{"id":1089,"date":"2018-06-26T16:31:32","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T15:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.encoremusicians.com\/?p=1089"},"modified":"2023-10-26T15:24:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T14:24:22","slug":"9-ideas-christmas-party-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/9-ideas-christmas-party-music\/","title":{"rendered":"9 live music ideas to make your Christmas party unforgettable"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you\u2019re looking for music for your Christmas party? Whether it\u2019s an office Christmas Party, a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/corporate\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"Hire Musicians for Corporate Events\">corporate<\/a> Christmas extravaganza, or simply a small get-together with your family and friends at home, we\u2019ve helped hundreds of customers book for all sorts of Christmas parties. Here, we\u2019ve listed the top 10 types of music entertainment for your festivities. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e1da44219c5\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e1da44219c5\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e1da44219c5\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/9-ideas-christmas-party-music\/#Carol-Singers\" title=\"Carol Singers\">Carol Singers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/9-ideas-christmas-party-music\/#Christmas-Brass-Ensemble\" title=\"Christmas Brass Ensemble\">Christmas Brass Ensemble<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/9-ideas-christmas-party-music\/#Singing-Guitarist\" title=\"Singing Guitarist\">Singing Guitarist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/9-ideas-christmas-party-music\/#Singing-Pianist\" title=\"Singing Pianist\">Singing Pianist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/9-ideas-christmas-party-music\/#Jazz-Band\" title=\"Jazz Band\">Jazz Band<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/9-ideas-christmas-party-music\/#Party-Band\" title=\"Party Band\">Party Band<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/9-ideas-christmas-party-music\/#String-Quartet\" title=\"String Quartet\">String Quartet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/9-ideas-christmas-party-music\/#Harpist\" title=\"Harpist\">Harpist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/9-ideas-christmas-party-music\/#DJ\" title=\"DJ\">DJ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carol-Singers\"><\/span><b>Carol Singers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Estimated cost: \u00a3170 per <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singers\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"11\" title=\"Hire Singers\">singer<\/a> (\u00a3720 for a Vocal Quartet)<\/b><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.timeout.com\/images\/102953829\/630\/472\/image.jpg?resize=630%2C472&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Victorian Christmas Carollers \" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy Christmas Matters Holiday Carolers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top of the list is a Christmas classic &#8211; Carol Singers. Carol Singers are versatile and can perform at the beginning, during the middle, or at the end of your event. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may want Carol Singers to entertain guests as they arrive at the venue. You could also bring them out during dessert, if you\u2019re hosting a sit-down meal. Alternatively, you can have Carol Singers performing to guests in the early hours of the morning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carol Singers don\u2019t need to stay in one place, and can roam around your venue entertaining different groups of guests. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re going for a Dickensian vibe, many singers can provide \u201cVictorian Carol Singers\u201d, where they will dress up in period costumes. These groups usually come as a quartet (4 singers) and cost more than uncostumed singers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas-Brass-Ensemble\"><\/span><b>Christmas Brass Ensemble<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Estimated cost: \u00a3170 per player (\u00a3890 for a Brass Quintet)<\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1090\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1090\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1090\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/9-ideas-christmas-party-music\/screen-shot-2018-06-26-at-15-48-39\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screen-Shot-2018-06-26-at-15.48.39.png?fit=1402%2C1014&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1402,1014\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screen Shot 2018-06-26 at 15.48.39\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screen-Shot-2018-06-26-at-15.48.39.png?fit=300%2C217&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screen-Shot-2018-06-26-at-15.48.39.png?fit=770%2C557&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1090 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screen-Shot-2018-06-26-at-15.48.39.png?resize=770%2C557&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screen-Shot-2018-06-26-at-15.48.39.png?resize=1024%2C741&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screen-Shot-2018-06-26-at-15.48.39.png?resize=300%2C217&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screen-Shot-2018-06-26-at-15.48.39.png?resize=768%2C555&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screen-Shot-2018-06-26-at-15.48.39.png?resize=370%2C268&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screen-Shot-2018-06-26-at-15.48.39.png?resize=270%2C195&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screen-Shot-2018-06-26-at-15.48.39.png?resize=740%2C535&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screen-Shot-2018-06-26-at-15.48.39.png?resize=277%2C200&amp;ssl=1 277w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screen-Shot-2018-06-26-at-15.48.39.png?w=1402&amp;ssl=1 1402w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1090\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Salvation Army performing Christmas Carols in the snow. Image courtesy Chris Beckett, Flickr: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/chrisjohnbeckett\/5271519278<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sound of a brass ensemble playing some good old-fashioned Christmas carols is guaranteed to inspire nostalgia in even the biggest Scrooge of your guests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brass ensembles range in size, from a small trio all the way up to a large 12-piece brass ensemble. Typical instruments include trumpet, trombone, and tuba. