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How to Choose Your Wedding Ceremony Music

By Hajar Woodland

From choosing the songs for your ceremony to selecting the live musicians to play them – here's our complete guide to wedding ceremony music.

How to Book a Band for a Wedding or Party

By Mike Ausden

Our A-Z guide to booking a band for a wedding, private party or corporate event, from essential venue checks through to signing contracts.

How to Throw a 1920s Theme Party

By Sarah Dawson

Decadent, glamorous, stylish and flamboyant; what’s not to love about the Roaring ‘20s? If you’re looking to channel some Great Gatsby cool for your 1920s-themed party, you’ve come to the right place.

The Greatest Wedding Love Songs for Every Part of Your Day

By Emily Deane

Looking to set the scene as you walk down the aisle, or a romantic number for your first dance? Here are our favourite wedding love songs in 2023.

The Best 40th Birthday Party Ideas for an Unforgettable Celebration

By Sarah Dawson

It’s official; 40 is the new 30. Forget about being ‘over the hill’, turning 40 is something to be celebrated – big time. Here’s all the 40th birthday party inspiration you need to throw a party to remember.

15 Questions You Need to Ask Your Wedding Band Before Booking

By Mike Ausden

Your wedding may well be the first time you’ve had to book live music. To take some of the head scratching out of the process, we've put together 15 essential questions to ask your wedding band.

46 Songs to Walk Down the Aisle to: from Classical to Contemporary

By Emily Deane

Make an unforgettable entrance at your ceremony, whether you’re after a classical favourite or a modern pop ballad. Here's our round-up of the very best songs to walk down the aisle to.

These First Dance Choices May End in Divorce

Written by Dan Golding

A survey suggests that certain wedding songs may lead to relationship disaster, whilst others will ensure a lasting union. Choose wisely!

Wedding Band or DJ? How to Decide

By Mike Ausden

Do you want a DJ who can respond to all manner of requests, or the unique experience of a live band? We consider the pros and cons, as well as a third option – the iPod playlist.

Top 10 Best Wedding Bands for 2024

Written by Mike Ausden

Give your guests the reception finale of the century with an amazing live band. The best bands book up early, so here's our round-up of the very best UK wedding bands for 2024, handpicked by our team.

Live Music & Your Venue: 10 Things You Need to Check

By Mike Ausden

Before you put down the deposit on your venue, here are 10 questions we recommend asking your venue to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible.

99 Epic Wedding Party Songs To Fill Your Dancefloor

By Kat Dadswell & Dan Golding

If you're dreaming of a dancefloor heaving with friends and loved ones, here are the wedding party tunes to make that happen!

129 Best Wedding Songs: from Upbeat and Fun to Romantic and Slow

By Dan Golding

Whether you're looking for first dance inspo or the perfect wedding song for your bridal exit, here are our top picks – from romantic ballads to upbeat Motown sing-a-longs and fun rock anthems.

How to Plan an Event – Ideas & Tips

by Hajar Woodland

Whether you’re organising a surprise birthday party or an end-of-year staff social, successful events require great planning and attention to memorable details, from the food to the entertainment.

Teaching Music Online – A Complete Guide

Written by Jack Miller

Find out how to transition to virtual music lessons, from choosing the right platform to organising your diary.

How to Plan an Office Christmas Party – 5 Tips

Written by Mike Ausden

Our tips for putting on an office Christmas party your employees will remember for the right reasons – from booking the venue, to arranging the catering and choosing the entertainment.

43 Most Popular First Dance Songs

By Mike Ausden

Planning a wedding soon? If you’re struggling for first dance song inspiration, there's no shame in choosing a tried-and-tested classic that's guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's faces. Here are our most requested songs.

30 Wedding Ceremony Song Ideas – from Entrance to Exit

Written by Clem Westwood

We've sifted through 1000s of wedding ceremony song ideas so you don't have to! Here are our favourite suggestions for the entrance, signing of the register and exit.

How To Get More From Your Wedding Band

Written by Hajar Woodland

From learning your first dance to providing a DJ service, there's often more to a wedding band than meets the ear. Here's how you can get the most out of your band.

