Jazz Band Hire in Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool: A Northern Events Guide
A Northern events guide for jazz band hire in Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool, covering venue fit, line-ups, timings, atmosphere and booking decisions.
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A Kent Real Wedding: Izi & Josh’s Jazz Wedding Band Celebration at Oak Tree Barn
Step inside Izi and Josh’s midsummer wedding at Oak Tree Barn in Kent, where our wandering jazz trio led the confetti exit and performed one especially personal encore.
Christmas Jazz Band Hire UK: How to Get Festive Music Right
How to choose the right Christmas jazz band line-up, from compact festive receptions to The Silk Street Santas for parties.
How to Find the Best Jazz Band Near You: A UK Wedding and Event Hire Guide
A refined UK guide to finding the right local jazz band for weddings, private parties and events, with practical advice on quality, travel, venue fit, timings and booking confidence.
Jazz Band Line-Ups Explained: Duo, Trio, Quartet or Six-Piece for Weddings and Events
From an intimate duo to a brass-led six-piece, discover which Silk Street Jazz line-up will suit your wedding, dinner or corporate event. Practical advice on sound, space, timings and atmosphere.
Funeral Band Hire UK: How to Plan Live Jazz for the Service, Procession and Wake
A practical, sensitive guide to planning a live jazz band for a funeral service, procession, graveside, wake or celebration of life in the UK.
Four-Piece Jazz Band Hire UK: When a Quartet Is the Right Line-Up
How to decide whether a four-piece jazz band is the right line-up for a wedding, funeral, reception or private event.
Jazz Band Hire UK: What Does It Cost and What Line-Up Do You Need?
A clear breakdown of UK jazz band hire costs, line-up sizes and what to check before booking a jazz band for your event.
Wedding Jazz Music UK: Ceremony, Drinks Reception and Evening Set Ideas
A UK guide to choosing wedding jazz music for the ceremony, drinks reception and evening, with line-up, timing and song ideas from Silk Street Jazz.
Jazz Funeral Songs: A Warm UK Guide to Live Music for Celebration of Life Services
The right jazz funeral songs turn a farewell into something warm and uplifting. A gentle UK guide to live music for a celebration of life service.
Living Wake Ideas: How Live Jazz Creates a Warm Celebration of Life
Live jazz is one of the most moving living wake ideas. Discover how a warm, uplifting celebration of life comes together, from line-up and song choices to mood and timing.
New Orleans Jazz Funeral Music: Songs, Processions and Celebration of Life Ideas
Explore New Orleans jazz funeral music, procession ideas and celebration of life songs, with live-band guidance from Silk Street Jazz.
Jazz Band Hire in Manchester: The Complete 2026 Guide
Looking for jazz band hire in Manchester? Discover costs, venue recommendations, line-up sizes from 2 to 7 piece, and how to book the Silk Street Jazz Band for your 2026 wedding, corporate event or private party.
What Size Jazz Band Should I Hire? 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Piece Line-Ups Explained
Wondering what size jazz band to hire? This guide compares 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7-piece line-ups for weddings, private parties and corporate events, with practical advice on what works best for each setting.
How to Prepare a Funeral Procession: Music, Order of Service and New Orleans-Inspired Ideas
A funeral procession is one of the most powerful ways to honour a life well lived. Whether you want a quiet, dignified cortège or a full New Orleans-inspired jazz send-off, this guide walks you through everything you need to plan it beautifully — music, order of service, and all.
Best Jazz Band for Hire in the UK: How to Choose the Right Band for Weddings, Parties and Events
Most “best jazz band” lists tell you who is popular, but not who is right for your event. This article breaks down jazz trios, quartets, swing bands and pricing so you can choose the perfect fit for your wedding, party or corporate booking.
Hiring a Band Through Silk Street Jazz
When it comes to hiring a band through Silk Street Jazz, you’re choosing reliability and professionalism. We’re not just a […]
How to Create a Living Wake: Celebrate Your Life While You’re Still Here
Have you ever wished you could attend your own wake and hear what people would say about you? With a […]
Hire a Live Jazz Band For Events?
Top 7 Reasons to Choose Live Jazz When planning a memorable event – be it a wedding, corporate function, private […]
3 Essential Tips to Hire Outdoor Entertainment This Summer
When the warmer months roll in, it’s the perfect time to take your celebrations outside. Whether you’re planning a wedding, […]
Revealed! Discover the Top Tips and Trends for Wedding Receptions in 2025 and Beyond
Your wedding day is genuinely a once-in-lifetime event. Naturally, therefore, you want it to be genuinely unforgettable for all concerned: […]
Top 5 Louis Armstrong Funeral Songs
Is there a more iconic figure from the world of jazz music than Louis Armstrong? We think not. That’s why […]
How to Create a Funeral Procession
These days, many people want to make the funeral of a loved one a celebration of life rather than a […]
Hire A Funeral Band in 2024
There is no better way to turn a time of great sadness into something moving and memorable than to hire […]
Check Out The Review Here Now: Silk Street Jazz In Bloom For Kuoni At Manchester Flower Festival
Regulars to our blog will know that we like to shine the spotlight on events we have performed at. So, […]
Book the best jazz entertainment for your King’s Coronation Party Today!
The King’s Coronation is now only a little over a month away. Up and down the country people are planning […]
Choose Silk Street Jazz for live music entertainment at your event
Events, events, events. How many different types are there? Birthdays, anniversaries, retirements. Corporate events, product launches, awards ceremonies, graduation ceremonies. […]
Top 5 Romantic Wedding Jazz Songs to have played on your Big Day
In the age of Spotify and the internet, choosing songs for your wedding can be really tricky. The web is […]
How do you book the ultimate jazz wedding entertainment for your big day?
If you have a wedding day on the horizon, have you considered jazz wedding entertainment for the big day? Jazz […]
All That Jazz – Get your corporate event entertainment right with Silk Street
Getting your corporate event entertainment right can be a challenge. After all, you don’t just want it to be ‘right’. […]
Hints and Tips when booking a wedding jazz band
If you’re getting married in 2023, the chances are you’ll already know what a minefield wedding planning can be. Yes, […]
How to choose funeral music
There is a lot to consider when choosing funeral music. If you want a very traditional service, the church, crematorium […]
Hire a New Orleans Funeral Parade Band UK
Naturally, funerals carry tinges of sadness and grief. However, although it is a bit of a cliché to say the […]
Book a Street Party Band for the Platinum Jubilee
The last two years or so will go down in history as a period that many people wanted to forget. […]
Live Funeral Music: Let the band play
As Benjamin Franklin famously once said, “in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” We all know how […]
7 Tips and Tricks To Plan An Outdoor Party
A combination of the long-awaited easing of lockdown and the recent good weather has put many people in a decidedly […]
Jazz Band for Weddings: 13 common questions you’ll probably be unaware of and MUST ask Silk Street immediately. Do this BEFORE considering to hire. Learn More NOW
Tell me if this sounds familiar? Have you ever turned on the TV, hit the Netflix button and spent more […]
Question: What are the 7 secret top funeral songs for the year 2021? Answer: Silk Street Jazz reveals all NOW”
Song requests and repertoire play a key part in any send-off. Music evokes strong feelings and special memories from way […]
5 celebration of life ideas you MUST see NOW when planning a Funeral
I bet you didn’t realise, but the UK funeral market is currently worth around £1 billion annually. Over 600,000 funerals […]
Inspiring Wedding Blogs: 5 REAL and recent weddings Silk Street urge you to SEE Immediately for an improved wedding
We’re on the final stretch of what will hopefully be the last lockdown. Many of you will be wondering what […]
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