Entertainment Ideas For A Black Tie Ball
Hire Bands & Entertainers For Black Tie Events
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James Nicholas
Pianist James Nicholas has over twelve years’ experience travelling the world performing at shows, parties, weddings and corporate events. He has performed...
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Sarah and The Speakeasy Collective
Sarah and The Speakeasy Collective are an exciting jazz and swing band who play stunning renditions of classics as well as putting a vintage spin on modern...
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Stringfever
For a show like you’ve never seen before, meet Stringfever! With their electric instruments, unique sound and sense of humour, they give a must-see perfor...
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Blue Sanctuary
Fusing stunning vocals with creative guitar & lively bass, jazz trio Blue Sanctuary will add warmth & sophistication to your occasion. Covering everything ...
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Royal Cellist
London-based Royal Cellist provides both classical cello music and her unique high-energy electric show for weddings and events. With a broad repertoire fr...
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Jake Monroe
Blending sleight of hand, mind reading, borrowed objects, and audience interaction, Jake Monroe creates unique, unforgettable experiences through what’s of...
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Bellas Vintage Duo
Modern rock and pop songs as you’ve never heard them before from Alive Network’s exclusive vintage swing duo! Bella's Vintage Duo give a retro spin to pop ...
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Dancing Waiters
4 x Dancers plus 1 x Vocalist. This surprise act combines inspired choreography & great storytelling, to bring a taste of the West End to your event! Whet...
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Red Carpet Lady
Elevate your event with a VIP experience – a stilt-walking red carpet hostess, a 10m red carpet, and gold rope barriers. Glamorous and sophisticated, this ...
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Liam Francis
Liam has been performing for private & public events across the UK and Europe for over a decade, seamlessly incorporating Jazz, Contemporary Classical & Po...
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The Jukeboxes
Talented 4 piece band covering an extensive mixture of Rock & Pop favourites from the classics Beatles to the latest Kings of Leon. With amazing male vocal...
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The Fabulous Singing Waiters
Amazing Singing Waiters to hire. A wonderful surprise for your guests; Some of the most talented operatic & musical theatre singers in the UK disguised as ...
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Magical Snowdome
A unique and visually beautiful addition to any event, the Magical Snowdome will captivate any audience. Combining graceful acrobatics and amazing balancin...
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David Penn
David Penn is a Britian's Got Talent Live Finalist & 7 times National award wining magician & Illusionist! Providing the ultimate experience in close up ma...
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