Affordable Party Entertainment Ideas
Inexpensive, budget friendly ideas to make your ‘do’ go with a bang!
Inexpensive, budget friendly ideas to make your ‘do’ go with a bang!
May we present our wonderful, low cost party entertainment ideas! Our incredible musical soloists and trios, plus roving entertainers like magicians and caricaturists, will add pizzazz to your party no matter what your budget.
Low Cost Dancefloor Fillers
Some of the best bands in the world are trios – think Nirvana, Green Day, Destiny’s Child, Bee Gees - so if you’re looking for affordable party ideas, our collection of three-piece bands have you covered!
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Technicolour
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Meet Technicolour! A stand out, vibrant band of talented dudes. Stylistically diverse with a repertoire filled with all of your favourites spanning the las...
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The Royale
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Fronted by an amazing singer-guitarist with an incredible rock-pop voice, The Royale’s exciting repertoire spans modern day anthems plus a selection of unf...
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The Low Down
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Having performed on some of the biggest stages from Glastonbury to Alexandra palace alongside acts such as Bastille and Tom Odell, The Low Down are an expl...
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Out Of Control
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Out Of Control are a fantastic 3 piece function band with the ability to bring any crowd to their feet. Their repertoire covers the old classics right thro...
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The Function3
The Function3 are an extraordinary acoustic pop band with infectious energy, unforgettable talent and a party repertoire that'll have you singing and danci...
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Chance To Dance
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With over 30 years experience between them, Chance To Dance are a party duo with a big sound! Performing alongside custom-made backing tracks, this act has...
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The Marlins
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The Marlins are a 3-piece Rock, Pop and Indie band based in York, who have the experience, tunes, passion and musical ability to make your event completely...
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Northern Star
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Northern Star are a full-blown festival styled extravaganza! Bringing you a folksy, bluegrass feel with original & quirky interpretations of classic & cont...
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Cool Acoustic Duos
Acoustic music is a great way to bring understated, yet upbeat music to your party. With gorgeous natural sounds of guitars, ukuleles, subtle percussion and harmonious voices our collection of duos is wonderfully varied!
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Hummingbird
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With stunning female vocals & guitar, stomp box & tambourine, Hummingbird perform an honest acoustic set of modern chart toppers and classic favourites wit...
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Nancy and Rosie
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Nancy and Rosie are a quirky, vintage ukulele & vocal duo. Performing classic songs from the 1940s & 1950s, the girls also love to give hits from the 21st ...
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Soul Imaginations
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Spreading good vibes, Soul Imaginations specialise in Motown, Pop, R&B and Soul covers but are always open to song requests in other styles. Their live set...
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Uke Complete Me
Uke Complete Me are a stylish, interactive acoustic / ukulele group with 2-4 members, delivering upbeat roaming performances that get guests foot-tapping, ...
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Mulholland
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Formed at the prestigious Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), Mulholland are a professional acoustic duo perfect for any occasion. The duo natu...
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Alex and Jacques
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A fresh & upbeat guitar duo with an extensive set from the 50's to present day including music from The Rolling Stones, George Ezra, Oasis, & more....
Versatile Singer Guitarists
Let’s go solo and get double the talent with our singer guitarists. Enjoy their gorgeous setlists with a glass of something long and cool until the sun goes down at your party.
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Kelly Barnes
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Kelly Barnes is a talented singer/guitarist bringing both relaxed & upbeat acoustic sounds to any event! With a strong, crowd-pleasing repertoire suitable ...
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James Hunt
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An in-demand singer-guitarist perfect for drinks receptions & dinner entertainment. James' tailored repertoire includes music for everyone spanning The Bea...
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Bethany Amelia
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Performing crowd-pleasing hits, both old and new, Bethany Amelia is an experienced singer/guitarist who is no stranger to the stage. Having recently gradua...
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Tom Rollins
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Tom Rollins is a singer/guitarist based in Leeds, UK with a passion for performing great live music. With years of experience playing at parties, weddings ...
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Dylan Dale
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Perfect for sitting back and enjoying the chilled out vibes during your drinks reception or ceremony, Dylan Dale's husky yet soulful arrangements of hits f...
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Andy Michaels
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Having spent years fine tuning his amazing talent, Andy is guaranteed to make your event unforgettable! With clients including the Silverstone F1, The Olym...
Over 63,000 Customer Reviews
“Keven (aka Steve) is a fantastic magician who wowed all of our guests with some truly amazing magic. He was definitely one of the highlights of the party and we'd definitely hire him again. Thank you!”
Douglas S booked Keven Starl for their party in West Sussex
“Mads was amazing from the minute I spoke to her and incredible helpful, I knew she would make this night for my sister special. The event was for my sister, a pre bar mitzvah get together and when I requested some Israeli music, although it was something Mads hadn’t done before she delivered a...”
Carly booked Mads on Sax for their event on 16th July 2026
“Filippo and Azu performed at our wedding drinks reception in Hackney Town Hall, and they were absolutely fantastic. Our guests were blown away by their talent and knew exactly the vibe of the room and how to cater to the event. They arrived and set up without any disturbance whatsoever, allowed us t...”
Ali W booked Soul Imaginations for their wedding on 6th September 2025
“We had the best wedding entertainment with Oliver being our magician, none of our guests knew, and what a great surprise it was, Oliver took us off as bride and groom, so we still could have some time and watch the magic, which was out of this world! Words can’t describe how amazing the magic ...”
Saffron T booked RT Magic for their wedding
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