Customer Entertainment Booking Advice Articles

A collection of advice articles to help you book the right entertainment for your event, from understanding what's involved in booking a live band, right the way through to understanding the difference between a Merengue and a Salsa band! Everything you'll need to know is covered here in our entertainment booking advice section.

Looking for Wedding Suppliers In Berkshire?

By Clare Hargreaves

From photo booths and honeymoons, to flowers and make-up, your wedding supplier list can be a long one. Choosing your perfect

Planning a Local Wedding Made Easy

By Rich Hearn

Planning one of the most important days of your lives may seem like a daunting task, but don’t panic, there are plenty of fan

Entertainment Hire Help, Advice and FAQs

By Dave Bevan

Alive Network employs the most experienced and knowledgeable entertainment booking team in the UK. What ever advice you need

A Guide To Loudness & Venue dB Limiters!

By Rich Hearn

More and more venues are fitting (or are being forced to fit) sound limiters in a bid to appease local council noise restrict

A Guide To Function Band Prices

By Rich Hearn

There's no denying that a good function band is a big investment for any event - but we thought it might be interesting to sh

How To Book A Band

By Rich Hearn

Most people don't book bands every day. In fact most people don't book bands! Finding the right band for your event can be lo

How To Keep Your Function Band Happy

By Rich Hearn

When you see your function band up on stage, with the lights, the PA system, the costumes, you may think we're really living

A Beginner's Guide To Latin American Music

By Rich Hearn

Think Latin American music - Think Salsa? Think further! This article takes us through a beginner's guide to Latin American m

The Classical Guitar: A Dummies Guide

By Rich Hearn

Considering Classical Guitar for your event? Dennis O'Kelly, one of Alive Network's popular guitarists talks us through the h

Opera For Beginners

By Rich Hearn

Like the sound of opera but afraid to go? This beginners guide is here to help you take your first steps into opera the easy

How To Pick The Perfect Pianist For Your Party

Looking for some iconic party lounge music, or stripped back versions of pop party songs for your event? The Alive Network pi

What Type Of Magician Is Best For Your Event?

Do you want you and your guests to be mesmerized at your next event? Magicians will undoubtedly do the trick. Read on to read

What Is A Steel Band And What Do They Do?

Fancy adding a Caribbean flavour to your wedding, party or corporate event? Find out everything you need to know about Steel

What Is A Ceilidh Band And What Do They Do?

Find out everything you need to know about Ceilidh bands in this blog post from the team at Alive Network!

What Are Singing Waiters And What Do They Do?

Looking to surprise your guests at a wedding, party or corporate event? Look no further! Find out everything you need to know

How To Choose The Best Look-alike Act For Your Event

By Rich Hearn

Lookalikes are a fabulous way to surprise guests at any event but with so With so many celebrity impersonators to choose from

What To Look For When You Hire A Magician

By Rich Hearn

Magic has been performed to the public for centuries. As with any other type of artist, it takes years of practice and experi

Soul Band Prices: How Much Do Soul Bands Cost?

Soul bands provide a wealth of entertainment, with superb musicians, sensational singers, and sassy outfits (you'll never see

70's, Funk & Disco Band Hire Prices

By Rich Hearn

Want to hire a live band that will totally blow your party, wedding or corporate event guests away? 70s cover bands are the o

The New Orleans Style Jazz Funeral

The New Orleans style jazz funeral developed throughout the 19th and 20th centuries into the celebration of life that is ofte

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

Choosing a DJ

A brief guide to choosing a DJ for your event, covering all the most important aspect.

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

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