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Bands for Hire in Kingston upon Hull
Hire a Hull band — the 2017 City of Culture's indie heritage runs deep (the Adelphi, the Housemartins, LIFE, Bdrmm), East Yorkshire wedding 4-pieces, and a Bonus-Arena-anchored live calendar 60 miles from Leeds.
Updated 7 May 2026
Bands for Hire in Kingston upon Hull: the Short Answer
A band in Kingston upon Hull costs from about £350 for a 3–4 piece band at a pub or bar - the UK median fee acts take home, from 275 fees on the GX Index; quotes can run higher once travel, PA and set length are added.
| What it costs · £350 3–4 piece bandUK take-home median · 275 fees |
| Venues listed · 20 Kingston upon Hull venuesputting on live music |
| If they cancel · Rescue a replacement fastGX Gig Rescue invites available acts |
Bands You Can Book in Kingston upon Hull
Few acts list Kingston upon Hull as home yet, so these are the nearest on GigXchange. You will find them working Old Town & Marina, Princes Avenue & Newland Avenue and East Yorkshire Wedding Corridor. Acts from Sheffield, Leeds and Bradford take Kingston upon Hull dates too. Each profile shows audio, reviews and a live availability calendar, so this is a list of acts you can actually book.
Bands Available for Gigs in Kingston upon Hull
Every act here is a band or musician available for gigs in Kingston upon Hull: the availability calendar on each profile shows the dates they are free. Listen to the audio, read the reviews, then message two or three and agree the fee in chat - the contract and payment are handled in one place. The full process is in how to book live music in Kingston upon Hull.
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Wedding, Function and Cover Band Rates in Kingston upon Hull
Fees for gigs in Kingston upon Hull run from about £250 for a solo act at a pub or bar to £1,489 for a 5+ piece band at a wedding - UK medians of what acts take home. Line-up, set length and travel move a quote above these; the figures update nightly from the GX Index.
| Pub or bar · solo actmiddle 50% £162–£325 · UK | £250 |
| Pub or bar · duomiddle 50% £250–£500 · UK | £325 |
| Pub or bar · 3–4 piece bandmiddle 50% £275–£600 · UK | £350 |
| Pub or bar · 5+ piece bandmiddle 50% £400–£1,125 · UK | £525 |
| Wedding · 3–4 piece bandmiddle 50% £729–£1,405 · UK | £1,000 |
| Wedding · 5+ piece bandmiddle 50% £1,130–£1,907 · UK | £1,489 |
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Hiring a Band in Kingston upon Hull — What You Need to Know
What works at Hull City Hall, Service Station and The Crooked Billet Inn tells you a lot about Kingston upon Hull's rooms. Match the act to the room size, the crowd and the night: covers fill a pub, originals bring their own following.
| Pubs & BarsHull's pub-and-function calendar runs across the Old Town, Princes Avenue, Newland Avenue and the city-centre venues — the Adelphi Club (a 200-cap living-room-sized venue with an outsized national reputation, having hosted the Housemartins, Pulp, Oasis and Radiohead at the start of their careers) anchors the grassroots scene. The University of Hull firms midweek pricing during term. Browse acts on Explore. Most Kingston upon Hull weekend bookings come from cover bands and party-band specialists working the local pub-and-function circuit — filter by "covers" or "party band" on Explore to surface the working acts. |
| Weddings & Private EventsThe 2017 UK City of Culture year permanently strengthened the cultural-event infrastructure, and the city's indie/alt heritage means Adelphi-circuit specialists outperform generic covers at receptions wanting something distinctive. See live medians on the GX Rate Index. |
| Restaurants & HotelsCruise and ferry-related corporate work (P&O Hull–Rotterdam) adds a small parallel calendar. Browse Hull acts on Explore. |
How to Hire a Band on GIGXCHANGE
Three steps. About five minutes from signup to first booking.
| 01 | ListingPost your gigFill in five details: date, venue, genre, budget, set length. The listing is live immediately, visible to every artist in the GigXchange network. No agency handling the hand-off. |
| 02 | ShortlistReview applicationsArtists apply with profile, tracks, reviews and availability all visible. Start a direct chat with shortlisted acts to confirm details before committing. Compare them next to each other rather than tab-switching. |
| 03 | BookingBook and pay securelyOnce the fee’s signed off, a digital contract is auto-generated for both parties. Funds are held securely via Stripe until the gig is complete. Ratings post from both sides when the booking closes. |
Agree the Terms in Writing
| Agree the brief and the terms in writing - the date, set times, fee, deposit, cancellation and what the price includes. Who brings the PA, the stage space and the power - written into the contract so nobody guesses on the night. Many venues ask acts for public liability insurance. Musicians’ Union members are covered to £10 million each with their membership. If the act drops out: GX Gig Rescue sends an urgent invite to available acts near you. The first to accept is booked. |
Band Cancelled? Find a Replacement in Kingston upon Hull
Emergency band replacement without ringing round an agency out of hours.
