At the start of 2020, Courtney Visser was performing live across the UK as one of Encore’s top singing guitarists. When COVID hit, sadly most of her live bookings were cancelled. But rather than dwell on...
Before COVID, Bethany Jane was regularly being booked for live gigs as a soloist and with her duo Bethany Jane and Bro. In April, she adapted and began offering personalised music messages to customers –...
When talking to our customers about hiring ceilidh bands for private events, weddings and corporate events, we’re regularly asked about the cost of hiring a ceilidh band. There are several different...
One of the questions we’re asked most often is about the cost of hiring live musicians. Most people hiring live music have never done it before, so it can be daunting to wade through prices and quotes online when...
We’re up in the Highlands with this one, and have selected our top 10 bagpipe songs for a wedding! We’ve added some information about each tune, giving you a little backstory you may not have known before. We’ve also...
Hiring an orchestra for an event can be a daunting prospect for both newbies and experienced event planners and music bookers. This guide will take you through everything you need to know to hire an orchestra for your...
Are you thinking about hiring a singer for a party or hiring a wedding singer? Encore is home to hundreds of versatile singers, and we’ve helped thousands of customers book sought-after singers for their events...
Are you curious about hiring a bagpiper for a wedding or private event but don’t know where to start? We’ve compiled answers to the questions we hear most often, complete with tips from some of our top bagpipers...
Are you curious about hiring a string quartet for a wedding, private event, or corporate function, but don’t know where to start? We’ve compiled answers to the questions we hear most often, complete with tips and...
With so many different string ensembles/variations out there, it can be hard to know what type of string ensemble would best suit your event. If you’re confused about where to begin, look no further. To make your...
Booking a ceilidh band (pronounced ‘kay-lee’) for your wedding or event is an excellent way to get everyone dancing – even those who claim they can’t or won’t dance! In this guide, we’ll be covering...
Have you had visions of walking down the aisle or sipping champagne delicately to the shimmering sound of a harpist serenading you, but you aren’t sure how to go about finding one? This comprehensive guide to...
So, your wedding’s coming up and you need to know how to find a “good wedding DJ near me” who can keep your guests dancing throughout the night? Enter the wedding DJ. This humble character standing...
Are you curious about hiring a function band for a wedding or private event but don’t know where to start? We’ve compiled answers to the questions we hear most often, complete with tips and inside knowledge from some of...
Christmas is truly a special time of year—even more so if you’re planning on having your wedding during the festive season! When planning songs for a Christmas wedding, you’ve got to try and mix the romantic with the...
From Bach to Nicola Benedetti, violinists are the timeless choice to provide class and entertainment for weddings, corporate events and parties. With a wealth of violinists for hire out there, making sure you book the...
Hiring an orchestra for an event can be a daunting prospect for both newbies and experienced event planners and music bookers. This guide will take you through everything you need to know to hire an orchestra for your...
Hiring an incredible wedding band is the perfect way to guarantee your guests will be dancing all night long. From Michael Jackson to Bruno Mars to Rock n Roll, there are so many different types of bands for your big...
Are you hoping to hire a wedding pianist or looking for a solo pianist for hire but don’t know where to start? We’ve compiled answers to the questions we hear most often, guiding you on how much a pianist for a...
Are you curious about hiring a function band for a wedding or private event but don’t know where to start? We’ve compiled answers to the questions we hear most often, complete with tips and inside knowledge from some of...
Are you curious about hiring a string quartet for a wedding, private event, or corporate function, but don’t know where to start? We’ve compiled answers to the questions we hear most often, complete with tips and...
Have you had visions of walking down the aisle or sipping champagne delicately to the shimmering sound of a harpist serenading you, but you aren’t sure how to go about finding one? This comprehensive guide to...
Are you thinking about hiring a singer for a party or hiring a wedding singer? Encore is home to hundreds of versatile singers, and we’ve helped thousands of customers book sought-after singers for their events...
It’s the same story for most people who book a mariachi band… You want to book some live music for your event, but you’ve seen it all before. You’ve danced to pop bands, been serenaded by string quartets...
Are you curious about hiring a guitarist for a wedding or private event but don’t know where to start? We’ve compiled answers to the questions we hear most often, complete with tips and inside knowledge from some...
