Joel Vincent

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Joel Vincent

Our Sales & Partnerships Lead, Joel, plays guitar and is obsessed with 90s R&B.

Hiring Musicians

Irish Band Booking Guide – 2024 Prices, Advice and FAQs

Are you looking to hire live music for an Irish themed event? Whether it’s celebrating the Irish heritage in your family at a wedding or hosting an unforgettable St Patrick’s Day event – it’s never been easier to find and book incredible Irish performers to make an event truly special. In this…

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How to hire Christmas Party Music on a Budget

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…and also the most expensive. Hiring live musicians for your Christmas party can be tricky when you’re working to a budget. The last thing you want to do is compromise by hiring cheap musicians, such as amateurs or students, so we’ve put together some handy…

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8 ‘Must Play’ Christmas Songs For Your Live Band

If you’ve booked a live band for your work Christmas party this year then there is certainly no shortage of amazing festive material for the musicians to perform. With so many great songs to choose from we decided to ask the bands on Encore for their recommendations on which songs are guaranteed to…

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Mumford and Sons Style Bands – 2024 Booking Guide

Mumford and Sons style wedding bands are a sure-fire way to create a unique experience that is both authentic and truly memorable for you and your guests if you’re considering a festival-themed or rustic barn wedding. In this guide, you will find everything you need to know when it comes to finding…

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9 live music ideas to make your Christmas party unforgettable

So you’re looking for music for your Christmas party? Whether it’s an office Christmas Party, a corporate Christmas extravaganza, or simply a small get-together with your family and friends at home, we’ve helped hundreds of customers book for all sorts of Christmas parties. Here, we’ve listed the…

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5 Simple Tips To Get Your Wedding Guests Dancing

If you’re in the process of planning your wedding you’ve probably had that scary thought “what if none of my guests are dancing?”. Well, fear not. With these 5 Simple Tips, you’ll have your guests dancing throughout the night! Oh and if you don’t have musicians yet, you can find the perfect band…

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10 Songs NOT To Play At Your Wedding

Just saying… 😕 Kaiser Chiefs – Every Day I Love You Less And Less Hint: Song title is a giveaway here! Kanye West – Gold Digger Hint: Awkward if true. Ludadris – Area Codes Hint: It is not appropriate for the groom to have ‘hoe’s in different area codes” Chris Brown – Loyal Hint: It’s […]