Every GigXchange profile carries a live availability calendar, so you’re only ever looking at acts who can actually make your date. Message shortlisted bands directly, agree the fee in chat, and the contract and payment are handled in one place — realistic to turn around same-week, often same-day.
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Bands for Hire — Platform Comparison
Hull's booking economy is uniquely sheltered by geography — the 60-mile gap to Leeds means there's no Leeds-rate competition pressuring local fees down, and Hull acts don't lose work to Yorkshire bands driving over for cheaper jobs. Most national booking platforms underweight East Yorkshire availability — the indie / alt genre filter on Explore surfaces working Adelphi-and-Bonus-Arena specialists agency rosters miss. Compare with nearby BFH guides: bands for hire in Leeds, Sheffield, and Bradford — the surrounding Yorkshire and Humber booking corridors.
Side by side, feature by feature
GigXchange · Encore| What it costs (you pay) | 0–5% booker feeNo hidden fees; quotes all-inclusive |
| Talk to the band first? | Yes — message before bookingMediated through platform |
| Hear them play? | Audio tracks + videos on profileSample clips |
| See real reviews? | Two-way verified reviewsClient reviews only |
| Payment protection | Stripe — released after gigVia agency |
| Contract included? | Auto-generated, digitally signedAgency contract |
| Original music acts? | All genres — originals welcomeMostly covers / function |
| Best for | Direct booking, any budgetHigh-budget weddings |
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GigXchange · GigPig| What it costs (you pay) | 0–5% booker fee£15/gig or from £199/mo |
| Talk to the band first? | Yes — message before bookingAfter they accept |
| Hear them play? | Audio tracks + videos on profileVideos |
| See real reviews? | Two-way verified reviewsTwo-way |
| Payment protection | Stripe — released after gigVia platform |
| Contract included? | Auto-generated, digitally signedBasic terms |
| Original music acts? | All genres — originals welcomeMixed |
| Best for | Direct booking, any budgetRegular pub/bar slots |
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GigXchange · Alive Network| What it costs (you pay) | 0–5% booker fee~20% on top of the act's price |
| Talk to the band first? | Yes — message before bookingMediated through agency |
| Hear them play? | Audio tracks + videos on profilePromo videos |
| See real reviews? | Two-way verified reviewsClient reviews only |
| Payment protection | Stripe — released after gigVia agency |
| Contract included? | Auto-generated, digitally signedAgency contract |
| Original music acts? | All genres — originals welcomeCovers / function only |
| Best for | Direct booking, any budgetLarge corporate events |
Side by side, feature by feature
GigXchange · Lemonrock| What it costs (you pay) | 0–5% booker feeFree |
| Talk to the band first? | Yes — message before bookingYes — direct contact |
| Hear them play? | Audio tracks + videos on profileExternal links only |
| See real reviews? | Two-way verified reviewsNo reviews |
| Payment protection | Stripe — released after gigCash / bank transfer |
| Contract included? | Auto-generated, digitally signedNo |
| Original music acts? | All genres — originals welcomeStrong original scene |
| Best for | Direct booking, any budgetDiscovery / networking |
Bands by Area in Kingston upon Hull
Kingston upon Hull's live music clusters in Old Town & Marina, Princes Avenue & Newland Avenue, East Yorkshire Wedding Corridor and University of Hull & Cottingham, with 20 Kingston upon Hull venues listing live music on GigXchange. Knowing the area tells you the sound - and which acts already play there.
