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ideas, advice & inspiration

Ideas, Advice & Inspiration

Our entertainment guides are here to spark inspiration for your next event. Explore the latest trends from our experts, get insider tips on choosing the perfect live acts, discover crowd-pleasing favourites for weddings, parties and corporate events, and uncover unique performance ideas you might not have considered.

7 Great Reasons To Book Ballet Dancerss For Your Awards Cere...

7 Great Reasons To Book Ballet Dancerss For Your Awards Cere...

Looking for something special for your corporate awards ceremony? Ballet dancers could be your entertainment solution!
Setting up and Running a Music Teaching Business

Setting up and Running a Music Teaching Business

Upon completing a degree in popular music, Andy Gallagher from funk & soul band, Beat Collective, set up a private guitar...
The Supertones Sail Down London's River Thames

The Supertones Sail Down London's River Thames

On Friday 20th January, The Supertones climbed aboard The P. S. Elizabethan and set sail down London's River Thames. Our even...
The History of Valentines Day & Traditions

The History of Valentines Day & Traditions

The complete history of Valentines day, where it comes from, Saint Valentine, traditions, gifts, cards, kisses, Cupid and mor...
A Day In The Life Of Doug Segal

A Day In The Life Of Doug Segal

Miraculous mind reader and psychological entertainer Doug Segal recently recorded a routine for a BBC show The Slammer at wor...
Michiel and Amelia Visscher's Perfect Wedding

Michiel and Amelia Visscher's Perfect Wedding

Michiel and Amelia Visscher got married at St Helen's Church in Northwich, followed by a wedding reception at Rowton Hall Cou...
Build Your Music Career By Becoming A Master

Build Your Music Career By Becoming A Master

In this article, Peter Ackerly from the 1920's music and comedy act Toffs In Tails, discusses the merits of becoming a master...
The Swing Smiths perform at the Enigma Ball at Bletchley Par...

The Swing Smiths perform at the Enigma Ball at Bletchley Par...

On Saturday 26th November The Swing Smiths performed at the Enigma Ball- an evening for the Transgender Community and ‘...
Choosing a DJ

Choosing a DJ

A brief guide to choosing a DJ for your event, covering all the most important aspect.
A Day In The Life Of Beat Collective

A Day In The Life Of Beat Collective

Bristol based funk, soul and pop band, Beat Collective, performed at a Ricoh event held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on Fri...
Why Should Your Company Offer Corporate Entertainment At Eve...

Why Should Your Company Offer Corporate Entertainment At Eve...

In this blog, Alive Network focus their advice towards their Corporate clientèle. Find out details on why corporate en...
Top 10 Mistakes To Avoid In A Function Band

Top 10 Mistakes To Avoid In A Function Band

Most people involved in regular function band gigging learn the top ten mistakes to avoid the hard way: through bitter experi...
Alive Network Band Hire Policy Saves The Day

Alive Network Band Hire Policy Saves The Day

This story happened on a busy Friday at the beginning of half-term, and illustrates how Alive Network's band hire policies en...
The Dollars Perform at The Young Engineers Network Autumn Ba...

The Dollars Perform at The Young Engineers Network Autumn Ba...

Nottinghamshire based party band The Dollars perform at the Young Engineers Network Autumn Ball on 15th October.
A Day In The Life Of Bristol Harpist MF Harp

A Day In The Life Of Bristol Harpist MF Harp

Bristol harpist, MF Harp, was booked to play at Kelly and Gareth's wedding reception on Saturday 9th April 2011 at Tortworth...
How To Find The Perfect London Band To Hire For Your Event

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

Searching for the perfect musical entertainment for your London event? Hiring a top quality, professional function band in Lo...
The Dollars rock a Charity Ball in aid of Get A-Head!

The Dollars rock a Charity Ball in aid of Get A-Head!

Back in March, The Dollars rocked a charity ball hosted by Lions International. The ball was held in aid of Get A-Head, an in...
A Day In The Life Of The Paperback Writers

A Day In The Life Of The Paperback Writers

Beatles tribute band The Paperback Writers played at a vintage themed wedding reception held at The East Anglian Railway Muse...
Alex and Claire White's Perfect Wedding

Alex and Claire White's Perfect Wedding

Alex and Claire White got married at The Bae Abermaw, a small boutique hotel nestled in the hillside overlooking the Mauddach...
Halloween Superstitions

Halloween Superstitions

All manner of spooky Halloween superstitions to incorporate into your Halloween parties this year.
A Day In The Life Of The Supertones

A Day In The Life Of The Supertones

Surrey based rock and pop band The Supertones played to university students attending an LSE Ball at The Globe Theatre in Lon...
A Day In The Life Of Irish Ceilidh Band Celtica

A Day In The Life Of Irish Ceilidh Band Celtica

Irish trio band Celtica played at a Rotary Ball in Skegness on a bracing and chilly day in March. Ruth Graham, Celtica's voca...
Halloween Kids Party Food And Drinks

Halloween Kids Party Food And Drinks

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

Halloween Safety For Kids

Halloween safety for kids: A guide to keep your children safe this Halloween, advice for 'trick or treaters' every where from...