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Afternoon Tea with Entertainment as a staff incentive From Viva Live Music
14th May 2012 in added value, Afternoon Tea, background music, business, entertaining, Entertainment, Events, Garden party, Live Music, live music entertainment, Live music options, string duo, Susan Heaton Wright, Viva Live Music, vivalivemusic.co.uk, www.vivalivemusic.co.ukProviding incentives (or treats) for employees is an excellent way to reward them for their hard work and loyalty. A glamorous Afternoon Tea, complete with background music appeals to female workforces. This week, some of our musicians are playing at a series of afternoon teas, organised by a large employer. Since the workforce is mainly [...]
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May Day themed Afternoon Tea from Viva Live Music
10th May 2012 in Afternoon Tea, background music, dancing workshops, Entertainment, Events, Garden party, May Pole, Morris Dancers, music in restaurants, musiciansWhat a better way to celebrate a quintessentially British tradition: May Day, with Morris Dancers, Maypole dancing – and Afternoon Tea! Viva Live Music regularly organises themed entertainment to accompany Afternoon Teas and evenings. This generates more income for venues as people stay longer – or they book for a special event. Viva Live Music’s [...]
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Great Live Entertainment for a private Event from Viva Live Music
8th May 2012 in celebrations, Events, Garden party, jazz musicians, jazz trio, live entertainment, Live entertainment outside, Live Music, live music entertainment, Live music options, live musical entertainment, marquee, Outdoors, Outside, Viva Live Music, vivalivemusic.co.uk, www.vivalivemusic.co.uk“Fantastic” was what the Caterer, who had been Event Managing the party said! We were working with the fabulous Payal Catering Company: providing the live entertainment for a private party in West London. The party was a surprise 40th Birthday party. The ‘Birthday Boy’ loves jazz and is a great fan of jazz musicians; chatting [...]
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Viva Live Music: Opera in the Courtyard events
Opera in the Courtyard In 2011, Viva Live Music collaborated with a luxury boutique hotel 51 Buckingham Gate in London, providing a unique experience of fine dining with high quality live music. Viva Live Music produced a programme of operatic solos, duets and ensembles, accompanied by a small instrumental ensemble. Whilst guests dined, instrumental [...]
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Viva Live Music’s musicians give top tips on performing outside
25th April 2012 in Olympic Party, Outdoors, Outside, parties, Queen's Jubilee, recce a venue, vivalivemusic.co.uk, www.vivalivemusic.co.ukContinuing Viva Live Music’s April theme of entertainment outside, we are delighted to interview musician Neil Simon, who is The Romantic Tenor and also plays the classical guitar for events. 1. Have the right equipment – battery powered preferably. If not find out where power can be provided from. Provide a rider or tech spec [...]
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Viva Live Music’s tips for musicians playing outside
23rd April 2012 in Outdoors, Viva Live Music, vivalivemusic.co.uk, weddings, www.vivalivemusic.co.ukMusicians playing outside at weddings Many venues have gardens and terraces where guests can mingle after a wedding ceremony. This is a lovely way: weather permitting, that guests can enjoy the venue; there is more space for guests to mingle and it ‘keeps them occupied’ before a dinner or for the wedding photographs are [...]
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Viva Live Music Fourth July Party Case Study
20th April 2012 in Alfresco, background music, celebrations, live entertainment, Live entertainment outside, Live Music, live music entertainment, Outside, Viva Live Music, vivalivemusic.co.uk, www.vivalivemusic.co.ukFourth July Case Study A corporate client asked Viva Live Music to provide themed entertainment for a Fourth of July celebration at Hanbury Manor Hotel and Country Club. The afternoon was stage and technically managed by Viva Live Music. Cheerleaders were sourced for the event, as well as a live band with a caller, who [...]
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Viva Live Music: Tips for arranging outdoor weddings
18th April 2012 in Outdoors, Outside, special occasions, Viva Live Music, vivalivemusic.co.uk, www.vivalivemusic.co.ukContinuing our month’s themed blogs on Outdoor entertainment for events, the wonderful company Eventscollective.com is providing us with some expert tips on arranging a wedding outside. Tips for outdoor weddings 1. Ask yourself, what is it about an outdoor wedding that you like / want? 2. Pick a venue that makes you feel special 3. [...]
