Event Entertainment Ideas & Inspiration

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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.

Your Real Weddings

Ben and Leigh Christensen's Perfect Wedding

By Rich Hearn

Ben and Leigh Christensen got married in peaceful and idyllic surroundings at Crondon Park Golf and Country Club in Essex. Th

Your Real Weddings

Peter and Caroline Marwood's Perfect Wedding

Peter and Caroline Marwood's wedding took place at Iscoyd Park in Shropshire. They hired super-professional rock and pop band

A Day in the Life of a Professional Musician

A Day In The Life Of ABBA Live

By Rich Hearn

In January, ABBA Live, the ultimate ABBA tribute band, were booked for an event held at Hotel Mount Errigal in Letterkenny, I

The Silk Mill Recording Studio

Recording original band High House at Alive Network HQ Recor...

By Tom Bishop

Tom Bash Bishop started recording original band High House at Alive Network HQ Recording Studios on Sunday 13th Febuary. A f

Party Entertainment Ideas

Five Tips For Planning The Perfect Party

By Rich Hearn

Based on feedback from more than 50,000 customers over the last 15 years, Alive Network has compiled a list of the top five t

A Day in the Life of a Professional Musician

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

Real Life Parties

Tony and Sheilah Edwards' Joint 80th Birthday Party

Sheilah Anne Edwards and husband Tony celebrated their 80th birthdays' by having a party at St Mary's Parish Centre in Derby

The Silk Mill Recording Studio

Recording Rock and Pop party band Happy Hour

Tom Bash Bishop, Alive Network's in-house engineer/producer gives a detailed account of his recent sessions in the recording

Real Life Parties

Jennifer Moss' Perfect Party

Mercury Computer Systems held their Christmas party on Saturday 29th January at Miller's at Glencot House, a Victorian mansio

A Day in the Life of a Professional Musician

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

A Day in the Life of a Professional Musician

A Day In The Life Of Party Band Happy Hour

Richie Cooper, front man of Happy Hour rock and pop function band, provides an insight into a normal gigging day from leaving

A Day in the Life of a Professional Musician

A Day In The Recording Studio With The Swing Smiths

In December 2010, The Swing Smiths spent a day at The Limehouse Studios in East London recording a new demo CD. 11 hours late

Your Real Weddings

Oliver and Stacey Chandler's Perfect Wedding

By Rich Hearn

Oliver and Stacey Chandler's wedding took place at Chichester Registry Office, followed by an evening reception in the stunni

Party Entertainment Ideas

Halloween Kids Party Food And Drinks

Spooky Halloween kids party food and drinks, exciting recipes to entertain your little monsters this year.

Your Real Weddings

Christopher Eglinton and Renata Mazzone-Eglinton's Perfect W...

Christopher and Renata Eglinton got married at St Mary's Church in Oakley, followed by a wedding reception at Oakley Village

Your Real Weddings

Jeremy and Kate Richens' Perfect Wedding

Jeremy and Kate Richens' wedding took place at Eastington Hall, an elegant Georgian mansion set amongst acres of landscaped r

Your Real Weddings

Tom and Katie Mason's Perfect Wedding

Tom and Katie Mason's wedding took place in the town where they both grew up, Burnham-on-Crouch in Essex. Their wedding cerem

Complete Entertainment Booking Guides

Booking A Ceilidh Band, Everything You'll Ever Need To Know

By Rich Hearn

Everything you'll ever need to know about booking a Ceilidh band. Find out what a Ceilidh band will do at your event, how var

Complete Entertainment Booking Guides

Booking A Harpist, Everything You'll Ever Need To Know

By Rich Hearn

Everything you'll ever need to know about booking a Harpist. Find out what a Harpist will do at your event, how various types

Your Real Weddings

Mat and Rebecca Dale's Perfect Wedding

Mat and Rebecca Dale's wedding took place at Patshull Hall, an 18th century private country house on the border of Staffordsh

Complete Entertainment Booking Guides

Booking A Classical Guitarist, Everything You'll Ever Need T...

By Rich Hearn

Everything you'll ever need to know about booking a Classical Guitarist. Find out what a Classical Guitarist will do at your

Complete Entertainment Booking Guides

Booking A Mariachi Band, Everything You'll Ever Need To Know

By Rich Hearn

Everything you'll ever need to know about booking a Mariachi band. Find out what a Mariachi band will do at your event, how v

Complete Entertainment Booking Guides

Complete Guide to Booking a Rat Pack Band or Singer

By Rich Hearn

Everything you'll ever need to know about booking a Rat Pack band. Find out what a Rat Pack band will do at your event, how v

Complete Entertainment Booking Guides

Booking A 70's Disco & Funk band, Everything You'll Ever Nee...

By Rich Hearn

Everything you'll ever need to know about booking a 70's Disco and Funk band. Find out what a 70's Disco and Funk band will d

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