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Bring some culture to your event…

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We appreciate that although many people want their wedding to be a loud, all singing and all dancing affair that gets people off their seats and having a great time, the simple truth is that some venues have a sound limiter, so that amplifier will have to be turned right down. But rather turning it down, why not get rid of it completely? Grandma won’t complain about the noise and in some cases, the musicians can mingle with your guests creating a more immersive and enjoyable atmosphere (not that it’s not enjoyable already – it is your wedding after all).

How about you hire entertainment like an experience pop quartet who can deliver the pop classics exactly how you need them? They will work well as both background music and providing a party atmosphere and will have your Auntie screaming ‘Come on Eileen’ at the top of her lungs. Within the sound limits of the venue, obviously

A pop group are exactly the kind of band that makes venues smile. No amplifier needed, a bit more quirky than what they see normally and some brilliant tunes to get everybody dancing at your wedding! From Britney Spears to Muse via Beethoven and Frank Sinatra, they really have it all. If you can find a better band comprising a violin, a guitar and an accordion then we’ll eat our wedding hat.

You could find that an A Capella group would be an idea choice for your entertainment, with their soulful voices in perfect harmony at your very special event.

Make it classy; make it memorable and get bring some ‘culture’ to your event.

Anniversary Party Planning Ideas

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The word anniversary, meaning returning with the year or the annually recurring date of a past event, derives from the Medieval Latin word anniversarius, where annus means year and versus, which is the past participle of vertere, means to turn.

In modern times an anniversary celebration is usually held as a day of remembrance to commemorate a special event, particularly one of historical, national or personal importance: a person’s death, the anniversary of the founding of Rome or more usually a wedding anniversary. 

With music being one of the most important aspects of any party you might think about a themed band or DJ to play music from the era of your wedding party. For example why not book a swing band or Jazz Band for your 50th or 60th wedding anniversary party or a Rock n Roll band for all you 1960’s or 70’s newlyweds.

Many of Red Masque tribute bands will perform in costume which can lead to even greater amusement if you make it compulsory that all your guests must dress up in gear that was trendy in the year you were married, especially if any of them still have original items of clothing from those days!

Maybe you were married abroad, be it Ireland, the Caribbean or Greece so why provide a band who will perform music traditional to that country;  which will get everyone jigging, or a top class steel band to re-invoke the sound of the sea and the swaying palms you enjoyed on your Caribbean wedding day.

Many people choose to organise a 1st, 2nd or 3rd year wedding anniversary party featuring the same band they hired for their wedding day entertainment. Your guests will have loved them the first time around so it’s a pretty safe bet that the next performance will be just as great.

If you’re asking guests to wear fancy dress then your room should be decorated in a similar theme.

For a personal treat you should ask all your friends to bring photos, anecdotes and tall tales about your years as a married couple. You can later compile these into an album to look back on and savour for years to come.

Go Vintage…

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Vintage themed corporate events are a big hit this year. There are all sorts of great vintage style corporate entertainment to be hired, including: a 1950s inspired pool party, complete with dressed up waitresses and synchronised swimmers; seeing the likes of 40s/50s dance troupes with a Vintage DJ…. 
Why not have your very own Vintage theme party and serve up vintage style beverages– why not browse our Red Masque website today to arrange the ideal food and drinks entertainment for your corporate event.

Book string quartet for your vintage corporate event to give your guests the rare opportunity to relive the 1950s musical trend that was three-part harmony singing. Close harmony singing requires huge talent and many years of practice, and when executed magnificently, like our artists can, your guests will be blown away!  
Jazz bands and orchestras dominated what we now call the ‘vintage music scene’ of the early 20th century, which became popular in the 1910s in New Orleans and quickly spread to the UK and Europe. We have a huge collection of jazz bands, duos, trios and Jazz artists for hire to give your vintage themed corporate entertainment the sophistication and class it needs – enquire today!

Where jazz brings sophistication, class and charm; swing, jive and rock n roll will bring movement and lots of it! Get your guests dancing all night long with one of Red Masques directory artists using swing bands, jive bands or 50s style rock and roll bands. 

When you book your corporate entertainment through Red Masque entertainment you are guaranteed a class act from professional musicians and entertainers. 
To book your ideal vintage corporate entertainment, just click on the band or entertainer’s name and fill out and online booking form there and then. You are then able to discuss in personal all your needs and wants for your important corporate event.

Make your guests smile…

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By combining the hottest corporate event trends for 2015 and some very special entertainment, you can create a corporate event entertainment that’s still talked about long after.

For all 2015 corporate events, décor will be key. Your venue needs to wow your guests from the moment they walk in, creating a special and uniquely defined space for your event. Two highly contrasting themes are high tech interactive and natural materials, enabling your company to show off its tech prowess, or boost its eco credentials.

If you choose a high tech theme, your entertainment must be 100% integrated to the whole tech ambience. Look for entertainers that offer a tech twist in their act, such as iPad illusionists, LED Light entertainers and street magicians that work with the latest phones and mobile gadgets.

Choose musicians that blend performances with tech, such as our interactive VJ’S, or a live DJ for hire. Get your guests interacting with each other playing giant games with your very own theme.
If you are thinking about a winter corporate event into a natural winter wonderland with ice sculptures and decorated living statues, walkabout characters, and seasonal winter menus. Welcome guests with the warming aromas of mulled wine, or entice people out into the crisp winter air with heated seating areas, piles of rugs and sweet chestnuts roasting on a real coal brazier.

