Alternative Wedding Bands Sick of the same old wedding bands? You've come to the right place. We exclusively represent the UK’s best alternative wedding bands - acts that offer a fresh, exciting and authentic gig experience rather than a standard function performance.
From blistering pop-punk bands to cool indie-rock headliners and vintage festival-style acts, our roster is designed for couples who want their wedding to feel like a real party, not a school disco.
If you are looking for non-cheesy wedding entertainment that will actually fill the floor with music you love (and zero cha-cha slide), start your search here. Use the filters to browse styles or call us on 0800 564 2240.
Alternative Wedding Bands 
“They were absolutely bloody fantastic. Honestly so, so good. We had music over the whole weekend but they were insane. So glad we picked them. They were so our vibe and just suited us and our group.”Gabriella & Lee - Wedding, Rafe Hall, Essex
Enjoy a lifetime highlight entertainment experience
FREE Bespoke DJ service, so you hear all your favourites on the night
Your choice of 1st dance performed
Stress-free booking experience with our friendly & expert team
Dedicated event coordinator for the planning stage
Premium quality sound with high-end professional equipment
Got a burning question about hiring an alternative wedding band for your big day? Here’s answers to some of the questions we get asked the most - and if you want to chat further, please get in touch and we'll be pleased to help.
Absolutely. The main reason couples book an alternative band is to avoid the 'cheesy' wedding clichés. You are welcome to specify songs or even whole genres (like 'No ABBA' or 'No Macarena') that you do not want played. Our bands respect the vibe you are trying to create.
Probably! But they don't have to be - alternative bands, especially pop-punk and indie acts, do tend to play with a higher energy than a standard function band - that is part of the appeal! However, they are all professionals using high-end equipment, meaning they can adjust levels to suit the room while keeping the energy high.
Yes. Even the coolest rock bands are happy to learn a first dance request for you. Whether you want a slow ballad or a mosh-pit starter, they will perform it live for your moment.
From genuine festival headliners - some of these musicians have performed at Glastonbury on the main stage with the likes of Stormzy(!) - to underground indie heroes, our alternative acts perform at unique venues across the entire UK. If you aren't sure which vibe fits your day, here are a few of our most popular non-traditional categories to get you started:
Looking for something more traditional? Explore our complete roster of classic wedding bands suitable for all tastes.
From decor that transforms your venue to dance-floor filling entertainment, it’s the unique and unforgettable additions to the day that really make your wedding totally unforgettable - for you and your guests. Well, good news! Tailored Entertainment is here to help.
It’s a question we get asked a lot here at Tailored; and it’s an understandable one at that. So much about planning a wedding is a step into the unknown...
Unique is such a buzzword when it comes to weddings, isn’t it? So much so that you can be forgiven for feeling a little sceptical whenever you see a wedding venue labelled ‘unique’ or ‘alternative’. It seems like they all are at times!
Planning a festival themed wedding? Well, good news! We’re here to help.
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