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Pop & Rock Bands in Birmingham

Pop, rock and indie bands in Birmingham

Pop and rock is the broadest, most crowd-pleasing sound you can book. In Birmingham, bands playing rock classics, indie anthems and current pop are a favourite for office parties, weddings, festivals and celebrations, because there's something in the set for every age group.

Birmingham has a great choice of party venues, from The Grand Hotel Birmingham and Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens to The Bond. Our pop and rock bands travel right across the area, including Solihull, the city centre and the Jewellery Quarter, so wherever you've booked, the band will come to you.

Within pop and rock there's plenty of choice: seventies and eighties rock, nineties Britpop and indie, noughties anthems or current chart pop. Most bands cover several of these across the night, and their song lists show clearly where each one's strengths lie.

Hireaband has been booking live music since 1999. Every pop and rock band here travels to Birmingham as standard, brings its own PA and lighting, and the quote you receive includes travel — use the instant quote button on this page to check prices and availability for your date.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: from around £1,000 for a smaller line-up to £3,000 or more for a larger band, depending on date and set times
  • Line-ups from three and four-piece bands to six-piece bands with extra vocalists or keys
  • Two live sets plus a DJ playlist between and after sets as standard with most bands
  • Travel, PA and lighting are included in every quote
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Most rooms suit a four or five-piece. A three-piece is a good choice for a smaller venue or tighter budget, while a six-piece with keys and backing vocals gives the biggest sound for a large function room. Tell us the venue and guest numbers and we'll suggest what tends to work.

A three or four-piece typically starts from around £1,000, while a six-piece with extra vocals or keys can reach £3,000 or more. The date and your set times make a difference too. The price in your quote includes travel, PA and lighting, so it won't change once you've booked.

Every band's page has live video and audio of the musicians who would actually play, their full song list and written reviews from people who have booked them. It's the easiest way to check the energy and the sound before you commit.

The instant quote button gives you a price and availability for your date straight away. From there, we manage the contract and deposit and keep you updated until the event. Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and there's an emergency contact line on the day in case anything needs sorting.

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Juno

Four Piece Band | Male Vocals | Learn First Dance | Pop & Rock Favourites

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From £1,395

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Folkswagon

Four Piece Folk, Pop & Indie Covers Band. Either Electric Or Mumford Style With A Great Range Of Songs

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From £1,965

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Brooklyn

5 Piece Band | Male Vocals | Horn Section

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From £2,165

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

East River

Massive set list, experienced worldwide musicians, unique sound - East River are your band!

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From £985

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Amplifier

Popular 3-Piece Band | Highly Experienced | Full of Energy

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From £1,715

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Essential 60s

Yeah baby! The 60's are back! A young 4-piece band who look and sound like they have stepped out of the swinging 60's

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From £1,175

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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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 Balloon Animals

A Fantastic Combination Of Experienced Musicians Bringing You 3 HOURS Of Energetic Rock And Pop Classics

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From £2,940

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Kickback

Possibly The Finest Wedding & Function Band Around | Male Vocals Pop & Rock | Horn Section Add-on

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From £1,240

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

UpTones

Powerhouse Female Vocals | Modern & Classics Song List | Amazing Reviews

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From £2200

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Spark

3 Piece Band With Male Vocals Playing All The Best Party Songs

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From £1,380

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Midnight Drive

An exceptional energetic professional covers band fronted by one of the best voices in the business

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From £1,320

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Eccentric Pony

These guys do it all - the ultimate party band! | Huge Repertoire | Free Manned DJ Service

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From £1,300

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Anthem Collective

Male Vocals | High Energy Rock, Pop & Indie Hits | Electric Atmosphere Without the Corny Vibe!

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From £1,515

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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 Tommy Guns

The Ultimate Four Piece Wedding & Party Band Performing Rock & Pop Hits From Across The Generations

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From £2,420

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Top Secret Party Band

Possibly the best value for money party band in the UK right now!

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From £1,150

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Authentic 60s

The swinging sixties is well an truly alive thanks to The Authentic 60's. Relive this fab era and get your groove on baby!

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From £1,270

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Roll With It

Three Piece Band | Enormous Rock & Pop Set-list | 2.5 Hours of Live Music As Standard!

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From £1,765

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Park Life

4 Piece | Male Vocals | A superbly energetic band with massive experience

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From £2,160

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

Expect rock classics from Queen, Bon Jovi and Fleetwood Mac, nineties Britpop and indie from Oasis and Blur, noughties anthems from The Killers and Kings of Leon, and current chart pop. Each band's page lists its full repertoire, and most will learn a first-dance or special request with enough notice.

