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How can I hear the artists I'd like to book?
Most artists have audio files on their web page here at Alive Network. To listen to the audio files you'll need 'RealPlayer' installed on your PC and a set of speakers or headphones plugged in. Simply click the name of the song you'd like to listen to on the artists web page and their song will begin playing within a few seconds.

You can also order our 'Free Sample CD'.

Can I go to see a band before I decide to book them?
In some special circumstances this is possible. As a general rule we do not give out out contact information for our bands for obvious reasons. However, we do organise client showcase events throughout the year where you can come and see a selection of our bands performing at a local hotel, university or live music venue. Please call for details of forthcoming events.

How do I know if band are available?
Once you have made an enquiry, Alive Network will contact the artist(s) to check their availability. We will then contact you to confirm and you can make your decision. When checking the availability of an artist you are under no obligation to book them.

Can I reserve a band without confirming the booking?
We can only hold a band for you for 24 hours. It may be the case that the band remain available for longer but Alive Network cannot guarantee this. To reserve a band for a longer period of time you must pay a booking deposit. To reserve a band fill out our 'Booking Request Form' and we will contact you to confirm your reservation.

How do I make a booking?
Bookings can be made via phone, email, or via our 'Booking Request Form'.  Click here for our contact page



Will I get a contract?
Every booking will first be confirmed verbally, then via a Booking Contract. This contract guarantees your booking and confirms all of the fine details such as arrival times, payment instructions, set times, venue address and our terms and conditions of booking.

Do I need to pay a deposit?
All wedding, corporate, private and university bookings are subject to a 15% booking deposit. This deposit is payable at the time of booking.
Bookings at Night Clubs and live music venues do not always need to pay advance deposits. Please ask.

What payment methods can I use?
You can pay your booking deposit to Alive Network as follows:
a) By Cheque or postal order (payable to 'Alive Network')
b) By credit card (via our web site or over the phone)
c) Direct transfer into our bank account (please ask for details)

You can pay the artists as follows:
a) Advance payment to 'Alive Network' as shown above
b) Cash on the night of the event
c) Cheque on the night of the event, payable to the band (or in special circumstances to 'Alive Network')
d) Direct transfer to the artists bank account on the day of the event (please ask for details)
e) Direct transfer to the 'Alive Network's bank account on the day of the event (please ask for details)

How long do the bands play for?
Most bands usually play a minimum of 2 x 45 mins sets. Many function/wedding bands play for longer, usually around 2 x 60mins.
Some tribute bands, specialist acts and classical artists play to suit the occasion and this will be discussed at the time of booking. As an example, a Harpist may play for 40 mins at a wedding ceremony and a Britney Spears Tribute artist may only play 40 mins worth of hit singles. Either way, all artists will be suggested for their complete suitability for your event and we will discuss with you at the time of booking, how long you'd like the artists to perform.

Will the artists supply their own equipment?
Unless a suitable system is already installed at the venue, or if the event is on a particularly large scale, the band will provide all of their own equipment. Alive Network can arrange PA and Lighting hire on request and this will also be discussed at the time of booking.

Will the band provide any background music?
Yes, most of the bands who play at private functions, weddings and corporate events will also provide a CD player and play background music in between sets. Please specify if you will require this service when you make your booking. Some times there may be a small additional charge. Professional DJ's can also be provided in some circumstances. Please ask.

What if the band don't turn up?
This has never happened yet.
However, if an artist is too ill to play, the band can usually find a 'dep' (stand in musician). If worst comes to worst and the band just can't attend, we have a huge roster of suitable replacements and will go out of our way to find one for your event, even if it is at the last minute. With over 1500+ artists on our roster and with contacts at all the other main agencies in the UK, getting hold of artists is never a problem. 

What clients do Alive Network work with?
We provide live music for: Weddings, corporate events, Universities, live music venues, theatres, sports clubs, social clubs, RAF and army bases, holiday camps, festivals and more. Working throughout the whole of the UK, we can provide artists to any location, including many international destinations.

We are preferred suppliers for: Net-Weddings.co.uk, WeddingServices4U.co.uk, WedUK.com, EssexWedding.co.uk, SussexWedding.co.uk, The Moat House (Acton Trussel, Staffordshire's leading wedding reception venue and restaurant) and more.

Some previous clients include: Barclays Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, HFMA, British Petroleum, Ogilvy PR, Mapin and Web Jewellers, KE Adventure Travel, The Road House (Covent Garden, London), The Life Cafe (Liverpool), Alexander's Jazz Theatre (Chester), The Limelight Club, JB's, The Witchwood, The Robin 1 & 2, Rock Cafe 2000, Reading Uni, Surrey Institute of Art, Brunnel Uni, St Martins Uni, Swansea Institute, Leeds Trinity and All Saints Uni, Aston Uni, Glasgow Caledonian Uni, Farnborough Uni, Nottingham Uni, many more venues and hundreds of weddings and private clients throughout the year.  

I'm having problems downloading audio files. What's wrong?
If you experience problems downloading music from our web site you may need to install RealPlayer, a FREE software program that streams audio from the Internet. It only takes a few minutes to download and install and will save you loads of time in the future. Click here to go to our download page.

Why should I book from Alive Network?
Alive Network is now one of the largest Entertainment Agencies in the UK. We are the preferred entertainment suppliers for many respected businesses, live music venues, Internet directories and specialist websites.
We offer a huge range of artists for hire so you can always find the type of band your looking for. With upwards of 1500+ artists available from Alive Network, we can deal with any request no matter how last minute.
Our fees are extremely competitive and represent the best possible value for money.

We have a very strict filtering policy for all bands and artist accepted onto our books. We only accept bands of the highest standard, with highly capable players/performers, suitable standards of equipment, good professional conduct, and most of all, enthusiasm and drive. We continually monitor our bands performances and ensure 110% quality at all times. We encourage all our clients to offer feedback on their bookings and have a quick complaints procedure to deal with any problems.  

Our web site is the largest, most advanced, most user friendly music agency web site in the world! Designed with input from our previous clients, top programmers and web novices alike, our site offers you the chance to get behind the scenes at Alive Network, hear before you hire, and book without the pressure of a sales team. 
You benefit from all the flexibility that new media like the Internet allows, giving you the the opportunity to browse our artists at your leisure, read other clients comments on our services, offer your feedback or booking requests quickly and easily and really get to know our bands before you book.
We offer one to one personal advice to help you choose the perfect band for your event, and our sales staff are friendly, intelligent, knowledgeable and helpful.
We have a great customer care policy and will go that extra mile to ensure you receive the level of service that all our clients deserve. We are always easily contactable by phone or email. 

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