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Viva Live Music: Stage Management Tips for entertainment outside
13th April 2012 in added value, Alfresco, Entertainment, event management, Jubilee, Jubilee Celebrations, Jubilee Party, Live entertainment outside, Olympics, Outdoors, Outside, recce a venue, Summer Party, Viva Live Music, vivalivemusic.co.uk, Wedding music, www.vivalivemusic.co.ukContinuing our month’s Outdoor entertainment theme, Viva Live Music’s Technical Manager, Gary Fisher gives his top tips on setting up the entertainment side for outside events. A Few Tips On Setting Up Outside Events Things to consider. 1) The weather. a) Where is the power running from? Try not to have to link to extension [...]
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Dancing Outside: top tips from Viva Live Music
10th April 2012 in Jubilee Celebrations, Jubilee Party, live entertainment, Live entertainment outside, Olympic Party, Olympics, Outdoors, Viva Live Music, www.vivalivemusic.co.ukContinuing our April series on arranging events outside Viva Live Music has spoken to the wonderful dancetroupe, Saracens Sensations who have provided their top tips for dancing outside. 1. Make sure there is power supply as most dancers will need to plug in there P.A system or will need music for their Performance. 2. If [...]
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The Westminster Collection Showcase
20th January 2011 in The Westminster collectionViva Live Music are Associate Members of the Westminster Collection: a group of over 50 prestigious venues in Central London.
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The Westminster Collection Showcase 8th February
20th January 2011 in UncategorizedViva Live Music, who are associate members of the Westminster Collection would like to invite you to the TWC Showcase on 8th February.
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Happy Burns Night!
25th January 2011 in added value, After dinner entertainment, background music, crematoriums, music for funerals, music for memorial services, Scottish PiperOur Scottish Piper will transform a Burns Night Event. Live Music is an essential at an event like this, and creates a memorable experience for guests.
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Every event needs a ‘Gary’
31st January 2011 in added value, away days, business, communication, conferences, Corporate entertainment, customer care, event management, Events, Uncategorized, venuesOur Technical Manager, Gary is the maitre d’ of event management, who is able to liaise with the technical team, catering and entertainment, to ensure your event is a success and you can focus on keeping the client happy!
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Romantic Gestures with Live Music
3rd February 2011 in special occasionsLast year, we were involved in a ‘Secret Mission’: to create the perfect atmosphere for a Romantic Wedding proposal. The client had booked a table for two at an exclusive venue. At the right moment, he arranged for 2 glasses of champagne to be served by the maitre d’, with a solo violinist playing behind [...]
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Have a Singing Telegram to announce your love!
7th February 2011 in UncategorizedSinging Telegrams are great to surprise the person you love. They will serenade whilst delivering your Valentine’s message and gift.
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Romantic Tip of the Day!
8th February 2011 in Romance, UncategorizedA solo violinist creates the ultimate romantic atmosphere for when you want to propose!
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The ultimate romantic gesture with the Romantic Tenor
11th February 2011 in UncategorizedThe ultimate Romantic Gesture is the Romantic Tenor serenading you and your loved one with Italian Love Songs.
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Romance is in the air for Valentine’s Day
14th February 2011 in added value, After dinner entertainment, anniversaries, background music, celebrations, entertaining, Entertainment, feel good factor from music, Live Music, live music entertainment, musicians, St Valentines Day, The Romantic Tenor, UncategorizedLive music creates a truly memorable experience for Valentine’s Day and other special occasions.
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Raising musicians’ profiles
17th February 2011 in UncategorizedSuccess for musicians is governed by how effective your marketing and promotions strategy is. Viva Live Music offers marketing services to ensure your musical services are noticed.
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Publicity and marketing for musicians
Successful musicians are marketed to ensure they have a high profile. This leads to more bookings and album sales. Viva Live Music offers this service for musicians.
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It’s Spring and there’s Music in the Air
8th March 2011 in UncategorizedWhen booking musicians there are key questions to ask them, to ensure you are happy with your choice of music supplier.
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Viva Live Music showcases at Roux at Parliament Square
11th March 2011 in added value, After dinner entertainment, Corporate entertainment, drinks reception, Entertainment, Events, harpist, live entertainment, Live Music, live music entertainment, Live music options, live musical entertainment, music for weddings, musicians, Neil Simon, Viva Live Music, vivalivemusic.co.ukUsing live musicians to enhance a showcase at an outstanding venue, enables potential clients to experience more ways a venue can be used.
