Antimatador
High-Energy Eight-Piece Live Band
Fee range
£5k–£7.5k
UK
The Brave Collide
A powerhouse blend of soulful vocals, electrifying musicianship, infectious energy, and a versatile live sound for any event.
Fee range
£2.5k–£5k
Nashville, US
Glen Matlock
Founding Member and Bassist of Sex Pistols
Fee range
£10k–£15k
London, UK
The Boomtown Rats
Iconic Irish New Wave Band
Fee range
£25k–£50k
London, UK
About booking bands
Live bands give guests a shared musical focal point, but the size and sound of the group need to suit your venue. StageSide currently lists a high-energy eight-piece band here, giving you a larger live line-up to plan around for your event.
Start by considering how much room the musicians will have and where their performance fits into the day. A running order, venue sound information and a clear description of your audience will make the conversation more useful. Raise important songs early, share their place in your running order and agree the arrangements with the band before confirming your plans.
Make an offer with your date, location or virtual link, set length, audience size and proposed fee. Include access details and any questions about equipment or timings. The band or their agency can accept, decline or counter. When your offer is accepted, you sign and pay the deposit through StageSide.
Questions about booking bands
How do I book a band on StageSide?
Choose the band’s profile and set out your date, location, audience size, performance length and fee in an offer. Add your running order if you have one. The band or their agency may accept, decline or counter, and an accepted offer leads to signing and a deposit through StageSide.
How much does a band cost?
The band on this page currently has a starting fee of around £5,000. Discuss your timings and practical requirements to establish the price for your event. A lower offer is possible even below the listed fee: StageSide shows a warning, and the band decides whether to accept it.
How much space does an eight-piece band need?
An eight-piece line-up needs a venue conversation before you settle on a stage position. Share dimensions, access arrangements and details of the sound system, then ask the band to confirm what is suitable. Leave room in the running order for the setup and soundcheck they agree with you.
Can we request particular songs from the band?
Mention any important tracks when you make your offer and ask whether they are part of the band’s repertoire. If a song would need learning, agree whether that is possible and whether it changes the fee. Share the version you like and ask the band how they would arrange it for their eight-piece line-up.