
Evening Entertainment Ideas for your Corporate Dinner, Gala or Dinner Party
Get inspired with our rundown of the best live entertainers in the business. From arrival drinks and dinner to the evening entertainment.
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- Updated: 22nd August 2024

Whether you're planning an intimate corporate dinner party for board members or a large gala dinner for a thousand attendees, finding the right evening entertainment can make or break your event. Your dinner party could feature any number of professional entertainers, from table-side magicians to live musicians and corporate function bands.
Arrival Drinks Reception Entertainment
The drinks reception is an excellent time for guests to mingle, relax and network. Depending on your chosen event theme, there are several directions to take, both in terms of style and music. An elegant, low-key soloist or duo will be ideal for small events of less than 50 guests and can usually be found within budget. As guest numbers increase, you might like to take the atmosphere up a notch and increase the number of musicians.
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Dinner Entertainment Ideas
As guests are called for dinner, it's essential to create a welcoming atmosphere to put them at ease. For small events, stick to unimposing instrumental acts such as a pianist, string quartet or jazz duo. For large-scale gala events, you're free to add vocals to the mix, perhaps in the form of a contemporary acoustic duo or jazz singer.
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Evening Entertainment
With the presentation, speeches and formalities complete, it's time to get the party underway. At Bands For Hire, we represent a vast range of acts to suit every type of event, from solo singers for private formal dinners to party bands with heaps of experience in the corporate sector.
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