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Viva Live Music and Roux at Parliament Square
16th March 2011 in Roux at Parliament SquareViva Live Music are delighted to have been invited to be preferred suppliers of Live Musical Entertainment at the prestigious and exclusive venue Roux at Parliament Square. The venue includes a fine dining restaurant co-ordinated by Michelin Starred chef Michel Roux, as well as an edgy bar, and a selection of rooms available for corporate [...]
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Choosing Music for your event
25th March 2011 in added value, Entertainment, event management, Events, live entertainment, Live entertainment outside, Live Music, live music entertainment, live music for weddings, Live music options, The Westminster collection, www.vivalivemusic.co.ukUsing our expertise in arranging high quality musicians for a wide variety of events and at a selection of venues, we have written an article for the London Event Planners’ blog on ‘Choosing music for your event.’
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The Royal Wedding After Dinner Entertainment
Like everyone else involved in the entertainment business, I am interested in what William and Catherine will choose for their entertainment. Another blog will deal with the wedding ceremony; drinks reception – and also parading in the streets, but I was interested to read information on the evening party. I understand this is being paid [...]
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Summer Parties – organising your entertainment
28th March 2011 in away days, background music, balls, celebrations, cover band, entertaining, Entertainment, event management, Events, harpist, live entertainment, Live entertainment outside, live music entertainment, Live music options, live musical entertainment, Scottish Piper, vivalivemusic.co.ukWe have plenty of ideas to transform your summer event with live music.
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Music for a Funeral Service
Having live music at a Funeral or memorial service is a fitting way to celebrate and remember a person.
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The Royal Wedding – Marriage Ceremony Music
20th April 2011 in celebrations, church wedding, live music for weddings, music for weddings, Royal Wedding, Wedding music, weddingsFor the Royal Wedding, many outstanding musicians will be preparing for the wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey, by practising. It will be a stunning event.
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Entertaining the Crowds at the Royal Wedding
21st April 2011 in Brass Quintet, Live entertainment outside, Live Music, live music for weddings, Live music options, Outdoors, Outside, Royal Wedding, UncategorizedEntertaining the Crowds at the Royal Wedding – Military bands. Part of the whole pageantry associated with Royal occasions, includes entertainment for the general public who will be watching and celebrating the wedding outside Westminster Abbey and along the route to Buckingham Palace. For Royalty, recorded music is not enough: live musicians are required to [...]
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Royal Wedding Ceremony Music
26th April 2011 in Brass Quintet, church wedding, Entrance of the Queen of Sheba, live entertainment, live music for weddings, music for weddings, organists, Royal Wedding, singing, Susan Heaton Wright, Wedding music, weddingsA discussion about how music will make the wedding ceremony in Westminster Abbey memorable.
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Royal Wedding: the orchestra rehearse for the wedding
27th April 2011 in UncategorizedWith 48 hours to go, the musicians are busy rehearsing for the wedding ceremony on Friday. Here is a link to photos taken of a rehearsal at St John’s Smith Square today. http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Britain-Prince-William-Members-London-Chamber-Orchestra-play-during-rehearsal-St-John39s-Church/ss/events/royals/100510princewilliam/im:/110427/ids_photos_wl/r1264512260.jpg/#photoViewer=/110427/ids_photos_wl/r2281048537.jpg Musicians work for many hours rehearsing before any performance. Usually clients are unaware of the preparation that goes into a performance at [...]
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Royal Wedding: Ceremony Details
A truly memorable event will be created by the outstanding live music for the Royal Wedding.
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Royal Wedding – listen to music for the ceremony
28th April 2011 in UncategorizedI have discovered that the lovely Daily Telegraph have collected a lot of the music for the ceremony and you can access and listen to it. Here is the link Catherine will walk up to ‘I was Glad’ by Parry which was composed for Edward VII’s coronation. This is a perfect piece, with a long [...]
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Roux at Parliament Square and excellent entertainment
17th May 2011 in After dinner entertainment, background music, entertaining, Entertainment, event management, Events, exclusive music, Roux at Parliament SquareViva Live Music is delighted to have partnered with the prestigious Roux at Parliament Square, which is an excellent and convenient venue in central London. It goes without saying that the level of service and high end food is a delight, and the range of rooms available include a terrace with stunning views of London [...]
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Afternoon Tea – Disney Theme
On Sunday, 4 of our excellent musicians and artistes were involved in a themed Afternoon Tea event at Hanbury Manor. 2 singers, a pianist and a violinist performed Disney songs and music throughout the afternoon, whilst guests took Afternoon Tea. Themed Afternoon teas are extremely popular; from a guest point of view, putting a specific [...]
