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Top 5 Wedding Entertainment Money Saving Tips

By Rich Hearn

At Alive Network we're keen to provide not just the best entertainment for your wedding, but also the best value wedding ente

The Rips 'Do It For Debs'!

On Saturday 25th February, rock and pop 5 piece The Rips performed at the Do It For Debs charity fundraiser. The event was he

What Is A Steel Band And What Do They Do?

Fancy adding a Caribbean flavour to your wedding, party or corporate event? Find out everything you need to know about Steel

Top 10 Wedding First Dances for a Ceilidh or Folk Band to Pl...

By Rich Hearn

The first dance is a personal moment for the bride and groom and often a special song is chosen which holds meaning for the h

Flux, Revolution 9, and The Quartones perform at the 'Midlan...

By Rich Hearn

The 17th and 18th of September saw the most celebrated Countryman Fairs event in the calendar, the ‘Midland Game Fair&r

What Is A Ceilidh Band And What Do They Do?

Find out everything you need to know about Ceilidh bands in this blog post from the team at Alive Network!

A Classical Guitarists Guide to the Top 20 Guitar Songs for ...

By Rich Hearn

Are you looking to hire a classical guitarist for your wedding? Are you in need of some inspiration choosing the perfect piec

Informer Rock Residency At Battersea Power Station!

Back in December, popular corporate function band Informer were delighted to hold a residency at one of London's most iconic

A Day In The Life of International Soprano Singer Lisa Carli...

London based soprano singer, Lisa Carlisle, spent 3 weeks in April 2011 on the small, friendly and beautiful island of Grand

Pauline (Poppy) Brown's Surprise 80th Birthday Party

Poppy Brown celebrated her 80th birthday on Saturday 20th November by having a surprise party organised by son Andy. Poppy sa

Top 10 Reasons To Book A String Quartet For Your Wedding

By Gemma Jane

A string quartet at your wedding can provide so much more than just background music! So, here's our ten top reasons for book

What Are Singing Waiters And What Do They Do?

Looking to surprise your guests at a wedding, party or corporate event? Look no further! Find out everything you need to know

Alive Network's Office Christmas Party Playlist!

We know Mistletoe and Wine by Sir Cliff Richard can get a little dreary year after year, and so as the entertainment speciali

Hipster Perform At Ideal Standard's Party In Staffordshire

Staffordshire based function band Hipster were booked to perform at Ideal Standard's party at Alton Towers on 14th October.

Alive Network Books Top Rat Pack Tribute Band For Trentham G...

The ultimate tribute to the legendary Rat Pack, The Rat Pack Swinging Live, kicked off 2011's hot summer Saturday dates at Tr

A Day In The Life Of The Jive Aces

The UK's No. 1 jive and swing band, The Jive Aces, recently performed at the 10th Anniversary City of Derry Jazz and Big Band

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

10 Mistakes To Avoid At This Year’s Christmas Party

By Rich Hearn

If you're organising the company Christmas party this year, it can be a tough call to create an event that everyone enjoys, a

How To Choose The Best Look-alike Act For Your Event

By Rich Hearn

Lookalikes are a fabulous way to surprise guests at any event but with so With so many celebrity impersonators to choose from

A Day In The Life Of The Fabulous Singing Waiters

Hertfordshire based The Fabulous Singing Waiters were booked by Coventry Building Society to entertain guests at a Drinks Rec

Jennifer Moss' Perfect Party

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

What To Look For When You Hire A Magician

By Rich Hearn

Magic has been performed to the public for centuries. As with any other type of artist, it takes years of practice and experi

Hipster Perform At Oxford University Press Annual Gala Dinne...

Oxford University Press hosted their Annual Gala Dinner at Oxford Town Hall, a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building i

How To Book A Civil Ceremony Or Church Wedding

Details of how to go about arranging a civil ceremony or church wedding with the registry office. What you need to know, and

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