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Pop & Rock Bands in the North East

Pop and rock bands covering the whole of the North East

From Jesmond, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham and Hexham, the North East has a huge choice of venues and a busy calendar of wedding receptions, corporate parties and celebrations. The pop and rock bands on this page cover the whole region, and many play several dates a month within it.

Our listings for the North East take in Durham, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne and Northumberland. Each of those areas has its own page too, which you'll find in the links further down, but the acts here will travel to any of them.

Venues across the North East include Newcastle Civic Centre, Crathorne Hall, Durham Castle, Langley Castle, Matfen Hall and Hardwick Hall. It's worth asking yours early about finish times and any sound limiter, as both affect what works on the night.

Across the North East you can choose from chart pop, indie, classic rock and party-anthem bands. Most will take a few requests ahead of the day, and many can learn a special song if you ask.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment since 1999. Every band listed here covers the North East, and PA, lighting and travel are included in the quote you receive. Use the instant quote button on this page to check prices and availability for your date.

What to know:

  • Budget £1,000 to £3,000 for most bookings
  • Every quote includes PA, lighting and travel
  • Travel within the North East is never added on later
  • Many acts offer longer or extra sets if you need them
  • Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund

The North East is a large area, so it's worth mentioning your venue's exact location when you enquire. Acts based nearby often have more availability and more experience of local venues, and we'll point you towards them.

Smaller line-ups typically start from around £1,000, while bigger acts can reach £3,000 or more. Summer Saturdays and December are the busiest dates. The price in your quote includes PA, lighting and travel, so it won't change once you've booked.

Every act's page has video and audio of the performers who would actually play at your wedding or event, a full song list and written reviews from people who have booked them. It's the easiest way to judge the style 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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The Chosen Few

4 Piece | Male Vocals | A supremely talented band seamlessly covering all genres

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From £1,555

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Reprise

The Reprise. 3 Piece Band of Superb Pros with an Unbelievable Price.

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From £1,000

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Empire

Engaging, energetic and in demand. Empire turn your event up to eleven!

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From £1,500

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Supersonics

Strap yourself in, The Supersonics are going to give you the ride of your life!

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From £1,375

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Knights

A party band for your wedding or corporate event who are sure get the room buzzing! one of the highest regarded party bands in the North!

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From £1,845

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Domino

Wide variety of flexible options and stunningly diverse repertoire, don't miss out on the highly talented Domino!

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From £1,930

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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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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Las Vegas Vinyl Club

Cool & contemporary, experienced & versatile, the only band you'll ever need at a price you won't believe.

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From £1,370

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

Neil Elliott

A highly versatile professional solo entertainer from Newcastle for all kinds of events

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From £445

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Red Valentines

A professional function band covering old and new Soul, Funk & Pop | Amazing Value

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From £1,040

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Dan Burnett - Piano Vocalist

Dan Burnett is one of the UK’s leading piano vocalists. It’s in his blood.

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From £495

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

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

Baby Ace

4 Piece | Male Vocals | Baby Ace are dedicated to creating the perfect party feel.

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From £925

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 Kuil

A Party Band Like No Other!

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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 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 Arrival

The Arrival: High Energy, Non-Stop Party!

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From £1,050

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

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

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“We weren’t sure what we wanted music-wise – we left the whole night under Natalie’s supervision – and my goodness did she deliver – all the band were great – especially playing the old 70s numbers with a modern twist – got my daughters and my mother up dancing together – a night we will never forget – they are already booked in to do our next family event!”

(5)

“The Tommy Guns played my 50th party in July 2015 and were truly excellent. Lovely guys, timely, set-up well in advance, v polite and flexible to my requests music wise and played two brilliant sets - coupled with keeping the party going full throttle with their playlist between (and post) sets. They got everyone up dancing and made the evening for all the guests. thoroughly recommended. Thanks guys! Tim. :-)”

(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 North East

Newcastle Civic Centre

Newcastle Civic Centre

A landmark civic building in the middle of Newcastle whose Banqueting Hall seats 500 for dinner and has a fully sprung dancefloor already in place.

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Crathorne Hall

Crathorne Hall

An Edwardian country house above the Leven Valley near Yarm, with carved ceilings, marble fireplaces and 37 bedrooms for guests staying over.

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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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Langley Castle

Langley Castle

A genuine 14th-century castle in ten acres of woodland near Hexham, with seven-foot stone walls, stained glass and a restoration story all of its own.

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Matfen Hall

Matfen Hall

A Gothic mansion in 300 acres of Northumberland parkland, with a Great Hall whose vaulted ceiling is painted sky blue and scattered with gold stars.

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Hardwick Hall, Sedgefield

Hardwick Hall, Sedgefield

A country hotel beside the restored 18th-century landscape of Hardwick Park, with lakeside views and a marquee for the largest celebrations.

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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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Slaley Hall Hotel

Slaley Hall Hotel

An Edwardian mansion set in a thousand acres of moor and forest near Hexham, with a hidden Japanese garden and a spa to recover in the morning after.

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Close House

Close House

A 250-year-old estate on the north bank of the Tyne near Hadrian's Wall, with 400 acres of Northumberland countryside and long valley views.

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Solberge Hall

Solberge Hall

A Georgian mansion on its own estate between Thirsk and Northallerton, with a glazed Vinery looking out towards the distant Hambleton Hills.

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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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The Barn on the Bay

The Barn on the Bay

A working farm on Druridge Bay near Morpeth, with a mile of private dunes, a cowshed turned into a barn full of bars, and the North Sea right there.

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