Category Archives: Party Bands

Birthday Celebration Ideas

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The tradition of holding a party to celebrate the anniversary of birth began centuries ago in Europe when it was feared that evil spirits sought out people on their birthdays. To protect them from harm, friends and family would gather around to bring good thoughts and wishes. Giving gifts brought even more good cheer to ward off evil spirits, and candles were placed on cakes to transport the birthday wishes directly to God.

Initially, only royalty was deemed important enough to have a birthday celebration, but the tradition soon spread with the introduction of the children’s party in Germany, the Kinderfeste.

For the trivia buffs amongst you; the lyrically astounding ‘Happy Birthday to You’ song was written in 1839 by sisters Mildred and Patty Smith Hill!!

Birthday party fancy dress themes work really well let your imagination run wild…

It’s good to ensure there are plenty of attractions to keep guests talking & mingling so you could also consider casino tables which can tie in nicely with a James Bond theme, for example, and create a space for guests to meet, mix and break the ice. Also check out our celebrity lookalikes who will work the floor & get people talking.

For a rocking party, you could book a party band to play songs fitting to that theme or just a general Rock, Pop, Soul, and Swing or even a hired Jazz band to keep your guests dancing all evening long.

Hiring a Celebrity lookalike of your favourite celebrity would be a great touch. For a great surprise you could hire some comedy music acts who can act “incognito” for part of the evening before bursting into song when your guests least expect it!

Planning the perfect party

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My Auntie has a huge celebration for her 60th birthday party. With over 100+ guests packed into function rooms, she was determined to create an inclusive evening of live and unique entertainment for everybody attending. A night where everyone could get dressed up and simply have a great time from start to finish.

Red Masque are able to book individual artists for events as well as a full evenings worth of continuous live entertainment at parties such as this one.  

A stunning visual effect was created by booking one of Red Masque’s living statues who greeted guests on arrival. They went down a storm and were a real conversation starter… “Rather than get your drinks from the bar, you could go and get one from a living statue!” (This by the way was in the shape of a table)

The next surprise was a quartet of comedy singers who broke into song during the drinks reception to much awe and wonder from all in attendance. They were by far the favourite of many of the guests and left everyone excited for what was coming up next!

Then a fantastic live jazz band and swing band hired for the event. They started the party as people were moving from one room to the other, getting everybody in the mood for dancing!

During the sit down meal, three magicians, performed to guests in their seats with card tricks, sleight of hand and close up magic leaving all in attendance both entertained and perplexed as only magicians can!

Also providing a background ambience and continuing the jazz music theme during the meal was a saxophone artist. The incredible sax playing really added some continuity to the musical background of the event so far.

And finally, the 8-piece function band opened up the dancefloor with everyone in attendance putting on their dancing shoes and taking to the floor. Excite put their stamp on every song and provided the perfect round off to the evening

The entertainment really helped make this party into an event and a show to be beat! With wall-to-wall entertainment throughout the night from start to finish, all gaps were filled with a number of the guests commenting on how they’d never been to such an entertaining party!

So, if you think you’d like something similar for your party, please feel free to browse on our gallery and see what you can come up with to hire. Not is only is an event like this great fun for you and your guests on the night, but you’ll be safe in the knowledge that you will hire only the best artists in the business.

Bring on the bands…

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A great way to have a party with different genres of music is to hire some tribute bands. They can go all the way back to the songs of your youth up until the present day. Wouldn’t it be fun to dress up to really make the evening really authentic. A themed party is always a guaranteed crowd pleaser and with so many bands and DJ’s available you’re sure to find the perfect party entertainment here at Red Masque. 

Music can be used to create nostalgia and to create the ambiance that you have been searching for, for whatever event you have lined up. Why not hire all types of music from all era’s and dance the night away to different decades, this is a great way to include all ages in your special event.

Or why not try some of the big bands featured here on Red Masque. The thrill of the ‘big band sound’ wowing your guests. Why not show your friends or your corporate guests a really good time with a top band to entertain the masses. Enjoy the musical ensemble associated with jazz and the Swing Era with incredible singers and sensational bands recreating the sounds of the 1920’s and 30’s. The Big Band produces a sound and feeling unlike any other.

Knowing that Red Masque only advertise the best you will be safe in the knowledge that your chosen act will not let you down.  Finding the perfect party entertainers, wedding entertainers and event entertainers couldn’t be easier. Browse through our categories and book your chosen acts directly.

Live band karaoke and party bands

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You can sing in the shower right? So why not have a karaoke evening but with a difference, yes, now you can hire Live band Karaoke where you will feel like a real star on the stage and the band may be able to hide a few ‘mistakes’ while your singing!  What a great evening this will turn out to be, of course your guests will be a little timid at first but you can be assured they will be queuing to get up on that stage and unleash their inner ‘star factor’!!

Party and function bands can also be hired to play whatever theme of party you are having guaranteed to get your entire guests bopping on the dance floor from upbeat to mellow music our party function bands are the best.

To book any of these bands, simply look on our gallery to see which one would suit you most, fill out a form and your band will contact you. Have a look at our advertised party Bands and karaoke available for hire. You can be sure every act advertised on our party 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.

Let’s hear it for the groups…

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Having a group of singers perform for you is very entertaining, it could be a boy band where they would do their best harmonies and all the ladies would swoon or a girl band where not only will their singing be amazing but will add a bit of eye candy to your event. Or if you wanted you could have a group which is not defined by boy or girl but a group like Fleetwood mac?

Your event will sparkle if you hired one of our groups from our directory.  Whatever you were organising we are sure a boy band or girl group would be just the thing.

All the groups you see advertised are of the highest calibre where they have all been rated 5 stars. You won’t find better than the party entertainment here at Red Masque. To book simply fill out an online booking form located on our website and your group of choice will be in contact to arrange further details.

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.

Hire a seventies band

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The funky 70’s where soul and funk was everywhere and the dress was bold, bright with lots of glitter, the Jackson 5 to Motown to name just a few, the music today is just as popular and dressing the 70’s way is a scream!!

If you want to hire a 70’s band or Tribute act then look no further then Red Masque entertainment directory. We have only the best advertised which are all very professional. Each act is able to work out with you to arrange your perfect 70’s party or event.

If ever a musical style defined a decade, Disco was the definition of the 1970s. It created a great deal of songs and artists that people are still dancing to today. So find the perfect seventies band or tribute act and make your event one to remember for all the right reasons. Simply choose your favourite performers and fill out a booking enquiry form or call them directly. They will be in contact with you quicker than you can say ‘flares’ to arrange any further details.