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New Year's Eve Entertainment: Booking Acts for the Biggest Night
How to book New Year's Eve entertainment: why to book early, planning sets around midnight and choosing acts for venues and parties.
19 Oct 2026 · 2 min readNew Year's Eve Entertainment
New Year's Eve is the one night everyone wants, so the best acts are booked early. We help venues and party hosts plan a night that builds to midnight.
From party bands to tributes and compères who lead the countdown.
Building to midnight
Plan a warm-up set, a break, then a high-energy set that carries the room to the countdown and Auld Lang Syne. Agree who leads the countdown and which song follows.
Acts that suit the night
- Party bands: Black Lace, Beardsmith
- Hosts and all-rounders: Taff Tenerife
- Singalong tributes: Robbie Williams, Take That
Read our New Year's Eve guide.
Acts we recommend
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- Black Lace (Duos, Trios & Bands) – Agadoo, Superman, Do the Conga – Black Lace are the ultimate party band for a night of pure fun.
- Beardsmith (Duos, Trios & Bands) – Beardsmith are one of the UK's best bands for hire.
- Taff Tenerife (Male Vocalists) – Leave a Review for this ActTaff has been entertaining audiences both at home and abroad for nearly half a century—celebrating an incredible 50 years in the business in 2025!
- Robbie Williams Tribute (Tribute Acts) – Tony as Robbie is one of the UK’s most acclaimed Robbie Williams tribute artists, boasting a career that has spanned over two decades.
- Take That Tribute (Tribute Acts) – With the look, Sound and authentic costumes, they perfectly capture the magic of one of the UK’s biggest pop acts.
Frequently asked questions
When should we book?
As early as possible. Many acts are booked many months ahead for New Year's Eve.
Will the act do the countdown?
Yes, if agreed in advance.
How much does it cost?
Fees depend on the act, date, travel and set length, so we quote each event individually. There are no hidden agency booking fees: the price we quote is the price you pay.
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