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The Upbeat Background Music Collection

By Cathryn Briggs

Put a smile on your guests’ faces with our upbeat background artists. Explore our artist selection for that moment when the c

Mumford & Sons Style Indie Folk Rock Bands

By Laura Ellement

Find the perfect band for your homespun, rustic, vintage or festival wedding with our modern indie folk rock style bands.

51 First Dance Songs - As Chosen By Music Insiders

By Clare Hargreaves

Chosen your first dance song yet? Here are 51 first dance favourites to help you find The One, as picked by pro musicians and

Father-Daughter Dance Songs

By Lily Atkins

Taking to the dancefloor with your dad on your wedding day? Explore the best collection of father-daughter dance songs, and f

Non-Traditional Ceremony Processional Songs

By Lily Atkins

Don’t fancy ‘Here Comes The Bride’ at your ceremony? Make a grand entrance with these ideas for non-traditi

Contemporary Songs For Cover / Function Bands To Learn

By Laura Ellement

Struggling to find contemporary party songs to learn in your cover / function band? Check out or list of modern repertoire id

Function Band Set List Ideas

By Laura Ellement

Our handy function band set list guide lists all the most popular songs requested by our clients right now, from 60s classics

Game Of Thrones-Inspired Wedding Songs: The Ultimate Guide

By Clare Hargreaves

Missing GoT already? This Ultimate Guide to Game of Thrones-Inspired Wedding Songs will help you celebrate your big day, whil

Traditional Ceremony Processional Songs

By Lily Atkins

Make a grand entrance with these ideas for traditional processional songs to walk down the aisle to. Get inspiration for your

Top 50 Corporate Event Bands

By Laura Ellement

An exclusive hand-picked collection of the best corporate event bands working in the UK right now.

Last Dance Wedding Songs

By Lily Atkins

Want a memorable ending to your wedding reception? From romantic ballads to anthems and full-on fun, these last dance wedding

Wedding Recessional Songs

By Lily Atkins

Need song ideas for your happy 'just married' moment? Explore 50+ popular wedding recessional songs, and find The One to matc

Alternative Wedding Entertainment

By Cathryn Briggs

From Rockabilly and Folk covers of modern pop songs, to indie rock wedding bands fit for festival stages, if you're looking f

Summer Music Headliners

By Dave Bevan

When it comes to show-stopping headline entertainment, we've got you covered! Discover incredible headline entertainment idea

Roaming Acts For Summer Events

By Verity Glenn

Immerse your guests in incredible, interactive live entertainment! From ambling acoustic bands to jaunty jazz acts and mesmer

Low Cost Party Entertainment Ideas

By Verity Glenn

May we present our wonderful, low cost party entertainment ideas! Our incredible musical soloists and trios, plus roving ente

Celebrate The Sounds Of Summer

By Verity Glenn

Get ready to take your guests on a musical journey from the Rio Carnival and the Caribbean Islands to Mexico, Cuba and Ibiza!

Summer Party Music Ideas

By Laura Ellement

Whether you and your guests are devoted disco divas or want to bop to a range of rock and pop, you’ll agree with us whe

Your Acoustic Summer Soundtrack

By Laura Ellement

Summer events call for the perfect chillout soundtrack, and nothing hits the spot quite like our acoustic musicians. Ideal fo

The Hottest Tributes For Summer 2025

By Laura Ellement

Discover the hottest tribute bands and singers for events in summer 2025, guaranteed to pull a crowd! Talk to us to

Classical Summer Music Vibes

By Dave Bevan

For a quintessentially British 'Last Night of the Proms' themed party, or for any event where elegant sophistication is the a

The Vintage Wedding Collection

By Laura Ellement

Love cool, retro details? Partial to a chintzy tea set? Well we’ve got a collection that will make your vintage hearts sing.

The Rustic Wedding Collection

By Laura Ellement

Rustic weddings are all about lovingly-made décor, beautifully-lit barns and amazing live music. From Mumford-style bands and

The DIY Wedding Collection

By Laura Ellement

Handmade touches and truly unique styling is what it’s all about. Extend the DIY detailing to your entertainment with our co

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