Category Archives: Hiring

The best way to Rock a party…

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Rock Bands are very exciting and will bring that ‘edge’ to your event which you wanted and will definitely get everybody ‘rocking’. Top party bands are able to engage their audience and captivate them with their amazing sounds. Everybody loves to do a bit of ‘air guitar’ on the quiet, so why not hire your very own Rock Band and make your event that extra bit special.

Red Masque have the best Rock Bands for hire in the UK and they are very easy to book. You will find a list of Rock Bands in the music section; once you have chosen your favourite party entertainment you can book there and then using our online booking form and your chosen performers will be in contact with you to discuss dates etc…

All of our acts are hand picked and we follow a very selective process to ensure that our clients always get a first class, professional service and the very best entertainers available. We offer our clients the ultimate in event entertainment with only top, highly talented and unique artists and performers, guaranteeing amazing and memorable experiences every time.

Piano Man

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A professional pianist is second to none. There is no other sound quite like a Grand piano. From classical to contemporary you will be in awe of your pianist and at Red Masque entertainment directory we have the very best pianists for hire in the UK.

If you are looking for a pianist for your wedding, event or launch party and need softly playing music in the background then look no further than the selection of solo pianists available here at Red Masque. If you want to book please look at our available pianists and click on your chosen one. You can call your performer directly or fill out the online booking form found on their profile. You will be directly in contact with your chosen act and as there’s no middle man here at Red Masque, there are no extra hidden costs and fees, ensuring you get the best possible deal available.

If you are having a Wedding and wouldn’t mind the sound of a top pianist playing when you walk down the aisle or as background music at your reception, the pianists for hire on Red Masque party entertainment directory could be just the sound that you have been searching for. The emotional, calming music is guaranteed to complement your event.

 

Lighting

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Lighting for any event can bright up the dullest of places, from pretty fairy lights, to strobes, glitter balls, to stage lights.  Our lighting providers and hirers have it all for your event. You may have a marque where you want it decorated all in lights, or a backdrop on a stage where the lights make a beautiful scene or to light up your house for Halloween.

You could hire these lights for a variety of reasons, it could be for a Wedding, private party, theatre, launch party or music festival, the choice is yours.Red Masque has the best entertainment providers for parties and events and when it comes to lighting up the place we also provide you with a list of the best in the business. Just have a look at our party lighting section and see for yourself.

To book our wide range of lighting technicians, firstly scroll down to find the one you find most attractive for your event. You can then fill an online form which is situated within our website. All your details will be sent straight to your preferred hirer and they will be in contact with you direct. Red Masque is happy to answer your queries if you do indeed have any. We are the UK’s number one with the best entertainment providers for the ultimate event.

Contortionists

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Contortionists are an unusual form of physical display which involves the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body. They are often part of acrobatics and circus acts and make a great party piece for entertaining friends and guests at an event. Contortionists have unusual natural flexibility which is enhanced through acrobatic training, or they put themselves through intense training to enable them to perform the most mind boggling shows. They can fit into the smallest of spaces or bend in ways that are truly unimaginable until seen with your own eyes.

If you would like to book a contortionist for your event and want to wow you guests with this extraordinary performance then we at Red Masque entertainment directory have the perfect Contortionist for you to book for your party/event. It will guarantee to be a talking point with your guests for weeks to come and the highlight of the event.

All you need to do now is look on the act you require for your up and coming event and fill out an online booking form which will go straight to your favoured act. They will then be in contact with you very soon to arrange dates, times and all requirements.  If you need some help, Red Masque will be happy to answer any questions that may have. We are the leading entertainment directory in the Uk, providing the very best acts and performers to hire for the ultimate party or event.

Click here to book a professional Contortionists from our list of Circus entertainers to hire.

Entertainment at a corporate event

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There are numerous reasons why you might be looking to hire entertainment for a corporate event but if there is somebody at you company who isn’t quite sure whether it’s a worthy investment, we’ve outlined the reasons below. We hope it helps!

Generate Interest

If your event is a product launch, you’ll be looking to generate interest from the audience. Most product launches occur at large exhibition centres or conferences, where many a brand is competing to show off their wares to attendees and receive the most ‘buzz’ for their product. But how can you entice someone over to your booth? Entertainment such as stilt walkers or live music incorporating drums is sure to grab people’s attention from across the room. Once they’ve wandered over, keep things visual. Nobody will share your product on Instagram or other social media networks if there isn’t something for others away from the exhibition to enjoy. Make no mistake about it, entertainment is crucial at product launches.

