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Bleach: Blondie tribute
Bleach, an offshoot, of new
romantic tribute SO 80s, is an impressively accurate take on 80s veteran
rock chick Debbie Harry and Blondie.
The band can also play a wide selection of 70s and 80s classics in the style
of Blondie playing covers and are ideal for theme nights, weddings and
celebrations...
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from £1350
Marshall King: Elvis tribute
Marshall King
performs as Elvis with incredibly fine attention to detail. He sports his
own side burns, he shares the same features and his voice is so eerily
similar that he is often accused of miming. (We can assure that he is not).
Marshall can perform with recorded backing or full band and is also
available as a ‘look-a-like’ for all types of event...
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from £475
The Rolling Stoned
Stunning tribute with a,
for once, serious take on the band from the co-founder of the Counterfeit
Stones. Their storming non-stop 2 to 3 hour show, features spectacular costume
changes and recalls the raw and basic early Stones of the 60s and 70s.Formed in 1998, the band are rated as the very
best in the business...
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from £1800
A Tribute
to Paul McCartney & Wings
Highly professional and
experienced tribute to the lesser known Wings and Sir Paul. The band recreates the magic of the Wings Over
America tour of 1976, covering songs from albums like Band On The Run, Venus
& Mars and Wings At The Speed Of Sound plus several Beatles songs which Paul
McCartney still plays in concert to this day...
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from £1600
The
Upbeat Beatles
The Upbeats have been the premier Beatles tribute band since their formation in 1997.
They have performed to ecstatic audiences in the UK and worldwide -
Amsterdam, Paris, Munich, New York and Hong Kong. A premier league
band!
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from £2000
The Bohemians
A favourite of the official Queen fan club and described by Queen guitarist 'Brian May', as 'brilliant' and Queen drummer Roger Taylor as "uncanny", the Bohemians faithfully re-enact the glory days of Queen from the 'Craziness' of the 70's to the 'Magic' of the 80's... more >>
from £1350
Abba Girls
The sensational ABBA girls
Kim Graham and Gilda Kristian are two of the
UK's most talented female vocalists. With bundles of energy, authentic dress
and that unmistakable Anglo-Swede sexiness, the Abba girls will transform
any event into a full on party. The Abba girls perform with specially
recorded digital backing and state of the art lights and PA. Top Draw!
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from £650
Jo Steel Kylie Tribute
One of the UK’s best
tributes to the pint size Queen of pop.
Trained dancer and choreographer, Jo has captured the sensual movement
and stage presence of Australia's favourite export. Jo delivers the
ultimate tribute incorporating all of Kylies best known hits, including I
Should Be So Lucky, On A Night Like This,
Spinning Around, Can't Get You Out Of My Head and Red Blooded women...
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from £400
Ultimate Abba
Show-stopping tribute available as a duo (girls only) or the classic 4-piece line-up (with Benny & Bjorn) with fast and colourful costume changes and filled with non-stop hits such as Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Knowing Me Knowing You & SOS plus an optional set of other 70s dancefloor classics. Ultimate Abba leave every audience breathless with their energy and professionalism...
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from £550
The Champions
The Queen of all Queen tributes - breathtaking shows and a huge repertoire of hits taken from every decade of Queen's musical legacy! more >>
from £950
The
Darkest
Larger than life tribute to
UK rock legends, the Darkness.
The Darkest hit the university and club circuit running and remain in
popular demand. The show has been painstakingly put together to capture the
live Darkness experience with near identical costumes, the same instruments,
guitar effects, sounds and backdrops. The live show is a visual and aural
extravaganza that will put a massive smile on your face. A damn fine
tribute!
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from £1250
Mike Andrew
Mike's extremely unbelievable resemblance to Robbie including his mannerism's, his look, even his cheekiness on stage, not to mention his vocal similarity, (it's actually quite spooky!), are second to none, even down to the tattoo's... more >>
from £500
Elvis Dean: Elvis Tribute
Audiences are wowed by Dean’s stage presence and by his amazing transition to strikingly resemble Elvis when he was in the prime of his life...
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from £425
Greased
'Greased' are an exciting and
dynamic tribute to the 50's style film 'Grease'. Featuring all the songs
from the movie, and extra songs from the 50's, this tribute provides an
outstanding stage show which is great for any event, from weddings to Summer
Festivals, corporate events to University Balls...
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from £450
Bogus Blues
Brothers The Bogus Blues Bros are a 2 to 10-piece, high energy, professional band for cabaret or dancing. The ultimate
rhythm ‘n’ blues experience...
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from £575
The Beatniks
The Beatniks are a group
with the 60's style and spirit of quintessential English bands such as The
Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Kinks to name but a few. The band has
great stage presence, style and are ridiculously talented! Hire them for
your wedding, party, corporate event and watch them turn your night into a
magical, memorable evening...
