Alternative Bands for Hire in Pretoria

Browse 113 alternative bands available for hire in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, offering indie rock, grunge and unconventional musical entertainment. These alternative acts have received 120 reviews from real clients, averaging 5 out of 5 stars with an average booking price of R9,000.

Of the 113 suppliers listed here, one is based within 30 miles of Pretoria. The other 112 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Gauteng.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 120 reviews of Alternative Bands
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Midget Submarine is a Johannesburg-based South African punk-rock band.

Gauteng

South Africa

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Willing to travel to Pretoria

Based more than 30 miles from Pretoria, nearest first

Multilingual Rapper from Johannesburg

Johannesburg

Gauteng · 33 miles away

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I perform cover songs from the 80 to date as a solo/4 peice band

Johannesburg

Gauteng · 33 miles away

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Singing guitarist performing popular hits from 50's to top 40's

Dubai

United Arab Emirates · 3,946 miles away

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Drummer.

Dubai

United Arab Emirates · 3,946 miles away

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Golden visa holder for my work with famous artist and being on tv with stars

Dubai

United Arab Emirates · 3,946 miles away

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5/6 piece Pop / Alt Rock Band - Ideal for weddings / Music Festivals & Events

Valletta

Il-Belt Valletta, Malta · 4,352 miles away

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4-person covers band performing popular hits from the 70s to current day

Athens

Attica, Greece · 4,412 miles away

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Michael Zambetas Jr Band - Rock (original and cover songs)

Athens

Attica, Greece · 4,412 miles away

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Singer and band leader

Athens

Attica, Greece · 4,412 miles away

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3 or 4 members rock band

Pátrai

West Greece, Greece · 4,441 miles away

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High energy band performing Pop, Funk & Dance music

Corfu

Ionian Islands, Greece · 4,548 miles away

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2 or 3 piece neo soul/alternative jazz band

Cagliari

Sardinia, Italy · 4,655 miles away

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Book from €800 (EUR)

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Cosmopolitan Artist with Moroccan Roots, Worldmusic, Rock, Rockfusion

Casablanca

Casablanca-Settat, Morocco · 4,725 miles away

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Mr hat is a party band that fuses different musical styles

Alicante

Valencia, Spain · 4,801 miles away

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Dj/producer and drummer

Palma

Balearic Islands, Spain · 4,804 miles away

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Interactive roaming musicians bringing live music directly to your guests.

Marbella

Andalusia, Spain · 4,811 miles away

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Artist with trio or quintet formation

Santa Cruz de la Palma

Canary Islands, Spain · 4,841 miles away

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

Low price
fromR1,650ZAR
Average price
fromR9,000ZAR
High price
fromR37,500ZAR

Rates for alternative bands in Pretoria typically run between about R1,650 and R37,500+, with an average booking cost of R9,000. 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 392 enquiries for Alternative Bands at events in every location, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 24 October 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 82% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Alternative Bands available in Pretoria

5/5 from 120 reviews
Photo of Klinsmann Klinsmann "Klinsmann & his band were very very good, They really did their best to accomodate my requests as this was a high profile event its not the easiest but they were very profesional and we loved working with them, we had alot of italian guests and they even played italian well known songs for us." Based in Valletta, Il-Belt Valletta, Malta (4,352 miles from Pretoria) 11th May 2026 Ricardo Lombardi - Private Event Photo of Amin Kamal & The Prophets Amin Kamal & The Prophets "ViaVia Vibes... Wooow! Thanks for joining us, Amin Kamal & The Prophets - What a weekend! It's always a big pleasure to listen to your music." Based in Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco (4,725 miles from Pretoria) Rachid - Salut Maroc Photo of Oamenii Diminetii Oamenii Diminetii "Original band, great live music, great show from Transilvania, Romania !" Based in Târgu-Mureş, Mures, Romania (5,000 miles from Pretoria) Sebi Tatar Photo of Red Solo Cups Red Solo Cups "The band provided a great time and a positive atmosphere! They played for 2+ hours reletnlesly. It was great to hear some of those old movie and tv series hits :)" Based in Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia (5,003 miles from Pretoria) Karlo Maros - Club gig Photo of Electric accordion attractive performance Electric accordion attractive performance "“I had the pleasure of working with Martin in 2018 at five events organized by HEP Opskrba. Cooperation with him was easy, pleasant and professional. Martin possesses a natural talent for music as well as being a trained musician. His artistry and creativity in playing cello and accordion is something that makes him unique and special. Every minute of his contact with audience was extremely powerful and emotional. I highly recommend this young musician to anyone who expects remarkable performance of the highest standard.” Nada Podnar Marketing Director, HEP Opskrba" Based in Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia (5,003 miles from Pretoria) Nada Podnar - Communication event Photo of Patifes Patifes "Me and my husband were looking for a rock band in Porto to play at our wedding and Patifes e Pilantras were just right for us. We appreciate the fact that they took a few minutes to read the room and adjust their playlist accordingly to the vibe. Everybody loved them, they are incredible artists and we were so lucky to have found them and to have their performance at our wedding! They really made our day extra special and for that we are incredibly grateful!" Based in Porto, Portugal (5,188 miles from Pretoria) Daniela Moreira - Private wedding / casamento

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for alternative bands on Gig Heaven is R9,000, with rates from R1,650 to R37,500+. 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.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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