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Opera Singers for Corporate Events

Nothing brings a corporate event to a crescendo of excitement like live opera; it's got passion, drama and the ability to thr

Wonderful Wedding Inspiration Websites

It's that time of year when thousands of new brides and grooms-to-be start contacting us in droves to find the perfect entert

Hipster Perform at Claire’s Accessories Christmas Party!

On 9th December Hipster were invited to perform at Claire’s Accessories Christmas party for the 2nd time running! Havin

A Day In The Life Of The Swing Smiths

Jazz, Swing and Soul function band, The Swing Smiths, were booked to perform at Rosalind and Oliver Lambert's wedding on Frid

Booking A Rock & Pop Function Band, Everything You'll Ever N...

By Rich Hearn

Find out what a Rock and Pop function band will do at your event, how various types of party band differ from each other, wha

Booking A Jazz Band, Everything You'll Ever Need To Know

By Rich Hearn

Our complete guide to hiring a Jazz band, including what a jazz band will do at your event, how various types of jazz bands d

7 Great Reasons To Book Ballet Dancerss For Your Awards Cere...

By Rich Hearn

Looking for something special for your corporate awards ceremony? Ballet dancers could be your entertainment solution!

Setting up and Running a Music Teaching Business

Upon completing a degree in popular music, Andy Gallagher from funk & soul band, Beat Collective, set up a private guitar

Booking Solo Artists, Duos and Trios

By Rich Hearn

Solo artists, duos and trios are a fantastic alternative to a full live band if space or budget are limited. This useful guid

Booking A Wedding DJ, Everything You Need To Know

By Rich Hearn

A comprehensive guide detailing everything you'll ever need to know about booking a wedding DJ, including advice about what t

The Supertones Sail Down London's River Thames

On Friday 20th January, The Supertones climbed aboard The P. S. Elizabethan and set sail down London's River Thames. Our even

Booking a Tribute Band

By Rich Hearn

Everything you'll ever need to know about booking a tribute band. Find out what a tribute band will do at your event, how var

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

Booking A Magician, Everything You Need To Know

By Rich Hearn

Abracadabra, here's everything you'll ever need to know about booking a magician, including the differences between close-up

A Day In The Life Of Doug Segal

Miraculous mind reader and psychological entertainer Doug Segal recently recorded a routine for a BBC show The Slammer at wor

Michiel and Amelia Visscher's Perfect Wedding

Michiel and Amelia Visscher got married at St Helen's Church in Northwich, followed by a wedding reception at Rowton Hall Cou

Build Your Music Career By Becoming A Master

In this article, Peter Ackerly from the 1920's music and comedy act Toffs In Tails, discusses the merits of becoming a master

The Swing Smiths perform at the Enigma Ball at Bletchley Par...

On Saturday 26th November The Swing Smiths performed at the Enigma Ball- an evening for the Transgender Community and ‘

Booking A Comedian Or Comedy Act, Everything You'll Ever Nee...

Check out this ultimate guide to booking a comedian or comedy act for your wedding, private party or corporate event!

Choosing a DJ

A brief guide to choosing a DJ for your event, covering all the most important aspect.

A Day In The Life Of Beat Collective

Bristol based funk, soul and pop band, Beat Collective, performed at a Ricoh event held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on Fri

Why Should Your Company Offer Corporate Entertainment At Eve...

In this blog, Alive Network focus their advice towards their Corporate clientèle. Find out details on why corporate en

Top 10 Mistakes To Avoid In A Function Band

By Rich Hearn

Most people involved in regular function band gigging learn the top ten mistakes to avoid the hard way: through bitter experi

Alive Network Band Hire Policy Saves The Day

This story happened on a busy Friday at the beginning of half-term, and illustrates how Alive Network's band hire policies en

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