Entertainment Ideas
and Event Inspiration
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For the ultimate in live entertainment ideas and event planning tips, get inspired to create better events with our exclusive blog series. From real-life weddings in our inspiring Your Real Weddings series, to the ideas packed Excellent Events section, you'll find some fantastic tips and live entertainment ideas.
Britain's Got Talent Is Back
ITV1's entertainment show Britain's Got Talent is back, giving people the opportunity to showcase their talents in front of a...
Long Buckby Club Fundraising Summer Ball
Katherine Barratt of Long Buckby Club in Northamptonshire organised a Fundraising Summer Ball held at Barcelo Hotel in Davent...
Hipster perform at Batman Live World Premiere After-Party
After kapow-wow-wowing Manchester’s glitterati with the Batman Live world premiere at the MEN Arena, Water Lane Product...
Marc and Rachel Littlefair's Perfect Wedding
Marc and Rachel Littlefair tied the knot on a Victorian barge at The Swan at Streatley in Berkshire. They booked chilled-out,...
James Cracknell's 50th Birthday Party
James and Laina Cracknell threw a vintage themed party to celebrate James 50th birthday on Saturday 25th June within the grou...
New Sky Atlantic TV show seeking applicants from the Midland...
Six strangers, one dinner party, and a chance to win up to £6,000!!! Would you like to dine at The Devil's Dinner table? ITV...
Alive Network Books Top Rat Pack Tribute Band For Trentham G...
The ultimate tribute to the legendary Rat Pack, The Rat Pack Swinging Live, kicked off 2011's hot summer Saturday dates at Tr...
Alive HQ Recording Studio Redesign
By Dave Bevan
Alive Network's in-house recording studio was recently redesigned from the ground up. We now have a fantastic air conditioned...
The History of Valentines Day & Traditions
The complete history of Valentines day, where it comes from, Saint Valentine, traditions, gifts, cards, kisses, Cupid and mor...
Choosing a DJ
A brief guide to choosing a DJ for your event, covering all the most important aspect.
How To Book A Civil Ceremony Or Church Wedding
Details of how to go about arranging a civil ceremony or church wedding with the registry office. What you need to know, and...
Halloween Superstitions
All manner of spooky Halloween superstitions to incorporate into your Halloween parties this year.
Halloween Safety For Kids
Halloween safety for kids: A guide to keep your children safe this Halloween, advice for 'trick or treaters' every where from...
Halloween Kids Party Games
A small selection of popular party games for your kids to play this Halloween.
Top 5 Entertainment Ideas For A Summer Garden Party
By Rich Hearn
If the weather holds out this summer, you might be considering a traditional garden party. Alive Network has put together its...
Joe and Amy Webb's Perfect Wedding
By Rich Hearn
Joe and Amy Webb opted for a private wedding on a beach in Jamaica then held a wedding blessing almost a year later so they c...
Jeanet Ostergaard's Parents Surprise Golden Wedding Annivers...
Jeanet Ostergaard threw a surprise party for her parents to celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Friday 27th May at...
Toby and Suzie Kemp's Perfect Wedding
Toby and Suzie Kemp tied the knot at stunning Crewe Hall in Cheshire They booked north London based funk, soul and pop band S...
Robert and Emma Sturdy's Perfect Wedding
By Rich Hearn
Robert and Emma Sturdy got hitched at St Mary's Priory Church in Old Malton, North Yorkshire, followed by an evening receptio...
Sarah & Nick Barlow's 1940s Themed Party
Sarah and Nick Barlow held a 1940s themed party at Lansil Sports and Social Club in Lancaster on Saturday 25th June to celebr...
Thorntons Family Fun Day With Our Childrens Entertainers
Alive Network was thrilled to provide a selection of mix and mingle childrens entertainers to perform at the Thorntons Family...
Planning and Organising a Christening
By Rich Hearn
The steps required to organise a Christening with information about parent and godparent roles, ceremony requirements and app...
Legal formalities for Marriage
By Rich Hearn
All the legal formalities for Marriage including costs, documents required, notice to be given and much more.
Hipster Headline Wella UK's Business Network Live Event
Hipster performed to top hairdressing professionals at Wella UK's Business Network Live event at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Ox...