Skip to main content

Pop & Rock Bands in Staffordshire

Live pop and rock for events in Staffordshire

Pop and rock covers bands play the songs everyone knows the words to. Across Staffordshire, they're booked for Christmas parties, awards nights, weddings and big birthdays, with set lists that run from Queen, Bon Jovi and Oasis through to Dua Lipa, The Killers and Harry Styles.

Popular event venues in Staffordshire include Foxtail Barns Wedding Venue, The Mill at Stone and Middleton Hall, and our pop and rock bands play events across Stafford, Lichfield and Stoke-on-Trent. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we'll check the band's set-up suits the space.

Not every pop and rock band sounds the same. You'll find stadium-rock specialists, indie bands, acts built around a powerful female vocalist, and party bands that move from the eighties to today in a single set. Deciding the mood you're after makes comparing them much easier.

We've been booking live bands since 1999, and every pop and rock act on this page covers Staffordshire. Travel is built into the quote, the band brings the PA and lights it needs, and you can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

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

A four-piece of vocals, guitar, bass and drums covers most pop and rock sets comfortably. Adding keys or a second singer gives you a fuller sound and more harmonies, which suits larger rooms and bigger crowds. For a smaller venue, a tight three-piece can still deliver the anthems at a manageable volume.

Most pop and rock bookings fall between about £1,000 and £3,000. The number of musicians is the biggest factor, followed by the date — Saturdays in summer and December are the busiest. Travel is included in the quote, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay.

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.

Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the event. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.

Show more
Refine Your Search

Folkswagon

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

Read more

From £1,965

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

Read more

From £2,940

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!

Read more

From £985

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Amplifier

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

Read more

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

Read more

From £1,175

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

UpTones

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

Read more

From £2200

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.

Get in Touch

Kickback

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

Read more

From £1,240

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

Read more

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!

Read more

From £1,150

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!

Read more

From £1,515

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

Read more

From £1,320

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Brooklyn

5 Piece Band | Male Vocals | Horn Section

Read more

From £2,165

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!

Read more

From £1,765

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.

Get in Touch

Park Life

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

Read more

From £2,160

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Tommy Guns

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

Read more

From £2,420

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Verge

Young, Modern and Versatile | Massive Repertoire | 4+ Piece | Female Vocals | Horn Section Add-on

Read more

From £1,900

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!

Read more

From £1,270

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Voltaires

Male Vocals | 3 Piece Line-up | Pop & Rock From All Generations

Read more

From £1,250

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)

“The Tommy Guns were absolutely fantastic! They were all so friendly and accommodating with the venue and having to carry their equipment up the hill! Their performance was incredible and the two songs they kindly learnt for us were bang on! We loved every minute of it and will be singing their praises to anyone else we know wanting to hire a band! Thank you so much!”

(5)

“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)

“We just want to say a big thank you to the guys you were amazing. Everyone was up dancing from the moment they got there right through until the end of the reception. Loads of people complimenting the band and a few asking for details so hopefully get a few more bookings for you! Once again we can't thank you enough for a great atmosphere and great music.”

(5)

“Here at the Fox we threw a big party with Hot Piece of Brass as the main attraction. We knew it would be a great night, but we definitely didn't expect the huge turnout they brought with them. The dancefloor was packed all night and the band kept everyone going for hours. They were a pleasure to work with and a great band to get people in the party spirit!””

(5)

“So in turning 40 I decided I wanted a band which would play my type of music. Enter LA Heat. These guys were the real deal - amazing costumes, great lighting show, and an Almighty performance. The set list was just awesome and wow can that singer sing?!They had amazing on stage chemistry and made sure everyone was on their feet all night. I honestly can't sing their praises enough!”

Local Venues in Staffordshire

Middleton Hall

Middleton Hall

A moated historic hall on the edge of Tamworth with landscaped gardens, function rooms for up to 200 and an on-site honeymoon suite.

View venue
The Ashes Barns

The Ashes Barns

A 50-acre estate on the edge of the Peak District near Endon, where two listed stone barns, a lake and a mile-long private drive set the scene.

View venue
Weston Hall

Weston Hall

An Elizabethan hall set in 20 acres of gardens at Weston, near Stafford, with stone fireplaces, mullioned windows and just one wedding a day.

View venue
Ingestre Hall

Ingestre Hall

A 17th-century Jacobean mansion near Stafford, taken on exclusive hire with 27 acres of grounds and a midnight licence.

View venue
The Mill at Stone

The Mill at Stone

A restored 18th-century watermill in the canal town of Stone, with terraced gardens, a rustic barn room and a family kitchen worth travelling for.

View venue
Thorpe Gardens

Thorpe Gardens

A hand-crafted yurt and an architect-designed ceremony room inside a two-acre Victorian walled garden near Tamworth. One of Staffordshire's loveliest.

View venue
Foxtail Barns Wedding Venue

Foxtail Barns Wedding Venue

Purpose-built barns, a walled garden and woodland lodges on a 70-acre estate of lakes and trees near Leek. A relaxed, no-corkage Staffordshire favourite.

View venue
Sandon Hall

Sandon Hall

The Earl of Harrowby's family seat near Stafford, with 400 acres of parkland, a 13th-century church in the grounds and the whole house to yourselves.

View venue
Alrewas Hayes

Alrewas Hayes

A Grade II listed Queen Anne house set in 100 private acres of lakes, parkland and woodland near Burton upon Trent, with a barn built for proper parties.

View venue
Top

Refining your acts

Hum a little tune to yourself while we check your date against over 800 entertainer diaries. It'll be worth the short wait.

Unknown has been moved to/from the wishlist.

Get in touch