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Corporate Entertainment in Essex

Entertainment for company events in Essex

Company events have a different rhythm from private parties. Across Essex, businesses book entertainment for drinks receptions, gala dinners, awards ceremonies and after-dinner parties, where the act has to fit a schedule, read a mixed audience and keep things professional from start to finish.

Essex has a wide choice of event venues, from Blake Hall and Great Lodge to Crondon Park. Our acts travel to towns across the area, including Chelmsford, Colchester and Southend-on-Sea, so the location of your event won't limit your choice. You'll find more Essex venues below, including Anne of Cleves Barn, Maidens Barn and Vaulty Manor, 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 Essex, 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

A networking reception or client drinks suits a pianist, duo or string ensemble at a volume where people can talk. A gala dinner or awards night often adds a band or DJ for the party afterwards. A Christmas party is usually about the dance floor, so a function band, tribute act or DJ with a live sax works well.

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 Essex 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 Essex

Blake Hall

Blake Hall

Rose gardens, ancient trees and three restored barns at Bobbingworth near Ongar. Blake Hall is a family estate that wears its centuries lightly.

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Vaulty Manor

Vaulty Manor

An ancient manor, a vast oak barn and a walled garden at Goldhanger near Maldon, with the whole of Vaulty Manor and its 12 acres yours for the day.

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Anne of Cleves Barn

Anne of Cleves Barn

A Grade I listed Tudor barn in gardens at Great Bardfield near Braintree, with a lakeside pavilion, a vineyard and only one wedding each weekend.

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Apton Hall

Apton Hall

Restored farm buildings around a courtyard at Rochford, a Grade II listed dovecot for the wedding night, and country views in every direction.

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Baddow Park House

Baddow Park House

A restored Queen Anne house in parkland at Great Baddow near Chelmsford, with a glorious orangery, 11 bedrooms and only one wedding at a time.

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Crondon Park

Crondon Park

A great oak barn of about 1600 looking out over the Crondon valley at Stock, near Ingatestone, with enclosed gardens and everything cooked on site.

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Great Lodge

Great Lodge

A working Essex estate with its own vineyard, alpacas and a Tudor barn at Great Bardfield near Braintree, taking just one wedding a weekend.

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Maidens Barn

Maidens Barn

A beautifully restored 1806 barn in the lanes outside Chelmsford, full of daylight, with room for 200 guests and beds on site for 33 of them.

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Mulberry House

Mulberry House

A Georgian house turned boutique hotel at High Ongar, set in 22 acres of lakes, wildflower meadows and ancient woodland, with black swans on the water.

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