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Female Tribute Acts in Durham

Book a female tribute band in Durham

A female tribute act in Durham is one of the easiest ways to give a party a theme and a proper centrepiece. Hotels and function rooms around Durham and Darlington, social clubs near Bishop Auckland and marquees at home across Durham all make good settings for birthdays, anniversaries, reunions and company celebrations.

A female tribute is a costume-and-character show as much as a set of songs, and the big pop and country stars are made for singalongs, which is why they are a favourite for birthdays and hen-style celebrations. Our female tribute acts cover Dolly Parton, Cher, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and Diana Ross, 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 Dolly Parton Experience, Essentially Cher, The Essential Shania Twain, The Essential Taylor Swift Party, The Definitive Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and The Essential Diana Ross & Motown Show.

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.

Across Durham, tribute nights take place everywhere from country houses to hotel suites and private marquees. Popular venues in Durham include Beamish Hall Hotel, Black Horse Beamish and Durham Castle, and our acts regularly travel to parties in and around Durham and Darlington. 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

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.

Prices usually run from £500 for a solo tribute up to around £2,000 for a full live tribute band. Where your date falls makes a difference — summer Saturdays and the Christmas party season book up first and cost the most. The instant quote shows the full price and what it includes, so there are no surprises on the night.

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 Soul Sisters

UK based all woman soul review of the very highest standard.

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The Angelettes

A Sensational, Award Winning Motwon Tribute Show

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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 Essential Shania Twain

The Ultimate Tribute To Shania Twain - Featured On Stars In Their Eyes and Performed In Las Vegas!

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From £735

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Dolly Parton Experience

A superb and accurate tribute to the first lady of country.

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FAQs

Solo tributes to artists such as Dolly Parton, Cher, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Britney Spears, plus female-fronted groups and vocal harmony trios.

Yes — big-voiced pop and country tributes are some of the most popular picks for birthday and celebration parties.

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)

“This review comes with my highest recommendation. From start to finish we had a
memorable evening for my Husband's 70th Birthday. We are thrilled we hired Ella to co-ordinate our ideas for this special event and delighted to endorse their services.
Thanks for everything and the Dolly Belles were simply outstanding - everyone is talking
about you!!”

(5)

“Communications from Hireaband were great and very helpful from enquiry till date of event. Feeva were excellent, everyone thoroughly enjoyed their set and are still raving about it. Songs were varied to suit all generations and the girls were interactive with guests, would definitely book again, we all had so much fun.”

(5)

“Hi Karen,
Just to say your recommendation of the above singer entertainer was spot on ...she was amazing. The floor was filled and the singing was to the best standard plus top entertainment real value for money ...made my party complete and everyone raved about her.
Thank you for the recommendation.”

(5)

“Everything was perfect from start of booking to end of performers time on stage. Essentially Cher was absolutely amazing - the feedback from guests was extremely positive. I would have no doubt in recommending this performer, thank you so much x”

(5)

“The Essential Soul Sisters were everything and more than we expected. Not only wonderfully warm and easy to deal with on the night, their singing and performance was exceptional. I wish we had a longer evening to listen to them more.”

(5)

“Dear Sharn,

Lovely to meet you on Saturday!

Your outstanding set was highly entertaining, had I not been working I would have been on the dance floor.

Look forward to working with you again.

All the best,”

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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