Durham Unique & Unusual Musicians For Hire at Alive Network

Hire The Best Unique & Unusual Musicians In Durham.

Discover local Unique & Unusual Musicians available to hire for weddings, corporate events & parties in Durham, hand-picked by our entertainment experts. With 1483 verified reviews from previous customers, you can book with confidence, backed by secure contracts and 24/7 emergency support. With 26 years experience booking for over 186,000 events to date, we're the most trusted entertainment agency for hiring Unique & Unusual Musicians in Durham.

Booking A Unusual Musician In Durham

What You'll Need To Know

Unique & Unusual Musicians in Durham cost from £226 to £22640. The average price in 2025 was £1647. Prices vary depending on experience, demand, size of act, travel costs and the specs of the equipment provided. Artists travelling into Durham from further away will usually charge more than a local act due to travel time and fuel costs.

We will always do our best to help you find Unique & Unusual Musicians within your budget, so please give us a call if you can't find what you're looking for.

Alive Network represents Unique & Unusual Musicians throughout Durham, with acts available for events in Annfield Plain, Barnard Castle, Bedlington, Billingham, Bishop Auckland, Blaydon, Blyth, Brandon, Chester-Le-Street, Consett, Crook, Darlington, Edmondbyers, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Hebburn, Hetton-Le-Hole, Houghton-Le-Spring, Jarrow, Longbenton, Meadow Well, Middlesbrough, Newton Aycliffe, Peterlee, Ponteland, Prudhoe, Redcar, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Seaham, Shildon, South Shields, Spennymoor, Stanley, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Tow Law, Tynemouth, Wallsend, Washington, Whickham, Whitley Bay, Willington.

On the rare occasion that we don't have an artist based within your area, we will always have artists in the neighbouring regions willing to travel.

To see the most local acts, enter a search using your event date and location, then use the 'nearest me' sort option.

Aside from representing some of the best Unique & Unusual Musicians in the UK, one of the main reasons to hire with Alive Network is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up.

If your Unusual Musician is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice.

Benefits of booking with us

Reliable, hand-picked Unique & Unusual Musicians
Safe, secure booking contracts for your peace of mind
Emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year
Advice and support whenever you need it
Free cancellations within 5 days of booking
Easy enquiry and booking process
Trusted brand with over 186,000 previous clients
Instant online prices & availability

Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the most trusted entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 186,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent exclusively at Alive Network.

Find more about Alive Network Entertainment Agency here

For information on joining Alive Network please visit our 'How to join' pages here where you will also find our online application forms.

There is no cost to join Alive Network but we are not a directory, so every application is individually assessed and we hand-pick the Unique & Unusual Musicians we want to represent.

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Alternatively, our dedicated expert entertainment coordinators are on-hand to help. Simply call 0845 108 5500 or email enquiries@alivenetwork.com.

Reviews From Events In Durham

Featured reviews from customers who booked our Unique & Unusual Musicians for events in Durham.

All Lit Up Unusual Musician Review Wedding

5 stars - All Lit Up are Highly Recommended

“The atmosphere wouldn't have been the same without this band! We've received so many positive messages from our guests about how brilliant the band were. They worked so well with our DJ to make sure there was smooth transitions between sets and LOVED how they came into the crowd, super super fun. Th...”

Mike S booked All Lit Up for their wedding in Durham

Eesha Plays Steelpan Unusual Musician Review Wedding

5 stars - Eesha Plays Steelpan are Highly Recommended

“Thank you so much again for performing at our wedding drinks reception, you brought such a wonderful energy to the day and set the tone perfectly for what was to come. We absolutely loved it and would book you again in a heartbeat - you were a massive hit with us and all of our guests.”

Bronte C booked Eesha Plays Steelpan for their wedding in Durham

J-Box Unusual Musician Review Corporate Event

5 stars - J-Box are Highly Recommended

“Thank you so much for a fantastic night of entertainment, you smashed it guys. The glamour and fun you brought to our annual ball was fantastic - it was unbelievable thank you!”

J A booked J-Box for their event in Durham