Published Feb 17, 2020
How Not to Ruin Your Wedding Reception; 12 Essential Do's & Don'ts.
I’m guessing this is probably the first time you’ve ever considered booking a band and indeed the first time you’ve ever got married?
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Published Dec 04, 2019
The Truth about Corporate Gigs and How to Get Them.
Many bands dream about getting on the corporate gig circuit, performing an easy short set in swanky venues for a suitcase load of cash.
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Published Nov 27, 2019
Secret Band Black Friday Sale
This Black Friday some of Scotland’s best and busiest wedding bands are offering significant discounts on their performance fees for events in 2020.
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Published Nov 22, 2019
A Week in the Life of an Entertainment Agency
Over the years I’ve had many conversations with people who ask what I do for a living.
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Published Mar 28, 2019
Why entertainment agencies are like car dealers and why that’s a good thing. Sometimes.
I’m currently going through the process of buying a car with my older daughter.
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Published Feb 19, 2019
Why Do Musicians Need Specialist Insurance
At Hireaband, helping musicians regularly play live is one of our top priorities.
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Published Feb 04, 2019
What goes into filming a new wedding band video?
And Why Do We Go To All The Bother?At Hireaband we take pride in making sure that our bands have only the best promotional videos that show them off in not only their best light, but also are a true reflection of how they are in a live environment.
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Published Jan 21, 2019
Hospitality Staff v Entertainers; We can work it out!
You've just driven miles in your van to get to the gig, you've had to unload over a ton of gear and carry it up three flights of stairs because the lifts are for guests only.
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Published Jan 09, 2019
6 Essential Wedding Entertainment Hacks
A wedding, for most couples, is a series of firsts.
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Published Jan 09, 2019
Hottest Wedding Bands To Look Out For in 2019
With so many bands to choose from we have complied a list of a few of the most exciting bands performing across the country in 2019.
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Published Dec 28, 2018
Why Are There So Many Wedding Bands in Glasgow?
At first this may seem like a dumb question; why are there so many wedding bands in Glasgow?
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Published Jul 23, 2018
Looking for Rehearsal Space?
Book Your Next Band Practice Online With Rehearsal Booker.
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Published May 30, 2018
Using Video to Promote your Band
Using Video to Promote Your BandIt’s never been quicker, cheaper or easier to use video to promote your band or act.Big players in the music industry are focusing their efforts towards the creation of high-quality video content designed to increase their profile.But most are doing it wrong.After my video production company - Artifact Media - produced several videos for acts managed by Hireaband, all of which had huge success, MD Del Cotton asked for my quick tips on how musicians can improve their video marketing.
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Published Dec 19, 2017
The 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Hiring A Wedding Band or DJ
Hi I'm Lisa Cotton, the joint founder and Managing Director of Hireaband.
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Published Dec 14, 2017
The Top 7 Tips For Getting The Best From A Wedding Band Showcase
Wedding Band Showcases.
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Published Dec 01, 2017
How to choose your first dance song
How to choose your first dance song.
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Published May 04, 2017
5 Insider tips for saving money on wedding entertainment
5 Top tips on getting the best value from your entertainment budget1 Be a talent spotterNew bands will be keen to fill their diaries.
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Published Jan 23, 2017
What to do if your wedding band lets you down
The level of panic you feel will depend on just two things; how near to your wedding date are you and did you book the band direct or via a reputable agency?
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Published Nov 01, 2016
Festival Style Weddings with a Mumford & Sons Vibe - Getting the Music Right
Give your wedding a festival flavour with the best folk/rock/pop bands in the country.
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Published Jul 27, 2016
Our Bands Don't Just Perform At Weddings!
Our Bands Don’t Just Perform at Weddings!To some people, the idea of a wedding band conjures up all kinds of visions of really cheesy music performed by old geezers dressed in frilly shirts and dodgy suits.Although there are bands like that out there, the reality couldn’t be further from the truth.
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Published Jun 03, 2016
How to get the best out of the new Hireaband web site
The new Hireaband web site has been designed to make finding great bands and acts in your local area simple, fast and easy.
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Published Jul 17, 2015
SouthWest - The Super Hot Wedding Band Everybody Is Raving About
Meet the super-hot wedding band that have previous clients raving about them!
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Published Jul 17, 2015
Wedding Bands For 2016 at 2015 Prices
Take advantage of great bands who have not yet put their prices up for 2016!
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Published May 21, 2015
What is good wedding entertainment?
There are two questions here; How do you define good wedding entertainment and what are examples of good wedding entertainment?
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Published Oct 22, 2014
Thinking about Aberdeen wedding bands? Let's talk about what's involved in hiring a Ceilidh band.
Thinking about Aberdeen wedding bands?
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Published Oct 06, 2014
What's Trending In The World Of Wedding Entertainment
Look Who's Coming To The Wedding!One of the most memorable aspects of your big day will undoubtedly be your choice of entertainment.
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Published Aug 21, 2014
The Cream Tease At Top London Casino
We are pleased to announce that the incredebly talented Cream Tease Burlesque Act are performing at the London Hippodrome Casino this weekend.
