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Top 10 Mistakes To Avoid In A Function Band

By Rich Hearn

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

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...

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

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

By Rich Hearn

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!

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

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 got married at The Bae Abermaw, a small boutique hotel nestled in the hillside overlooking the Mauddach

Halloween Superstitions

All manner of spooky Halloween superstitions to incorporate into your Halloween parties this year.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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