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Corporate Entertainment in Berkshire

Entertainment for company events in Berkshire

The right entertainment turns a company event from a work obligation into a night people talk about. In Berkshire, corporate entertainment is booked for Christmas parties, awards dinners, summer parties, conferences and client receptions, with acts chosen to suit the room, the audience and the running order.

Whether your event is near Reading, Windsor and Newbury or further afield, the acts here cover the whole of Berkshire. Local venues include The Great House at Sonning, Dorney Court and Cantley House Hotel, and it's worth checking with the venue where the entertainment will set up. You'll find more Berkshire venues below, including Wasing Park, The Elephant Hotel and Royal Berkshire Hotel, each with its own page.

Most corporate events need more than one kind of entertainment across the evening. A pianist or duo for the drinks reception, something light during dinner and a band or DJ once the awards are over is a common running order, and many acts can cover more than one part of the night.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched businesses with the right entertainment for their events. The acts listed here all travel to Berkshire, and the instant quote button shows pricing and availability in a few seconds.

The essentials:

  • Budget from around £400 to £3,500, depending on the act and the date
  • Solo acts through to full bands for large functions
  • Acts who can pause for speeches and awards
  • Everything included is listed in your quote
  • Change your mind within 14 days and get a full refund

Start with the timings. Most corporate events have a reception, a meal, speeches or awards and then a party, and the entertainment needs to fit around each part. Tell us the schedule and the venue and we can suggest an act, or a combination, that covers the whole evening.

Most bookings fall between £400 and £3,500. A solo musician or magician for a drinks reception sits at the lower end, while a full band covering a gala dinner and party sits towards the upper end. The date and time of year make up the rest of the difference.

Every act's page has video and audio of the performers you would actually book, along with their song list and written reviews from previous clients. It's the easiest way to check the style and the sound before you commit.

Use the instant quote button on this page to see prices and availability for your date. Once you've chosen an act, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the event. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the night.

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Rocktail Party

Rocktail Party take the very best of 80’s rock, and revive it in all its hairographic, tight-jeaned glory!

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From £1,590

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Busta Groove

High-Energy Live Party Duo | Male Vocals, Guitar & Percussion | Big-Band Sound, Small Footprint

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From £950

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

Function and party bands, DJs, saxophonists, tribute acts, duos, pianists, string ensembles and close-up magicians. Many events combine two or three, for example a pianist for the reception and a band for the party.

Yes. Corporate acts are used to working to a running order, pausing for speeches, presentations and awards and picking up again afterwards. Share the schedule when you book.

Yes. Most corporate events in Berkshire are at hotels, conference centres and function venues. Tell us the venue and the room, and we will check the act suits the space and any sound limits.

As early as possible. December Fridays and Saturdays are the busiest dates of the year, so many companies book their Christmas party entertainment in the spring or summer.

Typically £400 to £3,500, depending on the act, how long they perform and the date. Your quote shows exactly what's included.

Yes, and it is a popular way to book. We can arrange both through a single booking so there is one point of contact for the whole evening.

Reviews

(5)

“We hired Simply Groove for our xmas party and they went down a storm. Really lovely bunch of lads, good communication prior to the gig and also on the day. Staff had an amazing evening - thank you for making our night!!!”

(5)

“Excellent communication from Del and the team. Declan was brilliant. Very professional musician with a lovely voice. Played a great variation of songs to suit all age groups of the party. Excellent value for money. Stairway to Heaven was incredible! Will book again in the future and highly recommend Declan and the company to everyone.”

(5)

“There are only two words to describe James - World Class. He nailed the brief and really annoyed the hotel staff because people were dancing instead of eating. Brilliant stuff. Thanks James.”

(5)

“Absolutely brilliant performance at our party! Mitch brought his DJ/percussion combo and honestly, it was a game-changer. What could’ve been just a regular office do turned into something really special. The live drumming during the DJ sets got everyone up on their feet and made the night one to remember. From start to finish, everything was super easy to organise and went off without a hitch. Our team’s still talking about it, and we’re already thinking of booking again next year!”

(5)

“The band were absolutely fantastic - very professional, extremely talented musicians, superb equipment and sound quality, and kept the dancefloor full all night. The second set, which had a number of requests from the crowd, was a particular highlight and the bands willingness to play requests was a real USP! We had a number of comments from guests about how great it was, and we fully agreed. Thanks for making it a great evening!”

(5)

“Wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Hireaband. They listened to what we were looking for and gave us a great selection of acts. Everything was transparent- including pricing - and we were delighted with the option we chose, Kasbah. We’ve never had a busier dance floor and that’s all down to the band. The boys had a great multi generational set list and were fantastic musicians. We’re already trying to find an excuse to book the band again. Absolutely first class.”

Local Venues in Berkshire

Wasing Park

Wasing Park

Wasing Park near Aldermaston hands you 200 acres, 26 bedrooms and a barn with a stage of its own.

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Ufton Court

Ufton Court

A 16th-century tithe barn and a Grade I listed manor at Ufton Nervet near Reading, run entirely for charity, and a wonderful old room for a band.

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Englefield House

Englefield House

Englefield House at Theale is a Tudor house with glorious gardens and an evening that ends earlier than most.

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Cantley House Hotel

Cantley House Hotel

Cantley House at Wokingham keeps the party in a restored 17th-century barn with 50 acres of Berkshire around it.

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Royal Berkshire Hotel

Royal Berkshire Hotel

A Queen Anne house in 15 acres at Sunninghill near Ascot, with a walled garden, 66 bedrooms and a licence that runs to 1am.

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The Elephant Hotel

The Elephant Hotel

The Elephant at Pangbourne is 22 bedrooms of colour and character near the Thames.

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Dorney Court

Dorney Court

Dorney Court near Windsor is a Tudor manor house with a converted Victorian brewery for the party.

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The Great House at Sonning

The Great House at Sonning

The Great House at Sonning sits on the Thames between Reading and Henley, all lawns and terraces.

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Coworth Park

Coworth Park

A Georgian house in 240 acres by Windsor Great Park, with polo fields, a wildflower meadow and a serious kitchen.

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