Entertainment Ideas
and Event Inspiration
Be inspired to create better events!
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.
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By Rich Hearn
Whether you’re four or 40, no one is immune to a bit of Disney magic. Proving that fact is our Elsa and Anna, who have perfor...
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By Rich Hearn
Whatever event you’re currently planning, there’s no occasion that can’t be made more stylish, more polished, and more genera...
Win a gorgeous Corsley Cruiser Record Player...
By Rich Hearn
Recently joined the vinyl renaissance? Always been an analog enthusiast? Or do you need a killer gift for the music lover in...
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By Rich Hearn
Choose the stunning flapper dress featured in our Christmas Magazine, or another gorgeous garm at LittleBlackDress.com, and w...
Win A Spa Day For Two!
By Rich Hearn
We know it’s been a long year and you deserve a break from planning, shopping and spreadsheets. We’re giving you the gift of...
Download Christmas to your desktop!
By Rich Hearn
Putting up the Christmas decorations this weekend? Don’t leave out your desktop! Celebrate all things snowy, musical, lit-up,...
Christmas Things To Do:
Your Festive What's On Guide
By Cathryn Briggs
Escape the sofa and head out for some quality together-time with our pick of what’s on around the UK this Christmas. Quintess...
And the Winner’s Are… Alive Artist Awards 2016
The UK’s top live music artists have been turning up the volume on the red carpet this week for the 2016 Alive Network Artist...
Elevate Your Event!
By Clare Hargreaves
If you’re waiting until the very end of your party to pull out your live entertainment, you might be missing a trick. W...
In-House Recording Studios - The Silk Mill
We have not one but two amazing in-house recording studios here at Alive Network, both of which are primarily used by our art...
Video Production
We provide music video production from just £750, ideal for function bands, original artists & live musicians. Live...
Band Photo Shoots & Live Music Photography
Our experience shows that a great profile photo is one of the biggest contributing factors to selling your band effectively o...
The Importance of a Good Band Image
The purpose of this article isn't to say 'get good photos' as that goes without saying. Instead - We want to cover the steps...
Gordon Ramsay Lookalike at Porterhouse Restaurant Promotion ...
Our uncanny Gordon Ramsay Lookalike is a very popular entertainer for restaurant owners looking to promote special events suc...
¡Tempo De Festa! How To Throw Your Own Brazilian Themed Part...
By Rich Hearn
Yes, it's time to party like you were in Rio! Here's our top tips for hosting a Brazilian themed party everyone will enjoy!
Why Book Singing Waiters / Singing Surprise Acts For Your Ev...
Do you want to take live entertainment at your next event to the next level? Take the element of surprise and mix in professi...
Cutting Edge Comedy - Without The Edinburgh Train Fare
Are you looking for awesome comedy acts (of a similar calibre to those who perform at Edinburgh Festival Fringe) to give you...
What Does Surprise Entertainment Bring To Your Event?
Hire singing waiters, policemen, firemen and a whole host of other surprise singing acts from Alive Network to make your even...
Civil Ceremony Music Ideas
By Rich Hearn
Wondering what makes great, non-religious civil wedding ceremony music? Alive Network's artists and staff suggest 42 civil we...
Top 10 Children's Party Entertainment Ideas
Searching for the perfect children's party entertainer? Look no further, Alive Network are host to some of the funniest, most...
Amaze Your Guests With A Magical Illusion Show!
With an impressive client list including Nokia, Sony & the BBC to name a few, it's no suprise that The Comedy Illusionist...
Wedding Party Ideas
Your wedding day party doesn't have to follow the norm. Check out some great ideas from the safe & steady to the wild and won...
Choosing The Right DJ To Hire For Your Event
By Rich Hearn
It is often surprising how late in the day many people consider booking a DJ for their wedding or party, despite how critical...
Valentine's Day Party Ideas
So you've 'been out somewhere nice' for the past few years & it's getting a bit predictable? Why not try something different...