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Viva for Conferences
23rd May 2011 in UncategorizedConferences are tiring for any delegate. If the conference is a series of very interesting speeches, even the most outstanding speaker will lose some of his delegates, who have been bombarded with information. Particular times in the day are challenging for any delegate: first thing in the morning – they might have travelled a distance [...]
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Entertainment outside – some new ideas!
27th May 2011 in background music, celebrations, Creative presentations, entertaining, Entertainment, live music entertainment, Live music options, Outdoors, Outside, partiesIn the next few weeks we are going to be organising a number of events outside. In all of these cases we are involved in the production side as well as providing Live Musicians. In June, we are involved in an outside party with the theme of The Raj, where Indian delicacies will be served [...]
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String Quartets for Gala Dinners
Gala dinners are always a fabulous way to reward employees and to make them feel special. Having live musicians play during the drinks reception and dinner adds to the occasion and creates a wonderful atmosphere. This is something we organised this week, for a Gala Dinner, which followed a two day conference for an international [...]
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Launch Parties – make them memorable with live music!
Recently we have had a number of exciting engagements for our musicians, where they have been an added feature to a launch. This could be a product or service launch, a press launch – or even a relaunch!! Whilst the main feature is the service, venue or product being launched, live music creates a particular [...]
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Viva Live Music rehearsals for Opera in the Courtyard
Viva Live Music had a rehearsal at 51 Buckingham Gate for the ‘Opera in the Courtyard’ season. The acoustics are fabulous and all of the performers were very excited about the forthcoming performances. The programme of music includes opera arias, duets and ensembles performed by outstanding singers and accompanied by a trio of violin, cello [...]
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Summer parties – and the weather
23rd June 2011 in background music, drinks reception, Entertainment, event management, Live entertainment outside, Outdoors, OutsideWhilst writing this blog, it is pouring with rain and hail! We are all in the midst of planning summer events outside; Wimbledon is here and the annual pilgrimage to Glastonbury is taking place now. BUT, we live in a country where the weather isn’t always reliable. Or I should rephrase this: the chances of [...]
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Viva Live Music: a review of our excellent musicians from 51 Buckingham Gate
23rd June 2011 in Alfresco, Entertainment, Events, exclusive music, Live entertainment outside, live music entertainment, opera, singing, special occasions, www.vivalivemusic.co.ukViva Live Music – an ensemble of opera singers held us spellbound with their rich renditions of favourite arias. There were songs from Carmen, the enchanting Pearl Fishers Duet, Brindisi the Drinking Song from La Traviata, the Floral Duet from Lakme, finishing with a rousing chorus of Nessun Dorma. In a word it was fabulous! [...]
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Viva Live Music and Launch Parties
Recently we have been arranging creative entertainment options for launch parties and relaunch events for companies. What we really love is coming up with unique, creative ideas that add a wow factor to a launch event, enhancing the occasion to make it truly memorable for guests. The idea of any launch party is to create [...]
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Viva Live Music: latest event pictures from Opera in the Courtyard
12th July 2011 in Events, exclusive music, music in restaurants, opera, Outdoors, Outside, vivalivemusic.co.ukWe are so lucky to have lovely clients that share their photographs of an event. We have just received the first photographs from the Opera in the Courtyard season at 51 Buckingham Gate. I am delighted to share these with you now. Our excellent cellist, Michael Wigram, played in the ensemble during performances. [...]
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Viva Live Music entertains at a Fifties Themed Night
Recently Viva Live Music created a Fifties Theme for a corporate party in Central London. Using our talented swing band, the music recreated the stylish era of Frank Sinatra and the Brat Pack. The small band comprising of percussion, bass, keyboard and vocals had everyone singing a long and tapping their toes. The band is [...]
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Viva Live Music: Pick your DJ with peril
9th August 2011 in After dinner entertainment, UncategorizedI love discos and a great DJ is a real plus for a party. We work with several excellent DJs and we are always delighted to pass on their details. However, I was reading an article in the Sunday Times at the weekends (sorry I can’t put a link through as you hve to pay [...]
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Viva Live Music: Let’s value Opera Singers!
5th August 2011 in UncategorizedIt is easy to ridicule opera singers; “They are overweight; don’t move around; don’t act; are precious about their voices!” are some complaints and comments I’ve heard. Yet opera singers are the ultimate athletes that rely on their God given talent, hard work – and let’s face it, some luck, to be successful. They aren’t [...]
