More entertainment ideas

7 Live Music Ideas for a Late Summer Garden Party

Written by Hannah Higham

With social-distancing a little easier to maintain outdoors, why not host an outdoor event or garden party with live music? Most of our acoustic acts are able to play without electricity, avoiding the need to enter your home at all.

Top 10 Best Wedding Bands for 2021

Written by Mike Ausden

Give your guests the reception finale of the century with an amazing live band. Here's our round-up of the very best UK wedding bands for 2021, handpicked by our team.

3 Brass Oompah Bands For Your Oktoberfest Party

Written by Mike Ausden

The joyous, beer-swigging marathon that is Oktoberfest isn't complete without a brass oompah band belting out Ein Prosit. Here our favourite three London-based bands for hire, plus our favourite drinking songs to soundtrack the day.

Top 10 Corporate Event Bands of 2020

Written by Mike Ausden

Booking a band for a premium event this Christmas? Check out our blue-chip boutique featuring Function Central’s Top 10 Corporate Event Bands of 2020.

5 Reasons to Book a Steel Drum Band this Summer

Written by Mike Ausden

Steel drum bands bring a fun, carnival atmosphere to garden parties and outdoor events – they're also weather-proof and electricity-free! Here are 5 reasons to book one, plus our top Caribbean song ideas.

7 London Christmas Party Entertainment Ideas

Written by Mike Ausden

Looking to add a little musical cheer to your office Christmas party or wedding? With less than 6 weeks to go, it’s time to book the band, hire the venue, and fill the dance floor. Here are 7 live music ideas to get you started.

5 Reasons to Book a Classical Guitarist for Your Wedding

Written by Ed Patrick

With its soft tone and versatile nature, the classical guitar is a cost-effective way of adding elegance to your wedding ceremony, drinks reception or breakfast.

5 Reasons to Book a String Quartet for Your Wedding

Written by Mike Ausden

String quartets can be the perfect addition to a stylish, classy wedding. Check out our top 5 reasons to book one for your big day!

5 Manchester Christmas Party Entertainment Ideas

Written by Mike Ausden

Ring out the bells! With so many great acts to choose from in Manchester and the North West, we’ve got your office Christmas party sorted.

Vintage Wedding Entertainment Ideas – 70s & 80s Music & Styles

Written by Mike Ausden

In the last in our series on vintage weddings, here’s a look at clothes and sounds from the 70s and 80s. You can always ask our 70s and 80s acts for songs outside their specialist era too – most will be happy to oblige!

Vintage Wedding Entertainment Ideas – 50s & 60s Music & Styles

Written by Mike Ausden

In our series on vintage weddings, we’re taking a look at clothes and sounds from the most popular eras. This week, it's the 50s and 60s!

Vintage Wedding Entertainment Ideas – 20s, 30s & 40s Music & Styles

Written by Mike Ausden

Vintage weddings are increasingly popular, but if you’re going for a vintage wedding, what period should you choose? What should everybody wear, and what will they want to dance to at your reception?