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brass players can dress smartly in black tie, or if you\u2019re feeling really festive, you can ask them to wear Santa costumes. Alternatively, similar to carol singers, they may be able to offer period costumes from the Victorian era. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Singing-Guitarist\"><\/span><b>Singing Guitarist<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Estimated cost: \u00a3240 &#8211; \u00a3350 (depending on experience)<\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1094\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1094\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Georgia-Thursting\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1094\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/9-ideas-christmas-party-music\/georgia-thursting-at-ham-friends-portia-hunt\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Georgia-Thursting.jpg?fit=1366%2C911&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1366,911\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Georgia Thursting at Ham &#038; Friends | Portia Hunt\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Georgia Thursting, an outstanding singing guitarist available to hire through Encore&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Georgia-Thursting.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Georgia-Thursting.jpg?fit=770%2C514&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1094\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Georgia-Thursting.jpg?resize=770%2C514&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Georgia Thursting, Christmas Singing GUitarist\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Georgia-Thursting.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Georgia-Thursting.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Georgia-Thursting.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Georgia-Thursting.jpg?resize=370%2C247&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Georgia-Thursting.jpg?resize=270%2C180&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Georgia-Thursting.jpg?resize=740%2C494&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Georgia-Thursting.jpg?w=1366&amp;ssl=1 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1094\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Georgia Thursting, an outstanding singing guitarist available to hire through Encore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking to entertain your guests with a range of upbeat Christmas songs mixed in with well-known pop classics?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiring a singing guitarist is an affordable way to inject some live music into your festivities. Singing guitarists can perform acoustically, which means they\u2019re able to roam around your venue entertaining guests in different locations. Alternatively, you can amplify the singing guitarist and provide some louder entertainment for the main room.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Looking for something bigger? Consider an acoustic duo or trio, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Oh-My-Duo\">Oh My Duo<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mFo4Bd8LwPk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Singing-Pianist\"><\/span><b>Singing Pianist<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Estimated cost: \u00a3270 &#8211; \u00a3320 (depending on experience)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OssLoPFRLYo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Cat-Delphi\"><strong>Cat Delphi<\/strong><\/a>, Singing <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/pianists\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"12\" title=\"Hire Pianists\">Pianist<\/a> available to hire for Christmas Parties through Encore<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for something a little more laidback, look no further than a jazzy singing pianist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve ever heard Michael Buble\u2019s Christmas album, you\u2019ll know that Christmas songs in a jazzy style can work extremely well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singing Pianists can either perform using a piano already at the venue, or they can bring their own portable stage piano. These stage pianos are extremely compact, so you don\u2019t need to provide a huge space in order to hire a pianist. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As well as singing while accompanying themselves on the piano, singing pianists can also perform instrumentally, so you could entertain guests with some classy classical music while they eat dinner, then move onto the smooth jazz songs once the meal is over. It\u2019s entirely up to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jazz-Band\"><\/span><b>Jazz Band<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Estimated cost: \u00a3180 per musician (\u00a3540 for a Jazz Trio)<\/b><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/encore_gallerypictures\/1920\/7ff0ae9e7ef9b682289772c1992f53bb\" alt=\"Nouveau Lounge, a versatile jazz band available through Encore\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nouveau Lounge, a versatile jazz band available through Encore: https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Nouveau-Lounge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A jazz band is an excellent way to add a cool, laid-back vibe to your party. