Category Archives: Artists For Hire

Location, Location, Location

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With a rather ‘strange name’ this venue is one of London’s hottest new places to go called ‘The Mayor of Scaredy Cat’ This is located on Artillery Lane in central London guests have to enter this unusual venue by walking through a Smeg fridge – all you have to do is ask to see ‘The Mayor’!

Before journeying down through the Smeg fridge to see the Mayor guests can enjoy a delicious meal in the restaurant. Of course it is the basement bar that is the main attraction; the interior is a mix between industrial chic with bare brick walls and exposed ceilings and light fixtures, and rustic charm with high wooden tables and stools and even a stuffed deer’s head on one of the walls! Their intriguing cocktail menu is just as novel with delights like ‘Basil-No-Faulty’ and ‘Rosie and Gin’ on offer. The menu also informs guests about some of the rules of this quirky venue, including the method of exiting the bar, which we are told, is just as entertaining as the entrance!

The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town can be hired exclusively for private parties and events and makes a really unique venue that will be sure to impress guests no end.

Another venue to consider is Café de Paris offers a great position by bustling Coventry Street. From the moment you step through the doorway you are transported into another world seemingly hundreds of miles away from the modernity of the city above.

Home of cabaret and fine dining since 1929 Café de Paris is still regarded as one of London’s best cabaret venues. Retaining many of its unique original features, it truly is a spectacular and opulent venue – sweeping staircases, ornate finishes, glittering chandeliers and an exquisite ‘Titanic’ ballroom all add to the club’s naughty but nice feel.

Despite the venue’s antique look it houses state of the art sound, light and staging facilities capable of catering to even the most demanding of shows. Its versatile event space can be used in a multitude of different ways: standing events, seated dinners, dinners and dances, and theatre style shows. With a capacity of 180 to 715 people, a mezzanine level and VIP room it is a unique location for product launches, award ceremonies, presentations, incentive events and champagne receptions.

Red Masque directory is able to cater for cabaret style entertainment for Café de Paris where hiring a burlesque dancer wouldn’t go a miss along with some authentic dancers to really wow your guests.

Valentine’s Day entertainment

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It’s hard to find a better day to propose on than Valentine’s Day, which is already considered worldwide as the most romantic day of the year. The easy side to a Valentine’s proposal is that you know you will be spending it with your partner, so it’ll be no surprise that you are making plans. The hard part is to think of a unique way to propose that ensures you get the answer you want! Red Masque entertainment directory has put a few ideas together of the best ways to make your Valentine’s Day proposal the best it can be.

Proposing in front of a crowd adds the excitement and romantic atmosphere that your partner will want from their proposal. You could invite some close friends to a party and propose or, you could go to a theatre performance and arrange with staff to propose on stage during the interval. Alternatively you could pay for an ad at the cinema to play during the trailers. Just make sure with these ideas that you get tickets early as Valentine’s Day tickets sell out quickly!

If you and your partner are always joking around and laughing together, it might be a good idea to incorporate this side of your relationship into your proposal. This will make the proposal especially personal and add extra suspense. One idea we love is to organise a scavenger hunt for your partner! Put together some clues and hide them all over town, each one leading to the next, ending up with a ‘marry me’ note and the ring at the end of the hunt. You could use all your date locations to hide each clue for extra romance.

How amazing would it be to capture the moment of your proposal in a photo to keep forever? We love the idea of taking your partner to a photo-booth to propose. Hire one to be placed in a location that’s special for you both. Some re-prints would make great save-the-date invitations! Alternatively, you could hire a paparazzi photographer to hide nearby the scene and take some secret snaps of your proposal and your partner’s reaction. These pictures, if you keep them a secret, could be the perfect wedding day gift for your partner!

 

 

Musical Ideas

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From vibrant and entertaining marching bands to sensational solo performers. Wow your guests with unique musical performances everytime. Great as part of your corporate entertainment or private event. Why not hire a brass band to bring some ‘pow’ to the party. When you think of Brass musicians you think of the dulcet tones of the Salvation Army playing thought-provoking tunes and raising a bit of charity for the needy but there are so many options for you to choose from. With duets to full bands available to hire your guaranteed to find the perfect performers for your requirements.

