{"id":6296,"date":"2025-12-04T16:27:26","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T16:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/?p=6296"},"modified":"2025-12-04T16:27:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T16:27:26","slug":"unique-live-entertainment-ideas-for-your-december-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/unique-live-entertainment-ideas-for-your-december-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Unique Live Entertainment Ideas for Your December Party"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Tired of the same old <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/djs\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"Hire DJs\">DJ<\/a> and dodgy speaker setup at your Christmas do? December parties deserve more than a half-hearted playlist and a few tinsel decorations.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re organising a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/corporate\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"Hire Musicians for Corporate Events\">corporate<\/a> Christmas party, a festive client event, or a private end-of-year celebration, booking <strong>live entertainment<\/strong> is the easiest way to take your event from average to unforgettable.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some unique live entertainment ideas that you can book through Encore to make your December party stand out.<\/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-6a0055c11fce3\" ><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-6a0055c11fce3\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a0055c11fce3\"><\/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\/unique-live-entertainment-ideas-for-your-december-party\/#1-Roaming-Bands-That-Work-the-Room\" title=\"1. Roaming Bands That Work the Room\">1. Roaming Bands That Work the Room<\/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\/unique-live-entertainment-ideas-for-your-december-party\/#2-Live-Looping-Artists\" title=\"2. Live Looping Artists\">2. Live Looping Artists<\/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\/unique-live-entertainment-ideas-for-your-december-party\/#3-DJs-with-Live-Instrumentalists\" title=\"3. DJs with Live Instrumentalists\">3. DJs with Live Instrumentalists<\/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\/unique-live-entertainment-ideas-for-your-december-party\/#4-Christmas-Choir\" title=\"4. Christmas Choir\">4. Christmas Choir<\/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\/unique-live-entertainment-ideas-for-your-december-party\/#5-Jazz-Duos-with-a-Festive-Twist\" title=\"5. Jazz Duos with a Festive Twist\">5. Jazz Duos with a Festive Twist<\/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\/unique-live-entertainment-ideas-for-your-december-party\/#6-Silent-Disco-with-Multiple-DJs\" title=\"6. Silent Disco with Multiple DJs\">6. Silent Disco with Multiple DJs<\/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\/unique-live-entertainment-ideas-for-your-december-party\/#7-Instrumental-Pop-Covers\" title=\"7. Instrumental Pop Covers\">7. Instrumental Pop Covers<\/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\/unique-live-entertainment-ideas-for-your-december-party\/#8-Themed-Party-Bands\" title=\"8. Themed Party Bands\">8. Themed Party Bands<\/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\/unique-live-entertainment-ideas-for-your-december-party\/#Summary\" title=\"Summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Roaming-Bands-That-Work-the-Room\"><\/span>1. <strong>Roaming Bands That Work the Room<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Forget the stage. <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/roaming-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Hire Roaming Bands\">Roaming bands<\/a> are completely mobile and move between guests, performing acoustic versions of upbeat songs right in the middle of the action.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Great for receptions, dinners or events where people are mingling<\/li>\n<li>Encourages guest interaction<\/li>\n<li>Works brilliantly in smaller spaces or venues with no stage area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Encore acts to consider:<\/strong> Acoustic roaming pop bands, brass-led ensembles, or even mariachi-style trios with a twist.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Live-Looping-Artists\"><\/span>2. <strong>Live Looping Artists<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Live loopers are one person acts that build songs from scratch on the spot using vocals, instruments and beatboxing. It\u2019s mesmerising to watch and perfect for impressing a crowd without needing a full band.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compact and easy to set up<\/li>\n<li>Sound much bigger than they look<\/li>\n<li>Covers a range of genres from pop to soul to hip-hop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Encore acts to consider:<\/strong> Solo vocalists with loop stations, acoustic guitar loopers, or <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singers\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"11\" title=\"Hire Singers\">singer<\/a>-<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/pianists\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"12\" title=\"Hire Pianists\">pianists<\/a> with live production.