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.

Top 10 Winter Themed Corporate Entertainers

Top 10 Winter Themed Corporate Entertainers

With winter around the corner, here are ten inspiring wintry entertainment ideas; perfect for corporate events during the win...
Top 6 Family Themed Corporate Entertainers

Top 6 Family Themed Corporate Entertainers

Corporate events don't have to be formal occasions. Infact some corporate events involve the wife/husband/partner and th...
Top 10 Corporate Event Bands of 2014

Top 10 Corporate Event Bands of 2014

Searching for the best, most popular corporate events bands on our books? Search no more! TEN of the most...
Something Different:  Unique & Unusual Corporate Event Enter...

Something Different: Unique & Unusual Corporate Event Enter...

To really give your corporate event the edge, hire something different. Achieve an unforgettable event and check out Alive Ne...
Winter Themed Corporate Event Ideas

Winter Themed Corporate Event Ideas

Escape the winter blues and take a look at Alive Network's winter corporate entertainment ideas that will make your event as...
Top 5 Sophisticated Corporate Entertainment Acts of 2014

Top 5 Sophisticated Corporate Entertainment Acts of 2014

Are you holding a corporate event which requires sophistication and a break from the norm? These top 5 acts provide an e...
Christmas Party Entertainment Ideas

Christmas Party Entertainment Ideas

Christmas is creeping up on us, so now's the time for Christmas party organisers to start booking the all-important Christmas...
Top 10 Unique Corporate Entertainment Acts of 2014

Top 10 Unique Corporate Entertainment Acts of 2014

The Alive Network team have chosen their top 10 unique corporate entertainment acts in 2014 - including t...
Christmas Wedding Entertainment

Christmas Wedding Entertainment

Christmas weddings are often top of a bride-to-be's fantasy list, and rightly so... Fulfil you're winter wedding fantasy by h...
Vintage Themed Corporate Entertainment Ideas

Vintage Themed Corporate Entertainment Ideas

It seems businesses and corporate event organisers love going back to the good old days of swing, rock 'n' roll and all thing...
Top 5 Corporate Event DJs of 2014

Top 5 Corporate Event DJs of 2014

Treat your hard working employees, or impress your clients and hire a professional party DJ. Alive's DJs will customise...
12 Visually Exciting Corporate Entertainment Ideas

12 Visually Exciting Corporate Entertainment Ideas

Visually exciting entertainment can really add 'wow factor' to your event.  Most of Alive Network's artis...
Top 10 Hollywood Themed Corporate Entertainment Ideas

Top 10 Hollywood Themed Corporate Entertainment Ideas

For high-end entertaining, a red carpet Hollywood theme can often be unbeatable!  From Oscar themed human statues to gla...
Christmas Party Entertainment That Rocks!

Christmas Party Entertainment That Rocks!

It's been a warm week in September this week, but needless to say Christmas isn't too far away. Yup, that's right, it's...
Top 14 Vintage Themed Corporate Entertainers

Top 14 Vintage Themed Corporate Entertainers

From Danish chocolate brand Cocio's vintage themed interactive theatre experiences and live acoustic performances at thi...
Entertainment Hire Help, Advice and FAQs

Entertainment Hire Help, Advice and FAQs

Alive Network employs the most experienced and knowledgeable entertainment booking team in the UK. What ever advice you need...
Party Band Starlight's First Alive Network Booking!

Party Band Starlight's First Alive Network Booking!

One of our recent additions to our rock and pop roster is 4 piece party band Starlight. In this latest blog post, band leader...
Which Is Better: The Cover Or The Original Song?

Which Is Better: The Cover Or The Original Song?

Can a cover be as good as the original? We've had a go at providing you with some great examples of original bands & Aliv...
Alive Network Artist Pierre Bensusan Wins A 2014 Independent...

Alive Network Artist Pierre Bensusan Wins A 2014 Independent...

Alive Network have managed the career of French acoustic guitar virtuoso, Pierre Bensusan since 2009. His latest album Encor...
Rhythm Junction London Swing Festival: Co-organised by Mike ...

Rhythm Junction London Swing Festival: Co-organised by Mike ...

The Swing Smith's band leader, Mike-Paul Smith, is the co-organiser of the one-day festival of vintage music and dance happen...
Equity: Live Entertainment Works!

Equity: Live Entertainment Works!

Equity, the actors' union, launched the 'Live Entertainment Works!' campaign this month and we think you should know more abo...
Douglas Macmillan Hospice Ruby Ball

Douglas Macmillan Hospice Ruby Ball

Live entertainment can make or break a large corporate event such as a charity fund raiser ball. A charity local to Alive Net...
Céilidh or Ceilidh – A Great Wedding Party

Céilidh or Ceilidh – A Great Wedding Party

Looking for reasons to book a Ceilidh band for a wedding? You shouldn't need any! ...But we've put together a list to remind...
Singing Waiters Recruitment Wanted: Singing Waiters for Priv...

Singing Waiters Recruitment Wanted: Singing Waiters for Priv...

Alive Network are looking for more singing surprise acts to supply their high demand! That right - we're calling out for the...