ideas, advice & inspiration

Ideas, Advice & Inspiration

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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.

Christmas Wedding Entertainment

Christmas Wedding Entertainment

Christmas weddings are often top of a bride-to-be's fantasy list, and rightly so... Fulfil you're winter wedding fantasy by h...
Vintage Themed Corporate Entertainment Ideas

Vintage Themed Corporate Entertainment Ideas

It seems businesses and corporate event organisers love going back to the good old days of swing, rock 'n' roll and all thing...
Top 5 Corporate Event DJs of 2014

Top 5 Corporate Event DJs of 2014

Treat your hard working employees, or impress your clients and hire a professional party DJ. Alive's DJs will customise...
12 Visually Exciting Corporate Entertainment Ideas

12 Visually Exciting Corporate Entertainment Ideas

Visually exciting entertainment can really add 'wow factor' to your event.  Most of Alive Network's artis...
Top 10 Hollywood Themed Corporate Entertainment Ideas

Top 10 Hollywood Themed Corporate Entertainment Ideas

For high-end entertaining, a red carpet Hollywood theme can often be unbeatable!  From Oscar themed human statues to gla...
Christmas Party Entertainment That Rocks!

Christmas Party Entertainment That Rocks!

It's been a warm week in September this week, but needless to say Christmas isn't too far away. Yup, that's right, it's...
Top 14 Vintage Themed Corporate Entertainers

Top 14 Vintage Themed Corporate Entertainers

From Danish chocolate brand Cocio's vintage themed interactive theatre experiences and live acoustic performances at thi...
Entertainment Hire Help, Advice and FAQs

Entertainment Hire Help, Advice and FAQs

Alive Network employs the most experienced and knowledgeable entertainment booking team in the UK. What ever advice you need...
Party Band Starlight's First Alive Network Booking!

Party Band Starlight's First Alive Network Booking!

One of our recent additions to our rock and pop roster is 4 piece party band Starlight. In this latest blog post, band leader...
Which Is Better: The Cover Or The Original Song?

Which Is Better: The Cover Or The Original Song?

Can a cover be as good as the original? We've had a go at providing you with some great examples of original bands & Aliv...
Alive Network Artist Pierre Bensusan Wins A 2014 Independent...

Alive Network Artist Pierre Bensusan Wins A 2014 Independent...

Alive Network have managed the career of French acoustic guitar virtuoso, Pierre Bensusan since 2009. His latest album Encor...
Rhythm Junction London Swing Festival: Co-organised by Mike ...

Rhythm Junction London Swing Festival: Co-organised by Mike ...

The Swing Smith's band leader, Mike-Paul Smith, is the co-organiser of the one-day festival of vintage music and dance happen...
Equity: Live Entertainment Works!

Equity: Live Entertainment Works!

Equity, the actors' union, launched the 'Live Entertainment Works!' campaign this month and we think you should know more abo...
Douglas Macmillan Hospice Ruby Ball

Douglas Macmillan Hospice Ruby Ball

Live entertainment can make or break a large corporate event such as a charity fund raiser ball. A charity local to Alive Net...
Céilidh or Ceilidh – A Great Wedding Party

Céilidh or Ceilidh – A Great Wedding Party

Looking for reasons to book a Ceilidh band for a wedding? You shouldn't need any! ...But we've put together a list to remind...
Singing Waiters Recruitment Wanted: Singing Waiters for Priv...

Singing Waiters Recruitment Wanted: Singing Waiters for Priv...

Alive Network are looking for more singing surprise acts to supply their high demand! That right - we're calling out for the...
Wedding Hymns: The Ultimate Wedding Hymn Resource

Wedding Hymns: The Ultimate Wedding Hymn Resource

Find the best traditional & modern hymns in our ultimate guide to popular wedding hymns and songs.
Wanted: Cool Young Small Format Soul Bands For Private Event...

Wanted: Cool Young Small Format Soul Bands For Private Event...

Are you a cool, smart soul band with energy and enthusiasm? Is your band already performing live, but you're looking for more...
Soul Band Prices: How Much Do Soul Bands Cost?

Soul Band Prices: How Much Do Soul Bands Cost?

Soul bands provide a wealth of entertainment, with superb musicians, sensational singers, and sassy outfits (you'll never see...
Learn To Salsa, Mambo & Shake Your Booty Like A Brazilian!

Learn To Salsa, Mambo & Shake Your Booty Like A Brazilian!

Why not embrace all that Latin spirit, hold a fun Brazillian themed party for all your mates, and learn the life-loving, hip-...
70's, Funk & Disco Band Hire Prices

70's, Funk & Disco Band Hire Prices

Want to hire a live band that will totally blow your party, wedding or corporate event guests away? 70s cover bands are the o...
How To Find A Musician? | Best Places To Find Musicians In T...

How To Find A Musician? | Best Places To Find Musicians In T...

Are you looking to start a new band or replace an AWOL band member from an existing band? We've come up with a list of places...
Why Book A Soul Party Band Or Soul Singer For Your Event?

Why Book A Soul Party Band Or Soul Singer For Your Event?

If you're looking for live music that will radiate good vibes and the feel-good factor at your party, then soul bands and sou...
What Is A Disco Wedding Band And What Do They Do?

What Is A Disco Wedding Band And What Do They Do?

Love to Boogie On Down? Want to be the Dancing Queen at your Chic wedding party, with a band that will Play That Funky Music,...