| Old Town & MarinaThe historic Old Town around Trinity Square, the Fruit Market and the Marina — independent pub-and-function venues, Welly Club (legendary indie-night venue), Polar Bear, the Sesh. See the Hull scene page. The Welly, Polar Bear and Sesh add another 6–8 weekly slots, making this the densest mid-cap independent cluster in East Yorkshire. |
| Princes Avenue & Newland AvenueMost term-time acts cover the wider East Riding (Beverley, Driffield) up to 15 miles. |
| East Yorkshire Wedding CorridorFilter wedding acts on Explore. Lead times 4–10 weeks; supply firmer than other Yorkshire markets thanks to geographic isolation. |
| University of Hull & CottinghamThe University of Hull campus area and the Cottingham fringe — student-circuit weeknights, the HUU ents calendar, indie and alt programming through term.. University of Hull and Cottingham venues programme around 4 student-circuit pub gigs weekly during term time. The HUU ents calendar adds 2–3 paid slots monthly, with most term-time acts also playing the Bonus Arena hospitality calendar. University of Hull audiences trend 18–24 year-old at 80% during term, with 3 student-circuit pubs running weekly live nights. |
Kingston upon Hull Venues Listing Live Music
| Hull City HallCity Centre · 1,800 capacity |
| Service Station |
| The Crooked Billet InnRyehill · c. 70 capacity |
| The Polar BearCity Centre · c. 200 capacity |
| The Sailmakers Arms |
| Cherry's BarSaville Street |
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How to book and what to pay in Kingston upon Hull. Everything you need before you book a band in Kingston upon Hull.
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Bands for Hire in Kingston upon Hull
Hire a Hull band — the 2017 City of Culture's indie heritage runs deep (the Adelphi, the Housemartins, LIFE, Bdrmm), East Yorkshire wedding 4-pieces, and a Bonus-Arena-anchored live calendar 60 miles from Leeds.
Last updated: 7 May 2026
Bands for Hire in Kingston upon Hull: the Short Answer
A band in Kingston upon Hull costs from about £350 for a 3–4 piece band at a pub or bar - the UK median fee acts take home, from 275 fees on the GX Index; quotes can run higher once travel, PA and set length are added.
Bands You Can Book in Kingston upon Hull
Few acts list Kingston upon Hull as home yet, so these are the nearest on GigXchange. You will find them working Old Town & Marina, Princes Avenue & Newland Avenue and East Yorkshire Wedding Corridor. Acts from Sheffield, Leeds and Bradford take Kingston upon Hull dates too. Each profile shows audio, reviews and a live availability calendar, so this is a list of acts you can actually book.
Bands Available for Gigs in Kingston upon Hull
Every act here is a band or musician available for gigs in Kingston upon Hull: the availability calendar on each profile shows the dates they are free. Listen to the audio, read the reviews, then message two or three and agree the fee in chat - the contract and payment are handled in one place. The full process is in how to book live music in Kingston upon Hull.
Wedding, Function and Cover Band Rates in Kingston upon Hull
Fees for gigs in Kingston upon Hull run from about £250 for a solo act at a pub or bar to £1,489 for a 5+ piece band at a wedding - UK medians of what acts take home. Line-up, set length and travel move a quote above these; the figures update nightly from the GX Index.
- Pub or bar · solo act £250 median · 370 observationsmiddle 50% £162–£325 · UK
- Pub or bar · duo £325 median · 67 observationsmiddle 50% £250–£500 · UK
- Pub or bar · 3–4 piece band £350 median · 275 observationsmiddle 50% £275–£600 · UK
- Pub or bar · 5+ piece band £525 median · 223 observationsmiddle 50% £400–£1,125 · UK
- Wedding · 3–4 piece band £1,000 median · 1,615 observationsmiddle 50% £729–£1,405 · UK
- Wedding · 5+ piece band £1,489 median · 427 observationsmiddle 50% £1,130–£1,907 · UK
Hiring a Band in Kingston upon Hull — What You Need to Know
What works at Hull City Hall, Service Station and The Crooked Billet Inn tells you a lot about Kingston upon Hull's rooms. Match the act to the room size, the crowd and the night: covers fill a pub, originals bring their own following.
Pubs & Bars
Hull's pub-and-function calendar runs across the Old Town, Princes Avenue, Newland Avenue and the city-centre venues — the Adelphi Club (a 200-cap living-room-sized venue with an outsized national reputation, having hosted the Housemartins, Pulp, Oasis and Radiohead at the start of their careers) anchors the grassroots scene. The University of Hull firms midweek pricing during term. Browse acts on Explore. Most Kingston upon Hull weekend bookings come from cover bands and party-band specialists working the local pub-and-function circuit — filter by "covers" or "party band" on Explore to surface the working acts.
Weddings & Private Events
The 2017 UK City of Culture year permanently strengthened the cultural-event infrastructure, and the city's indie/alt heritage means Adelphi-circuit specialists outperform generic covers at receptions wanting something distinctive. See live medians on the GX Rate Index.
Restaurants & Hotels
Cruise and ferry-related corporate work (P&O Hull–Rotterdam) adds a small parallel calendar. Browse Hull acts on Explore.
