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Girl Bands in York

Book a girl band tribute in York

Whether it's a milestone birthday in York, an anniversary party near Tadcaster or a themed night anywhere in York, a girl band tribute 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.

Girl band tributes bring the harmonies, the outfits and the girl-power attitude, which makes them a natural fit for birthdays, hen parties and any night where the dance floor wants a singalong. Our girl band tributes cover the Spice Girls, ABBA, the Supremes and the Motown girl groups, and vintage close-harmony trios, 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 Ultimate Spice Girls & Girl Power Party, Absolute ABBA Tribute, Sirens Of Soul, The Essential Soul Sisters, The Dotty Belles, The Angelettes and 90's Baby Show.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment for parties and private events since 1999. Every act listed here travels to York 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 York range from black-tie nights at venues such as Grays Court to relaxed celebrations at Villa Farm or Merchant Adventurers' Hall, and plenty more in hotels and clubs around York and Selby. Every act listed here travels to York, 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.

Expect to pay somewhere between £500 and £2,000. The biggest factor is the line-up: a solo tribute to backing tracks costs less than a full live band. The date matters too, with Saturdays in summer and December in highest demand, while weekday and off-season dates often cost less. Your quote lists exactly what's included, with no extras added later.

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 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

FAQs

Tributes to the Spice Girls and ABBA, Motown and soul girl groups, and vintage close-harmony trios in the style of the 40s, 50s and 60s.

Yes — the singalong hits and costumes make a girl band tribute one of the most fun acts for a birthday or celebration.

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)

“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)

“Just a short email to say many thanks for performing at our Motown Ball @ The Grand Central Station Hotel on Saturday.We have had excellent comments and feedback.”

(5)

“From the start of the booking process to the final tune of the night ,the whole thing was great.”

(5)

“Well what can I say. Hire a band and absolute Abba well easy to communicate with. Debbie and the others from the Abba tribute were a pleasure to have in our home and they truly made our birthday celebration.
Everyone at our party really enjoyed the group and they got everyone dancing and singing. I cannot recommend Hire a band and Absolute Abba enough. I was concerned about hiring a band from the internet but I really need not worry, everything went smoothly.”

(5)

“The Dotty Duo joined us at Armed Forces Day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. They were a pleasure to work with from initial enquiry to performance. The organisation preceding the event was excellent, and even last minute changes were responded
to helpfully and with grateful flexibility. On the day they gave two performances, looking and sounding wonderful. I would absolutely look to book them again and would happily recommend them, having booked them on a recommendation as is. Thank you!”

(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.”

Local Venues in York

Middlethorpe Hall

Middlethorpe Hall

A William III country house just outside York's walls, with a cosy Drawing Room and its own grounds.

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Merchant Adventurers Hall

Merchant Adventurers Hall

A Grade I listed medieval guildhall in the middle of York, one of the best-preserved of its kind in the country.

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Bedern Hall

Bedern Hall

A 14th-century hall tucked just off York's Shambles, with timber beams and a genuinely historic setting for a city wedding.

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The Hospitium

The Hospitium

A timber-framed medieval hall in York's Museum Gardens, by the river and a few minutes' walk from the Minster.

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The Grand, York

The Grand, York

A Georgian five-star hotel by York station, built as the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway.

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Hotel du Vin York

Hotel du Vin York

A Grade II listed mansion house turned boutique hotel in York, with private dining rooms and a courtyard.

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Grays Court

Grays Court

A boutique hotel built into York's medieval city walls, with a walled garden and a genuinely ancient Jacobean Great Chamber.

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Barmby Field Barns

Barmby Field Barns

Restored barns near York accommodating up to 120 guests, with three-day hire so there's no rush on the day.

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Villa Farm

Villa Farm

A rustic barn venue on the edge of York, built for a relaxed countryside wedding close to the city.

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