New Year's Eve is a single night that everyone wants. Acts, venues and taxis are all in demand, so planning early matters more than for almost any other date.
Book early
Many acts take New Year's Eve bookings a year or more in advance. If you run a venue, it is worth securing next year's act soon after this year's party.
Plan the night around midnight
Everything should build towards the countdown:
- Early evening: food and background music.
- First set: a warm-up set as the room fills.
- Break: buffet or a DJ playlist.
- Second set: the high-energy set that carries the room to midnight.
- Midnight: the countdown, Auld Lang Syne and a big party song straight after.
- After midnight: a final set or recorded music.
Agree with the act exactly who leads the countdown and which song comes next. A compère or host-style entertainer such as Taff Tenerife, a musician, entertainer, DJ and compère, can carry the whole night.
Choosing the act
- Party bands such as Black Lace or family bands like Beardsmith suit big, mixed crowds.
- Tributes give the night a theme. A Robbie Williams tribute suits a singalong crowd.
- Vocal entertainers suit social clubs and smaller venues.
Practicalities
- Travel. Acts may have to travel on a night with limited transport. Confirm arrival times carefully.
- Finish time. Check your venue's licence for New Year's Eve.
- Guests' transport. Pre-book taxis or arrange a minibus.
Quick answers
When should I book New Year's Eve entertainment?
As early as possible. Many acts are booked many months ahead.
Can the act lead the countdown?
Yes. Agree this when you book and confirm the timing on the night.
Do you charge extra agency fees for New Year's Eve?
There are no hidden agency booking fees with Flair; the price we quote is the price you pay. Acts set their own fees for peak dates, and we confirm the total up front.
Plan your night
See New Year's Eve entertainment or ask for a quote.
Ready to find your act?
Flair Entertainments has been booking entertainers for clients across the UK since 1984. Send us your date, venue and the kind of night you want and we’ll come back with acts that suit.
