Midsummer Music And Mud - Create Your Own Festival This Summer!

Midsummer Music And Mud - Create Your Own Festival This Summer!

Festival Entertainment Ideas!

Avoid the driving, the camping, the tramping, the queuing and the credit card hammering that is the UK summer music festival scene, why not stage your own mini festival instead! Check out the awesome festival entertainment ideas in this blog...
Also see our Festival Collection and Mumford and Sons style bands page here.

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We've taken inspiration from some of the best UK festivals so you can build your own DIY festival for friends and family whether you've got a spare field on your country estate or an urban back garden. 

Latitude Festival 2016
Hipster
  • Hipster Function Band Cheshire

    Hipster

    5 stars - Hipster are Highly Recommended 553 Rock & Pop Function Bands Cheshire

    With more than 2000 bookings to date, and over 500 five-star reviews, Hipster are one of the most well established and best loved party bands in the UK. Available as a 4 or 8 piece line-up, their repertoire contains classic Beatles, Fleetwood Mac & The Rolling Stones through to modern indie & pop from Kings of Leon, The Killers & Pharrell. Previous clients include Next, NSPCC, Channel 5, HSBC, Wella, Savilles, Deloitte, KPMG, RBC, Lloyds, M&S, Unileaver, BAE Systems and many more.
    Price from £1,933

  • Geoff Whiting Comedian Somerset

    Geoff Whiting

    5 stars - Geoff Whiting are Highly Recommended 13 Comedians Somerset

    Geoff Whiting launched himself on an unsuspecting public by way of a five-minute open shot in March 1997. Since then he has become established as a popular compere at many of the UK's top comedy clubs, as well as a strong and versatile act.
    Price from £POA

  • Face Painters Face Painter London

    Face Painters

    5 stars - Face Painters are Highly Recommended 1 London

    Facepainting is a great way to ensure your children have a memorable day, whatever the party. They can be transformed into anything from wild animals to kooky clowns; from beautiful butterflies to their favourite superheroes!
    Price from £359

  • Bespoke Ballet Company Dancer London

    Bespoke Ballet Company

    5 stars - Face Painters are Highly Recommended 1 Dancers London

    With all dancers classically trained to the highest level, the Bespoke Ballet Company are a professional group providing outstanding ballet performances to intimate venues & bespoke engagements.
    Price from £1,664
Womad Festival 2016
Accordionist

  • Rabscallion Ceilidh Band West Midlands

    Rabscallion

    5 stars - Rabscallion are Highly Recommended 40 West Midlands

    A ceilidh band, with a charismatic caller, who will get all the audience on the dancefloor from the word go, the onus is on fun! Dances suit all ages and levels of experience.
    Price from £1,739

  • Gypsy Magic Unusual Musician London

    Gypsy Magic

    5 stars - Gypsy Magic are Highly Recommended 6 Unique, Unusual Musicians London

    Gypsy Magic is a charismatic ensemble performing Eastern European, Balkan and Gypsy music. Their repertoire encompasses famous Balkan Gypsy dance pieces, along with vibrant folk dances and enchanting ballads. Dance performer/dance caller available.
    Price from £1,342

  • The Cubanaires Latin, Salsa or Cuban Band London

    The Cubanaires

    5 stars - The Cubanaires are Highly Recommended 29 Latin, Salsa & World Music London

    Bringing red hot rhythms straight from the streets of Eastern Cuba, The Cubanaires play authentic Cuban son, the fusion of Spanish and African rhythms that is the root of all salsa music. With optional costumed dancers, they will spice up any event.
    Price from £2,700

  • Connery Irish / Folk Band Cheshire

    Connery

    5 stars - Connery are Highly Recommended 41 Cheshire

    A professional four piece ceili band, available with an excellent caller if required. Connery will transform your event into a fun and enjoyable Ceili with an Irish, Scottish or English flavour! Ready to play at all types of events, the band have previously entertained at festivals, weddings, birthdays, plus, clubs, PTA nights and more!
    Price from £999

  • MYM Latin, Salsa or Cuban Band Nottinghamshire

    MYM

    5 stars - MYM are Highly Recommended 18 Latin, Salsa & World Music Nottinghamshire

    Explosive Acoustic Power Trio delivering a message of Unity, Sensuality and Fiesta. Original and traditional songs touched by Latino, Flamenco and Afro-Cuban influences woven together by driving dance rhythms.
    Price from £799

  • Mucho Mariachi Mariachi Band London

    Mucho Mariachi

    5 stars - Mucho Mariachi are Highly Recommended 16 Mariachi Bands London

    Mucho Mariachi is a 4 piece Mariachi Band with an authentic Mexican sound. They are a lively addition to any themed event and are available in a 2-6 piece band, so can fit in with any of your space or budget restrictions.
    Price from £999

  • Coeur Vagabond Latin, Salsa or Cuban Band Somerset

    Coeur Vagabond

    5 stars - Coeur Vagabond are Highly Recommended 10 Latin, Salsa & World Music Somerset

    Accordion soloist Coeur Vagabond can play a full repertoire of Parisian Waltzes and Javas from the 1930's and 40's, popular Italian songs and tarantellas, Tango, Oompah Polkas, or eastern European and Klezmer tunes.
    Price from £269

