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70s Tribute Acts in Durham

Book a 70s tribute band in Durham

Whether it's a milestone birthday in Durham, an anniversary party near Bishop Auckland or a themed night anywhere in Durham, a 70s 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.

The 70s is the decade of the dance floor: ABBA, disco and glam rock are made for parties, and a 70s night gives guests an easy theme to dress up for. Our 70s tribute acts cover ABBA, Queen, Elton John, Rod Stewart, the Bee Gees, Chic and the disco era, 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 Abbatones, Arrival, Absolute ABBA Tribute, Flash – A Tribute to Queen, The Essential Elton John, The Essential Rod Stewart, Chic 2 Chic, Disco Inferno and The Essential Four Seasons.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment for parties and private events since 1999. Every act listed here travels to Durham as standard, and most bring their own PA and lighting and set up and clear away on the night — use the instant quote button on this page to check pricing, availability and exactly what's included for your date.

Parties in Durham range from black-tie nights at venues such as Lumley Castle to relaxed celebrations at Dalton Old Pump House or Ramside Hall Hotel, and plenty more in hotels and clubs around Durham and Darlington. Every act listed here travels to Durham, 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

Start with the space you have. In a function room, a pub or a marquee in the garden, a solo tribute singing to backing tracks gives you the full show for the lowest cost. For a ballroom, a big hall or a crowd that wants live musicians on stage, a duo or full tribute band is the better fit. We can usually tell you what has worked in similar venues 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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Flash - A Tribute to Queen

This Shropshire based Queen tribute show is a must see!

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Absolute ABBA Tribute

Fantastic Tribute To The Pop Sensation. Available As Duo, Four or Full Band

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From £1,150

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Ultimate Dancing Queens

They've Been Selling Out Shows for Over 15 Years...Presenting The Ultimate Dancing Queens!

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Disco Inferno

Tribute To The Legends Of Disco | Four Piece Group | Can Add Full Live Band

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Ultimate ABBA

Four Piece ABBA Tribute | All Your Favourite ABBA Classics

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From £1,200

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Essential Rod Stewart

A stunning tribute to Rod the Mod in all his gravel voiced glory.

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FAQs

ABBA is the best-known, alongside Queen, Elton John and Rod Stewart tributes and disco shows built around the dance-floor hits of the decade.

That's usually the point — ABBA and disco in particular are some of the most reliable dance-floor fillers there are.

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)

“Hi Lisa,
Now that everything’s calmed down and I’m a bit more caught up with myself, I just wanted to say a massive thank you for all your help and to let you know that Elton went down an absolute STORM on Saturday night at our Disco Ball.
People are still commenting to me how good he was, and he certainly had everyone up dancing 😊”

(5)

“We had the best time on Friday night with the ABBA Tones. They were so good and kept us all on the dance floor all night.
Their voices are gorgeous!
This was a surprise for my sisters hen do and she loved it. We managed to keep it a secret from all the other attendees too and everyone was blown away!
Thanks so much 💜”

(5)

“Many thanks for arranging the Band to play at the Rose & Crown. This is the first band we have booked and thanks for making it so easy…The guys were fantastic and we will certainly be asking them back through the year. We do have a wide spread of ages in the village and all enjoyed the night. Thanks again, all the best, Phil”

(5)

“Thank you so much for arranging Abbatones for our daughters 21st on 7th June.
Abbatones were fabulous. The dance floor was full all night and the girls were excellent at interacting with the crowd. We managed to keep the whole thing a secret which was amazing and our daughter had the greatest night. I would highly recommend them for a fun night.”

(5)

“The Abba girls were very calm and professional. They gave me great confidence that it was going to be a great night even when there were issues with the venues electrics. They did not disappoint. Their performance was amazing, with costumes changes and audience participation. It was a fabulous evening and I won’t hesitate to recommend them. Thank you so much”

(5)

“Everyone Had A Fantastic Time, And You Wouldn't Believe The Feedback I've Had About Your Band. We Were All Very Impressed And You Really Did Make The Party....10 Out Of 10 Mate. Thanks Again Simon And I Hope To See You All Again Soon. P.S Don't Be Surprised If You Get A Few Bookings On The Back Of It.....Absolute Quality !!!!”

Local Venues in Durham

Hardwick Hall Hotel

Hardwick Hall Hotel

A country house hotel in Hardwick Park at Sedgefield, with lakeside lawns, a flower-filled chapel and an estate whose story runs back to 1183.

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Dalton Old Pump House

Dalton Old Pump House

A Grade II* listed Victorian pump house near Seaham where you dine among the original engine works, with a rose-planted terrace just outside the door.

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Beamish Hall Hotel

Beamish Hall Hotel

A Grade II* listed country house in 24 acres of Durham parkland, with ceremonies among the trees, a Winter Gardens marquee and 44 rooms upstairs.

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Ramside Hall Hotel

Ramside Hall Hotel

A 350-acre estate on the edge of Durham with a crystal-chandeliered ballroom, treehouses in the grounds and 127 bedrooms for the stragglers.

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Black Horse Beamish

Black Horse Beamish

A restored 300-year-old inn on 37 acres at Beamish, with lavender fields, long valley views and one of the few permanent marquees in the North East.

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Bradbury Glade

Bradbury Glade

Giant linked tipis in a 60-acre wood near Sedgefield, with a small ceremony barn among the trees and firepits burning inside once the light goes.

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Durham Castle

Durham Castle

Dinner in a Norman great hall of 1284, with the cathedral just across Palace Green and the whole castle given over to a single wedding a day.

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South Causey Inn

South Causey Inn

A family-run inn above the Beamish valley with four separate wedding venues, a beamed old barn and views running straight down the valley below.

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Lumley Castle

Lumley Castle

A 14th-century castle above the River Wear at Chester-le-Street, with 630 years of history, a medieval Barons Hall and nine acres of parkland.

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