Pub Cover Band for Hire – Live Music for Pubs, Bars and Taverns
Booking live music for your pub is one of the best investments you can make as a venue owner. A well-chosen pub cover band can double your bar takings on a Friday or Saturday night, bring in new regulars, and give your existing customers a reason to stay until last orders. The problem is finding a band that actually delivers on that promise. Punch The Air have been performing live in pubs, bars, and taverns across the Midlands since 2013. We know how pub crowds work, we know how to read a room, and we know how to turn a quiet start to the evening into a packed dance floor by the second set.
Contact band leader Andy Starkey to check availability and fee for your venue.
What to Expect When You Book Us as Your Pub Cover Band
We are a professional three-piece indie rock cover band. We bring our own full PA system, stage lighting rig, and all backline equipment. You do not need to provide anything other than a performance space and a power supply. We arrive early, set up without fuss, and do a full sound check.
Our sets are typically two forty-five minute sets breaks with a break in between or one long 90 mins set , though we are flexible around your specific requirements. We can adjust volume levels to suit your venue size — whether that is a small snug bar or a larger function room. We have performed in venues ranging from intimate local taverns to large marquee events, so we are well used to adapting our setup accordingly.
Our Pub Set – What We Play
Our setlist is built around indie rock anthems that pub crowds love. We perform songs by The Killers, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys, Kings Of Leon, Coldplay, Stereophonics, Kaiser Chiefs, The Fratellis, James, and Wheatus, alongside classic pop and rock hits spanning the last seven decades. These are songs your customers already know and love — the kind that get people off their stools and singing along within the first few bars.
We do not play deep cuts or obscure material. Every song we choose for a pub set is chosen because it works for a live pub environment. We have performed these songs hundreds of times and we know exactly which ones get the best reaction.
Pricing and Availability
Our fee for pub and bar bookings varies depending on the date, location, and number of sets required. We are based in Lichfield, Staffordshire, so venues within the Midlands will generally have a lower travel cost factored in. We do not charge agency fees — you deal directly with band leader Andy Starkey from first enquiry through to the night itself.
Because most of our diary is taken up with private events such as weddings and corporate functions, our availability for pub gigs is limited to a small number of dates each year. If you have a specific date in mind, the sooner you get in touch the better.
Get in touch to check your date and receive a quote.
Venues We Cover
We are ideally placed to perform at pubs and bars across Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Birmingham, Leicestershire, the West Midlands, Shropshire, and Warwickshire. We are also happy to travel further afield for the right booking — just ask.
Come and See Us our pub cover band Live First
If you want to see us before committing to a booking, we hold a small number of public performances each year at local venues. These are a completely free or low-cost opportunity to watch us perform in front of a real pub crowd and judge for yourself whether we are the right fit. Details of upcoming public dates are listed on our public performances page.
Alternatively, we have an extensive collection of live videos filmed at real events — not studio recordings — so you can see and hear exactly what we sound like in a live setting.
Frequently Asked Questions from Pub and Bar Owners
How much space do you need to set up?
We can work with a surprisingly small performance area. A minimum of around 4 metres wide by 3 metres deep is ideal, but we have set up in tighter spaces and made it work.
How loud are you?
We control our own sound, so we can set levels appropriate for your venue. We are not a band that blasts at full volume regardless of the room — we adjust to suit the space and the crowd.
Do you need a stage?
No. A flat floor space works perfectly well.
How long does setup take?
Typically around 60 minutes from arrival to sound check complete.
Do you have PAT tested equipment and public liability insurance?
Yes to both. We can provide documentation on request, which most venues require before confirming a booking.
Can we see you perform before booking?
Yes — check our upcoming public performances or browse our live video collection.