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jazz bands come in two flavours: with a singer, or as an instrumental group. A jazz band with a singer would typically involve a piano, double bass and drum kit. If you\u2019re opting for an instrumental line-up, you would expect to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/saxophonists\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Hire Saxophonists\">saxophonist<\/a> or trumpeter playing the melodies instead of a singer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jazz bands can be as small as two people performing in a duo, or you can splash out by hiring a huge 16-piece swing band to perform a headline performance during the middle of the evening. As you might imagine, a band like this isn\u2019t cheap (roughly \u00a33,200) but you\u2019re guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on your guests. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Find out more about hiring a Jazz Band in our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-jazz-band-booking-guide\/\">Jazz Band Booking Guide \u2013 How to Hire.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Find out more about jazz band pricing here:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/jazz-band-price-guide\/\">How much does it cost to hire a live Jazz Band or Swing Band? UK 2018 Price Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Party-Band\"><\/span><b>Party Band<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Estimated cost: \u00a3300 per musician (\u00a31500 for a 5-piece band)<\/b><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/5953ba20b11be18d82b4bf56\/595402a478d171827b1f1dcf\/595402ae03596e6e6641dfaf\/1498677938772\/b955f0_b76e2e22108248e082abef46127587da~mv2.jpg?resize=770%2C514&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Kudos function band\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kudos band, available to hire through Encore: https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Kudos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want your guests dancing until the early hours, there\u2019s no better way to do it than by hiring a professional <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/party-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"14\" title=\"Hire Party Bands\">party band<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A party may also be known as a covers band, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/function-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"13\" title=\"Hire Function Bands\">function band<\/a>, but a band who bill themselves as a party band are usually experienced at getting guests up on their feet and having the time of their lives. The band will interact with guests and may sometimes even get guests up on stage singing with them. Don\u2019t be surprised if you see your boss in amongst the band belting out some Slade after one too many drinks!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For more tips on booking a band for your Christmas party, click here:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-function-band-booking-guide\/\">Function Band Booking Guide: How to hire<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"String-Quartet\"><\/span><b>String Quartet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Estimated cost: \u00a3720<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eiVj-7akcj8?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to create a sophisticated ambience at your Christmas party, look no further than a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/string-quartets\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Hire String Quartets\">String Quartet<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">String Quartets can perform Christmas carols and popular Christmas songs, as well as classical repertoire if it\u2019s appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A String Quartet would be most suitable for a black-tie Christmas Ball, or perhaps a Christmas champagne reception, if that\u2019s your cup of tea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Learn everything you need to know about hiring a string quartet in our handy guide here:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-string-quartet-booking-guide\/\">String Quartet Booking Guide: How to hire<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harpist\"><\/span><b>Harpist<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Estimated cost: \u00a3320<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dGmIpdBukfI?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Amy Turk, available to hire through Encore:\u00a0https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Amy-Turk<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A more affordable way to create that sophisticated ambience at your Christmas party is to hire a solo harpist to perform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A harp isn\u2019t the loudest of instruments, so we\u2019d recommend having your harpist perform during a quiet period of the evening, such as the drinks reception or dinner, or perhaps in one of the smaller rooms in your venue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Get the inside scoop on hiring a harpist here:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-harpist-booking-guide\/\">Harpist Booking Guide: How to Hire<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DJ\"><\/span><b>DJ<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Estimated cost: \u00a3400<\/b><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 614px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.digitaldjtips.com\/app\/uploads\/2011\/12\/09145931\/BG-DJ-Santa.jpg?resize=614%2C494\" alt=\"Santa DJ\" width=\"614\" height=\"494\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Santa <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/djs\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"Hire DJs\">DJ<\/a>. 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