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Corporate Entertainment in London

Book corporate event entertainment in London

The right entertainment turns a company event from a work obligation into a night people talk about. In London, 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 central London, Greenwich and Richmond or further afield, the acts here cover the whole of London. Local venues include Fulham Palace, Eltham Palace and Grand Connaught Rooms, and it's worth checking with the venue where the entertainment will set up. You'll find more London venues below, including St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London, The Gore Hotel and The Lensbury, each with its own page.

The best corporate acts are used to working to a schedule. They can pause for speeches and awards, keep the volume right during dinner and then lift the energy for the party, and they know how to play to a room of colleagues rather than a group of friends.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment for company events since 1999. Every act listed here travels to London as standard, and the instant quote button on this page shows pricing and availability for your date.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: £400 to £3,500, depending on the act, how long they perform and the date
  • Your quote shows exactly what's included
  • Acts experienced with speeches, awards and tight running orders
  • December dates book up early, so it pays to enquire in good time
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind 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.

The instant quote button gives you a price and availability for your date straight away. From there, we manage the contract and deposit and keep you updated until the event. Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and there's an emergency contact line on the night.

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

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Busta Groove

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

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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 London 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)

“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.”

(5)

“The House of Lairds were amazing and helped us having a roaring time while we celebrated our anniversary. They coached us through the traditional dances and played so many of the great songs we flagged ahead of time. They had a good flow in the set and were just all around great people. Hireaband made it super easy to book and manage.”

(5)

“Fairmont were excellent. Very polished and professional and set the perfect tone to our colleague event. They played a great mix of tunes, traditional and contemporary which was great. Would highly recommend.”

(5)

“Absolutely Fantastic! We booked All Night Long for a corporate event held at Wyboston Lakes and everyone who attended thoroughly enjoyed it! A great mix of music, talented musicians and brilliant singers. Booking was effortless and very well organised. We couldn't have asked for more. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend for large scale events or smaller gatherings. Thank you again for providing us with such an enjoyable evening!”

Local Venues in London

The Gore Hotel

The Gore Hotel

The Gore has been welcoming guests to Queen's Gate since 1892: antiques, four-posters, panelled Bar 190 and South Kensington at its most characterful.

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The Lensbury

The Lensbury

There are 25 riverside acres at Teddington, a hotel, a spa and a private deck over the Thames. The Lensbury is a country estate that never left London.

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Eltham Palace

Eltham Palace

A moated medieval palace with a dazzling Art Deco house attached, Eltham Palace gives a London wedding a setting nothing in the city can match.

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Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

A World Heritage landscape on the Thames where you marry in a Victorian glasshouse and dine beneath the Orangery’s Grade I listed ceiling.

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Grand Connaught Rooms

Grand Connaught Rooms

Chandeliers, marble and a ballroom for 750 on Great Queen Street. The Grand Connaught Rooms has been Covent Garden's great party address since 1775.

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Royal Lancaster London

Royal Lancaster London

Set 18 floors above Hyde Park, with two pillar-free ballrooms and a view that does half the work. Royal Lancaster London has thrown parties since 1967.

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St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London

St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London

Gilbert Scott’s Gothic masterpiece at King’s Cross, rescued from demolition and restored, where you can marry on the Grand Staircase itself.

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Fulham Palace

Fulham Palace

Home to the Bishops of London for a thousand years, with a Tudor courtyard, Georgian rooms and 13 acres of botanic garden beside the Thames.

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Syon House at Syon Park

Syon House at Syon Park

The Duke of Northumberland's London home at Brentford, where Robert Adam's state rooms open onto 200 acres of Capability Brown parkland by the Thames.

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