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Published Aug 05, 2014
Can anyone recommend a good wedding band?
The Hireaband How to guide to hiring musical acts for your wedding.
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Published Jul 30, 2014
Wedding Entertainment Ideas and Consideration
Things you need to consider before you start looking for your evening wedding entertainment?
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Published Jul 30, 2014
Wedding Entertainment Ideas
Things you need to consider before you start looking for your evening wedding entertainment?We are spoilt in the UK with a huge selection of talented wedding entertainment to choose from.
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Published Mar 02, 2014
80s Tribute Act From London
Have you ever wanted to party like it was the 1980s again?
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Published Feb 27, 2014
Jazz & Classical Pianist - Jon Spaynol
New to Hireaband is this hugely talented musician - Jon Spaynol.
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Published Feb 26, 2014
New London Jazz Group
We are really pleased to bring on board this talented London Jazz Group.
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Published Feb 26, 2014
New Vintage Swing Band - Red Roosters
New to the London Scene is this fantastically talented Vintage Swing Band.
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Published Feb 18, 2014
London Wedding Harpist
If you are looking for a Harpist for a wedding ceremony then Allie Robertson can provide her incredible talent at your ceremony or reception She has some of the most impressive credentials in the Scottish harp world.
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Published Feb 14, 2014
Get Ready For The Rush!!
There's a brand new band on the North West function scene and they're about to shake a few things up!
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Published Feb 12, 2014
New London Pop & Soul Band - Soulshine
If you are looking for one of the most experienced and talented Soul and Motown Wedding Band's around then this new act could be the one for you.
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Published Feb 11, 2014
London Wedding Bands
Trying to find the best wedding bands in London can be a real mine field.
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Published Feb 07, 2014
New London Based Jazz Trio
If your event is looking for a smooth jazz act then 3Style Jazz Trio have all the bases covered.
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Published Feb 06, 2014
London Gospel Choir Join Hireaband
If you are looking for a great Gospel Choir in London or even Nationwide, then the CK Gospel Choir can help.
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Published Jan 28, 2014
Love Is In The Air
Hire a Band West Midlands is well and truly up and running; we seem to have launched just as lots of couples are starting to plan for their wedding entertainment and the enquiries are coming in like confetti on the big day.
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Published Dec 18, 2013
The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute Joins Hireaband
There are very few acts in the World that are as popular as Bon Jovi, and now we are pleased to have on board with us, the Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute Act.
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Published Dec 10, 2013
High Praise for Frank Sinatra Tribute
Last week we had one of the country’s finest Frank Sinatra tributes out to perform at a very special event.
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Published Dec 09, 2013
Female Solo Act From London
We are pleased to present Nina Bromham to the Hireaband Roster.
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Published Dec 09, 2013
London Based Jazz Trio
If you are looking for a jazz trio in London, then The Oliver Hopkins Trio have it covered.
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Published Dec 04, 2013
New Act - Val Boyers
If you're looking for wedding daytime entertainment in the North of England to impress your guests with then you may well have found it right here.
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Published Dec 02, 2013
New Act: Face In The Crowd
Looking for a fresh and modern covers band in London?
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Published Nov 27, 2013
VOWS Awards 2013
The VOWS Awards 2013 were held in the fantastic surroundings of The Edinburgh Corn Exchange on the evening of Monday the 25th November.
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Published Nov 20, 2013
The Larks Fly In To Join The Hire A Band Ranks!
The thing with acoustic acts, duos & trios, is that they really must demonstrate the ability to truly connect with one other and sometimes that only comes from experience.
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Published Nov 19, 2013
Wedding Band Showcase in Scotland
So, another showcase over and a new one to promote.
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Published Nov 11, 2013
New Act: Senator Sauce
Hireaband is pleased to present Senator Sauce..
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Published Nov 08, 2013
New Act: Taylor Chase
Acoustic Duos of this quality can be hard to come by.
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Published Nov 07, 2013
London Magic
Looking for something a little extra special for your Wedding, Corporate event or even just a party?
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Published Aug 20, 2013
Diego Wedding Band Join Hire A Band
Just when you think that there can't possibly be any more great wedding bands out there, along comes a band like Diego and proves you wrong.As Scotland's largest and most trusted wedding entertainment suppliers, Hire A Band needs to constantly add to our roster of bands just to keep up with demand.We're very choosy as far as which bands we'll represent, and recently we've been a bit frustrated at the number of Scottish wedding bands we've had to reject.
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Published Jun 26, 2013
Glasgow Wedding Band Make A Name For Themselves
DMS, the latest and one of the greatest Glasgow wedding bands to grace the Hire A Band web site and roster.
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Published Jun 13, 2013
Don't Gamble With Your Wedding Entertainment
Getting the entertainment right for your wedding day is essential.
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Published May 31, 2013
London Calling
It's been a smashing day here at Hire A Band towers.
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Published May 27, 2013
The Wedding Band Checklist - Eleven Essential Questions To Ask Your Band.
