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Summer Garden Party Entertainment – 5 Live Music Ideas for Outdoors

Written by Mike Ausden

With social-distancing a little easier to maintain outdoors, why not host a late summer garden party. Our entertainment ideas will ensure your guests are fed mouthwatering music, whatever the occasion.

Oktoberfest entertainment ideas

Written by Mike Ausden

Munich has cancelled Oktoberfest this year so why not hold your own (socially-distanced) version instead. Here are our entertainment options to add to the beer-swigging and joyous music-making marathon that is Oktoberfest!

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

The sun is out, the temperature is finally rising and it's time to start planning your summer garden party! Steel bands bring a fun, carnival atmosphere to outdoor events, they're also weather-proof and electricity-free!

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?