You could extend the theme beyond décor and food into acoustic musical acts, for a more ‘natural’ sound. Entertain with a gospel singing Christmas songs, or a trendy a Capella groups, or guitar and sax soloists.

When you want your corporate party to finally hot up, keep the theme with classic tracks that really evoke the sights and sounds with top UK function and party bands who know their Farrell and their Ed Sheeran.

Take lighting to the next level and illuminate your event to create spectacle and visual interest. Any venue can be transformed with clever and creative use of lighting even on the more limited of budgets. Use lighting to throw unusual shadows, to colour tables rather than using flowers, and use wireless technology to alter lighting states to reflect the various stages of your event.

Your entertainment should be equally well lit! Look for party DJ’S with their own light shows, rock and pop function bands that provide their own lighting, and artists that use light in imaginative ways.
For larger events, book artists that have a strong visual impact enhanced by theatrical style lighting, such as dance troupes, ballet dancers or aerial artists.

Find ways to make your party entertainment a pleasure for everyone by choosing acts that blend superb musicianship with accessible humour, such as a comedy string quartet. Or present musical acts with an international flavour, such as 1920s swing band just make people smile!

Want to make your CEO happy?

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Here at Red Masque we think we are tooled with some of the best acts for your party which will capture your imagination. So, what are the best of the best for corporate event entertainment acts for your next corporate event in 2015? Red Masque directory have the hottest trends and acts for corporate, and company parties to ensure your VIPs are very impressed and your CEO is very happy.

Circus act entertainers have given the world of corporate entertainment a whole new generation of aerial artists, defying gravity to present unique. Even if you haven’t got a skyscraper to use as your stage, these circus-inspired artists can perform in almost any space, for any corporate event.

Aerialists use aerial circus and dance theatre with dynamic lighting and music to create evocative shows using trapeze, ropes and silks. Available as a solo artist for smaller venue, or as large a troupe as you wish, their show can be tailored to create the atmosphere you require, whether humorous, quirky, elegant. With a range of associated acts, including aerial champagne pouring, we are sure you will find your perfect act on our website.

It may be 52 years since Sean Connery first appeared as Ian Fleming’s ultimate spy, but the fascination with all things 007 is as strong as ever. The difference for 2015 is that people want to be Bond, to immerse themselves in a world where tech is top, and glamour is king.

Offer your guests a total 007 experience: an elegant stately home or iconic venue, set up as a celebrity lookalike James Bond complete with elegant hostesses serving martinis (shaken not stirred by expert cocktail waiters). Then add musical entertainment combining iconic Bond movie soundtracks and characters with dance and spectacle, such as a top party function band with a James Bond set.

Add in some more celebrity lookalikes and a John Cleese lookalike the ‘new’ Q, who sets your guests site-specific missions to test their skills.

Bespoke dance groups provide a superb spectacle that transcends language, and can be precisely tailored to your corporate event theme. From ballet dancers to contemporary rock dancers, your guests can enjoy a show full of energy, passion, augmented by state of the lighting and sound systems.

Whatever the occasion, you’ll find a dance troupe to suit; that can offer themed events such as Arabian Nights, Argentinean Tango, Burlesque, Flamenco, Irish Dancing, Ballroom Dancing, and Vegas Showgirls for example.

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.

The glory of Gospel

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If you wanted to make a great impression and entertain your guests on another level then why not set your sights high and have the best entertainment for your event. Have a blast by hiring one of the best Gospel choirs in the country. The power and beauty of gospel music is undeniable. If you’re looking for moving and enjoyable music straight from the soul then consider hiring a great gospel choir for your next event. The beauty, soul and tradition of gospel music is irresistible and we have the best in the business available here at Red Masque.

Gospel choirs are always uplifting and a great choice for any party and event. You could be organising a Wedding surprise, a corporate event or a launch party and in need of something special to mark the event. Hire a gospel choir for your event and provide your guests with an entertaining and unforgettable experience.

Finding top entertainers for a variety of different events is our business. We specialise in corporate event entertainment, party and wedding entertainment and understand that it is an important aspect of any business. Corporate events are used to impress potential clients and existing employees and when it comes to entertainment, making an impression with guests is paramount. Having a top entertainer as part of your party or event is crucial if you need to impress, which is why the entertainers we recommend are made up of only the very best available in the UK.

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.

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…


Dancers with a difference

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Snakes and Belly dancers go hand in hand together. These amazing creatures, love them or hate them, have something mesmerising about them and when teamed with a sensational dancer act you have a show that’s unmissable.

Belly dancers have been around for centuries and are popular performers in traditional Turkish and middle eastern restaurants. If you ever wanted to master the art of Belly Dancing then it’s worth knowing that many of these performers also offer lessons to keep your guests entertained. It’s fun for everyone and a great way to get people together. Why not hire a Belly Dancer to teach you some of her moves after she’s put on her show. 

For some eye candy at an event then why not have a look at our selection of Podium dancers, burlesque dancer and showgirls. These girls are professional, classy and have trained for hours to put on the perfect show for you.

Be dazzled by the splendid costumes and blown away by their performances. These girls will titillate and tease but done in the best possible taste!! 

From meeting and greeting guests and posing for photographs on the red carpet to full scale cabaret, theatre and production shows. Hire Showgirls, burlesque performers and dancers who can cater for all your entertainment needs. With themes like Las Vegas, Hollywood, Moulin Rouge, Mardi Gras and James Bonde, these gorgeous girls make any event one to remember for all the right reasons.