There are so many choices when it comes to deciding on booking a band. With such a wide selection of genres and styles it can become a daunting task. Take a look at our comprehensive guide to help you hire a band. If you are planning an event, adding an element of live music is sure to add atmosphere and get guests up onto the dance floor. Here are some suggestions and tips to guide you when hiring a band to ensure your party goes off with a bang!What Event Types are Live Bands Suitable For?Live bands are very versatile and this is due to their vast range in musical styles. From wedding reception entertainment, corporate event entertainment, proms and even Christmas party entertainment, live bands are suitable for a plethora of different styles of party or event. Let's take a look at some of the options available to hire...Acoustic BandsAn acoustic band is the perfect choice for more relaxed background music for your event, whether it be a sit down meal or during your wedding drinks reception. Acoustic bands can play many different genres of music and will range from old classics and chilled out versions of modern hits.Blues BandsIf you're a fan of jazz and blues but don't have the space to accommodate a big band, why not hire a blues band instead? Blues bands can either play more mellow music for background entertainment or for a full on show, they can also be the main attraction! Perfect for dinner party entertainment or corporate parties, blues bands can add real atmosphere to any event.Cover BandsA cover band is the perfect choice for a smaller occasion, such as birthday parties or weddings. Playing a multitude of covers from famous artists, a cover band is an affordable way to incorporate live music into your event. Don't forget that a cover band is not a tribute band - they will play music in their own style rather than attempting to sound and look like the real thing and will cover a large range of songs.Function and Party BandsIf you are planning a birthday party or require wedding entertainment, a function and party band can provide the perfect solution. These styles of bands have a lot of experience in entertaining crowds and will get your guests involved. The majority of songs played by a live function band are covers, however you may find that they throw some unique material into the mix.Jazz BandsFor a unique and versatile sound, why not hire a jazz band? These bands can put on an upbeat, eclectic mix of instrumental music or if you're wanting to keep things a little calmer, provide background music too. Jazz bands include a mix of percussion, brass, and woodwind instruments and are perfect for sophisticated gatherings such as dinner parties or cocktail receptions.

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In our last episode about setting up a Zoom party we claimed thathopes and expectations of celebrations on the run up to Christmas as the likelihood of organising entertainment for a Christmas party are diminishing. However we are now delighted to reveal that since the new lockdown in November the searches for hire virtual Christmas performers has hugely increased and our members are getting more and more enquires looking for virtual Christmas entertainers.BOOK VIRTUAL ENTERTAINERS FOR A CHRISTMAS PARTYYou will be surprised just how rewarding and enjoyable it is to have hired professional entertainers join your online family gathering or virtual office party.  With a little planning and pre-party discussion the online acts can join in family shared moments and office water gossip as part of the assembled group.

Zoom Party - Games, Music, Themes & More Party Entertainment Ideas Shared on ZoomIn the episode we offer help and ideas for setting up and running a successful Zoom party and how to incorporate some of the ideas for party entertainment we have previously coveredJust as the hopes of heading into the darker winter months with the prospect of more and more freedom to meet and gather at parties and other events we learned that lockdown restrictions are back again due to the reported increase in infection risk of Coronavirus. As the doors close more and more people that have become familiar with using Zoom for family chats and working from home we expect that the next step up will be organising and joining in with a whole selection of parties on ZoomSo crank up Zoom and invite friends and family to join you in a fabulous, fun Zoom Party Here are some of the things we have seen reported on BuzzFeed back in the summer and thought that we should cover from the entertainment side of things with a focus on the hopes and expectations of celebrations on the run up to Christmas as the likelihood of organising entertainment for a Christmas party diminishes.  Remember that you are now able to book virtual performances by entertainers to join in your party on Zoom - we are seeing so many excellent reviews of our members - in particular bookings for magicians to perform online are growing. Children's entertainers are especially well suited to entertain at parties online  - see our feature about children's party entertainment - help and ideas for birthday parties and general festive fun.Below are the top 15 search tags that we discovered during the process of producing this podcast:-zoom party ideasgames to play on zoomideas for zoom partyzoom birthday party ideaszoom party gameszoom birthday partyparty games to play on zoomzoom party themeszoom party ideas for kidszoom party game ideasmurder mystery zoom partyparty games on zoomparty with zoomgames for zoom partyhouse party or zoom

