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Welcome to Alive Network Entertainment Agency, the UK's largest and leading supplier of live entertainers and bands for hire!

Whether you're looking to hire wedding entertainment, book live entertainment for corporate events, or hire party entertainment for a significant occasion, Alive Network are here to help. We've designed our service to make it easy for you to find the very best bands, DJs and entertainers in the UK, all from the comfort of your PC or device. If you would prefer to speak to someone and get personalised help and recommendations we are of course more than happy to assist. We understand booking live entertainment for the first time can feel challenging and we're happy to help you through each step.

Simply phone us on 01782 740839 or submit a quick enquiry brief and one of our expert live entertainment coordinators will be more than happy to help.

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Send us a quick enquiry to get individually tailored support.

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Or call 01782 740839 for immediate assistance

How to make an enquiry

Browse our web site and add artists to your enquiry basket, then submit your basket as an enquiry to our team.
Submit a quick online enquiry brief by clicking the Make a Quick Enquiry button above (we'll suggest suitable artists for you).
Give us a call or send us an email using the contact details above and we'll discuss your requirements in person.
Arrange a face-to-face meeting here at our office HQ in Staffordshire.

How to make a booking

Inform your Alive Network coordinator that you would like to confirm a booking based on the quote that you've been given.
We will draw up a booking contract and issue copies to you and your chosen artist (view terms & conditions here).
You pay a non-refundable booking deposit to Alive Network (card, bacs, cheque) of between 20-30% of the total booking value.
Your booking is confirmed and you will be put in touch directly with your selected artist around 4 weeks before your event.

Five-star personalised customer service

Expert advice and support tailored for your event from your own dedicated entertainment coordinator
24/7 emergency support, 365 days of the year, for your total peace of mind

Alive Network Entertainment Agency is a UK-based company with a large team of dedicated staff. Although your first interaction with us might happen via our web site we provide a personal one-to-one service once you've made contact with us. You will be assigned a dedicated live entertainment coordinator to help with your enquiry so you know you'll have the consistency of speaking with someone who knows who you are, what you want and the details of your event.

We have built our reputation on a foundation of fantastic five-star customer service and whether you make your initial enquiry directly to us so that we play an active part in recommending artists, or you're happy to browse and choose an artist entirely on your own, you will always be able to speak with and receive help and assistance from your dedicated coordinator.

Our entertainment booking services are interactive, human and tailored for you. No wonder we're the most highly recommended entertainment agents in the UK.

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Alive Network is the largest online entertainment agency in the UK and one of the leading live entertainment providers in the world.

We hire live entertainment for more than 10,000 private events each year, including many Charity Events which range in size from small local fundraisers through to huge extravaganzas for The Princes' Trust and the NSPCC.

There's absolutely no doubt that live entertainment greatly enhances guest satisfaction at charity events and it can play an important role in winning their long term support, as well as increasing donations. We work with our Charity / Fundraising clients to help you source the very best live entertainment, perfectly matched to your event theme and budget.

Our previous Charity event clients include The Princes' Trust, Oxfam, The NSPCC, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Barnardos, Save The Children, Make A Wish Foundation, National Trust, NABS, Cancer Research UK, Macmillan Cancer Support, Douglas MacMillan, Marie Curie, Age Concern, British Red Cross, Royal British Legion, Help for Heros and many more.

To chat to us about your next event please call ...

01782 740 839

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