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60s Tribute Acts on the Isle of Wight

Book a 60s tribute band on the Isle of Wight

Whether it's a milestone birthday in Newport, an anniversary party near Cowes or a themed night anywhere in the Isle of Wight, a 60s tribute act turns a gathering into a show your guests will talk about. The same act has to work in a hotel ballroom one week and a village hall or back-garden marquee the next, and the best ones do.

Beatles songs, Motown and the Merseybeat sound still fill a dance floor, and they cross the generations better than almost any other decade: grandparents know every word, and so do their grandchildren. Our 60s tribute acts cover The Beatles, the Four Seasons, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Cher and the great Motown and soul acts of the decade, from solo performers singing to backing tracks through to full live bands, most performing in costume as part of the show. Acts on our books include The Essential Beatles, Just John and Paul, The Essential Jersey Boys, The Essential Diana Ross & Motown Show, Soul Sensations, Peachy Beat and The Authentic 60s.

We've been booking live entertainment since 1999, and every act on this page covers the Isle of Wight. Most bring their own sound and lighting and handle the set-up and pack-down themselves. The instant quote button shows the price, availability and exactly what's included for your date.

Parties on the Isle of Wight range from black-tie nights at venues such as Royal Ocean Racing Club to relaxed celebrations at Cowes Yacht Haven or Albert Cottage Hotel, and plenty more in hotels and clubs around Newport and Ryde. Every act listed here travels to the Isle of Wight, so you can choose on the show rather than the postcode.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: £500 to £2,000, depending on line-up, date and season
  • Your quote shows exactly what's included, from travel to PA and lighting
  • Line-ups from solo tribute artists to full live tribute bands
  • Most parties book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday or December
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Space and budget matter more than guest numbers. A solo tribute artist singing to high-quality backing tracks fits comfortably into a function room, a pub or a marquee at home, and is the most affordable way to put on a show. A duo or a full live tribute band adds live musicianship and more volume for a bigger room or a bigger crowd. If you tell us the space — hotel room, club function suite, marquee at home — we can usually say what has worked there before.

Most bookings fall between £500 and £2,000. Solo tributes performing to backing tracks sit towards the lower end and full live tribute bands towards the upper end, with the day and the time of year making up the rest of the difference — a weekday date can cost less than a Saturday in summer or December. Your quote sets out exactly what's included, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay.

Before you book, watch and listen. Every act here has its own page with genuine video and audio of their performance, a complete set list and written reviews from previous clients, so you can compare how each tribute looks and sounds and choose the one that suits your guests.

Use the instant quote button on this page and enter your date and venue to see pricing and availability straight away. Once you've chosen an act, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day itself. Every booking comes with a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the night if anything needs sorting quickly.

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The Authentic 60s

The swinging sixties is well an truly alive thanks to The Authentic 60's. Relive this fab era and get your groove on baby!

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From £1,270

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Peachy Beat

The Nation’s Premier Vintage 50s/60s Rock ‘n’ Roll Outfit With Male & Female Lead Vocals and 3 Part Harmonies.

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From £1,110

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Essential Beatles

A Fantastic & Authentic Tribute To The Fab Four

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From £1,500

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

Everything from Beatles and Four Seasons tributes to Motown and soul shows and all-round 60s party bands playing the decade's biggest hits.

Yes — the songs of the 60s are known across generations, which is why a 60s act is a popular pick for milestone birthdays and anniversaries.

Yes — a marquee or a large room at home is a common setting, and a solo tribute in particular needs very little space. The same act can just as easily play a hotel function room or a social club the next weekend.

Usually, yes. Solo and duo tributes need only a small performance area and a standard power supply; for a full band, tell us the room and we'll check the line-up fits comfortably.

Typically £500 to £2,000, depending mainly on whether it's a solo tribute or a full live band, and on the date. Your quote shows exactly what's included.

Most parties book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday or a December date, when the most popular tributes go quickly.

Reviews

(5)

“Extremely happy with the band, they made the night! Everybody has been commenting on how good they were. The quality and choice of the music was perfect they had everyone from the kids too our grandparents dancing. Would definitely recommend The Essential 60's to everyone. Could you please pass on our apologies to the band, as it was such a busy night we did not have chance to thank to the band properly and we would have liked too!”

(5)

“Closing the evening out was the superbly presented three-girl vocal and dance act
The Angelettes.
This Motown-tribute show, performed by a trio of stunningly clad brunettes, could
conceivably become a market-leading attraction on this showing. Large theatrestyle
cruise venues must be the natural target for this act.
Image and dance skills dovetail perfectly here with considerable vocal ability.
This is an act which, if pitched correctly, could be one of the cabaret finds of 2012.”

(5)

“The boys were Absolutely Bloody Marvellous. All of the guests (60+) thought they were amazing and as a result we are "the talk of the town". It will be hard to beat the performance that they gave, along with the crowd participation, Elton John or Robbie Williams couldn't have done better. All in all, well worth the money and I would whole heartedly recommend them to anyone of any age group.”

(5)

“What a great show on Saturday, I have had some fantastic feedback from club members saying that you are the best thing they have heard and seen in a long time!” We’ll definitely be booking the band again. “The band were a great success and really added a touch of professionalism to the whole event. The audience new all the songs and what a great set for a great day”

(5)

“Last night (31st Jan), was the second time we have seen you, the first time we saw you, we were blown away with just how good you sounded, and last night confirmed just how good you really are. We have recently passed our 50th birthday, so we both enjoy the 60's era. Thank you for another fantastic evening of Good Music again. Hopefully seeing you again soon.”

(5)

“The girls were amazing singing 10/10 routine 10/10 costumes 10/10. Three of the
most stunning girls on stage that held a crowd all night. They got the bar singing
and dancing from the word go! This bar is normally empty around 9.30 on a regular
friday, not tonight , it was still very busy right till the end of the final set ! Well done
girls!”

Local Venues in Isle of Wight

East Afton Farmhouse

East Afton Farmhouse

An 18th-century farmhouse and barns above Freshwater, on ground where the Isle of Wight Festival once stood. Exclusive use, big skies, room to dance.

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Northwood House

Northwood House

A grand listed house in its own park in the middle of Cowes, with a ballroom built for parties and lawns made for summer drinks and photographs.

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Royal Ocean Racing Club

Royal Ocean Racing Club

High on Castle Hill in Cowes with the Solent laid out below, the Royal Ocean Racing Club offers sea views, its own bedrooms and a room that likes a party.

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New Barn Farm

New Barn Farm

A stone barn with a vaulted timber roof near Calbourne, yours from Thursday to Sunday, with downland all around and gardens through the French doors.

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Cowes Yacht Haven

Cowes Yacht Haven

Marry with masts outside the window. The Events Centre at Cowes Yacht Haven is a big, adaptable waterside room in the heart of the sailing capital.

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Appuldurcombe House

Appuldurcombe House

A roofless Baroque mansion in Capability Brown parkland at Wroxall, yours alone on a Saturday. Few Isle of Wight weddings look anything like it.

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Albert Cottage Hotel

Albert Cottage Hotel

Once part of Queen Victoria's Osborne estate, this listed East Cowes villa has 10 bedrooms, 2 acres of private gardens and a kitchen of its own.

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Shepards Wharf Marina – The Sugar Store

Shepards Wharf Marina – The Sugar Store

Right on the water at Shepards Wharf in Cowes, with decking, a long pier and a big open room that takes a crowd and a band without blinking.

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Barton Manor

Barton Manor

Prince Albert's model farmstead at Whippingham, now a private estate of woods, lake and beach, with a stone barn made for a party after dark.

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