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Tribute acts for themed nights, parties, Christmas and corporate events - see the show, agree the set and sign one contract.
Updated 21 October 2026
Where to Book Tribute Acts
A tribute act recreates one artist or band - the songs, the look and the show - for a themed night, a party, a club or a corporate event. Acts range from a solo singer with tracks to a full band. For a mixed set list see party bands and function bands.
Booking Playbook
Christmas parties · Themed weddings · Birthdays · Corporate events. Here’s the practical version, not the marketing one. Each card covers one decision: when to book, what format works and the mistakes that cost bookers money.
| When to BookChristmas and summer weekends go first - 3 to 6 months ahead for a popular act. See how far ahead to book. |
| What Format WorksTypical shape: one or two show sets of 45 to 60 minutes, built from the artist’s best-known songs, often with costume changes. Agree the set, the stage, the PA and any dressing-room needs. |
| Mistakes to Avoid1. Booking from photos. Watch the show on video. 2. The wrong era. Ask which period of the artist the act covers. 3. Stage and changes. Agree the space and a changing area. 4. Licensing for public shows. A ticketed show may need the premises licence to cover it. 5. No contract. Every GigXchange booking has one. |
Pick Your Show
What each kind of tribute show is, and the night it suits. Fees for each line-up are in the live table below, so you can match the size of the act to your budget and your room.
| Solo tribute with tracksOne singer in character and costume over backing tracks, recreating the artist’s look and voice. Suits: Smaller rooms, parties and clubs. |
| Tribute duoTwo performers - for a duo artist, or a singer with a live guitarist or keys player for a fuller show. Suits: Clubs and themed nights. |
| Full tribute bandA live band, often four to six players, recreating the records and the stage show. Suits: Big rooms, theatres and ticketed shows. |
| Multi-act showOne act covering several artists in one night, often with costume changes. Suits: Variety nights and themed parties. |
Not sure which to pick?
Tell the act the room, the guest numbers and what the music is for - drinks, dinner or dancing - and they will suggest a line-up. Post your date free on GIGXCHANGE and tribute acts of every size can apply.
Tribute Acts by Occasion
A set plan for each kind of booking, and what to agree with the act before the day. Use it as the checklist for your first call with the act.
| Themed partiesOne or two show sets, guests in costume. Agree: The theme and the songs. |
| Clubs and holiday parksA headline show on top of the regular entertainment. Agree: Stage times - see clubs and holiday parks. |
| Christmas and corporateA show set after dinner. Agree: The date early - see Christmas party bands. |
| Ticketed showsA full concert for a paying audience. Agree: The licence and the promotion. |
Put it in writing
Whatever the occasion, agree the times, the sets and the fee in the chat - every booking on GIGXCHANGE comes with a contract you both sign.
What Do UK Gigs Actually Pay?
Real UK fee ranges from 4,647 recorded fees in the GX Index
| Pub / barFull band · Solo £162–£330 · Duo £250–£500 | £275–£1,003 |
| WeddingFull band · Solo £271–£500 · Duo £463–£810 | £812–£2,206 |
| CorporateFull band · Solo £281–£474 · Duo £446–£1,275 | £669–£1,708 |
| Private partyFull band · Solo £250–£542 · Duo £250–£500 | £583–£1,353 |
| Festival (30–45 min)Full band · Solo TBC · Duo TBC | £200–£1,783 |
Repertoire & Format
What this performer type actually delivers — by category, with real examples. Use it to check the act covers the moments that matter to you before you ask for a quote.
