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Boy Bands in Essex

Book a boy band tribute in Essex

From function rooms at hotels around Chelmsford and Colchester to golf and social clubs near Southend-on-Sea, and marquees going up in back gardens across Essex, a boy band tribute in Essex can turn a party into a proper show. Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, themed nights and company celebrations all suit a boy band tribute — and the act has to work just as well in a village hall as it does in a hotel ballroom.

Boy band tributes are all about harmonies, matching outfits and choreography, and the songs are pure singalong, so they work brilliantly for groups of friends celebrating together. Our boy band tributes cover Take That, Westlife, One Direction, the Jersey Boys, The Beatles and the Rat Pack, 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 Take on Take That, WestZone, Undivided, The Essential Jersey Boys, The Essential Four Seasons, The Essential Beatles and The Essential Rat Pack.

We've been booking live entertainment since 1999, and every act on this page covers Essex. 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.

Across Essex, tribute nights take place everywhere from country houses to hotel suites and private marquees. Popular venues in Essex include Baddow Park House, Great Lodge and Mulberry House, and our acts regularly travel to parties in and around Chelmsford and Colchester. Tell us where you're holding yours and we'll suggest acts that suit the room.

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

The right line-up depends on the room and the budget more than the guest list. Solo tributes perform to professional backing tracks, need very little floor space and are the most affordable option. A duo or full live band brings real instruments, more volume and more of a concert feel, which suits a larger hall or a bigger crowd. Tell us about the venue and we'll point you towards what fits.

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.

Every act's page carries video and audio of that exact show, so you can see the costumes, hear the voice and judge how close the tribute is to the real thing, rather than relying on a generic demo, alongside their full song list. Underneath are written reviews from people who have already booked them. Between the videos, the set list and the feedback, you can form a clear picture of the night well before you commit.

Getting a price takes seconds: add your date and venue to the instant quote. After you book, we look after the paperwork, the deposit and every detail with the act, and stay on hand until the night itself. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, plus an emergency line on the night in case anything needs sorting.

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The Essential Robbie

The Essential Robbie Tribute Act - "Let Him Entertain You!"

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From £600

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Undivided

The Ultimate Boy Band Experience.

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From £1,150

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

WestZone

An Outstanding Tribute to Ireland's Finest Exports- Boyzone and Westlife!

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Take on Take That

Not just another Take That Tribute - this is one of the very best.

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From £1,250

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

Tributes to Take That, Westlife and One Direction, Jersey Boys and Four Seasons shows, and classic groups such as The Beatles.

Many do — the choreography is part of the show for most pop boy band tributes, so check each act's video to see their routine.

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)

“I would just like to write and say a huge thank you to The Essential Jersey Boys for their performance on Friday night at our black tie Wintertime Ball. They were very professional, sounded amazing and it was a pleasure to have them around. They were easy to talk to, asked for nothing but gave a lot. The band were just like having Frankie Valli and the 4 seasons here, great sound, everyone dancing and all our guests had nothing but positive comments. Great band, great bunch of lads. Thank you.”

(5)

“Hi The Essential Robbie, Just a quick message to thank you for such wonderful entertainment on Saturday at the charity ball at The Marriott. It just got the whole place buzzing and everyone can’t stop talking about it. We had a brilliant time and will be recommending you to people. You were very professional in your performance and sang a great choice from different genres from swing, Robbie hits and other rock songs. We had a really great evening. Thank you.”

(5)

“Huge Thanks & much respect goes out to this guy, The Essential Robbie Waite, who battled illness, so as not let us down, to entertain us at our charity ball. What a professional! You put on an epic show for us & helped us raise a fantastic amount for two children's charities at £8,211.02p. You're getting to be a regular at these fundraising events, The Essential Robbie!! Many thanks, again ; )”

(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)

“I booked the boy band undivided for a charity evening and i was not disapointed. The booking team was brilliant and the singers were brilliant. Would highly recommend to everyone and would definitely book them again. The audience age range was 25 to 80 years old and everybody loved them. They were very entertaining and sang a variety of songs. They did not disapoint and we were very pleased.”

(5)

“Undivided were brilliant, they were the best performance we had on the day. Everyone was taken aback by how well they performed, they took into account the requests we made and even invited my boyfriend on stage to sing his favourite song with them. Couldn’t recommend them more, we would hire them again in a heartbeat.”

Local Venues in Essex

Blake Hall

Blake Hall

Rose gardens, ancient trees and three restored barns at Bobbingworth near Ongar. Blake Hall is a family estate that wears its centuries lightly.

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Vaulty Manor

Vaulty Manor

An ancient manor, a vast oak barn and a walled garden at Goldhanger near Maldon, with the whole of Vaulty Manor and its 12 acres yours for the day.

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Anne of Cleves Barn

Anne of Cleves Barn

A Grade I listed Tudor barn in gardens at Great Bardfield near Braintree, with a lakeside pavilion, a vineyard and only one wedding each weekend.

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Apton Hall

Apton Hall

Restored farm buildings around a courtyard at Rochford, a Grade II listed dovecot for the wedding night, and country views in every direction.

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Baddow Park House

Baddow Park House

A restored Queen Anne house in parkland at Great Baddow near Chelmsford, with a glorious orangery, 11 bedrooms and only one wedding at a time.

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Crondon Park

Crondon Park

A great oak barn of about 1600 looking out over the Crondon valley at Stock, near Ingatestone, with enclosed gardens and everything cooked on site.

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Great Lodge

Great Lodge

A working Essex estate with its own vineyard, alpacas and a Tudor barn at Great Bardfield near Braintree, taking just one wedding a weekend.

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Maidens Barn

Maidens Barn

A beautifully restored 1806 barn in the lanes outside Chelmsford, full of daylight, with room for 200 guests and beds on site for 33 of them.

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Mulberry House

Mulberry House

A Georgian house turned boutique hotel at High Ongar, set in 22 acres of lakes, wildflower meadows and ancient woodland, with black swans on the water.

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