Tribute Bands for Hire in Newcastle upon Tyne

Q: How much do tribute bands cost in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Hiring tribute bands typically costs between £170 and £2,650+, with an average of £850. Pricing depends on the number of performers, show duration and the production elements included. Tribute bands cover a wide range of artists and eras, so the scale and complexity of the show is the main factor in cost.

Q: What types of tribute bands are available?

The tribute bands for hire cover tributes to a huge range of artists and bands spanning every genre and era, from classic rock legends to current pop stars. Gig Heaven has tribute acts for hundreds of different artists, so browsing the category is the best way to find the right act.

Q: What events are tribute bands suitable for?

Many clients book tribute bands for themed parties, corporate events, birthday celebrations, weddings, festivals and pub or club nights. A tribute band delivers the experience of seeing a well-known artist live, making them a crowd-pleasing and memorable entertainment choice.

Q: How authentic is a tribute band performance?

The best tribute bands invest heavily in recreating the sound, look and stage presence of the original artist, including costumes, instruments and vocal accuracy. It is advisable to watch videos on each tribute act's profile to judge the quality and authenticity of their performance.

Q: Do tribute bands bring their own sound equipment?

Most tribute bands are self-contained and provide their own PA system, instruments, costumes and staging. For larger venues or outdoor events, additional equipment may be required. Gig Heaven recommends confirming technical requirements before booking.

Q: Can a tribute act play songs by other artists as well?

Many tribute acts build a main set around the artist they cover and add a second set of wider hits from the same era or genre. Others stay with the original artist throughout. Asking what a full evening looks like is the quickest way to know whether one act can cover the whole night.

Q: Does a tribute band perform in costume throughout the show?

Costume is central to most tribute shows, and many acts change outfits between sets to follow the artist's career. A smaller number perform in plain stage dress and focus on the music. Photographs and video on each act's profile show which approach they take.

Q: Are tribute shows suitable for a mixed-age audience?

Tribute shows tend to work well across age groups because the material is already familiar to most of the room. Acts covering artists with a long career usually have the widest span of recognisable songs. Set lists can normally be adjusted if the audience skews older or younger.

Q: Can I contact multiple suppliers at the same time?

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Q: How far in advance do we need to book?

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.

Discover 439 tribute bands and tribute acts available in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom. These professional cover bands and impersonators bring the music of legendary artists to your event, recreating authentic performances at a fraction of the original cost.

Of the 439 suppliers listed here, 4 are based within 30 miles of Newcastle upon Tyne. The other 435 are willing to travel there.

Also covers Sunderland, and suppliers based in Billingham.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 859 reviews of Tribute Bands

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Based near Newcastle upon Tyne

Brother Duke and the Deltas

Five to seven piece soul and Blues Brothers and Commitments music tribute band

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Newcastle upon Tyne

England

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Forever Elvis

Multi Award Elvis Tribute Artist available for all types of events

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Newcastle upon Tyne

England

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Bootleg Eagles

Five professional musicians who share a love of America's most success band

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Newcastle upon Tyne

England

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Shout Out to Motown & Northern Soul Anthem

Belle Voix Trio bring you the classic Anthems of Motown and Northern Soul

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Billingham

England · 30 miles away

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Willing to travel to Newcastle upon Tyne

Based more than 30 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne, nearest first

Thomas Charles

One-piece function band - all genres, all eras, all events

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Stockton-on-Tees

England · 30.4 miles away

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Pretty in Pink

Six piece function band - general high octane mix or 80's covers

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Saltburn-by-the-Sea

England · 37 miles away

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Book from £800 (GBP)

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Robbie William's tribute

Solo tribute artist perfect for weddings

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Harrogate

England · 68 miles away

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True Vintage

Terrific 50's 60;s & 70's duo

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York

England · 73 miles away

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Derek Maddison

A Wonderful Vocalist and Tribute entertainer. Neil Diamond, EAGLES.

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York

England · 73 miles away

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The Guilty Pleasures House Band

The North of England's most authentic and definitive '80s live band experience.

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York

England · 73 miles away

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Ellie Longton

Female solo artist

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Lancaster

England · 80 miles away

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Rockney Rebels

The No.1 Tribute to Chas & Dave

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Leeds

England · 81 miles away

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Retro Electro

Two piece tribute to Electronic 80s, Ultravox, Depeche Mode, Simple Minds, OMD

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Leeds

England · 81 miles away

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Oasis Tribute 'Fakermaker'

4 piece Tribute to 1 of the UK's biggest ever bands with the sound and attitude

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Leeds

England · 81 miles away

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wild wild angels

SMOKIE five piece tribute band, along with 60s / 70s covers

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Leeds

England · 81 miles away

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Michael Jackson Tribute Show

Michael Jackson Tribute Night – The King of Pop Lives On! Non stop magic!

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Bradford

England · 82 miles away

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Neil Diamond tribute

Tribute plus 70s covers. And Elo

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Castleford

England · 87 miles away

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Robbie Barr as Michael Bublé

West Yorkshires leading international tribute to Mr Michael Bublé ❤️

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Halifax

England · 87 miles away

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Rates for tribute bands in Newcastle upon Tyne generally range from about £170 to £2,650+, with an average cost of £850. An act based closer to your venue may quote less for travel, while established performers with extensive repertoires and professional equipment command premium fees. Performance length, venue requirements, and group size all influence final pricing, with solo impersonators typically costing less than full tribute bands. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 657 enquiries for Tribute Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 26 October 2026.

Most requested for

Birthday parties

23% of enquiries, with bar and venue events next at 19%

Typical first reply

Within 12 hours

59% of enquiries get a reply within a day

How early people enquire

About seven weeks

32% enquire less than a month before the event

Busiest months

June to October

59% of events take place in these months

How far suppliers travel

About 45 miles

For the 90% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Tribute Bands available in Newcastle upon Tyne

5/5 from 859 reviews

Bootleg Eagles "We hired the band for a Virgin Atlantic event, they were brilliant!! So easy to work with, so professional and our audience absolutely loved them. Thank you!" Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England Trevor Bailey - Corporate event

True Vintage "Very good show, great meeting you and having your show here in Norfolk hopefully we will have you again sometime!! Norman & Helen." Based in York, England (73 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne) Norman & Helen Illsley - Sheringham Theatre

Michael Jackson Tribute Show "Great work and an excellent! display, dance and rhyth. Keep it up!" Based in Bradford, England (82 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne) 13th August 2026 Arshad Anwar

GIMME GIMME the ultimate tribute to ABBA "This complete and superb ABBA show comes with a repertoire that draws from the greatest hits of Sweden's most famous export, the performance is jam-packed with all the popular ABBA songs knows and loved by millions and includes many costume changes, choreographed dance routines and four-part vocal harmonies to re-create that original ABBA party feel." Based in Wakefield, England (89 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne) 29th December 2025 June Marino Rice - Theatre and Festivals

The Plastic Beatles "Hi Mark Massive thank you to you and the band once again! Jerry absolutely loved it as did we all! We were hoping it would be special for him and it truly was, the smile on his face when he first came out and when he was able to be the 5th Beatle with his guitar was a dream come true for him and the rest of his team! Once again thank you!!" Based in Wakefield, England (89 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne) Chris Leeks - Jerry's 60th Bithday Garden Party

Taylor Swift by Rachel Makena "It was an amazing performance...we loved having you and look forward to more performances in the future (10 / 10)" Based in Hull, England (99 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne) 5th April 2026 The Potting Shed - Pub - countdown to Christmas

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