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.

A Beginner's Guide To Latin American Music

A Beginner's Guide To Latin American Music

Think Latin American music - Think Salsa? Think further! This article takes us through a beginner's guide to Latin American m...
6 Reasons Why Everyone Should Hire Live Musicians For Their ...

6 Reasons Why Everyone Should Hire Live Musicians For Their ...

If you want your special day to be extra special, live music is the perfect accompaniment to every magical moment of your wed...
Live Wires Perform At The NSPCC's Child Line Ball

Live Wires Perform At The NSPCC's Child Line Ball

On the 3rd March, rock and pop band Live Wires performed at Manchester's Hilton Hotel in front of hundreds for the NSPCC&rsqu...
Rock & Pop Party Band Hipster Make Couple's Wedding Receptio...

Rock & Pop Party Band Hipster Make Couple's Wedding Receptio...

Earlier this year, popular rock and pop 4-piece Hipster were booked to perform at a wedding reception which took place at the...
A Day In The Life Of West Sussex Based Harpist Amour Harp

A Day In The Life Of West Sussex Based Harpist Amour Harp

Highly recommended young harpist, Amour Harp, provided an elegant backdrop to a wedding ceremony and drinks reception held at...
Clare Kimble's 30th Birthday Party

Clare Kimble's 30th Birthday Party

Alive Network agent, Clare Kimble, celebrated her 30th birthday on Saturday 12th March at The New Sun Inn in Kimbolton, Cambr...
The Classical Guitar: A Dummies Guide

The Classical Guitar: A Dummies Guide

Considering Classical Guitar for your event? Dennis O'Kelly, one of Alive Network's popular guitarists talks us through the h...
A Day In The Life Of The Soprano Singer

A Day In The Life Of The Soprano Singer

Highly recommended classical singer The Soprano Singer was booked by the Robinson family to sing at their son's First Communi...
Sarah & Nick Barlow's 1940s Themed Party

Sarah & Nick Barlow's 1940s Themed Party

Sarah and Nick Barlow held a 1940s themed party at Lansil Sports and Social Club in Lancaster on Saturday 25th June to celebr...
Fun Wedding Entertainment Inspiration

Fun Wedding Entertainment Inspiration

Wedding entertainment isn't just about the evening party, it's also about entertaining your guests throughout the day, so the...
Opera For Beginners

Opera For Beginners

Like the sound of opera but afraid to go? This beginners guide is here to help you take your first steps into opera the easy...
A Day In The Life Of The T-Tones

A Day In The Life Of The T-Tones

Suffolk based a capella quartet The T-Tones performed at a Bar Mitzvah celebration held in 13th century barn The Great Barn,...
Jeanet Ostergaard's Parents Surprise Golden Wedding Annivers...

Jeanet Ostergaard's Parents Surprise Golden Wedding Annivers...

Jeanet Ostergaard threw a surprise party for her parents to celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Friday 27th May at...
Custom Pedal Boards

Custom Pedal Boards

Our new music industry spotlight blog series kicks off with a feature on bespoke guitar pedalboard maker 'Custom Pedalboards'...
How to Give Your Wedding The X Factor

How to Give Your Wedding The X Factor

Lisa from Yorkshire Trio has always loved weddings. A keen musical director who has studied music in Los Angeles, Lisa presen...
Top 5 Wedding Entertainment Money Saving Tips

Top 5 Wedding Entertainment Money Saving Tips

At Alive Network we're keen to provide not just the best entertainment for your wedding, but also the best value wedding ente...
The Rips 'Do It For Debs'!

The Rips 'Do It For Debs'!

On Saturday 25th February, rock and pop 5 piece The Rips performed at the Do It For Debs charity fundraiser. The event was he...
What Is A Steel Band And What Do They Do?

What Is A Steel Band And What Do They Do?

Fancy adding a Caribbean flavour to your wedding, party or corporate event? Find out everything you need to know about Steel...
Top 10 Wedding First Dances for a Ceilidh or Folk Band to Pl...

Top 10 Wedding First Dances for a Ceilidh or Folk Band to Pl...

The first dance is a personal moment for the bride and groom and often a special song is chosen which holds meaning for the h...
Flux, Revolution 9, and The Quartones perform at the 'Midlan...

Flux, Revolution 9, and The Quartones perform at the 'Midlan...

The 17th and 18th of September saw the most celebrated Countryman Fairs event in the calendar, the ‘Midland Game Fair&r...
What Is A Ceilidh Band And What Do They Do?

What Is A Ceilidh Band And What Do They Do?

Find out everything you need to know about Ceilidh bands in this blog post from the team at Alive Network!
A Classical Guitarists Guide to the Top 20 Guitar Songs for ...

A Classical Guitarists Guide to the Top 20 Guitar Songs for ...

Are you looking to hire a classical guitarist for your wedding? Are you in need of some inspiration choosing the perfect piec...
Informer Rock Residency At Battersea Power Station!

Informer Rock Residency At Battersea Power Station!

Back in December, popular corporate function band Informer were delighted to hold a residency at one of London's most iconic...
A Day In The Life of International Soprano Singer Lisa Carli...

A Day In The Life of International Soprano Singer Lisa Carli...

London based soprano singer, Lisa Carlisle, spent 3 weeks in April 2011 on the small, friendly and beautiful island of Grand...