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Links To Our Friends & Partners

We have picked a few useful sites and resources which you might find of interest, plus links to friends and recommended suppliers.

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Partnerships

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Bands & Artist Supplier Links

  • Musicians' Union
    We recommend all artists join the M.U. Fee recovery, dispute resolution, business advice, legal assistance, public liability cover. Visit the MU website.
  • KV2 Audio
    Amazing PA Systems. KV2 Audio combine the disciplines of acoustic design, electronic design and audio engineering to bring you the ultimate solutions in active and active design driven loudspeaker systems. Visit KV2 Audio >
  • DV247
    The best deals on any studio & live equipment with a great web site & stores in London, Bristol, Southampton, Birmingham & Cambridge. Call or visit a store to order as they offer great advice and generally offer bigger discounts if you ask, even beating their own online prices! Visit DV247.com >
  • Hearing Protection for Musicians
    UK based company Audio Relief offer advice on protecting your hearing along with excellent ear protection products. Find out if you have Tinnitus
  • Lowden Guitars
    Some of the finest acoustic guitars available are made by George Lowden. Check out his web site and start saving! Lowden Guitars >
  • Custom made cables and stage boxes
    Lynx Leisure make looms, stage boxes and connectors to order. What ever cable routing you need to make life easier visit Lynx >
  • Flightcase your equipment to keep it safe and speed up load-in times
    Specialists in the design and manufacture of flight cases with loads of second hand deals available. Visit Flightcase Warehouse >
  • Breakdown cover and route planning from the AA
    View traffic problems BEFORE you leave for the gig, get route plans & journey times, plus traffic updates by texting 84322. Visit the AA >
  • OpenOffice - the free alternative to Microsoft Office
    If you've not got Microsoft Office on your computer and you want to be able to edit spreadsheets and use advanced document and email editing, try the excellent OpenOffice software which is completely free of charge! Go to download OpenOffice now >
  • Need to write a risk assessment for a gig?
    Visit the HSE website to get details about all you need to know to write a usable and effective risk assessment.
  • Classical Sheet Music from mfiles
    The UK’s Leading Diary Service for Orchestral and Session Musicians.
  • The Musicians Answering Service
    The online destination for free sheet music and sound files.

More Artist Resources

  • How To Play Guitar
    Learn how to play guitar with online guitar lessons from Guitar Tricks.
  • Sweetwater.com
    At sweetwater.com, you'll find amazing prices, free shipping, and a huge selection of the latest recording equipment and instruments.
  • soulwalking
    Toby Walkers site on all things soul music.

Event / Wedding / Party Planning Links

Fancy Dress Hire

  • Escapade Fancy Dress Hire
    A leading independent fancy dress brand throughout the UK and Europe.
  • Angels Fancy Dress
    Angels Fancy Dress has grown from comparatively modest beginnings as part of the largest costumiers in the World.
  • Charlie Crow Childrens Costumes
    Animals, historical, fantasy, and holidays. Features photos, description, washing instructions, ordering information, and party ideas.
  • Party Delights
    The UK's largest online retailer of party supplies, balloons, fancy dress, and personalised cards. Next day delivery available on everything!

Catering, Drinks & Mobile Bars

  • Caterers at Hardens Directory
    The Caterer is a weekly UK business magazine for hospitality professionals.
  • The Caterers Ltd (The South)
    We specialize in creating bespoke event catering regardless of size or location we can produce exceptional food and service to your exact requirements.
  • Zafferano London Caterer (The South)
    Award-winning event & party caterers
  • Blue Strawberry (The South)
    Amazing party planners and event caterers in London.
  • The Pie Man Catering Company (The South)
    The Pie Man Catering Company has established itself as one of the leading party organisers and caterers in London, Hampshire and the Home Counties.
  • By Word Of Mouth (The South)
    Leading London caterer and event organiser with a focus on excellence, contemporary menus and spectacular parties.
  • The Fine Dining Company (Cheshire)
    The Fine Dining Co. Corporate Event Catering. Bringing the elegance and exclusivity of a superb restaurant to your corporate event, wedding or private party.
  • Mobile Bar Hire
    Hire a Bar that comes to you!
  • Ev-ent Hire
    Specialists in furniture hire, catering equipment hire, cutlery hire, china hire and glassware hire across the UK.
  • Bars 2 You
    Bars 2 You offers Mobile Bar Hire throughout the U.K. If you are in the South or in the North, we will get a bar to you function or event in no time!
  • Cocktail:UK (Cocktail recipes)
    Cocktail : UK has the most comprehensive cocktail recipes database (10,000+ and growing daily) plus the biggest bar equipment shop online.

Tables, Chairs, Linen & Furniture

  • Party glasses & barware
    A custom Amazon search for party items!
  • Outdoor tables & chairs
    Amazon's garden chairs for sale
  • ABC Hire
    Catering and party equipment, furniture and refrigeration specialists. Types of equipment for hire with pricing and online order form.
  • Allens Hire
    Allens Hire is an established catering equipment hire company that supplies event furniture hire and catering equipment to events across the UK.
  • The Event Hire Company
    Event equipment hire and party furniture hire in London & the UK. Catering equipment and kitchen accessories, event decor and prop hire.
  • Black Event Furniture
    Event furniture hire UK, fine banquet chairs and tables for your wedding, party, marquee, corporate or sporting event.

