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Comprehensive booking guides on hiring musicians, instrumentalists, singers, bands and DJs for your event. Whether it's a wedding, birthday party, Bar Mitzvah or a live music night at a venue, these guides will tell you all you need to know.
Hold onto your top hats, folks! The country is gearing up for the upcoming coronation of Charles III and the accompanying bank holiday celebrations. Whatever your thoughts on the monarchy, the occasion presents the perfect opportunity to come together and have a good old knees up! And if you want…
International Women’s Day 2023’s missions include ‘Celebrating women’s achievements and increasing visibility while calling out inequality.’ Here at Encore we care about each and every one of our musicians and strive to make the music industry a better place for all women. We want to give an extra…
Encore Musicians Stories is a blog series where we explore the unique personalities behind Encore’s top performers. This week we interviewed band leader Phil Swan from Alleycatz, last year’s most-booked function band. He gave us some insight into the life of one of the UK’s premier function bands!…
Have you been planning a big outdoor summer party, but got stuck on the live music? Well, fortunately, we are here to help you with your musical needs… Choosing what vibe will work with your guests, setting, and occasion can be a bit daunting. There is so much great music out there, but whether it…
St George’s Day is a time of socialising and celebration, but organising musical entertainment for your event can be tricky. There are so many options it can be difficult to work out what will suit the occasion… But luckily we are here to help you! No party is complete without music, so our…
Encore Band The Left Backs, were featured in the recent episode of the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow in Windemere broadcast last Sunday 21 Feb 2021. Max Lozowsky, the singer from the band, had saved an 1845 Louis Panormo guitar from being thrown away on a skip and brought it to be valued. The experts on…
Your guide to the world of civil ceremonies—a trove of ideas, information, and all the inspiration you’ll need to plan a marvellous musical marriage. When planning a civil ceremony, there are few key things to know to make sure you get the most out of your special day. In this guide, we’ll cover…
Planning an event online can be challenging. Whether it’s a corporate event, virtual team building or you just want to make that birthday Zoom call extra special – adding some entertainment is the perfect way to create a lasting impression. At Encore, we’ve helped everyone from the NHS to Accenture…
Looking for a ceilidh band for your event in 2024? Check out our comprehensive price guide to find the best band that fits your budget.
We've compiled the ultimate guide to live music costs, based on over 100,000 real quotes sent by musicians to Encore customers. This guide covers the cost of hiring over 30 different types of live musicians, including soloists, bands and even orchestras.
Hiring a bagpiper is a great way to add some tradition to your event. Our guide covers everything you need to know about booking a bagpiper for your event.
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 decision easier, we’ve put together this useful guide which takes a quick look at each…
