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.
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...
Halloween Kids Party Games
A small selection of popular party games for your kids to play this Halloween.
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...
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 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 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...
Booking An Electric Violinist, Everything You'll Ever Need T...
Whether you want to tug at heartstrings or fill the dance floor, an electric violinist is a glamorous, contemporary and excit...
Booking Indian And Bollywood Entertainment, Everything You'l...
Bring the energy, expertise and elegance of Indian music to your wedding, party or corporate event. From the beauty of the si...
Planning and Organising a Christening
By Rich Hearn
The steps required to organise a Christening with information about parent and godparent roles, ceremony requirements and app...
Booking Vocal Groups & Choirs, Everything You'll Ever Need T...
Whether you want terrific voices to raise the roof with song, or corporate entertainment that sings your product's praises, v...
Top 5 Wedding Magicians This Summer
Forget the top hats, capes and canes, today's magicians are stylish, clever and cool! Check out our top five Alive Network we...
Trending Now... The Geek Party
By Clare Hargreaves
Attention all secret geeks, wannabe Princess Leias and retro gamers! This is a Christmas Party too cool for (old) skool...
Your Perfect Party Must-Haves
By Clare Hargreaves
We checked in with guests, planners and event experts on THE ultimate trends and essentials for pulling off your perfect part...
Booking A Latin Or Salsa Band, Everything You'll Ever Need T...
In this booking guide you will learn everything there is to know about Latin and Salsa bands, from what they do to how to boo...
Bijou and Budget-Friendly Partying
By Clare Hargreaves
A successful company Christmas party doesn’t need to involve big bucks. We’ve put together some bright ideas and...
Budgeting 101! Our Top 10 Budget Planning Tips
By Clare Hargreaves
We know you know...but here’s a quick reminder of the basics for you party budgeting gurus
Booking A Soul, RnB or Motown Band
By Rich Hearn
Chill out or boogie on down with the superb sounds of some of the UK’s finest soul, Motown and RnB (rhythm & blues)...
Booking A Swing And Jive Band, Everything You'll Ever Need T...
By Rich Hearn
Get your glad rags on and dance the night away to the retro sounds of super swing and jumpin’ jive bands.
How to live stream from home
These methods are intended for live streaming solo performances from home (due to social distancing). However, when Boris say...
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...
COVID-19 - Artists
As artists and suppliers all over the world are affected by COVID-19, we want to thank you for your calm and compassion when...
Ep 9 - Budget-Friendly Live Music.
By Marc Hassall
These top musicians are the most cost-effective way to 'wow' at your event…
5 Reasons Violin Players Will Bow You Away At Your Next Even...
By Rich Hearn
Want to add a touch of sophisticated excitement or increase the romantic ambience at your next event? Read on for 5 reasons w...
The New Country Band perform at Coleen Nolan’s Wild West Par...
By Cathryn Briggs
Alive Network’s country music outfit, The New Country Band, have been asked to perform at Coleen Nolan’s Wild Wes...

























