Which act suits your event?
Not sure whether you need a band, a singer, a tribute or something different? Answer five quick questions and we will point you to the act types that fit.
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A live function band
Nothing fills a dance floor like a live band. Check space, power and any sound limiter first.
Acts to look at: Fresh Grooves, The Pedal Tones, Maxed Out.
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A party band
Party specialists who keep the whole room on its feet with singalong hits.
Acts to look at: Black Lace, Beardsmith, The New Triple X.
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A female vocalist
A versatile female vocalist can move from gentle sets to floor-fillers and adapt to the room as the night goes on.
Acts to look at: Lisa Pearson, Carrie Michaels, Stacey Leadbeatter.
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A male vocalist or showman
A male vocalist or showman mixes great songs with personality and patter, and reads the room well.
Acts to look at: Alex Slater, Simon Young, Joseph O'Brien.
A tribute act
A tribute gives the night a theme and a set list everyone knows. Pick an artist your guests love and let the show do the rest.
Acts to look at: Elvis Tribute, ABBA Fernando, Robbie Williams Tribute.
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An acoustic or vocal duo
A duo gives you live music with a small footprint: ideal for smaller rooms, ceremonies, drinks receptions and venues with sound limits.
Acts to look at: Becky & Josh, Seventh Heaven, Scandal.
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A piano or guitar vocalist
Real live accompaniment that can change with the room, from quiet background to singalong.
Acts to look at: Adam Press, Nigel Passey, Phil James.
A comedian or after-dinner speaker
A comedian suits a seated audience after dinner. Brief them on the crowd and agree how clean the material should be.
Acts to look at: Jack Ryan, Billy Pearce, Jo Little.
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A vocal comedian
Part singer, part stand-up: a vocal comedian covers singalongs and laughs in one act, which is perfect for clubs and parties.
Acts to look at: Craig Harper, Ricky K, Chris Britten.
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A vocal harmony group
A harmony trio or group delivers a polished show with choreography and themed sets, without the space a band needs.
Acts to look at: Girl Project, The Livertones, Angelettes.
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A magician
Close-up and comedy magic breaks the ice while guests mingle or between courses.
Acts to look at: The Magic Guy.
A stage hypnotist
A hypnotist show makes volunteers the stars. It needs a seated audience who are up for a laugh.
Acts to look at: Grant Saunders.
A fun casino
Croupiers, tables and fun money give non-dancers something to do and add friendly competition.
Acts to look at: Casino Hire.
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What the quiz looks at
- The event type shapes the timings and the mood.
- Guest numbers decide how much sound and space you need.
- What matters most separates dance-floor acts from shows and background music.
- Space and sound limits rule some acts in or out.
Read our guide to writing an entertainment brief before you enquire.
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