An Unusual Gift For Unusual TimesAs the number of bookings for live performances have plummeted during 2020 more and more entertainment booking services are looking for imaginative ways to allow artists to entertain and earn without breaking the rules that restrict crowds, public performances and even weddings - one of the most popular bookings for singers.Singers that have seen a huge reduction in requests for singers for hire have been urging agents and booking platforms to widen their reach and offer the facility to have songs and performances tailor made to share with friends and families that are limited to meeting up and sharing live entertainment.Now there is a new service available on Entertainers Worldwide that enable anyone to book a virtual performance - send a video "postcard" a full production or interactive experience.Take a look at the singers available to book to perform a unique experience just for you.This podcast is an audio performance that gives a real party vibe with a reggae driven beat - Love The One You Are With!

Advice from a Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist on how to overcome your nerves and give the performance of your life.Feeling nervous before a performance or audition is natural - and part of your body's way of helping you do your best. These tips can help you manage that feeling and help you perform at your best taken from the Entertainers Worldwide blog.The team at Entertainers Worldwide help entertainers and performers create professional online profiles to get more auditions and gigs.You can search for the latest job opportunities here and don’t forget, if you don’t already have a profile with us, ready to apply to all those jobs and auditions, make sure you register with us today.

Entertainers Worldwide - Book entertainment for your wedding day, private party or corporate event.Booking a Live BandIt's easy to find inspiration and guidance with Entertainers Worldwide - discover the many styles of music and types of bands available to contact and book for your wedding or other event by reading our comprehensive guide to finding and booking a live band. How about hiring a professional Tribute Band to perform some of your favourite ever songs, live! We have tons of Tribute Acts for hire, from Abba to Elvis, to Bruno Mars to Adelle!Singers For HireMaybe you want to hire a Singer for a party or wedding? We have amassed a huge group of professional male singers for hire! They'll cover anything from Elvis and Frank Sinatra to Tom Jones and Ed Sheeran!We have some of the best Female Vocalists for hire too! Whether you’re in Australia, Canada, the US, the UK or Timbuktu! You’ll be able to hire a Female Singer to sing songs from the 1920s to the present day, ensuring that all of your guests leave happy!Planning a Wedding? Popular entertainment for Wedding Receptions include Wedding Singers, Wedding Magicians, Wedding DJs, Wedding Bands, Caricatuirsts and much more! All can be found using our simple to use worldwide entertainment directory.Our top range of Entertainers each have a unique talent, and are able to entertain your crowd with ease!If you're looking for something a bit different, then we have the best Aerial Acts, Fire Performers, Hypnotists, Comedians and Magicians in the world!So get started now, and give your guests an evening of entertainment they won't forget with a professional Entertainer!

This hilarious podcast was created by using a robotic voice to talk about the different types of entertainers, specifically magicians that are booked for weddings.  Focusing on booking a wedding magician to mix and mingle with guests during the day the voice becomes more an more amusing to listen to.The robotic drone continues onto other topics.......If you would like some musical accompaniment during the day, find professional, talented musicians available to perform at Wedding ceremonies and receptions. For a touch of elegance, why not consider having a harpist, string quartet or pianist to set off the formalities of the day? Alternatively, go all out for maximum colour and sound - with a steel or mariachi band for a major impact.No matter what time of day you are holding a party, great live music from a wide choice of professional wedding bands will lift the atmosphere. Tribute bands never go out of style, together with more contemporary sound such as indie and pop. Aiming for a packed dance floor? Consider a Barn Dance or a Ceilidh Band - guaranteed to get everyone up strutting their stuff! Whether you want cool jazz, lively swing, sweet Soul, Rock n' Roll or a Banjo Player - we have dozens of options available.Not able to accommodate a live band? No problem - there are lots of DJs that can be hired for a wedding with experience of keeping all ages tapping their feet and singing alongKeep the sense of excitement going with some first class entertainment - your guests will be thrilled and delighted by the close-up work of a strolling Magician, Caricaturist, or Silhouette Artist to get the crowd in the party mood. If you are looking for inspiration - we have lots of fantastic entertainment professionals offering a multitude of amazing skills. For your younger guests, there are hundreds of Children's Entertainers to choose from. It’s a great option on the big day as the children have a few hours of focused fun, allowing parents the luxury of a few hours off to enjoy the party, in the secure knowledge their children are safe and happy.