Yes — it's one of the best choices for one. Most sets move through the decades, so older guests get the rock classics and younger guests get the recent hits, and there's always a run of songs everyone knows the words to.

Many can. If your venue has a sound limiter or a smaller room, look for a band that uses electronic drums or in-ear monitoring, and tell us about the limiter when you enquire so we can recommend acts that work within it.

Yes. Bands bring their own PA, lighting and usually a playlist for between sets. They'll need floor space for the line-up and power sockets nearby, so it's worth checking both with your venue, along with any sound limiter.

From around £1,000 for a smaller line-up to £3,000 or more for a larger band. The number of musicians and the date make the biggest difference, and travel is always included in the quote.

Most play two 60-minute or three 40-minute sets during the evening, with a playlist between sets and after the band finishes. Many also offer an extra acoustic set or a later finish if you need it.

Reviews

(5)

“We have booked Brando many times now for our summer party. They have never failed to encourage energetic audience participation and once people are up to dance they do not stop until the end of the set. The bands stagecraft is second to none. But they are also the most professional and polite group of musicians we have ever met. They are undoubtedly the best party band we have ever experienced.”

(5)

“Dear Hireaband - Very happy with Monte Carlo. The choice of music was good and they got people dancing. The manager of the venue also remarked that the guys were very pleasant and that she would recommend them in future. Only problem for me was I spent so much time talking to people I missed most of the second session. The problem with do's like this for the host!”

(5)

“Marcel's surprise 50th Birthday Party on Saturday night at Frankie's Farmshop, Staplehurst, Kent was a fabulous evening! Once Park Life started playing my nephew Stefan Metselaar left where he was sitting to see what was happening as he thought there was a DJ in the building??..he had travelled from The Netherlands for this party and he could not believe his ears?.. Park Life are awesome and everyone needs to hear them play!”

(5)

“Mirror who played to over 250 guests were absolutely fantastic! I couldn't have asked for anything better and our guests thoroughly enjoyed their stints between meals and full set to finish the night properly. Many commented on how good they were and are considering booking them for their own events! They were brilliant, sound incredible and really got our event going. Thoroughly recommend and I’ll be booking them again!”

(5)

“Thank you so much for playing at my party last night and helping to make it such a success. We really had a great time and hope we will be at another event where the band is playing. I have had lots of emails and texts today commenting on how much they enjoyed the party and how impressed they were the band. Many thanks again and we wish the band continuing success.”

(5)

“Hi James, Thank you so much, everyone really loved the band and I’ve had some really brilliant feedback from lots of our guests. It was fab music and you guys helped to create a wonderful atmosphere! Everyone had a really good dance – I seem to remember the dance floor being constantly occupied. Honestly, we couldn’t have asked for more. You set up very quickly and quietly and then produced some brilliant music.”

Local Venues in Birmingham

The Grand Hotel Birmingham

The Grand Hotel Birmingham

An 1879 hotel in the heart of Birmingham, with a Louis XIV-style ballroom, ornate plasterwork and Art Deco chandeliers.

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New Hall Hotel & Spa

New Hall Hotel & Spa

A moated manor house on 26 acres at Sutton Coldfield, with ceremonies held in the Great Chamber.

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Moxhull Hall

Moxhull Hall

A privately owned country house at Sutton Coldfield, taken for exclusive use with an Oak Hall for ceremonies and a Starlit Pavilion for the evening.

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Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens

Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens

Ten acres of restored 18th-century walled gardens at Castle Bromwich, a blank canvas for a marquee or tipi wedding.

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The Bond

The Bond

A canalside industrial space in Digbeth, with exposed brick and steel, a Gatehouse ceremony area and a glass-lined Canopy over the water.

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Fazeley Studios

Fazeley Studios

A converted Victorian chapel in Digbeth, with skylit ceilings and whitewashed walls left as a genuine blank canvas.

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Aston Hall

Aston Hall

A Grade I listed Jacobean mansion in Aston with royal connections, ceremonies held in the Great Hall among original period details.

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Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Victorian glasshouses and Grade II listed suites at Edgbaston, set among the botanical collections.

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Selly Manor

Selly Manor

A 14th-century timber-framed manor at Bournville, with characterful rooms and a cottage garden for an intimate day.

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