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Choosing a wedding band

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Wedding bands are highly required to make wedding receptions very lively. If you’re thinking of making your oncoming wedding event memorable; you really need to source for the best Wedding bands. You need to engage a reliable entertainment directory that offers quality entertainers for wedding events. You don’t need to crack your brain just to locate the right band. You simply need a little time to make the right choice. Red Masque has a high calibre of entertainment you will be guaranteed to find something that suits. If you wanted to hire some reliable wedding entertainment, we are sure you will be able to locate the best through our directory.

It’s important you consider the venue of your wedding reception when sourcing for the best band. Make sure you choose from a good entertainment directory such as Red Masque. Once you have chosen you are free to ask as many questions as you like to your chosen entertainer and tailor make your wedding your way. A good point to remember is; you can easily make the right choice by asking proper questions.

When searching for quality however, we can assure you that we have vetted all of our entertainment and have had trusted reviews from each and every one. Of course you can easily find what you are looking for online but do they come highly acclaimed and are they from a trusted entertainment directory?

In any case, if you succeed in locating the best wedding bands, you can take another step by getting in touch with them. You can send emails or call them on phone. You can speak with the managers or the artists themselves. You need to ask them several questions before you make the right choice. You have to ask about their charges, style of music, duration, expertise and so on. You can easily pick the best from the responses you’ll get at the end.

In all, take your time when sourcing for Wedding music. You need to start looking for the right agency like Red Masque ahead of time. You really need to pick the best band that will make your wedding glorious. You’ll succeed if you choose the right directory in the first place – which by the way is Red Masque directory.

Retirement party ideas…

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Traditionally a gold watch was given to prized employees retiring after 30 years, though long service medals and other gifts were often given depending on the nature of the job or the type of work carried out.

If you’re planning a party for a work colleague, a novel idea is to give a countdown clock which runs backwards for 6 months until the last day of work, ideal for someone whose retirement can’t arrive too soon!

These days the whole emphasis of working life is much more temporary than ever before in history, with few people expecting to stay in the same employment for 30 months, let alone 30 years!

If you, or someone you know, have been lucky enough to keep the same job right up to retirement age then they certainly deserve a fun-filled and exciting send off.

Party Themes…

To decide on a theme for your party, choose something relevant to the retiree, for example a favourite hobby, a work related topic, their favourite musical era or the place they’re retiring to, especially if this is abroad.

A popular theme is to dress up and hire a live band to suit the era when the retiree started work. For the 50’s choose a rock n roll band or Elvis Tribute singer for the 60’s go with a Beatles tribute band, for the 70’s how about a 70’s party tribute act? The options are endless.

We also have a great range of lookalike artists so why not surprise the retiree with a visit from their favourite celebrity or sports star?

Decorate to suit the theme…

You should dress the entire venue with memorabilia, ‘Happy Retirement’ banners and party decorations which follow the theme in seamless detail. Lots of companies supply party props and ‘scene setters’.

If you choose a golf theme for example then decorate the room as a golf course, with elaborate sand pits, flags, golf ball name settings and card board cut outs of famous golfers. Everyone should arrive in outrageous golfing trousers and pringle jumpers, and if your venue is a golf club why not include half an hour on the driving range before dinner?

This is your life!

A great idea for a surprise retirement party is to hold your own version of the TV show ‘This is your life’.

Friends, family and colleagues will love collecting stories, photos and tales of long-forgotten, and often best forgotten antics from the workplace or otherwise. Try and get in touch with old colleagues or long lost friends and invite them along in secret, introducing them at the perfect moment for an emotional reunion.

A confident younger relative or the retiree’s manager should compére the event. Buy a ‘big red book’ as an album for the collection and present it to the retiree at the end of the night.

Creative space

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The Cutty Sark is situated on the shores of the Thames River; the Cutty Sark is one of the world’s most famous ships standing as a great monument to the age of merchant sailing as the last surviving tea clipper. It’s a perfect venue for hosting a Corporate event and clients can choose from three versatile and impressive event spaces.

Enjoy a luxury experience in The Master’s Saloon with mahogany panelled walls and the imposing Captain’s table. The room from which the ship’s captains studied maps and entertained, it offers an authentic maritime experience for corporate dinners of up to 10 VIPs. The Tween Deck houses exhibits that tell of the ship’s life sailing the seven seas delivering goods to ports all around the world. Once the ship’s store room, The Tween Deck can be transformed into a spectacular space for smaller dinners and receptions with space for 100 delegates as a standing reception or 60 as a reception and sit-down dinner. The ship’s largest event space is the Dry Berth – staff can enjoy the surreal experience of being entertained underneath the ship’s hull! With a unique view of the ship’s gleaming copper hull, this vast versatile space can host 200 to 450 people for gala dinners, awards ceremonies and event receptions.

