Category Archives: Corporate Event Entertainers

Plan and preparation

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It’s good to choose your music when hosting a party. This is very important when you’re using the services of a DJ or when you’re hiring a band. You don’t just allow them to play any type of music they want. You can offend your guests if you allow them play as they wish. Selecting music at events is never an easy task. Here are simple tips to follow:
 

Consider the Party Theme

You need to consider the theme of the party before selecting the music. The theme depends on the type of party you’re hosting. If for instance you’re hosting a Christmas party, you may consider selecting music pieces or songs that depict that season.  If you’re hosting a cocktail or dinner party, you should also choose music files that will suit the occasion.

 

Engage a Live Music Band

You can engage a live music band for your party event. You still have to pick specific music files for the band. You have to arrange a meeting with the band ahead of time. You need to iron out some issues before hiring the band. You have to ask the managers some questions regarding the band’s instruments, attires, songs and other aspects.

Hire a good  DJ

You can hire a good DJ for your party and also select specific songs for him. You have to give the DJ specific instructions regarding the songs he will play. You should try as much as you can to hire a professional DJ who can render quality services.

Meanwhile, there are different kinds of songs you can choose when thinking of selecting music at events. You can go for gospel songs, rock music, jazz, disco, and so on. The type of party you’re hosting determines the kind of songs to select.

If you’re using the services of a DJ or a live band, you have to be very careful. You need to ask questions before choosing any band or DJ. You can make inquiries from a reliable entertainment directory.

Before you choose any band or DJ, you need to get in touch with them at first. You can arrange a special meeting to iron out things with the professionals. You’ll end up making the right choice when you invest enough time in selecting the best musical pieces.

A work of art

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Madame Tussauds Famous for its incredible wax works of celebrities and royalty from around the world, Madam Tussauds is also an award winning themed venue that has been hosting high-profile events for over fifty years.

Situated right in the heart of London, the venues offers five themed areas that can host events with up to 1,000 guests. Each event space can be adapted to suit your events exact requirements making it an ideal location for award dinners, presentations, gala events and press conferences. The World Stage Ballroom was designed to impress with a grand stage, back projected screen, full lighting rig and plasma screens. LED lighting can be programmed to display specific colours to suit your corporate identity or theme. The largest space in Madame Tussauds, it is perfect for a whole host of corporate events and can even accommodate smaller events with adjustable and removable walls that can be used to create a more intimate space.

Not forgetting that this venue’s main attraction is its spectacular collection of wax works, guests can walk through over 200 years of history and with the museum-style ropes and poles gone they can also get up close and personal with historical icons, A-list celebrities and sporting legends. Not only is Madame Tussauds a great venue for corporate event entertainment but it also offers team building exercises and incentives: staff also have the chance to go behind the scenes and see how a waxwork is made at Madam Tussauds, ride through London’s history in a mini black cab and battle with Marvel Super Heroes in a 4D movie experience!

A popular choice for high-profile celebrity launches, Madame Tussauds is an impressive event space twice voted the UK’s number 1 favourite venue! No entertainment is more apt to accompany your event at this exclusive venue than one of our real life lookalikes available for hire. Why not invite 007, or Elton John to entertain guests, as they pose for photos and suavely mingles with guests.

Setting the scene

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Beach Blanket Babylon is a decadent venue in trendy Shoreditch perfect for exclusive events and celebrations with an impressive capacity of up to 800 people. The venue has a number of opulent event spaces on offer that lend themselves perfectly to stylish corporate networking events, cocktail receptions, corporate dinners, gala events, conferences and fashion shows.

The Champagne Lounge is ideal for private parties of up to 300 guests with rich wooden surrounds, decadent mood lighting and unique decorations. The Gallery offers a versatile self-contained space, with rustic wooden floors and white walls it is the perfect blank canvas for conferences and exhibitions and can hold up to 175 guests. The Mezzanine and The Bar are both gorgeous spaces; The Mezzanine elegantly holds up to 70 guests while the vibrant cosmopolitan bar holds up to 250 guests.

To complete the look and enhance the atmosphere Red Masque entertainment have a few Jazz bands to hire on our books from London provide standout musical entertainment that will.

The floating cinema is one of London’s top 8 coolest art venues in 2013, the floating cinema is now available for private hire offering a unique event space for product launches, corporate away days, film shoots and special occasions.

This intimate venue has a capacity of 12 passengers when cruising and 20 people standing while static.  The Floating Cinema is a purpose-built wide beam barge with a flexible ‘whitespace’ auditorium that offers a unique and original experience for guests. The space can be easily reconfigured to accommodate meetings and team building sessions. As a cinema it offers state of the art high-spec lighting and surround-sound facilities, a fully equipped cinema auditorium space and a stunning central viewing deck from which guests can enjoy a new perspective of London’s most iconic views.

The Warner Bros Studio in London – home to Harry Potter film sets – offers an exciting event space not just for fans of the Harry Potter franchise. Corporate event organisers can choose to host exclusive dinners and award ceremonies in the Great Hall, sip cocktails and tankards of butter beer in the Three Broomsticks, and host networking events in Dagon Alley.

