Ever wondered what it takes to be part of a successful function band? Want to get a fly on the wall perspective of life as a professional musician and see just how much effort it takes to perform at an event? Look no further in our new ‘a day in the life’ blog series.

Top Function Band Hipster Perform A Sell Out Show At Wolverh...

Top Function Band Hipster Perform A Sell Out Show At Wolverh...

On the 21st April, our premium rock and pop function band Hipster were booked to perform at Wolverhampton Racecourse. With a...
The Swing Smiths play at Wembley Stadium for D-Link's Europe...

The Swing Smiths play at Wembley Stadium for D-Link's Europe...

On Wednesday 1st February 2012, our Jazz, Swing and Soul function band The Swing Smiths were invited to play at Wembley Stadi...
Happy Hour Perform At Miles Smith's Christmas Party At The L...

Happy Hour Perform At Miles Smith's Christmas Party At The L...

Back in December 2011, Happy Hour played the Miles Smith Christmas party at the London Bridge Hotel. This was a special gig a...
A Day In The Life Of Limelight

A Day In The Life Of Limelight

Sophisticated jazz and swing band, Limelight, hosted an Events Industry Party to celebrate their recent rebranding launch on...
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...
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...
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,...
Thorntons Family Fun Day With Our Childrens Entertainers

Thorntons Family Fun Day With Our Childrens Entertainers

Alive Network was thrilled to provide a selection of mix and mingle childrens entertainers to perform at the Thorntons Family...
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...
A Day In The Life Of The Jive Aces

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...
A Day In The Life Of The Fabulous Singing Waiters

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...
A Day In The Life Of Shake Rattle And Soul

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...
A Day In The Life Of ReMix

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

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...
A Day In The Life Of The Swing Smiths

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...
A Day In The Life Of Doug Segal

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...
A Day In The Life Of Beat Collective

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...
A Day In The Life Of Bristol Harpist MF Harp

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...
A Day In The Life Of The Paperback Writers

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...
A Day In The Life Of The Supertones

A Day In The Life Of The Supertones

Surrey based rock and pop band The Supertones played to university students attending an LSE Ball at The Globe Theatre in Lon...
A Day In The Life Of Irish Ceilidh Band Celtica

A Day In The Life Of Irish Ceilidh Band Celtica

Irish trio band Celtica played at a Rotary Ball in Skegness on a bracing and chilly day in March. Ruth Graham, Celtica's voca...
A Day In The Life Of ABBA Live

A Day In The Life Of ABBA Live

In January, ABBA Live, the ultimate ABBA tribute band, were booked for an event held at Hotel Mount Errigal in Letterkenny, I...
A Day In The Life of The Kicks

A Day In The Life of The Kicks

Ian Fellows, drummer of The Kicks rock and pop function band shares the bands experiences on a good gigging day. It's diffic...
A Day In The Life Of Cheshire Harpist Oona Linnett

A Day In The Life Of Cheshire Harpist Oona Linnett

Oona is a Cheshire based harpist with many years experience. She was recently booked to play the harp at a wedding in Coventr...