No corporate event held in a ship would be complete without some elegant themed maritime entertainment and there is no one better than entertainment specialists Red Masque directory to help with that! With the food taken care of all that’s left to find is some stunning entertainment. That will add some visual element to your event with maritime custom made costumes and realistic body paint. The entertainment you choose relating to maritime will entertain clients and can provide exotic themed walkabout entertainment straight from the deep with stunning extravagant costumes

Another perfect unquiet venue is the Ice Tank is a new premier event space hidden in the heart of Covent Garden. Open plan and full of natural light this 2500 sq. feet venue with two levels is perfect for press launches, conference meetings, private dining events, receptions and private parties. It is also available to hire as a photography and film studio.

Ice Tank is truly innovative in its design with 20ft high ceilings, large ceiling-to-floor glass windows with acoustic glass for complete soundproofing and blackout electric blinds. It boasts every corporate event organisers dream; high-tech equipment including Wi-Fi, impressive sound system, plasma screens, HD projectors and HD/AV equipment perfect for film shows and presentations. Not to mention the fully equipped luxury kitchen on the ground floor with modern appliances throughout. The ground floor can cater for up to 80 guests while the lower floor for up to 50.

This special venue offers a bright creative space in which to showcase your brand and company; entertain VIPs, delegates and corporate guests; and impress potential clients. Entertainment can be hired from Red Masque directory and will perfectly compliment this sophisticated venue. For something a little more visual acrobatic performers creates a stunning aesthetic with elegant performances. Clean lines, elegant choreography and simple dress would perfectly suit this venue’s contemporary white space. Your event and can be used to advertise a brand, company or message

For more entertainment inspiration for your exclusive event at one of London’s top alternative venues take a look at our Red Masque entertainment directory and book online today.

A work of art

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Madame Tussauds Famous for its incredible wax works of celebrities and royalty from around the world, Madam Tussauds is also an award winning themed venue that has been hosting high-profile events for over fifty years.

Situated right in the heart of London, the venues offers five themed areas that can host events with up to 1,000 guests. Each event space can be adapted to suit your events exact requirements making it an ideal location for award dinners, presentations, gala events and press conferences. The World Stage Ballroom was designed to impress with a grand stage, back projected screen, full lighting rig and plasma screens. LED lighting can be programmed to display specific colours to suit your corporate identity or theme. The largest space in Madame Tussauds, it is perfect for a whole host of corporate events and can even accommodate smaller events with adjustable and removable walls that can be used to create a more intimate space.

Not forgetting that this venue’s main attraction is its spectacular collection of wax works, guests can walk through over 200 years of history and with the museum-style ropes and poles gone they can also get up close and personal with historical icons, A-list celebrities and sporting legends. Not only is Madame Tussauds a great venue for corporate event entertainment but it also offers team building exercises and incentives: staff also have the chance to go behind the scenes and see how a waxwork is made at Madam Tussauds, ride through London’s history in a mini black cab and battle with Marvel Super Heroes in a 4D movie experience!

A popular choice for high-profile celebrity launches, Madame Tussauds is an impressive event space twice voted the UK’s number 1 favourite venue! No entertainment is more apt to accompany your event at this exclusive venue than one of our real life lookalikes available for hire. Why not invite 007, or Elton John to entertain guests, as they pose for photos and suavely mingles with guests.

Bring on the bands…

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A great way to have a party with different genres of music is to hire some tribute bands. They can go all the way back to the songs of your youth up until the present day. Wouldn’t it be fun to dress up to really make the evening really authentic. A themed party is always a guaranteed crowd pleaser and with so many bands and DJ’s available you’re sure to find the perfect party entertainment here at Red Masque. 

Music can be used to create nostalgia and to create the ambiance that you have been searching for, for whatever event you have lined up. Why not hire all types of music from all era’s and dance the night away to different decades, this is a great way to include all ages in your special event.

Or why not try some of the big bands featured here on Red Masque. The thrill of the ‘big band sound’ wowing your guests. Why not show your friends or your corporate guests a really good time with a top band to entertain the masses. Enjoy the musical ensemble associated with jazz and the Swing Era with incredible singers and sensational bands recreating the sounds of the 1920’s and 30’s. The Big Band produces a sound and feeling unlike any other.

Knowing that Red Masque only advertise the best you will be safe in the knowledge that your chosen act will not let you down.  Finding the perfect party entertainers, wedding entertainers and event entertainers couldn’t be easier. Browse through our categories and book your chosen acts directly.

Party Machines

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Themed walkabouts have never been so popular. If you want to attract some attention at your launch party or corporate event then why not hire some great Themed walkabout artists to engage with your crowd and be a talking point for guests whilst redirecting them to the events theme.

