Last week, one of our musicians set a new Encore record to become the first person to earn over £1,000 from the new Personalised Music Messages service! Singing pianist, Sam Burkey received his first request...
Yesterday, we hosted a webinar on Zoom, with around 50 musicians from across the UK. Watch it back below (includes an interview with a musician who’s received over 50 video bookings already)! Our Sales...
Are you a customer looking to create a Personalised Music Message? Browse musicians here. The UK at the moment is filled with people stuck at home unable to celebrate occasions with their friends and...
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...
So, your wedding’s coming up and you need to book a musician who can keep your guests dancing throughout the night? Enter the wedding DJ: this humble character standing behind the decks can be the difference...
When insuring your instruments, you want to be sure that the policy you choose is both competitive and comprehensive. Allianz Musical Insurance have provided musical instrument cover since the 1960s and today are the...
Encore is home to a huge array of live music bookings. In 2019, we helped match our customers with musicians of all types: from a full orchestra booked for a Yamaha TV ad to an intimate wedding proposal with a violinist...
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...
Hosting a ceilidh at your event is an excellent way to get everyone dancing (even those who claim they can’t or won’t dance!) and to bring all of your guests together at the end of the party. In this guide, we’ll be...
Have you had visions of walking down the aisle or sipping champagne delicately to the shimmering sound of a harp, but you aren’t sure how to go about finding one? This comprehensive guide to booking a harpist will...
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...
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 musicians for your wedding reception 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...
Are you hoping to hire a pianist 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 our...
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 harp, but you aren’t sure how to go about finding one? This comprehensive guide to booking a harpist will...
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...
So, 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, bopped to jazz trios, as well as everything in between. But, you want...
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...
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