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Unique After Dinner Entertainment
12th August 2011 in After dinner entertainment, Jazz, jazz musicians, live entertainment, Live music options, live musical entertainment, special occasions, videos, Viva Live Music, www.vivalivemusic.co.ukWe love to offer unique live musical experiences for our clients; using our creative, talented musicians who are a pleasure to work with as well as being talented. We are delighted to introduce an original combination of jazz fusion and pop; all your favourite classic pop songs have been remixed using jazz instruments, rhythms and [...]
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Viva Live Music at Auberge du lac
27th August 2011 in Alfresco, jazz musicians, live entertainment, Live entertainment outside, Live MusicViva Live Music is delighted to have arranged our stella jazz trio to play at the Michelin starred Auberge du lac for a party on Sunday 28th August. We hope the weather is wonderful as they will be playing outside on the terrace, overlooking the lake and Brocket Hall. The trio, which comprises of saxophonist, [...]
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Viva Live Music receives glowing feedback
8th September 2011 in added value, background music, jazz musicians, musicians, Neil Simon, String quartet, The Romantic TenorWe are in the business of WOWing clients and guests with the quality of live musical entertainment. Our musicians are some of the best in the business and our service is second to none. Here are excerpts from some emails we received after an event at the Marriott Grosvenor Square on Monday. We had a [...]
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Viva Live Music at Auberge du lac
14th September 2011 in entertaining, Entertainment, Events, exclusive music, Jazz, jazz musicians, Live music options, live musical entertainment, pianist, The Romantic Tenor, violin duoHere are some fabulous photos of the musicians playing at Auberge du lac on Sunday at an event. The wonderful photographer, Steve Shipman www.steveshipmanphotography.com let me use his camera and he even set the camera to the right levels for the lighting! I highly recommend him; his website and also his photos are stunning!
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Viva Live Music: Finalists in two prestigious Business Awards
19th September 2011 in added value, Entertainment, Events, exclusive music, live music entertainment, Viva Live Music, www.vivalivemusic.co.ukViva Live Music, the live music specialist company based in Hertfordshire, has reached the final of two prestigious business awards: The East of England Business Champions Awards and The Working Mum Employers’ awards. In the East of England Business Champions Awards, Viva Live Music is a finalist in the Service Excellence Award. Susan Heaton [...]
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Viva Live Music: Dragon’s Den success with Performing Team Building Activities
27th September 2011 in team building, Uncategorized, Viva Live Music, vivalivemusic.co.uk, www.vivalivemusic.co.ukIt takes some nerve to enter a Dragon’s Den and pitch your business for FOUR minutes, but this is exactly what Viva Live Music director, Susan Heaton Wright did at a recent WEConnectEurope conference. The four Dragons were from multi-national corporates: Clifford Chance LLP, Marriott, Icon Information Consultants (a Forbes 500 USA company) and Zibrant [...]
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Viva Live Music – String Quartets
17th October 2011 in appearance, Corporate entertainment, Entertainment, event management, live entertainment, Live Music, live music for weddings, Live music options, music for weddings, String quartet, Viva Live Music, vivalivemusic.co.uk, Wedding musicViva Live Music is well known for arranging top musicians to perform at receptions, weddings and gala dinners. String Quartets are particularly popular for these events as they sound so wonderful without the music being too loud; they make everyone feel special and they look so good! Viva Live Music uses experienced and talented String [...]
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Viva Live Music: Managing Sound Levels
Recently I attended a charity event in a marquee, which was a fabulous event. There were some talented musicians performing background music, but the sound levels and mix meant that the music was too intrusive for the event. Yesterday, in the press, there was an unfortunate incident where the wedding couple were unhappy at the [...]
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Viva Live Music: 41% Event Organisers book Live Music at Christmas
1st November 2011 in After dinner entertainment, carol singers, Christmas entertainment, Corporate entertainment, dance band, drinks reception, entertaining, Entertainment, event management, Events, live entertainment, live musical entertainment, Surprise Singing Guests, Viva Live Music, vivalivemusic.co.uk, www.vivalivemusic.co.ukViva Live Music read in the Square Meal magazine, that 41% event organisers seek Live Music entertainment at Christmas: and this doesn’t mean a DJ. Live musical entertainment adds another dimension to an event – and does not dent the budget! It adds to the atmosphere and the experience of the guests. Visually it is [...]