Beatles tribute repertoire
| Twist and Shout |
| Hey Jude |
| I Saw Her Standing There |
| Let It Be |
| Don't Let Me Down |
| A Hard Day's Night |
| Come Together |
Queen tribute repertoire
| Don't Stop Me Now |
| Bohemian Rhapsody (the closer) |
| Somebody to Love |
| We Will Rock You / We Are the Champions (medley) |
| Killer Queen |
| Radio Ga Ga |
| Crazy Little Thing Called Love |
ABBA tribute repertoire
| Dancing Queen |
| Mamma Mia |
| Waterloo |
| Take a Chance on Me |
| Knowing Me, Knowing You |
| The Winner Takes It All |
| Money, Money, Money |
Robbie Williams / Take That tribute
| Angels |
| Feel |
| Let Me Entertain You |
| Rock DJ |
| Back for Good |
| Greatest Day |
| Patience |
Oasis / Britpop tribute
| Wonderwall |
| Don't Look Back in Anger |
| Champagne Supernova |
| Live Forever |
| Roll With It |
| Some Might Say |
Motown supergroup tribute
| My Girl — Temptations |
| Reach Out I'll Be There — Four Tops |
| Heard It Through the Grapevine — Marvin Gaye |
| Stop! In the Name of Love — Supremes |
| Higher and Higher — Jackie Wilson |
Rat Pack / Sinatra tribute
| Fly Me to the Moon |
| New York, New York |
| My Way |
| That's Life |
| The Way You Look Tonight |
Requests, first dances and setlists
Most acts will learn a request or two if you ask early - a first dance, a family favourite or a walk-on song. Ask in the chat on GIGXCHANGE before you book, so the act confirms it in writing, and listen to the tracks and setlists many acts publish on their profile first.
Where Tribute Acts Get Booked
UK venues, events, and occasions where this format consistently works, and what each kind of room tends to put on. Use it to see where your kind of booking fits.
Themed event venues
| The Vaults Waterloo — immersive themed productions |
| Camden Roundhouse, Tobacco Dock — large-format themed |
| Cellar Door, Phoenix Arts Club — intimate cabaret-tribute |
Corporate Christmas parties
| Hotel ballrooms — Hilton, Park Plaza, Marriott |
| ICC Birmingham, Manchester Central, EICC — large corporate |
| Country house hotels — themed Christmas weekend packages |
Wedding receptions (themed)
| Country house hotels (Cliveden, Hedsor, Babington House) — Beatles/Motown wedding tributes |
| Barn weddings — ABBA / disco tribute receptions |
| Members' clubs — premium intimate tribute weddings |
Milestone birthdays
| Garden marquees — most common 50th/60th tribute booking |
| Country pubs and hotel function rooms — birthday tribute |
| Restaurant private rooms — sit-down dinner + tribute |
Festival / public events
| Town festivals — headline tribute slots |
| Tribute-festival circuit (Glastonbudget, Tribfest) |
| Sport venue hospitality (Old Trafford, Lord's, Etihad) |
Halloween and themed nights
| See the Halloween guide — costumed tribute crossovers work especially well |
| Burns Night specialty tributes (Robbie Williams Scottish-themed, Take That) |
| NYE Gatsby + tribute combos |
Booking for one of these rooms?
Every room is different. Tell the act the venue, the room size, the power and the load-in time, and agree the finish - then put it all in the contract you both sign on GIGXCHANGE.
How to Book on GIGXCHANGE
Three steps, about five minutes from signup to your first booking: post the date and budget, compare the acts who reply or invite one you like, then confirm with a contract and a held deposit.
| 01 | FindFind acts or post your gigBrowse acts by sound, line-up and area, or post your date free - date, venue, genre, budget and set length - and acts apply. The listing is live immediately, visible to every artist in the GigXchange network. |
| 02 | ShortlistReview applicationsArtists apply with profile, tracks, reviews and availability all visible. Start a direct chat with shortlisted acts to confirm details before committing. |
| 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. |
Booking for a private party rather than a venue? Start with GigXchange for organisers. Planning a birthday party? See live music for a birthday party.
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Hire Tribute Acts
Tribute acts for themed nights, parties, Christmas and corporate events - see the show, agree the set and sign one contract.
