Cover bands began as a novelty, all hip-swivelling Elvis impersonators and bootleg Beatles, but tribute nights are fast becoming sellout events as music fans seek out cheaper alternatives and greatest hit set lists. Robyn Wilson chats to the bands channeling their heroes every night – and the people who love them
Panic @ The Emo is a hugely successful and popular night for the alternative crowd of 2006-2010 at The Met Lounge in Peterborough – and last time out was beach party night.
North London will host Foo Fighters, Coldplay and Led Zeppelin tribute bands in November and December 2021 - at The Underworld Camden and Islington 02.