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Viva Live Music supports ‘The Songs My Son Loved’
8th November 2011 in added valueSongs provide powerful memories, and invaluable memories for many people. This week, Viva Live Music is listening to the heart breaking ‘The Songs My Son Loved’, which is being broadcast on Radio 2. As a listener, hearing the mothers being interviewed, and listening to the music their sons listened to before they died, opens a [...]
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Top Tips For Christmas Entertainment
18th November 2011 in ChristmasOver the next couple of weeks we are featuring different ideas for Christmas and New Year’s Eve entertainment, to enhance your event. We start with surprise acts: many people have enjoyed the surprise of waiters suddenly bursting into song; guests that you have sat next to, suddenly standing and singing, or even ‘emergency’ staff – [...]
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Christmas Tip: The Romantic Tenor
One of our most popular entertainers is the Romantic Tenor: AKA Neil Simon. Performing a variety of operatic, crossover and musical theatre songs with his beautiful, distinctive tenor vocals, Neil is the perfect choice for after dinner cabaret entertainment. Go to his website www.theromantictenor.com for more details.
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Christmas entertainment tips: Brass band for creating a seasonal atmosphere
To create the ultimate seasonal atmosphere for guests as they arrive at a venue, why not book a brass quartet or quintet, to play Chistmas Carols outside the entrance to the venue. This reminds guests of Christmases past; traditional celebrations and EVERYONE loves Christmas Carols. We also recommend using the brass players inside, if you [...]
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Christmas Entertainment Tip: Jazz Musicians
25th November 2011 in background music, Christmas, Christmas entertainment, Live music options, live musical entertainmentA jazz band playing background music, or as a feature later in the evening is a sophisticated, popular option that many clients and guests enjoy. If you have an excellent band, they will be able to judge when to keep the music strictly background, and when to increase the tempo and volume. As the evening [...]
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Christmas Tip: Carol Singers
Viva Live Music’s Carol Singers greet your guests as they arrive at the venue, with stunning live music. Using professional singers who perform with the major opera companies in UK, they sing a wide programme of Christmas carols and seasonal songs, to create the most memorable atmosphere for your guests. The singers could be used [...]
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Christmas Tips: children’s choirs
12th December 2011 in After dinner entertainment, ChristmasThere is nothing more appealing to guests – even the old and cynical, than a children’s choir. Their voices at Christmas is moving for everyone. They remember when they were children, and how excited they were at the prospect of Christmas. This is a perfect choice for background music at a Christmas event; after dinner [...]
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New Year Planning: incorporating Live Music into your plans
3rd January 2012 in artistes, away days, background music, business, celebrations, conferences, drinks reception, Energising activities, entertaining, event management, Events, exclusive music, fundraising, funeral, live entertainment, Live entertainment outside, live music entertainment, musicians, Viva Live Music, www.vivalivemusic.co.ukThe New year provides us with many opportunities to review the last year, but also to make plans for the forthcoming year. When reviewing last year, it is beneficial to see what worked; did guests enjoy it? Was it appropriate for the event? Was it too predictable? At this time of year, it is good [...]
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Viva Live Music’s Entertainment predictions for 2012 Olympic year
5th January 2012 in Entertainment, Events, exclusive music, Viva Live Music, vivalivemusic.co.uk, www.vivalivemusic.co.ukViva Live Music believes 2012 is going to be an exciting year, entertainment wise. It is always fun to predict for the future: particularly for entertainment! With the Olympics looming, there is no doubt that this will affect all aspects of the entertainment business. The West End is worried that there will be few ticket [...]
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Viva Live Music’s take on the Jubilee celebrations
10th January 2012 in Alfresco, celebrations, cover band, Entertainment, live entertainment, Live entertainment outside, motivation, Viva Live Music, vivalivemusic.co.ukWow, what a year 2012 is going to be! Not only do we have the Olympics and all the events surrounding these, but we also have the Queen’s Jubilee. Other than the plans to launch boats and ships down the Thames and a possible concert, the planning appears to have been quite low key. Whether [...]
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Viva Live Music reminds you: it’s Burns Night soon!
12th January 2012 in Entertainment, Scottish PiperOh no, Christmas is now well and truly over, and whilst some companies are having Christmas parties in January (apparently it is cheaper!), for some organisations the next big calendar date is Burns Night on 25th January. January can be a grim month: Christmas is over, we have no money, we’re all on detox diets, [...]