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from £1000
New Recruit
The leading tribute to the great
band that inspired 100s and 1000s of red neck Americans to burn their disco
albums with scenes reminiscent of book burning in Nazi Germany. Very similar
to Marmite, but if you like camp disco you will love this band! They have
played all over the world and at countless events in support of several
contemporary artists (Shola Ama, Phats and Small, Artfull Dodger). Top
stuff!
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from £800
The Kommitments
Live 10 piece tribute to
the hugely popular movie, covering soul classics by the likes of Wilson Picket,
Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding. Features all the classics from the film,
including Mustang Sally, The Midnight Hour, Take me To the River and Try a
Little Tenderness. Great players and a great look and sound! If you enjoyed
the film and/or you are fan of Soul and Rhythm and blues, this is the band
for you!
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from £1250
The Blueprints
The ultimate international Tribute Show to the famous Jake & Elwood Blues, “The Blues Brothers” featuring songs like Everybody Needs Somebody, Gimme Some Lovin', Hey Bartender, Sweet Home Chicargo, Mustang Sally, Sweet Soul Music, Shake Your Tailfeather, I Feel Good & many more...
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from £550
The Beattles
The Beattles faithfully recreate the sights and sounds of the greatest band of them all, the sensational Beatles! Based in London (UK), The Beattles are an accomplished group of musicians with a shared enthusiasm for the genius of the Fab Four... more >>
from £500 for the duo
Tribute Bands
This section includes tribute bands covering specific artists or eras. Tribute bands provide an authentic, fully costumed gig from your favourite chart artist - a fun alternative to a covers band. All bands are suitable for weddings, club nights, corporate parties and student events. For cover bands playing a broader selection of songs by different artists please see our 60s-00s section. We can offer the following tribute acts:
Abba | Beatles | Blues Bros | Elvis | Grease | Kylie | Madonna | Queen | Rat Pack | Robbie | Rolling Stones | 60s | 70s | 80s | Other Tributes
Beatles Forever
Awesome show featuring all the Beatles’ classics from the early Beatlemania era, through the psychedelic Sgt Peppers period to White album, Let It Be and Abbey Road albums. The songs are performed with original instruments and costumes for each era, which gives an outstanding level of accuracy in sound and look, ultimately taking the audience into an almost dreamlike Beatle experience...
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from £1250
The Mod Cons
Suited and booted, The Mod Cons are an energetic tribute to the lost decade of the 60's covering songs from artists such as The Kinks, The Beatles, The Who, The Rolling Stones and many more. They are also able to play a selection of contemporary rock tracks from the likes of the Kaiser Chiefs and the Kooks...
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from £875
The Beatniks
The Beatniks are a group
with the 60's style and spirit of quintessential English bands such as The
Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Kinks to name but a few. The band has
great stage presence, style and are ridiculously talented! Hire them for
your wedding, party, corporate event and watch them turn your night into a
magical, memorable evening... more >>
from £975
Glitterball
Glitterball are a first rate 70’s Disco Band with great looks, presence and sound to match. The band has been together for over six years and has developed a professional and stylish show - both accurate to the genre and original in its energy and delivery... more >>
from £1200
The Funk Feds
The Funk Feds are a 6- 9 piece funk and soul band of the highest quality. A blend of timeless funk, soul, R&B, acid jazz and disco, performed by experienced, charismatic musicians of unrivalled ability, provides a musical journey fit for any occasion...
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from £1200
Classic 80s
Classic 80s are a top notch 6-piece bringing you classic Rock and Pop anthems from the decadent decade of deely-boppers and the Rubik's cube. The band combine the highest levels of musicianship with engaging and energetic live performance to produce a show that brings the sounds and sights of the Eighties alive... more >>
from £2000
The Retros
Fab 4-piece South London
based outfit play authentic rock 'n' roll from the golden age of 1960 to 1972
(or thereabouts!). The band's passion and obvious joy in the music is clear
in their live act and their recordings. In recent years Go Go dancers have
joined the band on stage giving an exciting reminder of why the music of the
60s and early 70s provided so many people with so much pleasure! more
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from £900
Class of '86
Class of 86 is the culmination of many years graft in the music industry and
a tribute to some of the more challenging songs of the 80s, using loops
and samples alongside drums, guitar and bass. The result is an unrivalled
tribute to the most famous artists of the decade...
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from £750
Please note that we are constantly updating our database of bands so this list of tributes only represents a fraction of the bands we have available to us. If you are looking for a tribute not listed here please enquire.
Ultimate Blues Brothers
Energetic, fun tribute and great value for money. Rich Raw as Jake Blues and Steve White as Elwood Blues offer a show full of laughter and fun. If you don't have a bad head in the morning you probably weren't there! Not to be missed... more >>
from £450
The Twenty-First Century Stones
Come and join the Rock 'n' Roll Circus that captures the raw sound and style of The Rolling Stones in their first great phase...live on-stage. The Twenty-First Century Stones perform the music of the Rolling Stone's late 60's early 70's heyday. An entertainment extravaganza not to be missed!