No other aspect of your wedding day has more of an influence on the outcome than great entertainment.
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Published Apr 26, 2013
Strange Bru, The Glasgow Wedding Band With Real Fizz
Hireaband wedding band showcases are a great way for couples to get up close and personal with a hand picked selection of the finest bands the nation has to offer.But they're also an opportunity for us here at HIreaband Towers to catch up with our musician friends, have a gossip and hear how the band is developing their ever expanding repertoire.So on Wednesday the 17th April, we arrived up in East Kilbride at The Holiday Inn full of expectations of a busy night of bands, bookings, brides and beer!
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Published Mar 14, 2013
Real Easy Add New Video
Real Easy, one of the finest wedding bands in Scotland, have added new video to the Hireaband web site.
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Published Jan 25, 2013
The Ayrshire Wedding Band Showcase
As I'm writing this blog on Robert Burns birthday it seems fitting that it's is about our Ayrshire Wedding Band Showcase which is being held on the evening of Wednesday the 13th February at The Seamill Hydro.
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Published Jan 04, 2013
Scotland's biggest and best wedding band showcase
Hireaband invented wedding band showcases back in the very early 90's.
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Published Dec 27, 2012
Who Knew Nottingham had this much talent?
Not that we're disparaging the fine city of Nottingham in any way, in fact we know the city very well, but boy were we surprised and delighted when we were approached by this Nottingham based acoustic duo for representation.
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Published Dec 13, 2012
What is a Wedding Band Showcase Anyway?
Last year (November 2012) saw our first wedding band showcase outside Scotland.
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Published Dec 06, 2012
All Things Bagpipes
From Solo Pipers to an entire Pipe Band - we can supply them all!We're very lucky here at hireaband - we have access to award winning pipers all over the country.From individual pipers in the Highlands, pipe bands playing rock and pop to entire pipe bands in London (and every combination in between!)If your wedding or event needs a piper or a pipe band but you're not sure how to fit it in or even if you'd just like some ideas on how to use this impressive Scottish theme, email info@hireaband.co.uk and we'll answer your questions promptly - advice, as always at hireaband is free!So for product launches, corporate events, Burns Suppers, Hogmanay, weddings or if you just want to scare the bejesus out of your neighbours give us a call on 0845 226 0494.A typical wedding day schedule for a piper is as follows:-Sample Schedule:- Piper arrives at the venue for the service approximately 30 minutes before the ceremony is due to start.- Piper plays as guests arrive.- Bride arrives and the Piper plays her into the venue.- Bride & Groom are played out of the venue and the Piper is available for photographs or plays through the photographic session.- Piper then travels to reception venue (if different from the ceremony venue) and plays as guests arrive.- Piper plays in the Wedding Party to their places at the top table.- The piper leaves unless there are any special requests such as playing in a haggis course.
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Published Nov 27, 2012
Funky Bumpers join Hireaband
We're proud as punch to announce our appointment to possibly the biggest name in wedding and function entertainment in Scotland - the very wonderful Funky Bumpers.
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Published Nov 21, 2012
Jazz and Swing Bands in England
We've gone a bit jazz mad here at Hireaband Towers this week, with three new swing and jazz bands added to the roster plus a band we just can't classify.
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Published Nov 19, 2012
James Bond and the Skyfall effect
To be honest, most guys I know are fed up with Daniel "six pack" Craig and his chiselled good looks.
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Published Nov 19, 2012
Britain's Got Talent's Edward Reid joins Hireaband
We have to watch all the talent shows - it's part of the job description here at Hireaband.
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Published Nov 15, 2012
A swinging new Vintage style band on the books
It's been a hectic week at Hireaband Towers with a lot of new bands getting in touch looking for representation.
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Published Nov 15, 2012
Weddings in Berkshire
If you're getting married in Berkshire, you're spoiled for choice when it comes to venues.
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Published Nov 14, 2012
The Copycats join Hireaband
We're pleased to announce that well known Scottish wedding party band, The CopyCats have appointed Hireaband as their booking agents.
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Published Oct 24, 2012
The Hireaband "How To" guide to hiring musical acts for your wedding.
Popular bands book out first, so if you’re getting married in the spring or summer, start thinking about the entertainment for your wedding 12 – 18 months in advance.
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Published Aug 24, 2012
Is this the best way to ensure your band turns up?
Revealed!
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Published Aug 16, 2012
Get Your Wedding Band Free!
That's right - just by hiring your band through us, you'll automatically be entered in to our draw which will be made in December with the help of our friends at The Scottish Wedding Directory.
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Published Jul 23, 2012
Hireaband Newcastle opens in August
We are delighted to welcome the excellent Lee Walker on board as Director of Hireaband Newcastle.
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Published Jul 20, 2012
New Hireaband Office for Surrey
We are incredibly pleased to welcome Irving Walker to the Hireaband Network as the local entertainment expert for the Surrey area.
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Published Jun 06, 2012
Eight Feet High join Hireaband
We're delighted to welcome Eight Feet High to the Hireaband roster.
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