If you’re looking to liven things up a bit for your event then maybe think ‘Carnival’. It may be the beginning of the year but Carnival time will be fast approaching us. You will need to start planning your party music if you’re planning a summer event and what’s better than the sound of the calypso. Not only have our carnival music organisers got the best variety of music but they are extremely professional and versatile too. From amazing solo performances to enlightening full band experiences, carnival music is always a guaranteed party lifter. Have fun listening and dancing to new and old tunes with the biggest tunes from every soca music, calypso music and steel drum music nation.

Character musicians for hire are also a great musical choice and bring a little bit of personality into their performance. For example, it could be a ‘one man band’ entertaining your guests at your corporate event. From singing waiters to operatic clowns and comedy cabaret, there are many ways to keep your guests entertained. Enjoy the perfect blend of amazing vocals with a twist. From the sublime to the sometimes slightly ridiculous, the perfect crowd pleaser for any occasion. 

Be safe in the knowledge that all the musicians you see advertised on the Red Masque directory are of the highest quality and are truly professional at all times. Our website has a fantastic array of experts in the field of wedding party and event entertainment, with wedding entertainers and event entertainment, performers and acts to suit every occasion.

Artistic events

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If you wanted something a little different at your event, then why not hire an artist? From charicaturists to silhouette artists, hiring a portrait artist for an event is guaranteed to be a highlight at any function. Make sure that your guests are entertained and that everyone involved can leave with a fabulous memento of the occasion. The perfect party pleaser for any event.

How about a Graffiti artist? Think of Banksy; he is one great artist that certainly knows his stuff. If you were organising a street party theme then why not hire some Graffiti artists to really make your theme ‘come to life’. Graffiti artisis create stunning pieces, live in front of guests. Aerosol art is a fast growing form of recognised artwork in the UK and can be a visually satisfying treat appreciated and admired not just by the youth of today but by all ages.

Or what about human works of art? Human statues bring a stylish element to any event and add surprise and comedy when they come to life. A live Statue always make a great addition to any party and with themes from Hollywood to Halloween there is always something to suit every occasion.

Our directory provides a full profile for each listing with descriptions, photo galleries, price guides, reviews, videos, audio and more…


Comedy & Drag

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Comedy road shows are very current at the moment – as are the comedians that go with it. If you were arranging a Gala evening laden with great comedians, than look no further as you will be able to hire all your acts from us.

Comedians are able to cater for all genres; it could be a family show or an adult only themed evening. Hire a comedian for your party or arrange a medley of performers for your own comedy club night or event. For the most sought after performers on the circuit with outstanding and dynamic shows containing unique, and sharp off-the-cuff material.  

Drag Queens cater for all but are at their best with their added ‘blue’ humour. With some of the most reputable names on the comedy drag circuit today these witty, quick tongued professionals are guaranteed to have your guests in stitches.

Find the very best professional comedians and drag queens for hire in the business. They provide a combination of stand up comedy, impressions and musical numbers for an evening of adult comedy you’ll be sure to remember.

So don’t delay book through Red Masque entertainment directory for the best entertainers and performers in the business,

The best in the business

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The wonderful sound of live music being played is second to none, so why not hire one of the best in the business and make your event truly memorable?

Go for the classical with a four piece, solo musician or a full orchestra. From the magical sounds of a Harpist to the timeless sound of a Violist or a string quartet.  If you wanted an upmarket affair then you’ll find a large selection of classical musicians available here at Red Masque.

Imagine the scene; a launch party for your new wine bar has finally been arranged and there is the sound of people talking and laughter. Hiring a musician could be the perfect addition to your event and the added ingredient needed to make it a complete success. The right ambience can certainly make your event stand out.

If you’re looking to add a little culture then why not try one of our musical artists from around the world? Hire some Latin or Middle Eastern music musicians. We have reggae bands for hire,  african bands, indian musicians and tradition artists from Europe, South America and the far east. To hire only the best musicians from across the globe look no further than Red Masque directory. You’ll find just what you’ve been looking for to give your special event that extra special sparkle!!

