Browse 1,793 cover bands available for hire in Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom, rated 5 out of 5 across 3,964 reviews from real clients. These acts play recognisable songs across decades and genres, from a duo at a drinks reception to a full band with brass for an evening party, and most bookings come in around £700.
Setlists lean on what fills a floor: chart hits, classic rock, soul and Motown, with most bands happy to shape the running order around the meal, speeches and the evening party.
Of the 1,793 suppliers listed here, 20 are based within 30 miles of Bournemouth. The other 1,773 are willing to travel there.
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Soul Bands in BournemouthMost of what decides whether a booking runs smoothly is settled before the band arrives, and it depends on the room. Venues in Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom range from function suites with a house PA and a fixed curfew to marquees and outdoor terraces where everything has to be carried in, and the same five-piece behaves quite differently in each.
A four or five-piece needs roughly 4 by 3 metres of flat, dry floor, more once a drum riser or a brass section is involved, plus two or three power sockets within reach of the stage area. Check the load-in route early, because stairs, a long carry from the car park, or a lift too small for a bass cabinet all add time, and some acts charge for it. Ask about a sound limiter before you commit to anything: a limiter set low will cut the power mid-song, and there is no way around it once you are there. Curfews work the same way, since an 11pm finish moves the whole running order earlier than most people expect.
Saturdays in peak season and the whole of December go first, often a year out, so the band you want can end up fixing your date rather than the other way round. Distance shows up on a quote as travel, and occasionally as accommodation when the finish time makes the drive home impractical. Friday and Sunday bookings widen the field considerably if the date is flexible. Ask what the travel figure covers, since some acts price it into the fee within a set radius and charge separately beyond it.
Most bookings in Bournemouth come in around £700 for two live sets, with duos and trios below that and larger lineups with brass or extra vocalists above it. What varies more than the headline figure is what sits inside it. Check what the quote covers: travel, a DJ set or playlist between sets, and how long the band plays in total rather than how many sets they perform. Most acts take a deposit to hold the date with the balance due close to the event, and overtime is normally charged in half-hour blocks, so agree the finish time in writing rather than on the night.
The average price for Cover Bands available in Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom is £700 (GBP). Above you will also find a budget price and high end price. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 914 enquiries for Cover Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 7 October 2026.
Runaway live party band
"What an amazing night 🎤🎵🎼🎤🎼🎸 They played non stop at our club , songs I’d forgotten and great guitarists. My husband’s brothers were in band many years ago,Easy Feeling. When they played Peaceful Easy Feeling, Wow brought back fond memories R.I.P. Tony and Tim. Do hope Runaway will be back at our cub 🙏Saturday was just brilliant, well done 👏 👏🥰"
The Wild Hearts Band
"The Wild Hearts played at our evening celebration and they were brilliant! They had everyone up singing and dancing which is what we had hoped for! They didn’t disappoint and we would most certainly recommend them! Thanks guys!"
Sunday Avenue
"We had the pleasure of booking Sunday Avenue for our wedding, and they were absolutely fantastic! David, the guitarist, and Aimee, the singer, were a perfect pairing, offering a brilliant mix of music from the 1950s all the way through to the present day. Their performance was seamless, with a great variety of songs that had everyone enjoying themselves throughout the event.
Both were incredibly professional, arrived on time, and set up quickly and efficiently. Aimee’s voice is simply stunning, and David’s guitar playing added the perfect touch to every song. The atmosphere they created was warm and lively, and they had something for every guest to enjoy, no matter their musical taste.
We received so many compliments from our guests, and I couldn’t recommend them more highly for any event. Sunday Avenue truly made our special day unforgettable. Thank you, David and Aimee!"
Gentlemen Groove
"These guys are fantastic!! We booked them as the headliners for our work's summer party and they absolutely delivered!! Truly professional, with super tight harmonies and an incredibly funky groove, they will have you dancing and smiling all night long! We're already planning where we can see them again!! Book them for your next event and you're guaranteed a great time! Thanks guys!!"
Firestar
"Hi I just want to say you were brilliant! Really great music, well played and got everyone on the dancefloor! Thank you so much! Wishing you all well in the future. Regards Irene"
Blonde Faith
"Saw this band at Thomas Tripp in Christchurch. They were amazing, good variety of music and great entertainment. Looking forward to seeing them again! X"