Wedding & Event Blog
Welcome to the Bands For Hire blog featuring everything from live entertainment advice and wedding music guides to recommended acts and wedding entertainment ideas.
Browse through our most popular articles including event planning guides and resources for musicians.
Organising a wedding, party or corporate event? We've put together a number of essential guides to get you started.
The Complete Orchestra Booking Guide for 2024; Tips, Costs & FAQs
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From costs to space requirements, this guide will cover all you need to know about hiring an orchestra.
These 5 Mistakes Will Make Your Wedding Party Bomb 💣
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Avoid these wedding planning mistakes to ensure your evening party is nothing short of epic!
7 No-Brainer Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Day
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If you have your heart set on being the belle of the ball but would rather not break the bank, this one is for you.
The Wedding Guitarist Booking Guide: Tips, Costs and Logistics
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From choosing your guitarist to ceremony music, timings, costs and logistics.
The Complete Bagpiper Booking Guide for 2024: Tips, Costs and FAQs
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Add a sense of cultural heritage to your event with a professional bagpiper.
How to Create an Unforgettable Wedding Cocktail Hour
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Explore our all-inclusive guide for creating a magical champagne reception.
The Modern One-Man Band: Transform Your Event with a Live Loop Artist
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Revolutionise your event with a cutting-edge live loop artist.
23 Spring Party Themes to Make Your Event Blossom
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From garden soirees to festival-inspired extravaganzas, the options for spring party themes are endless.
Press Release: Bands For Hire Acquires DG Music
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Bands For Hire has acquired Rutland-based agency DG Music, bringing together the region's two leading providers of live music.
The Complete Guide to Hiring a Magician
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Get your event off to a magical start with our comprehensive guide.
Romantic Winter Wedding Ideas For The Perfect Festive Celebration
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Step into a winter wonderland of wedding inspiration, packed with unique ideas and themes for your big day.
The Complete Saxophonist Booking Guide for 2024: Tips, Costs and FAQs
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We explore all facets of hiring a saxophone player, including costs, requirements and FAQS.
How to Host Like a Pro: A Guide to Making Your Event Stand Out
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Your guide to becoming the perfect host
Scorching Summer Party Themes for a Sizzling Good Time!
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Delve into the world of summer party themes with our selection of tips and ideas.
20 Best Mariachi Songs For Your Playlist [+5 Bonus Mariachi Covers]
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Mariachi songs that promise to get your guests on their feet!
Wedding Budget Calculator
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Easily manage your wedding budget with our user-friendly calculator.
How To Keep the Dance Floor Packed at Your Wedding
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Top tips for getting your wedding guests on the dance floor and keeping them there!
Hiring a Band Abroad: Costs & Logistics for International Bookings
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Everything you need to know about hiring a wedding band or function band abroad.
Say I Do to Creative Wedding Ideas on a Budget
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From affordable wedding entertainment options to DIY decorations, here are our top wedding ideas on a budget.
Unconventional Wedding Ceremony Ideas for the Modern Couple
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Explore fresh twists on tradition for an unforgettable wedding day.
Top Wedding Venues in Stamford and the Surrounding Countryside
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Create your dream wedding with our handpicked collection of Stamford venues.
Do I Need a Dance Floor at My Wedding?
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Everything you need to know about hiring a dance floor for your wedding.
70th Birthday Party Ideas: Planning the Perfect Milestone Event
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Creative 70th birthday ideas for a truly unforgettable celebration.
The Complete Guide to Planning a Wedding Abroad
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Your guide to planning a memorable destination wedding.