{"id":1191,"date":"2018-06-29T12:41:27","date_gmt":"2018-06-29T11:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.encoremusicians.com\/?p=1191"},"modified":"2019-07-19T14:38:55","modified_gmt":"2019-07-19T13:38:55","slug":"4-great-live-music-ideas-for-your-new-years-eve-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/4-great-live-music-ideas-for-your-new-years-eve-party\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Great Live Music Ideas for your New Year&#8217;s Eve Party"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So often New Year&#8217;s Eve ends up as an anticlimax. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You sit around watching Jools Holland, waiting for Big Ben to do its thing. Then when the countdown finally arrives you mumble your way through the lyrics to Auld Lang Syne before slipping away back to bed, mildly disconcerted by the fact that somehow another year has passed. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But that doesn\u2019t need to be the case! If you\u2019re planning on organising your own NYE event, the best way to make sure your guests are partying either side of Big Ben\u2019s bongs is to hire some incredible musicians. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are our top picks to make sure you roll into 2019 in style!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\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-69e9159f466a7\" ><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-69e9159f466a7\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e9159f466a7\"><\/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\/4-great-live-music-ideas-for-your-new-years-eve-party\/#The-Traditional-Scottish-Hogmanay\" title=\"The Traditional Scottish Hogmanay\">The Traditional Scottish Hogmanay<\/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\/4-great-live-music-ideas-for-your-new-years-eve-party\/#The-Jools-Holland-Hootenanny\" title=\"The Jools Holland Hootenanny\">The Jools Holland Hootenanny<\/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\/4-great-live-music-ideas-for-your-new-years-eve-party\/#Alternative-New-Year\" title=\"Alternative New Year\">Alternative New Year<\/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\/4-great-live-music-ideas-for-your-new-years-eve-party\/#The-intimate-soiree\" title=\"The intimate soir\u00e9e\">The intimate soir\u00e9e<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Traditional-Scottish-Hogmanay\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Traditional Scottish Hogmanay<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Scotland they party so hard on New Year&#8217;s Eve they have their own name for it &#8211; Hogmanay. Whether you\u2019re a badge-wearing Scot or you don\u2019t have a drop of Scotch blood in your body, the energy and excitement of a traditional Scottish Hogmanay is a great way to see in the New Year. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some musical options for you to consider for your Hogmanay:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ceilidh band<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Estimated cost: \u00a31500 for a 3-piece ceilidh band &amp; caller<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ceilidh bands will perform traditional British dance music while teaching your guests the steps. This is a perfect option if you have a large venue and your guests have a large age range. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read our guide to ceilidh bands <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/hire-ceilidh-band-booking-guide\/\">here<\/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\/qSeANcDZpQA?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><b>Bagpiper<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Estimated cost: \u00a3400<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing says Scotland like the sound of the bagpipes. Get your new year off to a spine-tingling start by hiring in a bagpiper to play Auld Lang Syne as the clock strikes twelve. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read our guide to booking a bagpiper <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-bagpiper-booking-guide\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1193\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1193\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1193\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/4-great-live-music-ideas-for-your-new-years-eve-party\/bagpipes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bagpipes.jpg?fit=720%2C462&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"720,462\" 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=\"bagpipes\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bagpipes.jpg?fit=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bagpipes.jpg?fit=720%2C462&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1193 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bagpipes.jpg?resize=720%2C462&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"bagpipes\" width=\"720\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bagpipes.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bagpipes.jpg?resize=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bagpipes.jpg?resize=370%2C237&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bagpipes.jpg?resize=270%2C173&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bagpipes.jpg?resize=312%2C200&amp;ssl=1 312w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1193\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Encore bagpiper <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Matthew-McRae\">Matthew McRae<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Jools-Holland-Hootenanny\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jools Holland Hootenanny<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the last 20 years, switching on Jools Holland\u2019s TV show has been the go-to entertainment for NYE. This is fine if you\u2019re having a quiet one in, but if you\u2019re hosting an event there\u2019s nothing that kills a party than people sitting around watching TV.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some ideas for how you can host your very own hootenanny:\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Covers band<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Estimated cost: \u00a32,000 for a 5-piece band<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might not be able to afford Jools\u2019 line-up of A-list bands, but by hiring a cover band you can get the same experience at a fraction of the cost. Cover bands will usually provide a range of classics from the 60s up to the present day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read our guide to booking a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/function-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"13\" title=\"Hire Function Bands\">function band<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-function-band-booking-guide\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Tribute band<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Estimated cost: \u00a32,000 for a 5-piece band<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve got a particular favourite artist in mind, a tribute act might be the perfect choice for you. Swing into 2019 with Adele, or party with Queen. The tribute acts you\u2019ll find on Encore are almost indistinguishable from the original artists!<\/span><\/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\/u84VXSE-Gj8?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>Encore covers band <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Halfway-to-New-York\">Halfway to New York<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternative-New-Year\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternative New Year<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for something a bit different or organising a themed party? Surprise your guests with a unique musical act that will have them talking about your party for (new) years to come! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Vintage-themed band<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Estimated cost: \u00a32,000 for a 5-piece band<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vintage-themed parties are definitely in vogue at the moment &#8211; and it\u2019s easy to see why: the party atmosphere of the 20s is difficult to beat. Hire in a swing band to produce an authentic American jazz bar sound or a postmodern jukebox-style band to perform modern songs in a vintage style. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/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\/PDsir63zuUQ?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>Encore Postmodern jukebox-style band <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Nouveau-Lounge\">Nouveau Lounge<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/mariachi-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Hire Mariachi Bands\">Mariachi band<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Estimated cost: \u00a31200 for a 3-piece band<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add some Mexican spice to your event with the energy of a mariachi band. These roaming, guitar-strumming geezers will happily cover your favourite new year songs while throwing in some traditional numbers to add a Latin flavour to your event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read our guide to mariachi bands <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/mariachi-band-booking-guide-how-to-hire\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Mumford &amp; Sons band<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Estimated cost: \u00a31600 for a 4-piece band<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If country and western is more your thing, you\u2019ll want to be hiring in a barnstorming Mumford &amp; Sons-style band. While Marcus Mumford and the gang might not be available for your event, on Encore we have plenty of bands ready to provide similarly high-energy, thigh-slapping sets for your party. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read our guide to Mumford &amp; Sons-style bands <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-a-mumford-sons-band\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-intimate-soiree\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The intimate soir\u00e9e<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your venue is on the smaller side, you\u2019ll want to consider getting a solo musician to provide the party atmosphere. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/pianists\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"12\" title=\"Hire Pianists\">Pianist<\/a> <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estimated cost: \u00a3400 for 1-hour set<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing instantly changes the atmosphere of an event like a classy background pianist. A pianist is a perfect choice if you\u2019re hosting a more formal event or a dinner party where you\u2019d like some live music to set the mood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read our guide to booking a pianist here.<\/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\/swnHfJIa240?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><b>Singing guitarist<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estimated cost: \u00a3400 for 1-hour set<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever been at a party when someone has picked up a guitar and instantly created an impromptu jam session? By booking a singing guitarist, you guarantee that your event will have the magic of intimate music making. They\u2019ll also be able to lead your guests in singing Auld Lang Syne (and maybe even teach them the lyrics!).<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read our guide to booking a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singers\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"11\" title=\"Hire Singers\">singer<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-singer-booking-guide\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re ready to book why not make an enquiry <a href=\"http:\/\/encoremusicians.com\">here<\/a> now on Encore!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So often New Year&#8217;s Eve ends up as an anticlimax. You sit around watching Jools Holland, waiting for Big Ben to do its thing. 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