How to Hire a Band on GIGXCHANGE
Three steps. About five minutes from signup to first booking.
Post your gig
Fill in five details: date, venue, genre, budget, set length. The listing is live immediately, visible to every artist in the GigXchange network. No agency handling the hand-off.
Review applications
Artists apply with profile, tracks, reviews and availability all visible. Start a direct chat with shortlisted acts to confirm details before committing. Compare them next to each other rather than tab-switching.
Book and pay securely
Once the fee’s signed off, a digital contract is auto-generated for both parties. Funds are held securely via Stripe until the gig is complete. Ratings post from both sides when the booking closes.
Agree the brief and the terms in writing - the date, set times, fee, deposit, cancellation and what the price includes. Who brings the PA, the stage space and the power - written into the contract so nobody guesses on the night. Many venues ask acts for public liability insurance. Musicians’ Union members are covered to £10 million each with their membership. If the act drops out: GX Gig Rescue sends an urgent invite to available acts near you. The first to accept is booked.
Band Cancelled? Find a Replacement in Kingston upon Hull
Emergency band replacement without ringing round an agency out of hours.
Every GigXchange profile carries a live availability calendar, so you’re only ever looking at acts who can actually make your date. Message shortlisted bands directly, agree the fee in chat, and the contract and payment are handled in one place — realistic to turn around same-week, often same-day.
Compare Booking Platforms in Kingston upon Hull
Hull's booking economy is uniquely sheltered by geography — the 60-mile gap to Leeds means there's no Leeds-rate competition pressuring local fees down, and Hull acts don't lose work to Yorkshire bands driving over for cheaper jobs. Most national booking platforms underweight East Yorkshire availability — the indie / alt genre filter on Explore surfaces working Adelphi-and-Bonus-Arena specialists agency rosters miss. Compare with nearby BFH guides: bands for hire in Leeds, Sheffield, and Bradford — the surrounding Yorkshire and Humber booking corridors.
| Feature | GigXchange | Encore | GigPig | Alive Network | Lemonrock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it costs (you pay) | 0–5% booker fee | No hidden fees; quotes all-inclusive | £15/gig or from £199/mo | ~20% on top of the act's price | Free |
| Talk to the band first? | Yes — message before booking | Mediated through platform | After they accept | Mediated through agency | Yes — direct contact |
| Hear them play? | Audio tracks + videos on profile | Sample clips | Videos | Promo videos | External links only |
| See real reviews? | Two-way verified reviews | Client reviews only | Two-way | Client reviews only | No reviews |
| Payment protection | Stripe — released after gig | Via agency | Via platform | Via agency | Cash / bank transfer |
| Contract included? | Auto-generated, digitally signed | Agency contract | Basic terms | Agency contract | No |
| Original music acts? | All genres — originals welcome | Mostly covers / function | Mixed | Covers / function only | Strong original scene |
| Best for | Direct booking, any budget | High-budget weddings | Regular pub/bar slots | Large corporate events | Discovery / networking |
Bands by Area in Kingston upon Hull
Kingston upon Hull's live music clusters in Old Town & Marina, Princes Avenue & Newland Avenue, East Yorkshire Wedding Corridor and University of Hull & Cottingham, with 20 Kingston upon Hull venues listing live music on GigXchange. Knowing the area tells you the sound - and which acts already play there.
Old Town & Marina
The historic Old Town around Trinity Square, the Fruit Market and the Marina — independent pub-and-function venues, Welly Club (legendary indie-night venue), Polar Bear, the Sesh. See the Hull scene page. The Welly, Polar Bear and Sesh add another 6–8 weekly slots, making this the densest mid-cap independent cluster in East Yorkshire.
Princes Avenue & Newland Avenue
Most term-time acts cover the wider East Riding (Beverley, Driffield) up to 15 miles.
East Yorkshire Wedding Corridor
Filter wedding acts on Explore. Lead times 4–10 weeks; supply firmer than other Yorkshire markets thanks to geographic isolation.
University of Hull & Cottingham
The University of Hull campus area and the Cottingham fringe — student-circuit weeknights, the HUU ents calendar, indie and alt programming through term.. University of Hull and Cottingham venues programme around 4 student-circuit pub gigs weekly during term time. The HUU ents calendar adds 2–3 paid slots monthly, with most term-time acts also playing the Bonus Arena hospitality calendar. University of Hull audiences trend 18–24 year-old at 80% during term, with 3 student-circuit pubs running weekly live nights.
Kingston upon Hull Venues Listing Live Music
Bands for Hire in Kingston upon Hull: FAQ
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