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Cambridge Folk Festival 2016
  • All That Jazz Jazz Band South Yorkshire

    All That Jazz

    5 stars - All That Jazz are Highly Recommended 116 Jazz Bands South Yorkshire

    EXCLUSIVE TO ALIVE NETWORK - All That Jazz is a versatile collection of the country's finest young Jazz musicians. They are available in a range of ensemble formats, including duo, trio, quartet and quintet, with male & female musicians.
    Price from £799

  • UK Gospel Choir Gospel Choir London

    UK Gospel Choir

    5 stars - UK Gospel Choir are Highly Recommended 75 Gospel Choirs London

    The UK Gospel Choir are one of the most talented and professional choirs in the European Gospel scene. Available from 4 to 20 members & with piano or a full band, the choir perform a mix of gospel, pop, jazz, blues, soul, classical & Latin.
    Price from £999

  • Lord Strange Irish / Folk Band London

    Lord Strange

    5 stars - Lord Strange are Highly Recommended 3 London

    Lord Strange are a striking instrumental folk trio that perform traditional tunes from England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Scandinavia, America & more! With a flexible repertoire & a caller also available, Lord Strange are perfect for all types of events!
    Price from £1,170
Boomtown Festival 2016
Rockabilly
  • Whole Lotta Shakin Rock n Roll Swing Band Warwickshire

    Whole Lotta Shakin

    5 stars - Whole Lotta Shakin are Highly Recommended 47 Swing, Jive & Rock n Roll Warwickshire

    The band Bryan Adams chose to play at his birthday party, Whole Lotta Shakin are the ultimate Rock n' Roll party band. Ideal for youngsters & oldies alike, they play great tunes for dancing, from Elvis & Buddy Holly to Beach Boys & Jerry Lee Lewis
    Price from £1,221

  • Rhythm Xpress Latin, Salsa or Cuban Band London

    Rhythm Xpress

    5 stars - Rhythm Xpress are Highly Recommended 3 Latin, Salsa & World Music London

    Rhythm Xpress are a fantastic 7 piece band who perform a vast array of genres, from Caribbean reggae, calypso and soca to Motown, pop, R&B and soul all up to the present day.
    Price from £1,997
Reading Leeds Festival 2016
ukulele
  • The T-Tones Acapella group Suffolk

    The T-Tones

    5 stars - The T-Tones are Highly Recommended 30 Vocal Groups & Choirs Suffolk

    THE T-TONES ARE THE UK'S PREMIER DOO-WOP VOCAL GROUP. Available for weddings, corporate events, functions and special occasions. Concepts, jingles, stings and appearances for TV, Radio and online marketing campaigns and projects. Music composition and bespoke song arrangement.
    Price from £1,212

  • Fire and Glow Performers Circus Performer Leicestershire

    Fire and Glow Performers

    5 stars - Fire and Glow Performers are Highly Recommended 38 Circus Performers Leicestershire

    A nationwide performance group specialising in fire & glow entertainment. From freestyle performances to wow-factor shows, whatever the size of your event, these skilled performers will be happy to add that little extra spark!
    Price from £449

  • The Norvinis Magician London

    The Norvinis

    5 stars - Fire and Glow Performers are Highly Recommended 38 Magicians London

    A comedy magic show with a twist! It's full of surprises and has an assistant who knows how to say it like it is! Levitation, comical contortion and jaw dropping escapes. Adult and family audiences love this theatrical escapism at its best.
    Price from £POA

  • Nancy and Rosie Solo Artist, Duo or Trio Merseyside

    Nancy and Rosie

    5 stars - Nancy and Rosie are Highly Recommended 12 Solo, Duos & Trios Merseyside

    Nancy and Rosie are a quirky, vintage ukulele & vocal duo. Performing classic songs from the 1940s & 1950s, the girls also love to give hits from the 21st Century some of their retro treatment. A great charming & loveable act perfect for any event!
    Price from £559

  • The Bentley Brothers Inc Unusual Musician West Yorkshire

    The Bentley Brothers Inc

    5 stars - The Bentley Brothers Inc are Highly Recommended 14 Unique, Unusual Musicians West Yorkshire

    A high energy and sophisticated musical troupe, blasting out raucous and sophisticated 1920s style arrangements of classic rock and pop. Inviting Taylor Swift, Motorhead, Beyoncé and Madness to a Gatsby-era mosh pit.
    Price from £1,598

  • Cabaret Burlesque Revue Dancer London

    Cabaret Burlesque Revue

    5 stars - Cabaret Burlesque Revue are Highly Recommended 1 Dancers London

    A fun, cheeky mix of song, dance, circus and burlesque striptease, with a huge variety of fabulous costumes and choreographed acts. Providing anything from a solo performer to a full Revue Show! Cabaret Burlesque Revue will bring personality and sparkle to any event.
    Price from £1,598
Cabaret

fire

For more ideas, call the Alive Network team - we've got lots more ideas to make your private festival become the must-have invite of the summer!

And if you're inspired to organise a fully blown festival, here are some tips from festival organisers and experts who've been there, done that, got the T shirts printed and booked the portaloos…

http://www.list.co.uk/article/34730-how-to-put-on-a-festival-essential-dos-and-donts/

http://www.factmag.com/2013/05/13/how-to-run-a-festival-and-not-go-bust/