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Corporate Entertainment in York

Corporate entertainment in York

The right entertainment turns a company event from a work obligation into a night people talk about. In York, 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.

Across York, corporate entertainment is booked for events in and around York, Selby and Tadcaster. Venues in the area include Bedern Hall, Grays Court and Villa Farm, each with its own function rooms and event spaces. You'll find more York venues below, including Hotel du Vin York, The Hospitium and Barmby Field Barns, 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 York 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.

Expect to pay from around £400 up to £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. Busy Saturdays and the December season sit at the top of the range, and your quote shows exactly what's included.

Rather than a generic demo, every act's page shows the performers you would be booking, with videos, audio, a song list and reviews, so you can judge the act well before the day.

Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the event. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the night.

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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 York 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

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“"Many thanks to The Scene Stealers for supplying such an excellent evening of music and entertainment for our Ball last Friday. We had over 430 guests and the dance floor was packed during your sets - which is what its all about! Its only been a few days since the Ball but we have received many many compliments - so thanks again for your superb contribution to a great evening!"”

(5)

“Just wanted to drop you an email to say a HUGE thank you for Saturday night!! You were absolutely fantastic - you really made our night perfect. Everyone keeps saying how amazing you were - Also thanks for letting the budding Take That singers take to the floor!! We are already planning another charity event next year, so we can book you again!”

(5)

“Thank you for your help with the booking of Justin on Sunday! He was great and the team all had a ball! The dancefloor was packed!”

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“Just a short email to say many thanks for performing at our Motown Ball @ The Grand Central Station Hotel on Saturday.We have had excellent comments and feedback.”

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“The Rubix Cubes totally wowed the audience at this years VOWS Awards. I've received some really lovely feedback from the audience. Can't wait to see what you come up with for next year!”

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“I would like to say a big thank you to Matt for the fantastic entertainment he provided at our recent company party ... His magic tricks were excellent and the overall atmosphere that he created was incredible. His whole performance was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. We would have no hesitation in recommending Matt to anyone !”

Local Venues in York

Middlethorpe Hall

Middlethorpe Hall

A William III country house just outside York's walls, with a cosy Drawing Room and its own grounds.

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Merchant Adventurers Hall

Merchant Adventurers Hall

A Grade I listed medieval guildhall in the middle of York, one of the best-preserved of its kind in the country.

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Bedern Hall

Bedern Hall

A 14th-century hall tucked just off York's Shambles, with timber beams and a genuinely historic setting for a city wedding.

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The Hospitium

The Hospitium

A timber-framed medieval hall in York's Museum Gardens, by the river and a few minutes' walk from the Minster.

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The Grand, York

The Grand, York

A Georgian five-star hotel by York station, built as the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway.

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Hotel du Vin York

Hotel du Vin York

A Grade II listed mansion house turned boutique hotel in York, with private dining rooms and a courtyard.

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Grays Court

Grays Court

A boutique hotel built into York's medieval city walls, with a walled garden and a genuinely ancient Jacobean Great Chamber.

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Barmby Field Barns

Barmby Field Barns

Restored barns near York accommodating up to 120 guests, with three-day hire so there's no rush on the day.

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Villa Farm

Villa Farm

A rustic barn venue on the edge of York, built for a relaxed countryside wedding close to the city.

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