Browse 125 alternative bands available for hire in Cork, Munster, Ireland, offering indie rock, grunge and unconventional musical entertainment. These alternative acts have received 131 reviews from real clients, averaging 5 out of 5 stars with an average booking price of €460.
All 125 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Cork. The nearest is based in Dublin, 136 miles away.
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Soul Bands in CorkRates for alternative bands in Cork typically run between about €120 and €2,000+, with an average booking cost of €460. Pricing typically reflects the band's experience, performance duration and requirements such as sound equipment or special staging. Indie rock groups may offer different rate structures depending on whether they focus on original material or alternative interpretations of popular songs. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 402 enquiries for Alternative Bands at events in every location, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 12 November 2026.
Ukebox
"From start to finish they looked after everything and our guests were blown away - can't recommend highly enough thank you x"
Christina & Harry Acoustic Duo
"Christina and Harry are fantastic talented musicians who made our small evening wedding reception absolutely brilliant fun.
Their performance of our chosen first dance song was pure magic and made it extra special.
Whether you're looking for some background music for an event or full on party live music we can't recommend them highly enough."
George Zebra
"Great experience. The band were perfect for the audience. They arrived early to set up and started on time. Three great sets and interacted really well and joined in the fun. Massive thank you for creating a great night!"
Xotic Steel Rhythms
"I booked Xotic Steel Rhythms for our drinks reception and they were perfect so entertaining and accommodating with all our requests including the dress code and song selection that included last min song requests"
Encrypted LOVE
"Encrypted Love Indra has been performing at Plugged In Switched On for several years now and she is one of the most accomplished and talented musicians I have had the pleasure of working with. She is very professional and organised and always gets to the venue in good time for her performance, sound check or whatever. She has a way of making any song her own and breathing new life into them usually with an Encrypted Love twist in the tail. She has a very natural way with audiences and soon has them eating out of her hand. In short Indra is a professional artist / entertainer of the highest caliber and I do not hesitate to recommend her to any person or organisation that might have need of her services."
Telegraph
"Thank you Telegraph that was amazing, exactly what I had in mind!"