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From Function Bands, Jazz Bands and Tribute Bands to Pianists, String Quartets and Choirs .... Alive Network is home to the best bands and musicians throughout the UK.

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Telephone: 01782 740839

Email: enquiries@alivenetwork.com

International callers please dial: +44 (0) 1782 740 839

It is 2.29am GMT and the office is CLOSED until 9:00am

Opening hours are 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. We are closed on all UK bank holidays.
All calls into our offices are recorded for staff training and quality control purposes.

Welcome to Alive Network Entertainment Agency, the UK's largest and leading supplier of live entertainers and bands for hire!

Whether you're looking to hire wedding entertainment, book live entertainment for corporate events, or hire party entertainment for a significant occasion, Alive Network are here to help. We've designed our service to make it easy for you to find the very best bands, DJs and entertainers in the UK, all from the comfort of your PC or device. If you would prefer to speak to someone and get personalised help and recommendations we are of course more than happy to assist. We understand booking live entertainment for the first time can feel challenging and we're happy to help you through each step.

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

How to make an enquiry

Browse our web site and add artists to your enquiry basket, then submit your basket as an enquiry to our team.
Submit a quick online enquiry brief by clicking the Make a Quick Enquiry button above (we'll suggest suitable artists for you).
Give us a call or send us an email using the contact details above and we'll discuss your requirements in person.
Arrange a face-to-face meeting here at our office HQ in Staffordshire.

How to make a booking

Inform your Alive Network coordinator that you would like to confirm a booking based on the quote that you've been given.
We will draw up a booking contract and issue copies to you and your chosen artist (view terms & conditions here).
You pay a non-refundable booking deposit to Alive Network (card, bacs, cheque) of between 20-30% of the total booking value.
Your booking is confirmed and you will be put in touch directly with your selected artist around 4 weeks before your event.

Five-star personalised customer service

Expert advice and support tailored for your event from your own dedicated entertainment coordinator
24/7 emergency support, 365 days of the year, for your total peace of mind

Alive Network Entertainment Agency is a UK-based company with a large team of dedicated staff. Although your first interaction with us might happen via our web site we provide a personal one-to-one service once you've made contact with us. You will be assigned a dedicated live entertainment coordinator to help with your enquiry so you know you'll have the consistency of speaking with someone who knows who you are, what you want and the details of your event.

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 and assistance from your dedicated coordinator.

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

Live In Session with Alive Network

Q: Can we see the band live before booking?
A: YES! - in our exclusive video series Live In Session with Alive Network, filmed at our recording studio The Silk Mill in Staffordshire.

We invite a different band each week to film a performance that‘s 100% live, showcasing exactly what they‘ll sound like at your event.

Check out some of our favourite sessions ...

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Over 20,000 customer reviews in our review centre

Live Wires Function Band Review Wedding Shropshire

5 stars - Live Wires are Highly Recommended

“Words can not describe how good these guys were. From the very first song they had our guests hooked! The dance floor was heaving from beginning to end. The range of their play lis...”

David T booked Live Wires for their Wedding in Shropshire

Lee Mathews Pianist Review Civil Partnership London

5 stars - Lee Mathews are Highly Recommended

“Lee made our day pure class. From the moment he arrived to set up he put us at our ease & we realised what a professional Lee was/is. It was great to hear him playing in the ho...”

Andy T booked Lee Mathews for their event in London

The Rips Function Band Review Wedding Warwickshire

5 stars - The Rips are Highly Recommended

“Within 5 seconds of The Rips starting their set, the whole place was jumping. Great energy, perfect songs, big sound, and a great bunch of lads. All our guests were simply blown aw...”

Matt P booked The Rips for their Wedding in Warwickshire

Jamie Heart Saxophonist Review Wedding Lancashire

5 stars - Jamie Heart are Highly Recommended

“Jamie played along with our DJ, he was absolutely amazing and we had so many comments from our guests about him. I would recommend Jamie for any sort of function or event. He ...”

Ashleigh G booked Jamie Heart for their Wedding in Lancashire

Jordan Alexander Pianist Review Corporate Event West Sussex

5 stars - Jordan Alexander are Highly Recommended

“Jordan was a very polite and professional artist. He came in and set up whilst I was busy doing other things which is a godsend when you just need someone to get on with it! His pe...”

Caryn C booked Jordan Alexander for their event in West Sussex

Live Wires Function Band Review Wedding North Yorkshire

5 stars - Live Wires are Highly Recommended

“Live Wires are a superb live act. They are fantastic guys, great musicians / singers and give a performance that many ‘famous’ bands could only aspire to! We are so ple...”

Simon F booked Live Wires for their Wedding in North Yorkshire

The Rips Function Band Review Wedding Norfolk

5 stars - The Rips are Highly Recommended

“The guys at The Rips were brilliant. If you're looking for great quality, great entertainment and a professional band don't hesitate to book them. They were a real highlight of our...”

Simon P booked The Rips for their Wedding in Norfolk

Phonographs Function Band Review Wedding London

5 stars - Phonographs are Highly Recommended

“Just wanted to send you some photographs and write a quick review for Phonographs, who played at our wedding on July 22nd 2017. Originally we had booked another band (not though al...”

Victoria M booked Phonographs for their Wedding in London

Surrey Strings String Quartet Review Wedding West Sussex

5 stars - Surrey Strings are Highly Recommended

“Surrey Strings were wonderful at our wedding. From the initial contact I was sure we'd made the right decision in booking them. They were so friendly and accommodating of all our r...”

Emmeline W booked Surrey Strings for their Wedding in West Sussex

5 stars - The Good are Highly Recommended

“We needed a band that was going to put on a good show and entertain 150 rugby players and their friends for our club 25th anniversary. I went straight to The Good and they rocked a...”

M B booked The Good for their event

Why Choose Alive?

Get world-beating artists & bespoke service from the UK's biggest & best-loved entertainment experts

Five-Star Service

Get 1:1 help & ideas quickly from your dedicated entertainment expert

Budget Friendly

Big or small, luxe or less, we get you the best value with transparent pricing

Speak To Your Artist

Once booked, speak directly
with your chosen acts

Safe & Secure

Reliable artists. Secure contracts. 24/7 Emergency Cover. Peace of mind.

Proud To Be Ethical

We set the bar in our industry
for honesty, reliability & value

6,500 Artists & Suppliers

Huge choice of
award-winning talent

Handpicked By Us

All artists selected by
our expert talent scouts

Loved By You

Over 30,000 five-star
customer reviews

Registered offices: Ground Floor Suite, Silk Mill Studios, Princess Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1DD, United Kingdom

Some artists may appear with the kind co-operation and consent of their respective management companies.

This service is intended for personal use only and no part of the service may be displayed in public, broadcast or used for any business purpose without the consent of Alive Network. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of our services and web content, we accept no responsibility for any use made of the information provided and we shall not be liable for any loss suffered thereby.

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