Ideas, Advice & Inspiration
Our entertainment guides are here to spark inspiration for your next event. Explore the latest trends from our experts, get insider tips on choosing the perfect live acts, discover crowd-pleasing favourites for weddings, parties and corporate events, and uncover unique performance ideas you might not have considered.
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...
Booking A Street Entertainer, Everything You Need To Know
The ultimate 'go-anywhere' entertainment, street entertainers take the fun, laughter and amazement out to your guests whereve...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ‘...
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...
The Dollars Perform at The Young Engineers Network Autumn Ba...
Nottinghamshire based party band The Dollars perform at the Young Engineers Network Autumn Ball on 15th October.
A Day In The Life Of Bristol Harpist MF Harp
Bristol harpist, MF Harp, was booked to play at Kelly and Gareth's wedding reception on Saturday 9th April 2011 at Tortworth...
How To Find The Perfect London Band To Hire For Your Event
By Rich Hearn
Searching for the perfect musical entertainment for your London event? Hiring a top quality, professional function band in Lo...
The Dollars rock a Charity Ball in aid of Get A-Head!
Back in March, The Dollars rocked a charity ball hosted by Lions International. The ball was held in aid of Get A-Head, an in...
A Day In The Life Of The Paperback Writers
Beatles tribute band The Paperback Writers played at a vintage themed wedding reception held at The East Anglian Railway Muse...
Alex and Claire White's Perfect Wedding
Alex and Claire White got married at The Bae Abermaw, a small boutique hotel nestled in the hillside overlooking the Mauddach...
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