the case of weddings, as the room is turned around for the evening reception. If there is no turnaround time available for the performance room then alternate arrangements, such as an earlier arrival and set-up, should be made. Your Warble coordinator will be able to help with these details. If you have a list of questions to ask a wedding venue, ensure you ask about space and room turnover for the band.

Whilst a stage is always great for a combo to perform on it is not a necessity as long as there is a solid, level space where they can set-up.

How Long Does A Covers Band Perform For?

Cover acts tend to perform 2 hours of live music and split this as either 2 x 60-minute or 3 x 40-minute sets. Whilst some function bands will offer longer or shorter performance options, these are the most popular and well-received formats.

The first set will normally start at approximately 8.30pm-9pm and they will look to wind up the live music at roughly 11.30pm. Then, with a couple of encores or some perfectly timed classic anthems through the PA sound system, the very best cover bands and wedding bands will guide you and your guests to a midnight finish. Later finishes are available but should be discussed with your Warble coordinator at the time of enquiry how long your cover band play for.

Many acts are happy to be flexible with regards to the requirements of your event so please just let us know and we can make suitable arrangements to ensure everything is perfect! Of course, you might hire local cover bands or a party band for a plethora of different events, all of which have different requirements. We are here to help no matter your needs!

How Much Space Do Live Cover Bands Need?

As a guide, a 3-piece function band act would require 3m x 3m. This will normally increase by an additional metre for every additional musician for hire in the band’s line-up. For example, a 4-piece would require 4m x 3m, and a 5-piece cover band line-up would require 5m x 3m. All our cover bands are experienced and are happy to try and do everything they can to accommodate slightly smaller spaces so again if you are unsure just check with your Warble coordinator about space for the band members.

Do I Need To Provide Anything For The Party Band?

Warble party bands are self-contained and will provide everything they need to be able to perform for up to 150 guests. This will include all of their PA equipment, guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, microphones, etc. And, in nearly all cases a live band will also include lighting for the performance area. If you are hosting a party or wedding with more than 150 guests speak to your Warble coordinator, as additional professional sound reinforcement may be required.

There are certain things that you will be expected to provide from a logistical point of view to help everything run smoothly on the day of the event itself. Firstly, cover bands will require parking for their vehicles at the venue. A cover band will also need an adequate power supply close to the performance area to be in place. In addition, most cove bands will probably need somewhere that they can change, store personal items and equipment cases and prepare for their performance.

And, finally, it’s always worth remembering that your wedding band or cover band has traveled a long way to perform at your event and after carrying heavy equipment around, setting up, sound-checking, and then performing, breaking down equipment, and heading home, it can be a very long and tiring day.

If you want the band to perform at their absolute best and keep the dance floor rocking with pop hits and rock anthems, keep them refreshed with soft drinks (tea, coffee, water, etc.) and food. They won’t expect a three-course meal, but something hot or a plate each from the buffet will really keep them at the top of their game and ready to bring the party to your event. The best time to feed them is before the first set, or, whilst they are taking a break!

Can I Choose The Set List For A Cover Band?

Local cover bands for hire are happy to chat through their set-list with you and discuss any songs that you would particularly like them to play and also any that you don’t want them to perform.

Many are also fine to learn a song or two for you free of charge, which is very handy for first dances at weddings.

Please remember though that the best cover bands have years of experience at filling dance floors and know what songs work best at which point and why so it is recommended to leave some things to their professional judgment and experience. The experience and knowledge of these musicians all contribute to the final price of hiring a cover band.

What Happens In Between Cover Band Sets?

All of our cover bands will provide pre-recorded music in-between their high-energy performances and until their contracted finish time as standard.

Some will also provide a DJ laptop service where they can mix tracks into one another and remove the gaps between songs.

Additionally, there are acts that provide a full DJ service where you can make requests and they provide dancefloor lighting as a pro-DJ would. Speak to your Warble coordinator to find out what options any group you are interested in offers.

Because cover bands regularly provide this background DJ service in between their live performances, it means you don't have to also hire a DJ alongside your wedding band or function band.

If you are interested in hiring a DJ, you might consider live musicians alongside DJs, such as wedding sax and DJ combos.

Take a look at the rock and pop bands available to hire for weddings, birthday parties, and functions below, and once you have a short list fill out our enquiry form for a free quote. Or, feel free to call one of our coordinators on 01270 501 164 and we’ll be happy to take some details and go through all of the booking options with you.

What Types Of Events Are Cover Bands Suitable For?

Quite simply, any occasion or party is suitable for cover bands for hire!

Festival-style weddings, corporate events, private parties, charity events, birthdays, or unexpected celebrations... the list goes on. Whatever your milestone, we have different styles of live bands that are sure to get your guests dancing and singing along to every word.

Our cover bands can provide daytime acoustic sets for a wedding or rock your corporate event with soul music, classic rock, hip hop, and more with their amazing musicianship.

How Long Before My Event Should I Book A Covers Band?

Our cover bands play thousands of corporate events and weddings collectively throughout any given year.

Because are proud to represent the best and most professional cover bands in the UK, you will often find that these in-demand indie rock pop artists are extremely busy and availability is limited.

It is common to see most cover bands booked up a year or two in advance of any given event date.

If you have found a party band that you really like the look and sound of, you need to secure them as soon as you selected your event date and venue. Don't miss out on the best professional musicians in the UK!

Where Can I Hire Cover Bands In The UK?

If you're looking to hire the best cover bands for a wedding or party in the UK, look no further. Our talented party bands for hire perform nationwide and even worldwide. You are sure to find the perfect cover band with us.

Search through the cover band's profile to discover the band's repertoire and primary location. All of our cover bands have Public Liability Insurance and PAT certification for their equipment. The perfect cover band is waiting for you here!

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