Reinforce Brand Values

Perhaps you’re looking for a bespoke form of entertainment that reinforces the brand values of your company. Maybe you’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of the company’s inception. Whatever it may be, brand entertainment is brilliant at reinforcing the values of a corporation. If a company is wanting to appear very cool, then there are numerous bands who would fit the bill. Looking for a classy affair? Circus entertainers such as aerial silk dancers are perfect for just such an occasion. Entertainment doesn’t have to be showy or pushed to the foreground, but utilised correctly, it can be a superb way of maximising brand value in a subtle manner.

To Entertain

We could name a whole host of reasons why entertainment is important without stating the obvious but we thought we should really. The main purpose of entertainment in any setting is to entertain! You don’t want invited guests leaving after one free drink and a couple of canapés, bored out of their mind after speaking to Darren from Accounts for the last hour. If you break up the evening with a few headline entertainment choices (with a few strolling entertainers like magicians and caricaturists thrown in), then everybody will remember your event or party much more fondly than if you simply leave attendees in a room with nothing else planned.

Forging Links

This is a clever one! We just mentioned strolling entertainment but when it comes to networking, there really is nothing better to help break the ice between two parties who might be hoping to have a chat but have no idea how to get talking informally. With a magician, both people can be amazed and use the tricks as a springboard to ‘talking business’. Other forms of entertainment like a caricaturist or silhouette artist often get people talking as well, whilst also enticing a small crowd when reactions are positive. Hiring entertainment might just land you that next big deal!

Enhancing Morale

If you’ve had a long and difficult year, staff may be looking for a reason to stay at the company. A well-timed dinner or office party can do wonders to revitalise your staff and there is nothing better than allowing them to dance to a live band or providing a magician to blow their minds. Hiring entertainment is a sure fire way to increase morale and staff satisfaction.

Top Party Bands

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With bags of energy and charisma you know you’ll have the dance floor rammed until the early hours. When it’s time to feature the music, trust in these talented professionals to bring your crowd to life.

At the end of the evening, not only do you want everyone to still be in a party mood, you want to know that they will still be talking about that special night weeks and maybe even months later!

Here at Red Masque we have a fantastic selection of party bands for hire and we offer only the best, highly talented and unique acts around. We guarantee amazing and memorable experiences every time and we understand that no matter how big or how small an event, to enable it to run efficiently and successfully, it’s always essential to provide an honest, reliable, effective and professional service at all times.

Red Masque supply weddings, parties and corporate events with the very best acts the entertainment business has to offer, enabling us to help create the most memorable and successful occasions every time. We’re here to help with any enquiries you might have so please don’t hesitate to contact us. Booking a party band or act couldn’t be easier.

Click here to view all Party Bands for hire

Retirement Party Ideas

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For almost everyone, music is the key to many wonderful past memories. And it’s one of the easiest ways to host some retirement home musical entertainment! Take your residents on a walk down memory lane with a musical group.

1.Barbershop Quartet
With perfect pitch and harmony, a barbershop quartet can dazzle any crowd! They generally have a large repertoire of tunes from years past and love singing for older crowds. If your guests have a request, most groups are happy to oblige. And get ready to see the ladies swoon!

2. Boogie Woogie Tribute
The Boogie Woogie is best known for those who lived through World War II. With lively patriotic songs, they entertained troops and kept their spirits up during a tough time in our history! Show your veteran retiree how much their service has meant with a Wartime tribute act. Songs like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” and “Pistol Packin’ Mama” will keep the crowd swaying to the beat!

3. Gospel Group
Depending on the religious diversity of your guest, a Gospel group may be a meaningful performance for them. As people are nearing the end of their lives, faith begins to play a bigger part. Booking a Gospel group guarantees a great show!

4. Crooner
Crooners were king in the ’40s and ’50s, with their smooth voices and sultry songs. Some of the best artists in history came out of this era, including Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and Bing Crosby. Your residents are sure to feel some nostalgia with a performer like this! Whether you want an actual Rat Pack show or just a Frank Sinatra tribute, these performers love an older crowd that appreciates their act.

5.Beach Boys Tribute
Gaining popularity in the 1960’s, the Beach Boys launched a new type of musical sound with their “surf songs.” Their killer harmonies and clever lyrics helped them rise to the top of the music charts. Booking a Beach Boys tribute band is definitely one of our more energetic ideas for retirement home entertainment! If you want to see your residents groove to the music, you can’t go wrong with the Beach Boys.

