Tribute Bands for Hire in Southend-on-Sea

Discover 465 tribute bands and tribute acts available in Southend-on-Sea, 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 465 suppliers listed here, 10 are based within 30 miles of Southend-on-Sea. The other 455 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Colchester, Gravesend, Chatham, Chelmsford, Dartford, Rainham and Sheerness.

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Elvis type tribute band

Elvis type tribute band
Elvis presley music
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Sheerness

England · 7 miles away

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The McCartney Tribute Collection

The McCartney Tribute Collection
UK-based Beatles & Paul McCartney tribute show, available for European bookings
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Rainham

England · 13 miles away

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ABBA Chique

ABBA Chique
The hottest tribute to ABBA
Tribute Band

Chatham

England · 14 miles away

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Holly's Buddies

Holly's Buddies
4 piece Buddy Holly plus '50s, '60s& '70s tribute show
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Gravesend

England · 16 miles away

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BJÖRN This Way

BJÖRN This Way
BJÖRN This Way - The Ultimate ABBA Tribute Experience
Tribute Band

Gravesend

England · 16 miles away

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Shades of Simon

Shades of Simon
5-piece band with the story and authentic sound of the songs of PAUL SIMON
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Chelmsford

England · 17 miles away

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Studio 54

Studio 54
70’s Disco /Soul tribute band…
Tribute Band

Dartford

England · 22 miles away

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Book from £1200 (GBP)

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The UK Bee Gees

The UK Bee Gees
Bee Gees Tribute
Tribute Band

Colchester

England · 26 miles away

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Book from £1100 (GBP)

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Barry Gibb Tribute

Barry Gibb Tribute
Solo Barry Gibb (Bee Gees) Tribute - 'Tony B'
Tribute Band

Colchester

England · 26 miles away

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Bjorn Illusion

Bjorn Illusion
Abba Tribute
Tribute Band

Colchester

England · 26 miles away

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RORY JACKSON as MICHAEL JACKSON

RORY JACKSON as MICHAEL JACKSON
World's No#1 Michael Jackson BAD Era Tribute Artist as seen on BGT
Tribute Band

Harlow

England · 31 miles away

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The British Bublé

The British Bublé
The British Buble is being hailed by many as the UK's answer to Michael Bublé!
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City of Westminster

England · 36 miles away

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MJ HIStory

MJ HIStory
A mega MJ fanatic turned electrifying impersonator - keeping the magic alive.
Tribute Band

London

England · 36 miles away

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The Dynamos

The Dynamos
Fresh and exciting trio, modern spin on the famous ‘Donna and the Dynamos’
Tribute Band

London

England · 36 miles away

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Moonlight-Groove (MJ impersonator)
Heya! I'm Brandon your friendly neighbourhood MJ in London, OTW to BAD Eras
Tribute Band

London

England · 36 miles away

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Don't Watch That Watch This

Don't Watch That Watch This
North London's only authentic tribute to Suggs and the band Madness
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London

England · 36 miles away

(11)

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Elvis Through the Years Tribute

Elvis Through the Years Tribute
Elvis Through the Years: A spectacular tribute show from Memphis to Vegas!
Tribute Band

London

England · 36 miles away

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Book from £275 (GBP)

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DaniElviS

DaniElviS
Leading Elvis Tribute Artist with fantastic interaction and vocal skills
Tribute Band

London

England · 36 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Tribute Bands in Southend-on-Sea?

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Rates for tribute bands in Southend-on-Sea generally range from about £170 to £2,650+, with an average cost of £800. 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 661 enquiries for Tribute Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 30 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 Southend-on-Sea

5/5 from 916 reviews
Photo of Studio 54 Studio 54 "Studio 54 we’re exactly what we needed to accompany The Disco Dancing Rollerskating Champions….Excellent..Thank You" Based in Dartford, England (22 miles from Southend-on-Sea) Millennium Dome - Millenium Dome Entertainment Photo of The UK Bee Gees The UK Bee Gees "Had a fantastic night, last night, at hitchin Town hall singing and dancing to the most realistic bee gees tribute I e ever seen. Harmonies beautiful and myself and friend Hazel danced all night. Thanks guys for a great evening x" Based in Colchester, England (26 miles from Southend-on-Sea) Monica king activity coordinator hitchin - Elmside care home Photo of MJ HIStory MJ HIStory "Honestly the best! So easy to book and great to chat and organise with. The performance was fantastic and such a good surprise for my sister who is a massive MJ fan. The looks and setlist were great and we all felt like it was Michael for real. Thank you so much Lukas, great performer and went above and beyond to make our night the best!!" Based in London, England (36 miles from Southend-on-Sea) 26th October 2026 Mia - Private Anniversary Party Photo of Elvis Through the Years Tribute Elvis Through the Years Tribute "We booked Matt to sing at my Nans 90th birthday party and from start to finish the process was easy and worry free. Matt was great with the communication before the event. My Nan and our guests absolutely loved his performance and he made her day! 10/10 would highly recommend 🙂" Based in London, England (36 miles from Southend-on-Sea) 20th October 2026 Gemma Foster - Nans 90th Birthay Photo of Pure Meat Loaf Pure Meat Loaf "Brilliant singer been to see him at our local bar four times now and will definitely be going again when he’s next on. Thanks for another great afternoon" Based in London, England (36 miles from Southend-on-Sea) 21st June 2026 Rachael Braybrook Photo of DaniElviS DaniElviS "Hello DaniElviS was so fantastic for our wedding reception. He sang our favourite "Bridge Over Troubled Water" for our first dance and then performed 2 sets of really entertaining upbeat Elvis material that everyone loved. He really helped start off the evening with a bang and everyone enjoyed so much. We can't thank you enough!! Hope to see you again soon Lisa (10 / 10) Lisa King" Based in London, England (36 miles from Southend-on-Sea) 22nd March 2026 Lisa King - Wedding Reception

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring tribute bands typically costs between £170 and £2,650+, with an average of £800. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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