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Male Tribute Acts in Essex

Book a male tribute band 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 male tribute act in Essex can turn a party into a proper show. Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, themed nights and company celebrations all suit a male tribute act — and the act has to work just as well in a village hall as it does in a hotel ballroom.

A male tribute is built around one unmistakable voice. A good one gets the look, the moves and the between-song banter right as well as the songs, so it feels like a proper show rather than a covers set. Our male tribute acts cover Elvis, Michael Bublé, Frank Sinatra, Rod Stewart, Robbie Williams, Elton John and Freddie Mercury, 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 Elvis, Supreme Buble, The Ultimate Buble, The Essential Sinatra, The Definitive Rod Stewart, The Essential Robbie, Classic Queen and He Will Rock You.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment for parties and private events since 1999. Every act listed here travels to Essex 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 Essex range from black-tie nights at venues such as Anne of Cleves Barn to relaxed celebrations at Baddow Park House or Great Lodge, and plenty more in hotels and clubs around Chelmsford and Colchester. Every act listed here travels to Essex, 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.

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.

Enter your date and venue in the instant quote to see prices and availability immediately. When you've picked your act, we take care of the contract, deposit and arrangements, and keep in touch right up to the party. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund on every booking and an emergency contact line on the night.

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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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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

He Will Rock You

A Superb Tribute to the Iconic Freddie Mercury

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From £695

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Definitive Rod Stewart

One Of The Finest Tributes Around. Great Experience & Available For All Events

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Working with a budget?

Working with a budget?

We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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The Essential Motown and Soul Show

The finest solo Motown and soul music show on the planet!

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The 90's Britpop Experience

A superb tribute to classic 90's Britpop!

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Gerry Trew as Rod Stewart

A legendary tribute act to a legendary star. Hire Gerry Trew if the budget won't quite stretch to Rod the Mod.

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The Essential Kings of Leon

A stunning tribute to The Kings of Leon

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FAQs

Solo tributes to singers such as Michael Bublé, Elvis, Rod Stewart, Robbie Williams and Frank Sinatra, and full tribute bands to acts such as Queen and Take That.

Many can — crooner tributes such as Sinatra and Bublé often sing a laid-back set over dinner before moving into party songs later.

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 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)

“We had a Freddie Mercury tribute night at our Member's Club and hired Lee from He Will Rock You with Hireaband and he was amazing! Everyone had such a great night, he got everyone up and dancing to his performance and we have had such good feedback from those who attended the evening. It couldn't have gone any better and I would definitely recommend Hireaband and He Will Rock You to anyone looking for a tribute!”

(5)

“5 stars for Paul Thorpe best Elvis entertainer I have ever seen. He is a very friendly and helpful guy, he is just a real gent. Do go to see him if he comes to your town. You will not be disappointed. I usually see him in Grangemouth and surrounding areas, decided to go to Peterhead prison Jailhouse Rock show. Then to Glasgow the Marriot hotel. husband enjoyed his 60th Birthday treat in our own home.”

(5)

“Just to say we had a really good time yesterday with Gerry and his wife. They were very professional and gave Jason, my sons 48th birthday, a real treat. All the other residents in the house, the carers and the rest of my family had a good time. Although it was a small audience for them ( 15 people) they pulled out all the stops with 2 sessions and further party disco music.”

(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.”

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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