Last updated: 21 October 2026
Where to Book Tribute Acts
GIGXCHANGE is where you book tribute acts direct in the UK. 11 tribute acts are on the platform - 8 of them trios and bands, the rest solo and duo acts, booked for christmas parties, themed weddings, birthdays and corporate events. Listen to each act on their profile, message them before you commit, and every booking comes with a contract you both sign. GigXchange takes 0% of the artist's booking fee, and the booking fee is 5% on top only when you pay through GigXchange – 0% when you settle privately.
A tribute act recreates one artist or band - the songs, the look and the show - for a themed night, a party, a club or a corporate event. Acts range from a solo singer with tracks to a full band. For a mixed set list see party bands and function bands.
Meet the Acts
Real member profiles you can listen to, message and book direct - 8 trios and bands, the rest solo and duo acts. Each card shows the act's line-up, where they are based and how to start a conversation.
Browse Tribute Acts
All 11 tribute acts on GigXchange. Filter by line-up and region, then open a profile to listen and message. Every profile has a message button, and most carry music to play and a fee range.
Pick Your Show
What each kind of tribute show is, and the night it suits. Fees for each line-up are in the live table below, so you can match the size of the act to your budget and your room.
- Solo tribute with tracksOne singer in character and costume over backing tracks, recreating the artist’s look and voice.Suits: Smaller rooms, parties and clubs.
- Tribute duoTwo performers - for a duo artist, or a singer with a live guitarist or keys player for a fuller show.Suits: Clubs and themed nights.
- Full tribute bandA live band, often four to six players, recreating the records and the stage show.Suits: Big rooms, theatres and ticketed shows.
- Multi-act showOne act covering several artists in one night, often with costume changes.Suits: Variety nights and themed parties.
Not sure which to pick?
Tell the act the room, the guest numbers and what the music is for - drinks, dinner or dancing - and they will suggest a line-up. Post your date free on GIGXCHANGE and tribute acts of every size can apply.
Tribute Acts by Occasion
A set plan for each kind of booking, and what to agree with the act before the day. Use it as the checklist for your first call with the act.
- Themed partiesOne or two show sets, guests in costume.Agree: The theme and the songs.
- Clubs and holiday parksA headline show on top of the regular entertainment.Agree: Stage times - see clubs and holiday parks.
- Christmas and corporateA show set after dinner.Agree: The date early - see Christmas party bands.
- Ticketed showsA full concert for a paying audience.Agree: The licence and the promotion.
Put it in writing
Whatever the occasion, agree the times, the sets and the fee in the chat - every booking on GIGXCHANGE comes with a contract you both sign.
Booking Playbook
Christmas parties · Themed weddings · Birthdays · Corporate events. Here’s the practical version, not the marketing one. Each card covers one decision: when to book, what format works and the mistakes that cost bookers money.
When to Book
Christmas and summer weekends go first - 3 to 6 months ahead for a popular act. See how far ahead to book.
What Format Works
Typical shape: one or two show sets of 45 to 60 minutes, built from the artist’s best-known songs, often with costume changes. Agree the set, the stage, the PA and any dressing-room needs.
Mistakes to Avoid
1. Booking from photos. Watch the show on video. 2. The wrong era. Ask which period of the artist the act covers. 3. Stage and changes. Agree the space and a changing area. 4. Licensing for public shows. A ticketed show may need the premises licence to cover it. 5. No contract. Every GigXchange booking has one.
What Do UK Gigs Actually Pay?
Real UK fee ranges from 4,647 recorded fees in the GX Index
| Solo | Duo | Full Band | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pub / bar | £162–£330 | £250–£500 | £275–£1,003 |
| Wedding | £271–£500 | £463–£810 | £812–£2,206 |
| Corporate | £281–£474 | £446–£1,275 | £669–£1,708 |
| Private party | £250–£542 | £250–£500 | £583–£1,353 |
| Festival (30–45 min) | TBC | TBC | £200–£1,783 |
Repertoire & Format
What this performer type actually delivers — by category, with real examples. Use it to check the act covers the moments that matter to you before you ask for a quote.
