ideas, advice & inspiration

Ideas, Advice & Inspiration

Our entertainment guides are here to spark inspiration for your next event. Explore the latest trends from our experts, get insider tips on choosing the perfect live acts, discover crowd-pleasing favourites for weddings, parties and corporate events, and uncover unique performance ideas you might not have considered.

DJ Guy Stevens At The COMMS National Awards

DJ Guy Stevens At The COMMS National Awards

The event organisers for the 2015 COMM Awards booked our very own party DJ, Guy Stevens to perform at the after party for gue...
Top 5 Circus Performers for Events in 2016

Top 5 Circus Performers for Events in 2016

Alive Network present their top 5 circus performers and entertainers for events and weddings across the UK in 2016.
Top 10 Office Christmas Party Ideas

Top 10 Office Christmas Party Ideas

Christmas is a few months away, we're sure it comes round quicker every year! So, if you're hosting or planning a party for e...
Top 5 Caricaturists: Hot Right Now

Top 5 Caricaturists: Hot Right Now

A list of the hottest caricature artists for hire on our books right now!
Top 5 Big Bands & Jazz Orchestras: Hot Right Now

Top 5 Big Bands & Jazz Orchestras: Hot Right Now

Have a look at the best big bands and jazz orchestras on our our books right now!
Alive Network Auditions - Have You Got What It Takes?

Alive Network Auditions - Have You Got What It Takes?

Alive Network, the UK's leading live music and entertainment agency, are holding auditions for new artists. Find out how you...
Charleston Swingers, ITV & #1MusicInHospitals Charity

Charleston Swingers, ITV & #1MusicInHospitals Charity

Our very own Charleston Swingers have recently been involved in a truly beautiful charity. In partnership with ITV and T...
'Headliners' - We Want Your Original Tracks!

'Headliners' - We Want Your Original Tracks!

Let us know if you want to do a 'Live In Session' video for an original track in the studio downstairs? We want to start regu...
DJ Guy Stevens Entertains a Host of TV Stars at Paul O’Grady...

DJ Guy Stevens Entertains a Host of TV Stars at Paul O’Grady...

Saturday 13th June 2015 – The Blue Print Café, London
Guy Stevens DJs At Downton Abbey With Scouting For Girls

Guy Stevens DJs At Downton Abbey With Scouting For Girls

Our very own party & wedding DJ, Guy Stevens played a memorable gig for Molly & Gus's May-day wedding at the ico...
DJ Guy Stevens Performs At Kent’s 1st Civil Wedding

DJ Guy Stevens Performs At Kent’s 1st Civil Wedding

Our fantastic black-tie wedding DJ, Guy Stevens performed at the first ever civil wedding in Kent last week. He's taken the t...
Alive Network's Favourite UK Wedding Photographers

Alive Network's Favourite UK Wedding Photographers

Alive Network's UK Wedding Photographers Wedding Industry Spotlight lists our favourite UK wedding photographers based all ov...
Luca The Magician Joins Alive Network

Luca The Magician Joins Alive Network

On Halloween (31st Oct) Luca Valentino was invited to Alive Network Headquarters to audition his magical talents to our panel...
Messing About In Boats – Ideal Entertainment For Parties On ...

Messing About In Boats – Ideal Entertainment For Parties On ...

Looking to host a special party or wedding off shore? Well, there are loads of floating venues in the UK, some of which we've...
5 Cracking Party Bands To Book For New Year's Eve

5 Cracking Party Bands To Book For New Year's Eve

Are you throwing a NYE party? Have you forgotten to book a band? Don't fret! There are still plenty of live bands who are ava...
Steve Young Releases A Christmas Single For Help For Heroes

Steve Young Releases A Christmas Single For Help For Heroes

Alive Network's highly popular singer/guitarist, Steve Young, has released a Christmas single with all proceeds going to the...
Hot Shots Win At Wedding Industry Awards!

Hot Shots Win At Wedding Industry Awards!

Colchester’s wedding band The Hot Shots are celebrating after picking up one of 23 titles awarded on Monday night at a...
Alive Network Is Recruiting Young DJ's!!!

Alive Network Is Recruiting Young DJ's!!!

Alive Network, the UK's premier live music and entertainment agency, who supply live entertainment to weddings, pri...
Remembrance Day & Peacetime Celebrations

Remembrance Day & Peacetime Celebrations

May we remember them. May we also celebrate the freedom and future our forces fought for. If you’re looking to hos...
Alive Network Is Recruiting Wedding Harpists!!!

Alive Network Is Recruiting Wedding Harpists!!!

Alive Network, the UK's leading supplier of live music and entertainment to weddings, private parties and corporate events, a...
Five Top Tips For A Great Bonfire Night

Five Top Tips For A Great Bonfire Night

With Bonfire Night only a few nights away, here are Alive Network's top five tips for having a dazzling and safe Guy Fawks ni...
Top 7 Halloween Entertainment Ideas

Top 7 Halloween Entertainment Ideas

BOO! Here are 7 top spooky, magical, shocking, supernatural and unique entertainment ideas for Halloween!
5 Great Reasons To Hire Singing Waiters

5 Great Reasons To Hire Singing Waiters

Singing waiters and other singing surprise acts make a real treat for any event go-er, of any age! They're fun and engag...
Top 5 High Impact Corporate Entertainment Acts for 2016

Top 5 High Impact Corporate Entertainment Acts for 2016

These high impact acts are certain to WOW your guests at corporate events. All 5 of these magnificent entertainers offer...