Make A Party Great

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When guests decide to get on the dance floor at a party, there’s a certain process involved of losing their inhibitions as they escape into the exciting world of music & lights. Memories and emotions can be ignited by the DJ’s choice of music and songs, often taking people back to their youth. What a great journey this can turn out to be if the DJ perfectly judges all the right tunes to play for your guests.

A good DJ should have a passion for all genres of music so that he can predict the response of people in the room when he plays certain classic songs from his collection. It is important for a DJ to read his crowd and he should instinctively know what kind of music will get people dancing. If you are providing a DJ with a playlist, it is advisable to allow the DJ some discretion to choose which tracks to play from your list and at what time to play them.

It is often surprising how late in the day, many people consider booking a DJ to provide their private party or entertainment despite how critical a great DJ is to the success of their event. This guide aims to help the first time booker understand what to look for when you hire a DJ, with tips and insights into how DJs work and what you need to do to get the best out of yours.

When guests share the dance floor it is similar to an audience laughing together at a comedian. Dancing helps people to unwind and relax and laughter relaxes muscles, boosts energy and triggers the release of feel-good chemicals. The feel good factor can also be promoted by the DJ if he plays positive uplifting music that is mainly found in songs written in the major keys.

It can be quite a challenge for a DJ to get guests dancing, especially early on at a corporate event where many of the guests might not know each other. Sometimes interaction over the microphone is required to help people feel more relaxed, and occasionally a little encouragement can be given to help create that essential party spirit.

There are a variety of different techniques which can be used and this is where DJ’s have varying styles and approaches. Some people like a DJ to be vocally interactive with their audience, whereas others prefer the more modern approach of minimal talking with the focus mainly on good music and taking requests.

Pirates of the Caribbean themed party

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If you are fans of Captain Jack Sparrow, we thought it might be fun to run through a few pieces of the best party entertainment that are sure to impress at a themed party. Whether it’s for a corporate event or a private party, it’s time to raise the Jolly Roger and look through the spyglass of entertainment on our roster.

Costumed Characters

Of course! The first thing your guests will see upon entering your party are the themed costumed characters meandering amongst your guests. From Jack Sparrow himself to Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann, you can rub shoulders with the best of them. Not wanting to be on the side of the goodies? No problem… Captain Barbossa and Davy Jones can be arranged if desired!

Miss Thunderpussy

What sort of Pirates of the Caribbean party would it be without some form of swashbuckling music entertainment? Red Masque can provide a pirate themed entertainment for your event! Miss Thunderpussy has entertained thousands more people . A fab act that combines comedy with wonderful show tunes, she is sure to go down a storm!

Coxtails

“Why is the rum gone?” is perhaps the most famous line from the entire Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. We don’t expect you to be able to enjoy a party without rum and thankfully, you won’t have to if you hire some tremendously talented cocktail shakers! If rums not your thing then that’s just fine – other spirits are available – but personally we think a rum and coconut concoction will certainly fit with the Caribbean theme.

Flight of Fancy

Anybody who has seen Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl will be able to tell you that the curse causes an entire crew of pirates to turn into skeletons at night! Argh! Pay homage to this classic of cinema by booking Flight of Fancy an aerial hoop circus performers that could don full skeleton makeup to spook out the crowd and serve champagne upside down!!

Christmas Entertainment 2019

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Are you looking book your office Christmas party this year? With dates already being booked up it pays to get in early – we thought we’d recommend a number of acts to hire for your corporate event!

Angela Jackson and Friends
What would a Christmas party be without any festive tunes? From Jingle Bells to I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day, Angela Jackson and Friends can belt out both carols and classic festive hits alike, so why look anywhere else for your Christmas tunes? Thinking that your staff or colleagues may well prefer a break from yet another outing for Merry Christmas Everybody by Slade? No problem, The Barbican Brass can also deliver a set that simply focuses on pop songs everybody enjoys. Something for everybody then! The true spirit of Christmas.

Duo Joys
A beautiful act and one that is very often the most popular piece of entertainment at parties where it features. The acrobats features two talented acrobats, the duo deliver a stunning performance that showcases their incredible flexibility, grace and strength. Sure to leave all entranced, this is a must see!

Human Statues
Appearing to all and sundry as normal Statue decoration, the Statues ‘jump’ out at guests as they arrive at your Christmas party and some of the photos are absolutely hysterical. One for those looking to focus on the fun of Christmas!

If you’re looking to book your office private party or corporate event entertainment and that job has fallen to you – do not fear, Red Masque has all the party entertainment you need.