For some Motown and Soul is the best music of days gone by, it was soulful funky and is still as popular today. Why not bring the party to life and hire a top Motown band or tribute act? Motown really turned the music industry around and today we still hear sampled copies of Motown and Soul being used today.

To hire a band, musician, orchestra or singer for any event look no further than Red Masque Directory where you will find the finest artists available in the UK today. We are the most comprehensive entertainment directory in the UK. With everything from unique and original acts and party entertainment to the best performers and bands in the business.

Hire a Living Statue

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Human statues bring a stylish element to any event and add surprise and comedy when they come to life. A live Statue always make a great addition to any party and with themes from Hollywood to Halloween there is always something to suit every occasion.

Hiring a living statue at your event can be the most intriguing thing you will ever see, you know they are human but they look astoundingly so much like a statue – for a while it’s hard to tell. how they stay like that for hours is sheer dedication and fun for all to see. You could combine the two have a Mime artist and a living statue both in their own right; a master at what they do. Young and old alike will both love these amazing entertainers.

To book these wonderful acts for your event of party, please look at our gallery to see which ones would be right for your event. Booking is very straight forward as our Red Masque directory is very ‘user friendly’ and puts you directly in contact with your chosen performer.

Body art

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Body and face painting is becoming more and more popular at parties and events and the right artist can transform you or your models into a work of art to match the theme and add that something extra to the day. You could be having a launch party and need a good body painter and or face painter to help advertise and promote your product or event.  Make your promotional staff stand out with some unique body paint or a company logo.

Another form of body art that’s becoming very popular for guests at events is Henna. Hired Henna artists can be used for Indian Wedding where traditionally Henna is painted on the hands and feet of brides to be and also for parties and events. These artists are wonderful and very professional and you can rest assured that we only advertise the best here at Red Masque.

Body art can cover anything from full body painting to transformations including tailor-made outfits for the ultimate wow factor. These unique artists are fantastic accessories for any event are make guaranteed head turners no matter what the occasion. Simply find the one that suits you and fill out an online booking form where your artist of your choice will be in contact with you to arrange further details.

Add some circus fun….

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Why not add a bit of circus fun to your event by hiring one of the UK’s top juggling acts and hula hoop artists? Jugglers have been around for centuries and are a well know way of entertaining the crowds. From street entertainers to circus acts, juggling many different objects from balls to knifes, some can juggle whilst balancing at the same time – now that takes a lot of practice and a lot of coordination.

When was the last time you tried to hula-hoop? Hula hooping a great way to keep fit, child hood memories is remembered by hula hooping and we all could do it very well, but as we have gotten older it seems we can only ‘hula’ a few times.  Sometimes it’s best to just leave it to the experts. Why not hire a hula hoop performer who could actually teach you the art again and you and your guests can actually have fun and keep fit at the same time. You could even be opening up a keep fit class where you can incorporate hula hooping to keep people entertained and try something new.

You will see from our gallery that there are a lot of circus entertainers to choose from, just read through each profile to see which one takes your fancy. You can fill out the online booking form to enquire about each act and their availability; the act will be in contact with you direct soon after to discuss your requirements.

 

Acrobats, Ariel performers & Tightrope walkers

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You need to put on a show or want a different kind of ‘wow’ factor to greet your guests, or you want to use as a distraction when you are changing scenery.  Well why not hire some fabulous Acrobats that can put on an amazing choreographed performance jumping over your crowd or through fire. 

Another act to consider hiring is Ariel performers which can be quite beautiful to watch and guaranteed to please your guests. Imagine the scene, your guests have sat in their seats a few hoops or ribbons come down over your guest heads and the most dazzling display of performers gracefully move in sync like ballerinas in the sky. Hiring a tightrope walker could also be considered as an act to bring some adventure and excitement to an event. They can walk high up over your crowd’s heads taking entertaining to another level.

If we have inspired you to book any of these great acts, simply look on our gallery to see which acts would be perfect for your event. You can book online and your chosen act will be in contact directly soon after.