Entertainment Blog
How to Spot Red Flags When Booking Event Entertainment
When booking event entertainment, most hosts focus on excitement rather than risk. Music, performers and hosts are often chosen based on style, price or availability, with the assumption that professionalism will naturally follow. Unfortunately, this is not always the...
What Guests Expect from Events in 2026 (And What Feels Outdated Now)
Guest expectations have changed. For events in 2026, people arrive with a far more refined sense of what feels engaging, comfortable and worthwhile. Whether attending a corporate function, wedding, awards night or private celebration, guests are no longer impressed by...
How to Personalise Your Wedding
Personalising a wedding is about far more than colour palettes or table décor. It is about creating a day that genuinely reflects who you are as a couple — your shared history, your personalities, your values and the way you like to celebrate. The most memorable...
What to Do When Your Event Needs Energy (But Not a Dance Floor)
Not every event needs a dance floor to feel alive. In fact, many of today’s most successful events focus on event energy rather than traditional dancing. Corporate functions, awards nights, networking events, milestone celebrations and cocktail-style gatherings often...
2026 Event Trends: What’s Hot in Corporate Functions, Weddings and Party Entertainment
Events in 2026 are becoming more intentional, more immersive and more human. After years of shifting formats, changing expectations and creative experimentation, one thing is clear: guests no longer want events that simply look good. They want events that feel...
How to Build a Music Journey That Follows Your Event Flow
Music does far more than fill silence. When planned intentionally, it becomes one of the most powerful tools for shaping how an event unfolds. From the moment guests arrive to the final song of the night, music guides energy, signals transitions and influences how...
Event Budget Breakdown: Where to Spend and Where to Save
No matter the type of event, budgeting is one of the most challenging parts of planning. Whether you are organising a milestone birthday, a corporate celebration, an awards night, a product launch or a formal gala, the same question arises: where does spending truly...
How to Host a High-End Event Without a High-End Budget
Hosting a memorable event does not require an unlimited budget. In fact, many of the most impressive celebrations succeed because they feel intentional, personal and well-paced rather than expensive. The secret to a high-end feel lies in where effort is focused....
What to Ask Your Event Entertainers Before Booking (Checklist + Questions)
What you ask before you sign a contract can make or break your event. Too many organisers lock in entertainment based on a sizzle reel, a quick email and a price. Then on the night, the timing feels off, sound is patchy, or the performer’s style doesn’t quite match...
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