Hire a Female-Fronted Pop-Punk Wedding Band in Manchester: Prices, Setlists & Top Tips (2025 Guide)

Looking for a high-energy female-fronted pop-punk & indie wedding band in the North-West England? Here’s your no-fluff guide from Crash the Wedding covering prices, setlists, timelines, venue tips, and how to book—so your reception feels like the best night of your life.

Quick summary (TL;DR)

• Best for: Manchester & North West weddings that want Blink-182/Paramore/Indie bangers with huge sing-along choruses and female-led vocals.

• Typical evening package: 2×45 or 2×60 minute live sets + pro PA + playlist music between sets.

• Add-ons: Acoustic ceremony, duo for drinks reception, late finish, DJ takeover.

• Booking lead time: 9–18 months for Saturdays; mid-week/off-peak fills faster.

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Prices (how band hire works)

Every venue and date is different. Use these ranges as a planning guide and ask us for a firm quote for your exact day.

Evening Essentials

• Best For: Classic evening reception

• What’s Included: 2×45–60 min live sets, pro PA, arrival from 8pm, finish by 11pm, DJ before and between sets, Couple chooses a song (free)

• Price: £850

All-Day Music

• Best For: Ceremony → party

• What’s Included: As Evening Essentials + Acoustic ceremony song(s) and duo for drinks

• Price: £1150

Indie Essential

• Best For: Big crowds, festival vibe

• What’s Included: Extended 3×40 min or 2×75 min sets, DJ handover, Couple chooses a song (free)

• Price: £1050

Sample pop-punk + indie setlists (crowd-pleasers)

Set 1 — Indie Anthems & Warm-Up

The Killers – Mr Brightside • Arctic Monkeys – I Bet You Look Good… • The 1975 – The Sound • Kings of Leon – Sex on Fire • Franz Ferdinand – Take Me Out • The Kooks – Naive • The Strokes – Last Nite • Wheatus – Teenage Dirtbag

Set 2 — Pop-Punk Party (Female-Fronted Fire)

Paramore – Misery Business • Avril Lavigne – Sk8er Boi • Blink-182 – All The Small Things • Fall Out Boy – Sugar, We’re Goin Down • Sum 41 – In Too Deep • Green Day – Basket Case • Good Charlotte – The Anthem • Bowling for Soup – Girl All The Bad Guys Want

First-dance ideas we can perform live

Still Into You (Paramore) • She’s So Lovely (Scouting for Girls) • Yellow (No Coldplay) • Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol) • I’m Yours (Jason Mraz, acoustic)

Want the full list? See our setlists and ask about learning your first dance.

Manchester venue tips (sound limiters, load-ins, curfews)

• Sound limiters: Many Manchester/Greater Manchester venues use limiters. We bring limiter-friendly rigs and can perform an acoustic-style or hybrid set if needed.

• Load-in & parking: Tell us if there are stairs/long walks or city-centre loading bays; we’ll plan timings and crew.

• Curfews: Typical finish is midnight—if yours is earlier, we’ll tweak set lengths to keep the energy peaking at the right time.

• Room size: We scale PA to the space so vocals are clear and dancefloor volume feels great (not harsh).

Not sure about your venue’s limiter or access? Message us—we’ve probably played something similar nearby.

How the booking works (zero faff)

1. Check your date → quick quote & package options.

2. Secure the booking → deposit + simple contract.

3. Plan the music → first dance, do-play/don’t-play, logistics.

4. On the day → we liaise with your coordinator, arrive ~5pm, set up in 60–90 mins, and keep the dancefloor full.

Professional standards: PAT-tested gear, Public Liability Insurance, backup equipment, punctual crew, and a tidy stage footprint.

Timeline that works (example)

• 13:00–15:00 Acoustic duo for drinks reception (optional)

• 19:30 First dance → Set 1 (45–60 mins)

• 21:00 Buffet/turnover + playlist

• 22:00 Set 2 (45–60 mins)

• 23:00–00:00 Playlist/DJ takeover, encores if permitted

Top tips to get the most from your band

• Put the band near the dancefloor (not in a side room).

• Avoid serving food during live sets—keep attention on the music.

• Request 8–10 must-plays and 3–5 don’t-plays; we’ll read the room for the rest.

• Add an acoustic set earlier so evening guests arrive to a “live-music” vibe.

• Keep the bar close to the dancefloor so the crowd doesn’t drift.

Real weddings & videos (social proof)

Before you book, watch us live and browse photos:

• Gallery – dancefloor moments & stage shots

• YouTube – behind-the-scenes and 60-second gig clips

• Testimonials – recent Manchester & Cheshire weddings

Frequently asked questions

How far do you travel?
We’re Stoke-on-trent based and perform across Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside, Lancashire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and the wider North West.

Can you play our first dance live?
Yes—if it suits our lineup, we’ll learn it. If not, we’ll run the original through our PA.

Do you offer a DJ?
We can provide a DJ-style playlist at £0 extra cost.

What do you need from the venue?
Minimum four 13A sockets near the stage, performance space ~4m×3m, and 60–90 mins for setup/soundcheck.

Do you have PAT/PLI?
Yes—happy to send certificates to your venue.

More questions? Ask us anything