Beatles tribute repertoire
- Twist and Shout
- Hey Jude
- I Saw Her Standing There
- Let It Be
- Don't Let Me Down
- A Hard Day's Night
- Come Together
Queen tribute repertoire
- Don't Stop Me Now
- Bohemian Rhapsody (the closer)
- Somebody to Love
- We Will Rock You / We Are the Champions (medley)
- Killer Queen
- Radio Ga Ga
- Crazy Little Thing Called Love
ABBA tribute repertoire
- Dancing Queen
- Mamma Mia
- Waterloo
- Take a Chance on Me
- Knowing Me, Knowing You
- The Winner Takes It All
- Money, Money, Money
Robbie Williams / Take That tribute
- Angels
- Feel
- Let Me Entertain You
- Rock DJ
- Back for Good
- Greatest Day
- Patience
Oasis / Britpop tribute
- Wonderwall
- Don't Look Back in Anger
- Champagne Supernova
- Live Forever
- Roll With It
- Some Might Say
Motown supergroup tribute
- My GirlTemptations
- Reach Out I'll Be ThereFour Tops
- Heard It Through the GrapevineMarvin Gaye
- Stop! In the Name of LoveSupremes
- Higher and HigherJackie Wilson
Rat Pack / Sinatra tribute
- Fly Me to the Moon
- New York, New York
- My Way
- That's Life
- The Way You Look Tonight
Requests, first dances and setlists
Most acts will learn a request or two if you ask early - a first dance, a family favourite or a walk-on song. Ask in the chat on GIGXCHANGE before you book, so the act confirms it in writing, and listen to the tracks and setlists many acts publish on their profile first.
Where Tribute Acts Get Booked
UK venues, events, and occasions where this format consistently works, and what each kind of room tends to put on. Use it to see where your kind of booking fits.
Themed event venues
- The Vaults Waterlooimmersive themed productions
- Camden Roundhouse, Tobacco Docklarge-format themed
- Cellar Door, Phoenix Arts Clubintimate cabaret-tribute
Corporate Christmas parties
- Hotel ballroomsHilton, Park Plaza, Marriott
- ICC Birmingham, Manchester Central, EICClarge corporate
- Country house hotelsthemed Christmas weekend packages
Wedding receptions (themed)
- Country house hotels (Cliveden, Hedsor, Babington House)Beatles/Motown wedding tributes
- Barn weddingsABBA / disco tribute receptions
- Members' clubspremium intimate tribute weddings
Milestone birthdays
- Garden marqueesmost common 50th/60th tribute booking
- Country pubs and hotel function roomsbirthday tribute
- Restaurant private roomssit-down dinner + tribute
Festival / public events
- Town festivalsheadline tribute slots
- Tribute-festival circuit (Glastonbudget, Tribfest)
- Sport venue hospitality (Old Trafford, Lord's, Etihad)
Halloween and themed nights
- See the Halloween guidecostumed tribute crossovers work especially well
- Burns Night specialty tributes (Robbie Williams Scottish-themed, Take That)
- NYE Gatsby + tribute combos
Booking for one of these rooms?
Every room is different. Tell the act the venue, the room size, the power and the load-in time, and agree the finish - then put it all in the contract you both sign on GIGXCHANGE.
How to Book on GIGXCHANGE
Three steps, about five minutes from signup to your first booking: post the date and budget, compare the acts who reply or invite one you like, then confirm with a contract and a held deposit.
Find acts or post your gig
Browse acts by sound, line-up and area, or post your date free - date, venue, genre, budget and set length - and acts apply. The listing is live immediately, visible to every artist in the GigXchange network.
Review applications
Artists apply with profile, tracks, reviews and availability all visible. Start a direct chat with shortlisted acts to confirm details before committing.
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.
Booking for a private party rather than a venue? Start with GigXchange for organisers. Planning a birthday party? See live music for a birthday party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Book a tribute act?
Post a gig for free, no card on file. Membership is free, and we are keeping it free permanently for the first 250 sign-ups. Acts reply in the app, and you choose who to book.