What better entertainment to accompany a corporate event in the place where Harry Potter was filmed than a string quartet that will create an atmospheric setting fit for the Harry Potter films and could even play the film franchise’s iconic theme tune!

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…


Get in the swing of it

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Big band music is very powerful which will instantly get all your guests tapping their feet and even getting up and dancing!! Enjoy the musical ensemble associated with jazz and the Swing Era with incredible singers and sensational bands. From mainstream & traditional jazz and swing to laid back dinner jazz and background music for dancing. Line-ups range from solo performers to large bands with vocals, bass and horns. Perfect for weddings, parties and corporate events.

If you are having a Christmas corporate party this year and want something a little different but also classy then why not hire some Jazz, Swing, Brass and put it altogether to form a ‘Big Band’.  We are sure all your guests will have the time of their lives dancing and listening the night away to these talented musicians.

You can be assured that we at Red Masque entertainment directory only advertise the best which are all very professional and are rated highly.  Our directory provides a full profile for each listing with descriptions, photo galleries, price guides, reviews, videos, audio and more…

Paparazzi and celebrity lookalikes

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Surprise your friends by hiring some Paparazzi to a special event; it could be a Wedding, where you could have all your guests ‘Papped’ when they arrive, a launch party or a corporate event. Everyone will feel very special and you will be-able to keep all photos as a reminder of the special event. Why not make your very own ‘Hello’ magazine with featuring your party guests?

Another suggestion could be to hire your very own celebrity lookalike where the very current or days gone-by celebrity could be at your event. Find the best celebrity lookalikes available for hire in the UK today. From the king of pop to the queen of England, hiring a celebrity lookalike at your party is always guaranteed fun and a chance for your guests to get some fun photos. 

It could be for a teenagers birthday party where a Kim Kardashian would go down very well with the young girls (and boys) or a Marilyn Monroe, or Clarke Gable lookalike. Whatever your tastes we have only the most professional celebrity lookalikes just waiting to be booked by you. Bring the hollywood feel to your party with a group of in your face spoof performers who start of any event with excitement, fun and mayhem!

What does the future hold?

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Trying to work out the future is something that ‘gifted’ people have been doing for centuries, whether it’s reading somebody’s palm, Crystal ball reading, or reading cards.  Each have their own unique way of interpreting what the future may hold but nonetheless all very enchanting and mysterious.

You could be having a charity event where a hired Palm reader, Crystal ball reader or Tarot card reader could be used to raise lots of money with your paying guests. Or you could be having a fete where acts such as these would draw a crowd and keep the guests entertained.

You can be sure that all the acts you see advertised are professional in what they do and are the best of the best. Our Red Masque directory will give you a brief insight into each act and then it is up to you to decide which you would like. Once you have decided you are able to fill out an online form which will go straight to your act, they will be in contact to discuss dates and services.

For all you Latin music lovers

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For all you Latin music lovers out there who live and breathe this type of music, then Brazilian, Salsa or tango dancers can be hired for your very special evening. You could know some moves already but with these brilliant and talented dancers they could show you a few more.

How spectacular when a group of salsa dancers come into your party and liven things up a bit, or you could be organising a carnival where vibrant Brazilian dancers will be a very big hit with your crowd. A salsa dance is very special and intimate, making a romantic proposal even more romantic.  If you haven’t yet thought of this original idea then why not let Red Masque directory help you along the way?

 

Recreating the sounds of the 1920’s and 30’s

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Hiring Big Band and Swing performers for an event will bring the ‘wow’ factor to any event. With the mesmerising sounds of these Big Bands and the musical ensemble associated with jazz and the swing era. They are sure to be a crowd pleaser, young or old everybody can’t fail to love Big Band and Swing.

Why not have a ‘crooner’ to sing with your hired band and really make it truly spectacular.  Be it for corporate events, private party entertainment to a special birthday or a Wedding reception these Big Bands are very special and guarantee to bring the added wow factor to any event.

Have a look at our advertised Big Band and Swing acts available for hire in the Uk. You can be sure every act advertised on our entertainment directory is amongst the best around and comes highly recommended. All acts featured on the website come with a review section so it’s worth having a read before making your decision, just to be sure you have the perfect band for your requirements.

Planning the perfect 80’s party

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The 80’s are defined by lots of different genres of music, more commonly we remember Wham, Madonna, Aha, Bananarama  to name but a few. We all remember the dodgy hairdos and very strange fashion, but we cannot deny the music from that era was unforgettable.

You could be having an 80’s party or a school reunion where 80’s music would be very nostalgic to your event. If you’re organising a corporate event where an eighties theme would go down very well with your audience or you may want something that all ages can enjoy, then look no further than Red Masque. We have a great selection of only the best performers on our entertainment directory.

You are moments away from hiring a top 80’s tribute band from the best available in the uk today. To book an 80’s band directly simply fill out a form located next to your preferred performer and they will be in contact soon after to arrange all your requirements.