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The Jubilee to be better than the Olympics! Viva Live Music’s take
Today I read a report that the Jubilee celebrations are expected to be better than the Olympics! Well this is quite a boast as we know that the Olympics is going to be unforgettable. However, Britain ‘does’ pomp and circumstance very, very well: think of the Royal Wedding last year! See the report about the [...]
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Jubilee Celebrations: more news from Viva Live Music
23rd January 2012 in Entertainment, Events, live entertainment, live music entertainment, Viva Live MusicMore information on the Jubilee celebrations has come through. Trust me: I had read information in The Telegraph initially, yet the article wasn’t comprehensive with the details. Having read an article in the Times, I am now able to share more details. The flotilla is going to be divided into 10 different sections and themes. [...]
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Burn’s Night: a great way to celebrate the rich Scottish cultural heritage
25th January 2012 in Scottish Piper, special occasions, Viva Live Music, vivalivemusic.co.uk, www.vivalivemusic.co.ukIt’s Burns Night: the day that Scotland celebrates its most famous poet, Robert Burns. This evening, throughout Scotland, and in other parts of UK and the world, Scotsmen will be celebrating Burns and being Scottish. In this time of possible devolution, it has an important role in establishing an independent identity (of course the Scots [...]
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Tragedy inspires music for the Paralympics
Music inspires people to feel strong emotions, but tragedy, drama, suffering and love inspire composers and writers to create new music. This is the case in a remarkable project involving a collaboration between a journalist, an actor and a composer. In 2010 the journalist Melanie Reid broke her back in a riding accident; she is [...]
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Celebrating the Queen’s Sixty Year Reign
6th February 2012 in celebrations, Queen's JubileeToday, sixty years ago, a 25 year old woman, who was conducting an official visit in Kenya discovered that her father had died back in England and as a result, she was the next Monarch of Great Britain, Northern Ireland and The Commonwealth. Although her father had been ill, it was still a shock, and [...]
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Whitney: we salute you!
13th February 2012 in added valueIt is rare to hear a recorded voice that stops me in my shoes: hearing voices live is a different experience, but a recording can reduce some of the impact due to the recording process – and the fact that so many voices are ‘edited’ and engineered to make them sound almost unreal. Whitney was [...]
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Switch down the volume: it’s Hyde Park!
Today I read that Hyde Park concerts were under threat due to a review of their licences. There have been a sharp increase in the number of residents’ complaints with noise levels and a suggested solution is to reduce the number of concerts to 6 from 13; to reduce the decibel level from 75 to [...]
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Entertainment preparation: our latest team member writes Viva Live Music
17th February 2012 in added value, artistes, event management, Events, live entertainment, Live Music, music management, Neil Simon, The Romantic Tenor, Viva Live Music, vivalivemusic.co.ukI am Alistair and I am the latest employee to join Viva Live Music, as an administrative assistant. But I also assist the musicians at some events. This Monday evening is set to be the first event I attend to find out just how much preparation and hard work goes into making the event run [...]
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Event Report from Alistair, our newest assistant – Viva Live Music
22nd February 2012 in added value, business, celebrations, Corporate entertainment, entertaining, Entertainment, event management, Events, exclusive music, live entertainment, live music entertainment, live musical entertainment, The Romantic Tenor, Viva Live Music, vivalivemusic.co.uk, www.vivalivemusic.co.ukAfter thorough preparation for my debut event as an assistant, the night had finally arrived. The Romantic Tenor and I got ready the appropriate equipment and packed it into the car, we were off. We arrived at the venue promptly which gave us plenty of time to set up, and as the idea was that [...]
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Leap Day – 1 day in Four Year’s to pop the question
27th February 2012 in added value, Entertainment, Romance, Uncategorized, Viva Live Music, vivalivemusic.co.uk, www.vivalivemusic.co.ukAs a schoolgirl I was obsessed by the idea of one day in 4 year’s being available to propose to the man of your dreams. I don’t know if it was being educated in a girls’ only school or the thought that this was an early ‘Girl Power’ proactive act we could legally involve ourselves [...]
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Top facts about Leap Day from Viva Live Music
29th February 2012 in UncategorizedThanks to the Telegraph, here are 20 important facts about Leap Day: 29th February. 1. Queen Margaret of Scotland was apparently five years old when she came up with the excellent 29th February proposal idea. 2. If a man did refuse the proposal, he would be fined a kiss, a silk dress or twelve pairs [...]
