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Welcome to the Bands For Hire blog featuring everything from live entertainment advice and wedding music guides to recommended acts and wedding entertainment ideas.

The Complete Saxophonist Booking Guide for 2025: Tips, Costs and FAQs

The Complete Saxophonist Booking Guide for 2025: Tips, Costs and FAQs

We explore all facets of hiring a saxophone player, including costs, requirements and FAQS.

The Complete Orchestra Booking Guide for 2025: Tips, Costs & FAQs

The Complete Orchestra Booking Guide for 2025: Tips, Costs & FAQs

From costs to space requirements, this guide will cover all you need to know about hiring an orchestra.

Press Release: Bands For Hire Acquires DG Music

Press Release: Bands For Hire Acquires DG Music

Bands For Hire has acquired Rutland-based agency DG Music, bringing together the region's two leading providers of live music.

How To Keep the Dance Floor Packed at Your Wedding

How To Keep the Dance Floor Packed at Your Wedding

Top tips for getting your wedding guests on the dance floor and keeping them there!

Do I Need a Dance Floor at My Wedding?

Do I Need a Dance Floor at My Wedding?

Everything you need to know about hiring a dance floor for your wedding.

Do We Need to Do a First Dance?

Do We Need to Do a First Dance?

On the fence about a first dance? We've created this guide to help you decide.

12 Daytime Wedding Entertainment Ideas to Keep Boredom at Bay

12 Daytime Wedding Entertainment Ideas to Keep Boredom at Bay

From guest arrival to the wedding breakfast, these entertaining ideas will keep the energy flowing.

Top 10 Wedding Breakfast Entertainment Ideas

Top 10 Wedding Breakfast Entertainment Ideas

Dynamic wedding breakfast ideas to entertain your guests.

The Complete Wedding Singer Booking Guide for 2025: Tips, Costs and FAQs

The Complete Wedding Singer Booking Guide for 2025: Tips, Costs and FAQs

From ceremony music to evening dancing, here's everything you need to know.

How to Nail Your Evening Wedding Schedule

How to Nail Your Evening Wedding Schedule

Plan your evening wedding reception schedule like a pro.

Wedding Budget Calculator

Wedding Budget Calculator

Easily manage your wedding budget with our user-friendly calculator.

The Complete Bagpiper Booking Guide for 2025: Tips, Costs and FAQs

The Complete Bagpiper Booking Guide for 2025: Tips, Costs and FAQs

Add a sense of cultural heritage to your event with a professional bagpiper.

Wedding Surprises: 12 Wedding Surprise Ideas for Your Big Day

Wedding Surprises: 12 Wedding Surprise Ideas for Your Big Day

Memorable surprise wedding events sure to please even the most discerning bride.

Top Wedding Venues in Stamford and the Surrounding Countryside

Top Wedding Venues in Stamford and the Surrounding Countryside

Create your dream wedding with our handpicked collection of Stamford venues.

The Complete Violinist Booking Guide for 2025: Tips, Costs and FAQs

The Complete Violinist Booking Guide for 2025: Tips, Costs and FAQs

Learn everything you could possibly need to know about hiring a violinist.

The Ceilidh Band Booking Guide: Tips, Costs and FAQs

The Ceilidh Band Booking Guide: Tips, Costs and FAQs

Bring your Ceilidh knowledge up to speed with our essential booking guide.

The Complete Guide to Hiring a Magician

The Complete Guide to Hiring a Magician

Get your event off to a magical start with our comprehensive guide.

Live Music Ideas for Small and Intimate Venues

Live Music Ideas for Small and Intimate Venues

Live music for venues big and small

Popular Wedding Hymns for 2025

Popular Wedding Hymns for 2025

Everything you need to know when choosing your wedding hymns

Live Music Ideas for a Corporate Event

Live Music Ideas for a Corporate Event

We represent a number of highly talented and professional artists perfectly suited for corporate events.

The Complete Guide to Singing Waiters (Shhh!)

The Complete Guide to Singing Waiters (Shhh!)

Everything you need to know about undercover singers - you'll never look at a waiter in the same way again!

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