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Welcome to the UK's largest live entertainment agency

Established in 1999, Alive Network is the UK's biggest live entertainment agency, providing wedding entertainment, corporate entertainment & party entertainment for over 10,000 events a year. Read more


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With Alive Network Entertainment Agency

We’re the industry leading live entertainment agents with over 21 years heritage, and over 140,000 events booked. From first time bookers to seasoned event professionals, we've designed our service to make it easy for you to find the very best live bands, DJs and entertainers in the UK, and to hire entertainment for events, all from the comfort of your PC or device.

A live entertainment booking service designed for YOU.

Five-star customer service

  • 24/7 emergency cover for your total peace of mind
  • 5 star rated by over 40,000 customers!
  • One-to-one service from your own dedicated entertainment coordinator
  • Expert advice individually tailored for you
  • Transferable deposits, in case your event is affected by unforeseeable circumstances

The best choice of performers

  • Handed picked high quality artists to ensure you only see the very best talent
  • 6500+ of the very best bands, musicians & entertainers to choose from
  • Wide variety of choice across 100+ act types
  • Exclusive partnerships with leading music colleges. You can only find some of the best young talent at Alive Network

Budget friendly, ethical service

  • We set the bar in our industry for honesty, reliability & value
  • We will work to secure entertainment to match your budget
  • Big or small, luxe or less, we get you the best value with transparent pricing
  • Out of the total fee you pay, the vast majority goes to your artists
  • Once you’ve booked, you can speak directly with your performers

Event entertainment hire the easy way

We understand booking entertainment for the first time can feel challenging and we're happy to help you through each step.

We have built our reputation on a foundation of fantastic five-star customer service, and whether you make your initial enquiry directly to us so that we play an active part in recommending artists, or you're happy to browse and choose an artist entirely on your own, you will always be able to speak with and receive help from your dedicated coordinator.

Our entertainment hire services are interactive, human and tailored for you. No wonder we're the most highly recommended entertainment agents in the UK.

Simply phone us on 01782 740839 or submit a quick enquiry and one of our expert coordinators will be happy to help.

One of the UK’s leading entertainment agencies

Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live music agency and one of the leading entertainment booking services in the world. We help our customers to hire live bands & entertainers for over 10,000+ events each year, with an unrivalled track record of hiring live entertainment for over 140,000 previous events.

We represent hundreds of the UK's very best function bands, musicians, DJs & entertainers, all hand-picked by our artist liaison team from thousands of applications. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent.

Find and hire live bands near me & live entertainment in your area, with detailed profiles for all our artists as well as instant online prices and availability. Alive Network makes it easy to hire entertainment for your events!

Find more about why we're the leading entertainment agency in the UK.

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#HEAR THE
DIFFERENCE

Your label for the best sounding bands and musicians, our scouts constantly search the UK, working with leading music colleges to uncover and develop the best new talent.

Take our #HearTheDifference challenge! You won't find better sounding artists.

live entertainment hire ideas

BE INSPIRED

Let's start your event planning with a blank canvas, all ideas are on the table and it's time to get creative!

In addition to our standard artist rosters, we've also organised acts into handy event themes. Check out our exclusive collections and articles.

25 Sizzling Ideas for Summer Wedding Entertainment
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25 Sizzling Ideas for Summer Wedding Entertainment

Make the most of the sunshine and delight your guests with the best in British summertime ...
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Interactive Entertainment for Corporate Events
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Interactive Entertainment for Corporate Events

Want a corporate party that immerses your guests from the start? These interactive entert...
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51 First Dance Songs - As Chosen By Music Insiders
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51 First Dance Songs - As Chosen By Music Insiders

Chosen your first dance song yet? Here are 51 first dance favourites to help you find The ...
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How To Make Your Wedding More Fun
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How To Make Your Wedding More Fun

According to a recent survey, 70% of brides and grooms want their wedding to be described ...
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Wow Factor Entertainment
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Wow Factor Entertainment

When only jaw-dropping will do... Go big or go home with our handpicked selection of the U...
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Traditional Songs To Walk Down The Aisle To
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Traditional Songs To Walk Down The Aisle To

Make a grand entrance with these ideas for traditional processional songs to walk down the...
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Unusual Wedding Entertainment Ideas
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Unusual Wedding Entertainment Ideas

If you’re a Bride or Groom who dreams of hosting something a little different, then check ...
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Premium Entertainment Collection
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Premium Entertainment Collection

Make your event truly extraordinary with our heart-stopping collection of internationally-...
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Live Entertainment For Events

It's What We Do

Wedding Entertainment and Wedding Bands

Wedding Entertainment and Wedding Bands

Fun inspiration. Planning Tips. Incredible Ideas! Your Ultimate Guide to Wedding...
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Corporate Entertainment Bands and Entertainers

Corporate Entertainment Bands and Entertainers

The UK's largest corporate entertainment agency booking event bands & entert...
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Party Entertainment Birthdays, Anniversaries

Party Entertainment Birthdays, Anniversaries

You've come to the right place! We hire bands and entertainers for 1000's of pri...
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Hotel and Restaurant Events

Hotel and Restaurant Events

From residencies & regular live music programmes to one off music concerts, find...
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