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Happy St Davids Day from Viva Live Music
1st March 2012 in UncategorizedDydd Gŵyl Dewi hapus i bawb Or Happy St David’s Day to everyone. 1st March is St David’s Day, the Feast Day of the Patron Saint of Wales. This day was chosen to commemorate the death of St David in the 18th Century and is a national Festival Day. St David or Dewi Sant [...]
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Case Study: Fourth of July event – Viva Live Music
We always love giving examples of our work, not only to demonstrate what we do, but also to give clients ideas for future events. We organised and co-ordinated all of the entertainment for an event at a Country Club last year. Using our stage manager, he liaised with the catering dept, the technical team and [...]
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Positive Results from live music in hotels.
6th March 2012 in added valueViva Live Music contributed to an article on the positive impact of using live music at hotels. These included increased revenue and being able to showcase a venue for other, more lucrative business. Viva Live Music has considerable experience in delivering a variety of Live Music options for hotels; including one off events and residencies. [...]
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Viva Live Music’s Creative Team Building
9th March 2012 in Belly dancing, Bollywood dancing, Conference energisers, Creative Team Building, Creative Teambuilding, dancing workshops, salsa teacher, sing with a band, Sing with a rock band, singing, Singing workshops, team building, ukulele orchestra, Viva Live Music, vivalivemusic.co.ukI am Alistair, and I have just joined Viva Live Music as an apprentice. Being so new to the company I am still in the process of understanding just what goes on behind the stage and exactly what Viva Live Music do! This past week I have been looking into the bespoke team building exercises [...]
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A Brief History of Mothers Day
12th March 2012 in UncategorizedMothering Sunday is fast approaching, and here at Viva Live Music we have decided to give you a brief history of exactly where mothering Sunday originated. Mothering Sunday is a Christian festival, and the name itself is fairly self – explanatory, it is a celebration of mothering. So, where exactly did it all begin? Well, [...]
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Viva Live Music love visiting Venues
We love visiting venues. We believe it enables us to provide an even better service to our clients. We are confident we will be able to offer a top class service because we have a good knowledge of the workings of the venue; the location; and what we can advise our clients and musicians. One of [...]
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Viva Live Music announces “Outdoor Live Music” Social Media Month
22nd March 2012 in added value, Alfresco, Jubilee, Jubilee Celebrations, Jubilee Party, Noise levels, Olympic Party, Olympics, Outdoors, Outside, special occasions, Viva Live Music, vivalivemusic.co.uk, Wedding music, www.vivalivemusic.co.ukIntroducing the Outdoor Events Themed Month Summer is fast approaching; the nights are drawing out, and the weather is improving by the day! What a fantastic time to start thinking about your outdoor events for this year. This coming month here at Viva Live Music we are going to tailor our blog posts, tweets and [...]
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April is Outdoor Entertainment Month at Viva Live Music
30th March 2012 in Garden party, Jubilee, Jubilee Celebrations, Jubilee Party, Olympic Party, Olympics, Outdoors, Outside, Summer PartyOutdoor Events month at Viva Live Music This coming month, Viva Live Music is going to be focusing on Outdoor events and outdoor entertainment. We will be releasing blog posts, videos and pod casts full of useful information to help you plan your own outdoor event. We plan to release two articles a week and [...]
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Planning your outdoor event entertainment: Top Tips From Viva Live Music
2nd April 2012 in Garden party, Jubilee, Jubilee Celebrations, Jubilee Party, Live entertainment outside, Olympic Party, Olympics, Outdoors, Outside, parties, Queen's Jubilee, recce a venue, site visit, Summer PartyOver the next month, Viva Live Music is blogging, podcasting and videocasting on all aspects of arranging entertainment for outside events; ideas; tips; case studies and specialist tips from some of our partners. With the Diamond Jubilee, The Olympics and Summer parties coming up in the next few months, it is really time to start [...]
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Sound Levels in a Marquee
4th April 2012 in background music, Corporate entertainment, Entertainment, event management, Garden party, Jubilee Celebrations, Jubilee Party, live entertainment, Live entertainment outside, marquee, noise, Noise levels, Olympic Party, Outdoors, Outside, Queen's Jubilee, Viva Live Music, vivalivemusic.co.uk, Wedding musicContinuing on with Viva Live Music’s month of Outdoor entertainment theme, we are focusing on providing music in marquees and being aware of sound levels/mixtures to ensure the event is a success for guests. Last week I attended an event in a beautiful marquee. The venue and the catering was wonderful. There was also an [...]
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