Venue Finders & Marquee Hire

  • County Marquees
    First class marquees and professional, friendly service. Marquee hire London, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Essex, Oxford and all the Home Counties
  • Venue Finder
    Over 15000 UK & international venues, perfect for your event, conference, meeting room, party, exhibition or wedding.
  • Ace Tones Events & Marquees
    Capri Marquees are the UK's leading Capri Marquee hire specialist, perfect for corporate event hire, wedding event hire, party entertainment and more.
  • Venues.org.uk
    We have thousands of UK venues for everything from conference venues & meeting rooms to partyvenues for all occasions. Call or enquire online today.
  • Click4Venues
    Access to the No.1 FREE Live Availability for +20000 UK event venues. Search, compare and BOOK your conference room or small meeting space in seconds.
  • Field & Lawn
    National UK Marquee Hire and Structure Hire, with branches and offices in Bristol, Edinbrugh, Manchester & London.
  • Marquee Hire
    Marquee Hire offers one of the largest selection of quality marquees in Sussex, Surrey, London and surroundings
  • Marquees Direct Ltd
    Marquee Hire from Marquees Direct. Find a range of affordable marquees and accessories for hire in your area. Friendly service for a successful event.
  • Four Seasons Marquees
    As a leading supplier of marquees in the South of England, Four Seasons Marquees Limited have been supplying beautiful marquees across the UK since 1989
  • Key Structures
    Luxury Marquee Hire London | Key Structures ... we are nonetheless experienced in both UK and European delivery
  • Pendrell Hall
    Pendrell Hall is an EXCLUSIVE USE Country House Wedding Venue in the West Midlands with Luxury Accommodation

Party Production & Event Management

  • Theme Traders
    Art, design and production company, specialising in creative parties and events.
  • Peri Peri
    Peri Peri is one of the UK's leading event management and party planning companies – working with any budget, in any location.
  • Inproductions Ltd
    Established in 2000, Inproductions is a prestigious and innovative company specialising in event solutions.
  • The Admirable Crichton
    The Admirable Crichton has organised many of the world’s most spectacular, beautiful and fun events since we opened our doors in 1981.
  • Bespoke Events London
    Providing unique event design and production for exceptional weddings, corporate and private events,

Party Decoration & Props

  • Party decorations & supplies
    A custom Amazon search for party decorations and supplies!
  • Event Prop Hire
    Event Prop Hire; event theming supplier of props, table centres & furniture to hire for themed events including parties, films, promotions & weddings.
  • Party Delights
    The UK's largest online retailer of party supplies, balloons, fancy dress, and personalised cards.
  • Amazing Parties
    The Amazing Parties website contains 1000s of party ideas for themed parties, party themes, themed events and corporate events around the World and not just in Sussex, London or the UK.
  • PartyRama.co.uk
    Throw the perfect party with Partyrama! Buy party supplies and decorations for every occasion, shipped direct from the UK. Free and next day delivery available.
  • Escapade Fancy Dress
    Buy fancy dress costumes securely today from Escapade for Next Day ... company to a leading independent fancy dress brand throughout the UK and Europe.
  • Party Packs
    If party supplies are what you are after Party Packs have it all.
  • Party Supplies
    Parties Inc is a family run business which has grown over the years providing party supplies to many satisfied customers. The business was set up from a shop in Essex which provided customers with all their party needs under one roof.
  • Happy Booths
    Fun photobooth for hire for parties and weddings! Comes with a whole bunch of props...

Party Invitations & Party Favors

  • Party favors & ideas at Amazon
    A custom Amazon search for party favours!
  • Party invitations at Amazon
    A custom Amazon search for party invitations!
  • Zazzle (Invitations)
    From cool t-shirts to custom mugs to DIY invitations, Zazzle is the place to unleash your creative side. Shop for, or design, amazing products today!
  • Party Delights (Favors)
    The UK's largest online retailer of party supplies, balloons, fancy dress, and personalised cards.
  • Wedding Invitation Gallery (Suppliers of stunning wedding stationary)
    The Wedding Invitation Gallery is a showcase of wedding stationey designs from leading wedding designers across the UK. Click to find your dream design.

Wedding Planning Websites

Cool Artist Web Sites

  • Hipster Wedding Band Cheshire
    Hipster are managed exclusively by Alive Network. They are one of the best live function bands in the UK. Check out their own web site.
  • Live Wires Wedding Band Cheshire
    Live Wires are also managed exclusively by Alive Network and have become one of our most popular wedding bands over the past 12 months.
  • Happy Hour Wedding Band Kent
    Happy Hour have been exclusive to Alive Network for many years and are one of their best seling wedding bands for hire.

More Cool Artists

  • Happy Booths
    The best Photobooth in the land!
  • Pop Of Ages
    Superb live music entertainment to hire for parties, weddings, corporate functions and company events.
  • The Redfords
    The Redfords are a genuinely outstanding professional wedding band, known for providing great entertainment and filling the dance floor.
  • The Coolers
    One of the coolest and most talented band in the Northwest. Perfect for any corporate event, wedding or party, they are charismatic and compelling in their performances, leaving most of their audiences breathless.

Wedding Photographers

  • Andrew Billington Photography
    Many of the images you see across our wedding pages on our website are Andy's. They are simply AMAZING.
  • Nick Brightman Photography
    A fantastic documentary style wedding photographer based in the West Midlands. Contributor to our event galleries.
  • Stott Weddings
    We are Staffordshire Wedding Photographers based in the UK and we photograph all over the UK and throughout Europe.

Other Cool Websites...

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