Alternative Bands for Hire in Portsmouth

Browse 146 alternative bands available for hire in Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom, offering indie rock, grunge and unconventional musical entertainment. These alternative acts have received 190 reviews from real clients, averaging 5 out of 5 stars with an average booking price of £420.

Of the 146 suppliers listed here, 2 are based within 30 miles of Portsmouth. The other 144 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Southampton.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 190 reviews of Alternative Bands
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SpaceSoul

SpaceSoul
Glistening and intense Shoegaze tinged rock from Guernsey
Alternative Band

Southampton

England · 15 miles away

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Book from £250 (GBP)

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Helestios

Helestios
Progressive doom metal band based in south UK, all originals band.
Alternative Band

Southampton

England · 15 miles away

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Willing to travel to Portsmouth

Based more than 30 miles from Portsmouth, nearest first

England's Dreaming

England's Dreaming
5 piece punk, ska & new wave covers band
Alternative Band

Farnborough

England · 37 miles away

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Book from £550 (GBP)

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Monkeys Into Darkness

Monkeys Into Darkness
00s rock & pop crowd-pleasers; keeping people dancing and singing
Alternative Band

Farnborough

England · 37 miles away

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Book from £350 (GBP)

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The Britpoppers

The Britpoppers
A 'Different Class' of Tribute Band, performing anthems that 'Live Forever'!
Alternative Band

Woking

England · 43 miles away

(5) Replies in ~4 hrs

Book from £1000 (GBP)

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The Bilberries

The Bilberries
Rock and pop classics with a violin twist
Alternative Band

Dorking

England · 44 miles away

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Book from £200 (GBP)

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Rock The Night

Rock The Night
Headbanging hits from all eras. Party with all the best rock anthems.
Alternative Band

Bracknell

England · 45 miles away

(7)

Book from £1240 (GBP)

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RockEnergy

RockEnergy
Classic Rock covers Duo
Alternative Band

London

England · 64 miles away

(12) Replies in ~2 hrs

Book from £500 (GBP)

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White Light

White Light
Four piece band - phenomenally entertaining - Greatest Hits of All Time
Alternative Band

London

England · 64 miles away

(16)

Book from £1200 (GBP)

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Bto

Bto
"Exhilarating outstanding High energy"
Alternative Band

London

England · 64 miles away

(4)

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Encrypted LOVE

Encrypted LOVE
POSITIVE TRAP ROCK band that makes people sing along even with their mouths full
Alternative Band

London

England · 64 miles away

(1)

Book from £150 (GBP)

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Blue Lion Band

Blue Lion Band
A premium, customisable 3-15 piece band for weddings and events.
Alternative Band

London

England · 64 miles away

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Book from €1790 (EUR)

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Tim Love Trio

Tim Love Trio
Three piece rock band suitable foe weddings, Parties and functions
Alternative Band

London

England · 64 miles away

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Book from £900 (GBP)

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Xotic Steel Rhythms

Xotic Steel Rhythms
Steel band- perfect for all occasions!
Alternative Band

London

England · 64 miles away

(2)

Book from £750 (GBP)

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Johanna Burnheart

Johanna Burnheart
Jazz violinist and singer - solo or combos available for any event!
Alternative Band

London

England · 64 miles away

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Book from £180 (GBP)

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We Killed The Disco

We Killed The Disco
A 4 piece Pop/Rock & Indie band, playing music from the 90's & 00's.
Alternative Band

London

England · 64 miles away

(4)

Book from £1500 (GBP)

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Amped Up

Amped Up
The ultimate Indie Rock Trio! With charisma, style and unrivalled musicianship.
Alternative Band

London

England · 64 miles away

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Book from £1200 (GBP)

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RainbowGroover

RainbowGroover
Post rock funky soul rock singer own songs and have a very cool band
Alternative Band

London

England · 64 miles away

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Book from £50 (GBP)

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

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Rates for alternative bands in Portsmouth typically run between about £75 and £1,700+, 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.

What our enquiries show

Based on 41 enquiries for Alternative Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 19 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six hours
61% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About three months
12% enquire less than a month before the event

Reviews of Alternative Bands available in Portsmouth

5/5 from 190 reviews
Photo of England's Dreaming England's Dreaming "Arranged form the band to play at my husbands 60th great sound, great set list just what everyone wanted. Highly recommend." Based in Farnborough, England (37 miles from Portsmouth) Rachel - private function Photo of The Britpoppers The Britpoppers "The Britpoppers played my husband's 40th birthday. Great night. Great time had by all! Thank you!!" Based in Woking, England (43 miles from Portsmouth) Nicola N - Birthday Party Photo of Rock The Night Rock The Night "Amazing performers , the videos don't do them any justice. We hired the Dawnbreakers for a joint birthday party and they provided the best entertainment. Everyone raved about the band , would highly recommend!" Based in Bracknell, England (45 miles from Portsmouth) Mathilde Fletcher - Birthday Photo of RockEnergy RockEnergy "Hi Nick, Thank you and John for your great work on Saturday night, you were brilliant, everybody loved you and people said when then get the opportunity they are going to hire your services. I would gladly use your services again. Thank you Micky and Donna." Based in London, England (64 miles from Portsmouth) 17th August 2026 Micky Beecher - Birthday Event Photo of Bto Bto "Highly. Recommend "By The Order brought the house down at the Private event! Full of energy, engaging, and technically impressive - they had the crowd hooked from start to finish. Highly recommend! 10/10 stars ⭐️ We have hired them serval times we have booked them again, Special thanks to Annie and the lads they really pull out all the stops to make it magic ." Based in London, England (64 miles from Portsmouth) 10th February 2026 Ryan - Private event Photo of We Killed The Disco We Killed The Disco "What can i say, these guys smashed it! Every song was a banger and the dancefloor was filled all night! Great lads too!" Based in London, England (64 miles from Portsmouth) Joe Turner - Wedding

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for alternative bands on Gig Heaven is £420, with rates from £75 to £1,700+. 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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