7 Live Music Ideas for a Summer Garden Party

Written by Hannah Higham

Planning an outdoor event or summer garden party this year? Impress your guests with some live music – we have singers, gypsy jazz trios, steel pannists, string trios, brass bands and more.

How to Start a Function Band and Get Paid Work Now

Written by Hannah Higham

We help over 600 bands, musicians or DJs find work at thousands of private weddings and functions every year – but who are these artists, and how did they get the job?

How to Start a Career as a Professional Musician

Written by Ant Sullivan

Develop your skills, get the best promotional material you can and put yourself out there!

Virtual Gigs, Second Jobs & Mindfulness: How Musicians Are Surviving The Pandemic

By Kat Dadswell & Mike Ausden

With venues closed and most live shows postponed, the UK's gigging musicians have had to adapt and diversify in order to make ends meet.

64 Last Dance Songs for Your Wedding in 2024

By Kat Dadswell

Make the most of the last few moments of your big day with an epic closing number. Here's our take on the best last dance songs for your wedding in 2024.

5 Reasons to Book a Steel Drum Band this Summer

Written by Mike Ausden

Steel drum bands bring a fun, carnival atmosphere to garden parties and outdoor events – they're also weather-proof and electricity-free! Here are 5 reasons to book one, plus our top Caribbean song ideas.

How to Become a Professional Wedding Singer

Written by Hajar Woodland

Getting the right qualifications isn’t the only way to become a professional wedding singer, and nor does it guarantee success, but the right attitude and preparation will get you far.

50 Father-Daughter Dance Songs: Sentimental to Upbeat

Written by Kat Dadswell

Get on the dancefloor with your dad! From sentimental ballads to upbeat anthems, are our top father-daughter dance songs for your wedding.

17 Affordable Music Rehearsal Studios in London

Written by Ant Sullivan

With music rehearsal studios finally opening up again, it's time to get reacquainted with your bandmates! We've rounded up the cheapest (asbestos-free) practice spaces in London.

How to Live Stream Your Own Gigs

By Kat Dadswell

With live gigs cancelled indefinitely, streaming is now the only way to reach your fans and promote your music in a safe, accessible and cost effective way.

6 Brass Oompah Bands For Your Oktoberfest Party

By Mike Ausden

The joyous, beer-swigging marathon that is Oktoberfest isn't complete without a brass oompah band belting out Ein Prosit. Here our favourite oompah bands for hire, plus our recommended drinking songs to soundtrack the day.

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How to Choose Your Wedding Ceremony Music

How to Book a Band for a Wedding or Party

How to Throw a 1920s Theme Party

The Greatest Wedding Love Songs for Every Part of Your Day

The Best 40th Birthday Party Ideas for an Unforgettable Celebration

15 Questions You Need to Ask Your Wedding Band Before Booking

46 Songs to Walk Down the Aisle to: from Classical to Contemporary

These First Dance Choices May End in Divorce

Wedding Band or DJ? How to Decide

Top 10 Best Wedding Bands for 2024

Live Music & Your Venue: 10 Things You Need to Check

99 Epic Wedding Party Songs To Fill Your Dancefloor

129 Best Wedding Songs: from Upbeat and Fun to Romantic and Slow

How to Plan an Event – Ideas & Tips

Teaching Music Online – A Complete Guide

How to Plan an Office Christmas Party – 5 Tips

43 Most Popular First Dance Songs

30 Wedding Ceremony Song Ideas – from Entrance to Exit

How To Get More From Your Wedding Band

7 Live Music Ideas for a Summer Garden Party

How to Start a Function Band and Get Paid Work Now

How to Start a Career as a Professional Musician

Virtual Gigs, Second Jobs & Mindfulness: How Musicians Are Surviving The Pandemic

64 Last Dance Songs for Your Wedding in 2024

5 Reasons to Book a Steel Drum Band this Summer

How to Become a Professional Wedding Singer

50 Father-Daughter Dance Songs: Sentimental to Upbeat

17 Affordable Music Rehearsal Studios in London

How to Live Stream Your Own Gigs

6 Brass Oompah Bands For Your Oktoberfest Party

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