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from £950
Material Girl
It's party time with the ultimate tribute to the 'Material Girl'!
This one-woman-show captures the essence of Madonna and takes you through Madonna's earliest work up to present day Madge...
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from £425
The Bargain Beatles
4 experienced musicians dedicated to recreating the sound, style and excitement of The Beatles in concert 1962-1966 and in the studio 1967-1970, from 'Love Me Do' to 'Let It Be'. Excellent value and thoroughly entertaining...
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from £850
Funk Soul Sister
6 - 9-piece line-up playing a definitive set of dance floor classics that will even get the bank manager on his feet. The ultimate feel-good party band, Funk Soul Sister are here to put the Diva back into Disco! more >>
from £950
Wonderboogie
The hottest disco band north of the south pole! more >>
from £950
Two Beatles
dedicated to the reproduction of the sights and sounds of the most famous band in pop, the Two Beatles bring memorable performances back to the stage more than 40 years after they were originally performed and take you back to a time when music was music and talent was real and not manufactured... more >>
from
£550
Rob Idol
One of the most established and well respected Robbie Williams tribute shows both in the UK and on the international circuit...
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from £475
Robbie Williams Experience
Highly sought-after 5-piece band performing the hits and re-creating the sound, mannerisms and stage persona of Robbie to a T, from the early days of ‘Old Before I Die’ through to the latest singles and album tracks, all performed live on stage with costume changes to reflect the changing styles of Robbie...
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from £1400
Robbing Williams
Top Robbie sound-a-like Marc recreates perfectly the pure entertainment that is Robbie Williams with a bang up to date show including all the hits, tracks from the current album Intensive Care and even the new single 'Rudebox'!
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from £500
Elvis In The Building
Neil is one of the very best Elvis tributeartists working in the UK today, having notched up victories in the 'Best Vegas Elvis' in the Blackpool Contest in January 2005 and then outright winner of the 'Best Elvis In The UK' in the Selfridges Contest, London...
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from £450
Swing Thing
Dominic brings the songs of the greatest names such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy davis Jr, Bobby Darin and many more onto the stage with his tribute to the Rat Pack and swing... more >>
from £400
Andy Page
Andy specialises in the music of Frank Sinatra but his voice remains versatile and his vast repertoire comfortably caters to all tastes, from the music of the 50's through to the present day, taking in such artists as Robbie Williams, George Michael and Elton John along the way...
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from £375
Ol Blue Eyes Is Back
"The voice" is back! If you want the sound, sophistication and charisma of the chairman of the board there is only one man who can deliver like Francis Albert himself. Steve is undoubtedly the best exponent of the Sinatra voice...
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from £400
Ian Price
Ian performs Rat Pack classics as well as a few modern tunes in the swing style, a la Paul Anka. He has over 30 years singing and entertainment experience, in fields as diverse as musical theatre, pop, rock, soul, cabaret and even opera...
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from £325
Mathew Street
Mathew Street is without a doubt the most musically satisfying Beatles tribute band on the scene today. From the rock and roll of the legendary Hamburg days right through to the band's famous rooftop performance at Apple Records’ London office this is an accurate reproduction of the Beatles' greatest live performances....
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Abba Angels
Their professionally choreographed stage show, with many costume changes, faithfully encapsulates the sights and sounds of Abba and their endless stream of unforgettable hits...
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from £550
Michael A Memphis (North)
Witness the showmanship, voice and the passion of the greatest performer of all time Mr. Elvis Aaron Presley, as portrayed by Michael A Memphis... more >>
from £375
Elvis Mike
Prepare for Mike's tribute to Elvis - a journey back through time and for most of us the closest we will ever get to seeing the king!
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from £375
Blues Bros Souled Out
The Manchester based Blues Bros Souled Out was conceived and executed with one goal in mind... to create the perfect party show for ANY age group...
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from £575
Simply Diamond
Since the launch of the movie The Jazz Singer in 1980 Dominic has been one of Neil Diamonds greatest fans...
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from £400
Strictly Sinatra
Freddie has performed as Frank Sinatra at various prestigious venues and on TV, both at home and abroad. His TV appearances include ITV ‘Stars In Their Eyes’, Spanish Stars in their eyes (UK guest singer) Chanell 5 ‘Night fever’ performing as ‘Frank Sinatra’
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from £400
Bob Kemp (north)
Swing classics, re-discovered for a new generation by Robbie Williams and performed by top UK vocalist and big band singer Bob Kemp with all the style and panache of the original era. There's an extra live element too, with selected trumpet solos from Bob! more >>
from £425
Abbalanche
Abbalanche provide a dazzling show full of nostalgia by recreating Abba’s signature harmonious vocals, 5 glamorous costume changes and Swedish accent all without the need for Benny and Bjorn!
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from £600
Steve Bennett
Steve is equally at home crooning the rat pack favourites as he is the big ballads and dance classics. His act is sophisticated, polished and above all he connects well with his audience... more >>
from £350
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