Browse 138 alternative bands available for hire in Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, offering indie rock, grunge and unconventional musical entertainment. These alternative acts have received 171 reviews from real clients, averaging 5 out of 5 stars with an average booking price of £420.
All 138 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Derbyshire. The nearest is based in Nottingham.
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Rates for alternative bands in Derbyshire typically run between about £100 and £1,550+, with an average booking cost of £420. 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 41 enquiries for Alternative Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 27 October 2026.
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."
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"I saw this band last night at the Port House in Stourport and honestly, they’re the best live band I’ve seen in a long time. From the first song to the last, they absolutely nailed it. The energy in the room was amazing — you could tell they weren’t just playing songs, they were putting on a proper show.
The vocals were spot on and the setlist was perfect for the crowd. Every song had people singing along, dancing, or filming because it was just that good
🤘🎸 🥁"
Ukebox
"From start to finish they looked after everything and our guests were blown away - can't recommend highly enough thank you x"
The Woolers
"The Woolers didn't just play our wedding - they MADE our wedding!
They're fantastic musicians and put together a setlist that played perfectly to the crowd, followed by 2x 45 minute bandeoke sets to close out the night. They brought so much energy and fun to the night that we completely lost track of time, with our guests jumping up to sing with them until we got kicked out of the venue.
Music played a huge role in our wedding and these guys delivered. What's more, they helped me surprise my wife by learning an original song that I'd written and playing this with me, going so far as to set up my equipment to keep things under wraps. This involved a substantial amount of planning and I couldn't have pulled it off without their professionalism and excellent communication in the run up to the big day. They went above and beyond at every stage and I can't recommend them enough."
The Krakens
"From start to finish we have nothing but praise for The Krakens. Chris was quick to respond to my enquiry looking for a band to play at a 30th birthday party and kept in touch from then on. We were sent a varied list of songs to choose from; a mix of rock/pop both modern and classic. Once the booking was confirmed they asked us if there was anything we wanted added to the list and they would learn them for the evening! On the night the band turned up on time, and set up (and packed up) without any bother. Their performance was totally satisfactory, two excellent one-hour sets which included our requested numbers. Everyone agreed that The Krakens were a friendly, “tight” band that performed with confidence and professionalism which made our night that bit special. Would definitely recommend them!"
The John Preston Tribute Band
"The grooviest part of Saturday night was the early evening slot from this tight little funky punky power trio.. From New Normal disco with deeply sardonic word play, to the rocktastic vastness of Psychopox. The John Preston Tribute Band blow holes in official and official alternative narratives whilst their grooves and riffs induce altered states to facilitate their propaganda deconstructions.. A must for weddings, corporate do's and dusty festivals..."