Alternative Bands for Hire in Kristiansand

Browse 123 alternative bands available for hire in Kristiansand, Vest-Agder, Norway, offering indie rock, grunge and unconventional musical entertainment. These alternative acts have received 145 reviews from real clients, averaging 5 out of 5 stars with an average booking price of kr4,750.

All 123 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Kristiansand. The nearest is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, 149 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 145 reviews of Alternative Bands
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Instrumental trio introducing the roaring rock guitars of classic rock to jazz

Calgary

Alberta, Canada · 4,217 miles away

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5 piece art rock band from America with influences ranging from ELO to the clash

Lincoln

Nebraska, United States · 4,353 miles away

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Charity, Church , open air concerts, speaking engagements

Billings

Montana, United States · 4,395 miles away

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Solo Guitarist & Scalable Band for Corporate & Wedding Events

Vancouver

British Columbia, Canada · 4,516 miles away

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Vancouver 4 piece playing the music of Alice In Chains.

Vancouver

British Columbia, Canada · 4,516 miles away

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Live Rock Acoustic covers and EDM DJ

Richmond

British Columbia, Canada · 4,521 miles away

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Five-piece band, jazz, blues, soul, pop

Bellingham

Washington, United States · 4,534 miles away

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Singer full time entertainer -Loop artist/Multi-instrumentalist

Stuart

Florida, United States · 4,578 miles away

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5 Piece band paying Tribute to the 90s and Early 2000s

Tampa

Florida, United States · 4,614 miles away

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Colorado based retro futuristic new wave power pop.

Denver

Colorado, United States · 4,656 miles away

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We are a 4-piece rock cover band based in South Florida. We play the hits!

Miami

Florida, United States · 4,657 miles away

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A solo Singer/Songwriter who plays mainly Acoustic Guitar and sometimes Piano

Miami

Florida, United States · 4,657 miles away

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Cuban house music live act duo, perfect for nightclub show

Miami

Florida, United States · 4,657 miles away

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4-piece band performing rocking blues, funk and soul from the 60s-70s to current

Phoenix

Arizona, United States · 5,228 miles away

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High quality jazz, vocalist & instrumentalists. Standards - Modern - Original.

Northridge

California, United States · 5,348 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Alternative Bands in Kristiansand?

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fromkr21,000NOK

Rates for alternative bands in Kristiansand typically run between about kr1,300 and kr21,000+, with an average booking cost of kr4,750. 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.

What our enquiries show

Based on 398 enquiries for Alternative Bands at events in every location, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 4 November 2026.

Typical first reply
Within two hours
72% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
31% enquire less than a month before the event
How far suppliers travel
About 60 miles
For the 85% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Alternative Bands available in Kristiansand

5/5 from 145 reviews
Photo of Coverbolaget Coverbolaget "Really nice Band. They helped me with my event even though my budget was not so much they gave it their all. I hope this review help them!" Based in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden (149 miles from Kristiansand) 3rd April 2026 Helena J - Private party Photo of Adar Alfandari Adar Alfandari "Adar played in my wedding ceremony, and I couldn't ask for a better job. We asked a specific song for our ceremony, 'I wanna be yours' by Arctic Monkeys, and Adar made a special version of it and even produced a stunning backing audio to go with his live performance in our event. It was very special and artistic and we got so many compliments." Based in Berlin, Germany (443 miles from Kristiansand) Bar & Ofri - Wedding Photo of Zora Zora "Zora was super reliable, committed and simply wonderful! A great voice, beautiful and perfectly fitting music, and a really pleasant collaboration all round. We would book her again at any time and can recommend her 100%!" Translated from German Based in Neukölln, Berlin, Germany (446 miles from Kristiansand) 28th October 2026 Jeanette - Corporate networking Photo of Christina & Harry Acoustic Duo 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." Based in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom (506 miles from Kristiansand) Jenny & Tim - Private Wedding Photo of Ukebox Ukebox "From start to finish they looked after everything and our guests were blown away - can't recommend highly enough thank you x" Based in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom (536 miles from Kristiansand) 29th September 2026 Andy & Leanne - Private Wedding Photo of George Zebra 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!" Based in Aylesbury, England, United Kingdom (559 miles from Kristiansand) Steve B

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for alternative bands on Gig Heaven is kr4,750, with rates from kr1,300 to kr21,000+. Cost depends on the number of band members, set duration and equipment requirements. Alternative bands vary in size and style, so comparing profiles is useful for finding the right sound and energy for your event.

The alternative bands for hire perform a range of alternative and indie music styles, including indie rock, alternative rock, post-punk, shoegaze and modern alternative hits. Many bands cover well-known alternative tracks from the 1990s through to the present day.

Hiring alternative bands suits a wide range of events including weddings, birthday parties, bar and club nights, corporate events and festivals where clients want something different from a mainstream pop or rock band. The style suits events with a younger or more musically adventurous audience.

Most alternative bands are self-contained and provide their own instruments, amplifiers and PA system. For larger venues or outdoor stages, additional sound equipment may be required. To get the best results, discuss technical requirements with the band before booking.

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Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

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