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Pauline (Poppy) Brown's Surprise 80th Birthday Party

Poppy Brown celebrated her 80th birthday on Saturday 20th November by having a surprise party organised by son Andy. Poppy sa

Top 10 Reasons To Book A String Quartet For Your Wedding

By Gemma Jane

A string quartet at your wedding can provide so much more than just background music! So, here's our ten top reasons for book

What Are Singing Waiters And What Do They Do?

Looking to surprise your guests at a wedding, party or corporate event? Look no further! Find out everything you need to know

Alive Network's Office Christmas Party Playlist!

We know Mistletoe and Wine by Sir Cliff Richard can get a little dreary year after year, and so as the entertainment speciali

Hipster Perform At Ideal Standard's Party In Staffordshire

Staffordshire based function band Hipster were booked to perform at Ideal Standard's party at Alton Towers on 14th October.

Alive Network Books Top Rat Pack Tribute Band For Trentham G...

The ultimate tribute to the legendary Rat Pack, The Rat Pack Swinging Live, kicked off 2011's hot summer Saturday dates at Tr

A Day In The Life Of The Jive Aces

The UK's No. 1 jive and swing band, The Jive Aces, recently performed at the 10th Anniversary City of Derry Jazz and Big Band

Tony and Sheilah Edwards' Joint 80th Birthday Party

Sheilah Anne Edwards and husband Tony celebrated their 80th birthdays' by having a party at St Mary's Parish Centre in Derby

The Ice Breaker Collection

By Verity Glenn

Whether you want to create an entrance, set the ambience, or start a buzz, break down those British barriers and get your gue

10 Mistakes To Avoid At This Year’s Christmas Party

By Rich Hearn

If you're organising the company Christmas party this year, it can be a tough call to create an event that everyone enjoys, a

How To Choose The Best Look-alike Act For Your Event

By Rich Hearn

Lookalikes are a fabulous way to surprise guests at any event but with so With so many celebrity impersonators to choose from

A Day In The Life Of The Fabulous Singing Waiters

Hertfordshire based The Fabulous Singing Waiters were booked by Coventry Building Society to entertain guests at a Drinks Rec

Jennifer Moss' Perfect Party

Mercury Computer Systems held their Christmas party on Saturday 29th January at Miller's at Glencot House, a Victorian mansio

What To Look For When You Hire A Magician

By Rich Hearn

Magic has been performed to the public for centuries. As with any other type of artist, it takes years of practice and experi

Hipster Perform At Oxford University Press Annual Gala Dinne...

Oxford University Press hosted their Annual Gala Dinner at Oxford Town Hall, a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building i

How To Book A Civil Ceremony Or Church Wedding

Details of how to go about arranging a civil ceremony or church wedding with the registry office. What you need to know, and

A Day In The Life Of Shake Rattle And Soul

Birmingham based Soul RnB function band, Shake Rattle and Soul, played at Sarah and Will's wedding reception held at Gainsbor

5 Great Reasons to Book a Barn Dance Band for Your Wedding O...

By Rich Hearn

There's something infectious about an American barn dance that just makes you want to get up and dance, preferably in your be

Legal formalities for Marriage

By Rich Hearn

All the legal formalities for Marriage including costs, documents required, notice to be given and much more.

A Day In The Life Of ReMix

Phenomenally funky rock and pop party band, ReMix, were booked to play at a Siemens corporate event held at Pinewood Studios

Why Book A Wedding Harpist?

By Rich Hearn

Interested in adding a touch of elegance to your ceremony? Want a classy, elegant accompaniment to your drinks reception? Thi

Informer Play At The Epsom Derby!

By Rich Hearn

After a day at the races, lucky guests who attended the Epsom Derby ended on a high dancing to the fantastic party band Infor

Men In Black Party Band Perform At The Royal Wedding!!

On 29th April 2011, Men In Black Party Band were the only band to perform in Hyde Park for the Royal Wedding celebrations. Th

Getting Started as a Jazz Vocalist

By Rich Hearn

Been thinking about becoming a jazz vocalist, but don't know where to start? Interested in doing ‘function’ gigs

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