You could hire a Robot to be fully interactive with your crowd. Bring the party to life with amazing robot acts that will delight your guests. From giant LED-clad robots putting on a show stopping performance to robot waiters serving your guest, having one of these robot acts as a walkabout or meet and greet accessory to your party is a guaranteed crowd pleaser every time. Walkabout robots today are extremely intelligent and will be very entertaining and engaging to young and old alike.

Arcade games are fantastically good fun and with anything from a single pinball machine up to a full seaside style arcade of games and simulators. They are guaranteed to make any event or party truly memorable. Arcade games are a great way to keep young and old amused for many hours.  If you need to hire arcade games for your event then look no further. Think of Pac-man, donkey Kong, space invaders or even outrun. Amaze your friends and guest with these timeless arcade games at your party or event.

Bubble, smoke and snow machines not only add ambience to any event but can be hired for smaller parties. You would imagine smoke machines in nightclubs or snow machines for a movie set but they can be hired for your own personal event large or small – they are all great effects, just let your imagination run wild. 

Bring the special effects to your event with some added wow factor. Whether it’s a corporate even, private party or wedding of the year, it’s the little things that make all the difference. These simple and effective additions are a perfect choice for any occasion. We all know that children love bubbles above anything else, what better way to attract children then to hire a bubble machine. Maybe you are opening a new toy shop or just want them for a birthday surprise.

Artistic events

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If you wanted something a little different at your event, then why not hire an artist? From charicaturists to silhouette artists, hiring a portrait artist for an event is guaranteed to be a highlight at any function. Make sure that your guests are entertained and that everyone involved can leave with a fabulous memento of the occasion. The perfect party pleaser for any event.

How about a Graffiti artist? Think of Banksy; he is one great artist that certainly knows his stuff. If you were organising a street party theme then why not hire some Graffiti artists to really make your theme ‘come to life’. Graffiti artisis create stunning pieces, live in front of guests. Aerosol art is a fast growing form of recognised artwork in the UK and can be a visually satisfying treat appreciated and admired not just by the youth of today but by all ages.

Or what about human works of art? Human statues bring a stylish element to any event and add surprise and comedy when they come to life. A live Statue always make a great addition to any party and with themes from Hollywood to Halloween there is always something to suit every occasion.

Our directory provides a full profile for each listing with descriptions, photo galleries, price guides, reviews, videos, audio and more…


Celebrities & paparazzi

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With the world crying out for celebrities and wanting to live like a celebrity it’s no wonder that hiring celebrity lookalikes are extremely popular at the moment. You can hire the most current lookalike celebrities or of days gone by – Hire them for a teenagers special birthday, a tribute band or hire a few lookalikes to mingle with your guests.

From the king of pop to the queen of England, having a celebrity lookalike at your party is always guaranteed fun and a chance for your guests to get some fun photos. Add the wow factor to your party by hiring a celebrity lookalike, they make the perfect surprise addition for any occasion.

Now all you need now are some authentic hired paparazzi photographers to really create the right ambience.  Each of your guests will get papped as they arrive at your venue, then they are able to take home a disk full of great moments captured by these great photographers.

Have the paparazzi at an event and you’re guaranteed to make your guests feel like movie stars as soon as they enter the party. Bring the hollywood feel to your party with a group of in your face spoof performers who start of any event with excitement, fun and mayhem!

Canapé girls and Butler boys

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A different and show stopping approach to serving canapés with gorgeous girls serving a selection of sweets, canapés and more. Get some eye candy at your special event by hiring these amazing canapé girls and party butlers; they can be dressed however you choose, depending on the party. If you are having a themed event then the canapé girls can be dressed in something to fit the occasion. Whatecver the occasion there’s a way of serving drinks and food to your guests that is perfect and fitting for your event. If you’re thinking of hiring them for a children’s party they can be dressed like candy as they are serving some tasty sweets for your youngsters.

Hired Party butlers are always popular at female events. Have the party that everyone’s talking about with some extra special eye candy for the ladies. These guys are available to compliment your party, greet your guests, serve cocktails, top up your drinks and help you get your party started.

Whatever your needs you are sure to find the right Canapé girls or party butlers to suit your needs here at Red Masque. Our directory provides a full profile for each listing with descriptions, photo galleries, price guides, reviews, videos, audio and more…

Make it a night to remember…

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Belly dancers are such a fun way to be entertained, if you’re having a middle eastern themed day or evening then this particular act will be the icing on the cake, or to cap it all off your belly dancercould also have a snake it toe which will definitely be a talked about act for months to come.

Snake dancers are very professional and the snake’s wellbeing will be the first and foremost important thing that the snake dancer will care about. You may be able to handle the snake if you so wished making your event a very special one indeed.

Both of these acts can be hired for whatever event you had in mind, simply find the act that you require and fill out an online booking form that is located within our Red Masque entertainment directory. You act or acts of your choice will be in contact with you to discuss all your needs.