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-DJs-with-Live-Instrumentalists\"><\/span>3. <strong>DJs with Live Instrumentalists<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Add energy and surprise by combining a DJ with live <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/saxophonists\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Hire Saxophonists\">saxophone<\/a>, percussion or electric <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/violinists\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Hire Violinists\">violin<\/a>. It\u2019s visually engaging and feels like a hybrid between a club night and a live gig.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Perfect for the late-night party slot<\/li>\n<li>Gets people dancing faster than a standard DJ set<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for events with younger crowds or big dancefloors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Encore acts to consider:<\/strong> DJ and sax duos, DJ with bongos, or DJ with electric violinist.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Christmas-Choir\"><\/span>4. <strong>Christmas Choir<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Looking for a classy and heartfelt way to kick off your evening? A Christmas choir delivers beautiful festive harmonies that set the tone.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Suitable for formal events, receptions, or after-dinner slots<\/li>\n<li>Perform carols, festive pop, and gospel-inspired arrangements<\/li>\n<li>Available in various sizes &#8211; from small vocal trios to 20-piece choirs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Encore acts to consider:<\/strong> Pop-up vocal groups, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/gospel-choirs\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Hire Gospel Choirs\">gospel choirs<\/a>, barbershop quartets, or contemporary a cappella groups.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Jazz-Duos-with-a-Festive-Twist\"><\/span>5. <strong>Jazz Duos with a Festive Twist<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Smooth, sophisticated and warm &#8211; jazz duos add instant class. Think piano and vocals, sax and guitar, or upright bass and keys playing Christmas classics reimagined in swing or soul styles.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Great for drinks receptions and seated dinners<\/li>\n<li>Easily adjusted for background or foreground sets<\/li>\n<li>Can blend festive tunes with jazz standards or vintage covers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Encore acts to consider:<\/strong> Vintage jazz duos, Great Gatsby-style acts, or modern jazz duos with festive arrangements.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-Silent-Disco-with-Multiple-DJs\"><\/span>6. <strong>Silent Disco with Multiple DJs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Want something playful and unexpected? Hire multiple DJs and hand out wireless headphones. Guests can switch between channels, creating a fun battle of genres.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No noise complaints<\/li>\n<li>Easy to host in non-traditional venues<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for teams or groups who like different music<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Encore can help you pair live DJs with silent disco gear hire and support.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-Instrumental-Pop-Covers\"><\/span>7. <strong>Instrumental Pop Covers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/string-quartets\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Hire String Quartets\">String quartets<\/a>, solo pianists, or classical guitarists can perform stripped-back versions of pop songs and festive tracks. It\u2019s elegant, unexpected and can be a real talking point.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Works well during meals, receptions, or intros<\/li>\n<li>Adds a touch of class without being boring<\/li>\n<li>Often available with Christmas setlists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Encore acts to consider:<\/strong> Electric string quartets, piano soloists, harpists, or classical crossover artists.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-Themed-Party-Bands\"><\/span>8. <strong>Themed Party Bands<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why settle for a covers band when you can have a themed show? From Motown outfits to 80s glam bands or festive funk collectives, themed bands deliver both music and entertainment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Great for larger venues or dance-focused events<\/li>\n<li>Encourages dressing up and audience participation<\/li>\n<li>Can be tailored to match a specific theme or brief<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Encore acts to consider:<\/strong> Tribute-style <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/party-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"14\" title=\"Hire Party Bands\">party bands<\/a>, funk\/soul collectives, or bands with Christmas medleys in costume.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s more to live music than a covers band on a stage. Whether you&#8217;re after elegance, interaction, energy, or atmosphere, <strong>Encore\u2019s roster of professional musicians<\/strong> offers something for every kind of December party (and every budget).<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t settle for ordinary. Make this year\u2019s Christmas event something your guests will still be talking about in the New Year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tired of the same old DJ and dodgy speaker setup at your Christmas do? December parties deserve more than a half-hearted playlist and a few tinsel decorations. 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