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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.

Complete Entertainment Booking Guides

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

By Rich Hearn

Find out what a Swing, Jive or Rock n Roll band will do at your event, how various types of band differ from each other, what

Your Real Weddings

Gavin and Hannah McMahon's Perfect Wedding

Gavin and Hannah McMahon's wedding ceremony took place in the chapel at Sandhurst Military Academy, followed by a wedding rec

Your Real Weddings

Dave and Kim Powles Perfect Wedding

Dave and Kim Powles wedding took place on at Elms Barn in Norfolk, a former farmhouse having been converted into a wedding ba

Your Real Weddings

Greg and Kate Clark's Perfect Wedding

Greg and Kate Clark's wedding took place at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire. The wedding ceremony and evening reception were he

Your Real Weddings

Jon and Lisa Wolfe's Perfect Wedding

Jon and Lisa Wolfe's wedding took place at Holy Cross church in Lichfield, followed by a wedding reception at Moxhull Hall in

Your Real Weddings

Richard and Claire Goodwin's Perfect Wedding

Richard and Claire Goodwin's wedding took place at Hagley Hall in Stourbridge. The wedding ceremony was held at St John's chu

Your Real Weddings

Dave and Alison Bevan's Perfect Wedding

Our wedding took place in the south west region of France, on the grounds of a former cognac estate. We chose Manoir De Longe

Your Real Weddings

Anna and Ralph Parkes' Perfect Wedding

Anna and Ralph Parkes wedding took place at The Kingscote Barn in Gloucestershire, a 17th century converted barn set in the m

Your Real Weddings

Edward and Genevieve Hurst's Perfect Wedding

Edward and Genevieve's wedding ceremony took place at St Oswald's church in Burneside, followed by a wedding reception in a m

Your Real Weddings

Ben and Charlotte Winsper's Perfect Wedding

By Rich Hearn

Ben and Charlotte Winsper's wedding took place at St John's church in Bromsgrove, followed by a wedding reception held at Stu

Your Real Weddings

Chris and Rachel Baker's Perfect Wedding

By Rich Hearn

Chris and Rachel Baker's wedding ceremony took place at St Andrew's Church on Limpsfield Chart in Oxted, Surrey. Their weddin

Auld Lang Syne Lyrics & Translation

Ever wondered what ALL the words were and what they meant? Here's the full lyrics with their English translation.

Customer Advice

How To Find The Perfect London Band To Hire For Your Event

By Rich Hearn

Searching for the perfect musical entertainment for your London event? Hiring a top quality, professional function band in Lo

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