We’ve partnered with the Incorporated Society of Musicians to offer all Encore members discounted access to world-class resources and support. Having hosted events alongside them before and sharing their...
In July 2019, we surveyed over 500 music teachers to learn about the state of private music tuition in the UK today. Here are the results. We’ve summarised some of the most interesting results below, but...
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...
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 an event or a wedding, but don’t know where to start? Encore is home to hundreds of singers, and we’ve helped thousands of customers book excellent singers for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
So you’re looking to hire a ceilidh band? 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...
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...
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...
Encore Musicians Stories is a blog series where we explore some of the backgrounds behind Encore’s top performers. With another successful Notting Hill Carnival just passed, we interviewed steel pannist Thomas Alleyne...
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, throughout the ages violinists have been the go-to musicians to provide excitement and class to weddings, corporate events and parties. But making sure you book the right violinist can be...
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 live band for your wedding reception is the perfect way to guarantee your guests will be dancing all evening long. For most couples, it’s the first time booking live musicians, so knowing...
Are you curious about hiring 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...
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 an event or a wedding, but don’t know where to start? Encore is home to hundreds of singers, and we’ve helped thousands of customers book excellent singers for...
So, you want to book some live music for your event, but you’ve seen it all before. You’ve danced to pop bands, meditated to 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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