entertainment ideas and event inspiration

Entertainment Ideas and Event Inspiration

Be inspired to create better events!

For the ultimate in live entertainment ideas and event planning tips, get inspired to create better events with our exclusive blog series. From real-life weddings in our inspiring Your Real Weddings series, to the ideas packed Excellent Events section, you'll find some fantastic tips and live entertainment ideas.

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Putting up the Christmas decorations this weekend? Don’t leave out your desktop! Celebrate all things snowy, musical, lit-up,...
Christmas Things To Do:Your Festive What's On Guide

Christmas Entertaining

Christmas Things To Do:
Your Festive What's On Guide

Escape the sofa and head out for some quality together-time with our pick of what’s on around the UK this Christmas. Quintess...
And the Winner’s Are… Alive Artist Awards 2016

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And the Winner’s Are… Alive Artist Awards 2016

The UK’s top live music artists have been turning up the volume on the red carpet this week for the 2016 Alive Network Artist...
Elevate Your Event!

Christmas Entertaining

Elevate Your Event!

If you’re waiting until the very end of your party to pull out your live entertainment, you might be missing a trick. W...
In-House Recording Studios - The Silk Mill

Artist News and Advice

In-House Recording Studios - The Silk Mill

We have not one but two amazing in-house recording studios here at Alive Network, both of which are primarily used by our art...
Video Production

Artist News and Advice

Video Production

We provide music video production from just £750, ideal for function bands, original artists & live musicians. Live...
Band Photo Shoots & Live Music Photography

Artist News and Advice

Band Photo Shoots & Live Music Photography

Our experience shows that a great profile photo is one of the biggest contributing factors to selling your band effectively o...
The Importance of a Good Band Image

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The Importance of a Good Band Image

The purpose of this article isn't to say 'get good photos' as that goes without saying. Instead - We want to cover the steps...
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Real Life Corporate Events

Gordon Ramsay Lookalike at Porterhouse Restaurant Promotion ...

Our uncanny Gordon Ramsay Lookalike is a very popular entertainer for restaurant owners looking to promote special events suc...
¡Tempo De Festa! How To Throw Your Own Brazilian Themed Part...

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¡Tempo De Festa! How To Throw Your Own Brazilian Themed Part...

Yes, it's time to party like you were in Rio! Here's our top tips for hosting a Brazilian themed party everyone will enjoy!
Why Book Singing Waiters / Singing Surprise Acts For Your Ev...

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Why Book Singing Waiters / Singing Surprise Acts For Your Ev...

Do you want to take live entertainment at your next event to the next level? Take the element of surprise and mix in professi...
Cutting Edge Comedy - Without The Edinburgh Train Fare

Party Entertainment Ideas

Cutting Edge Comedy - Without The Edinburgh Train Fare

Are you looking for awesome comedy acts (of a similar calibre to those who perform at Edinburgh Festival Fringe) to give you...
What Does Surprise Entertainment Bring To Your Event?

Party Entertainment Ideas

What Does Surprise Entertainment Bring To Your Event?

Hire singing waiters, policemen, firemen and a whole host of other surprise singing acts from Alive Network to make your even...
Civil Ceremony Music Ideas

Wedding Entertainment Ideas

Civil Ceremony Music Ideas

Wondering what makes great, non-religious civil wedding ceremony music? Alive Network's artists and staff suggest 42 civil we...
Top 10 Children's Party Entertainment Ideas

Party Entertainment Ideas

Top 10 Children's Party Entertainment Ideas

Searching for the perfect children's party entertainer? Look no further, Alive Network are host to some of the funniest, most...
Amaze Your Guests With A Magical Illusion Show!

Party Entertainment Ideas

Amaze Your Guests With A Magical Illusion Show!

With an impressive client list including Nokia, Sony & the BBC to name a few, it's no suprise that The Comedy Illusionist...
Wedding Party Ideas

Party Entertainment Ideas

Wedding Party Ideas

Your wedding day party doesn't have to follow the norm. Check out some great ideas from the safe & steady to the wild and won...
Choosing The Right DJ To Hire For Your Event

Party Entertainment Ideas

Choosing The Right DJ To Hire For Your Event

It is often surprising how late in the day many people consider booking a DJ for their wedding or party, despite how critical...
Valentine's Day Party Ideas

Party Entertainment Ideas

Valentine's Day Party Ideas

So you've 'been out somewhere nice' for the past few years & it's getting a bit predictable? Why not try something different...