Unique entertainment ideas for your Christmas Party
If you’re looking for entertainment ideas for your Christmas party, you’ll want to check out the excellent selection of live bands we available from Down for the Count - a fantastic collective of musicians who perform in a range of different line-ups to suit different events.
Whether you're looking for a party band for your Christmas wedding reception, a funky Motown band for your office staff party, or an ambient band for a corporate networking event, Down for the Count's live musicians are sure to have the perfect entertainment for your event.
All the bands can play as much or as little Christmas music as you want - so there's no need to worry about us going overboard on the festive repertoire.
You can book our line-ups individually, or as part of a Christmas entertainment package - with amazing discounts available when you book more than one of our line-ups for your event.
Ideas for Christmas drinks reception music
If you're hosting a Christmas drinks reception, you'll want music which is stylish and yet unobtrusive. We have a great range of bands on offer - all of these bands perform a few tasteful Christmas tunes as part of their set list.
Vocal-led jazz groups
If you'd like a fun, elegant band, check out Lady Gatsby Jazz Band (our 1920s line-up) or the Hollywood Jazz Band. Both are vocal-led groups which perform without drums, so they provided sophisticated entertainment without taking up too much space or creating too much noise.
These bands perform both classic jazz repertoire and modern songs in a vintage style (in the style of Postmodern Jukebox). The great mix of songs they offer delights audiences of all ages and they are particularly good for corporate networking events.
Acoustic and roaming bands
Do you like the idea of a roaming band which can interact with your guests? We have three great options available: The Vintage Strollers are a female vocal led acoustic trio who wonder around your venue, playing feel-good swing and pop music to put a smile on your face; whereas Alexander's Dixieland Band play lively trad jazz music.
For something a little louder, Get Brassy are a high-impact New Orleans-style brass band who perform pop songs in a completely unique style. They're a fantastic choice if you want entertainment your guests will remember!
String quartet
Alternatively, if you're looking for pure class, check out Down for the Count Strings - an elegant string quartet to hire who have a fantastic repertoire list, from pop to classical. If you'd like to hear Pharrell's "Happy" performed by a string group, this is the band for you!
Ideas for Christmas party music
If you're looking for a band to dance to at your Christmas wedding or corporate party, then look no further than our award-winning party bands.
Motown Collective
The Motown Collective is our premium party band - a large band with an unforgettable sound which will give you a Christmas party to remember. Fresh from headline performances at Twinwood Festival and Sutton Coldfield Concerts in the Park, the band performs for numerous weddings and corporate events and has a fantastic mix of Motown, soul, pop and disco songs to get audiences of all ages up and dancing.
Swing Orchestra
Alternatively, our swing orchestra Down for the Count provides vintage big band and jive music, great for retro events.
Not sure whether to choose our Motown Collective or Swing Orchestra? Then check out The Get Downs - which is a essentially combination of the two!
Vintage dancers
We work with a fabulous team of internationally acclaimed swing dancers, who perform live routines alongside the band as part of The Vintage Swing Collective. Our dancers take your guests in a short dance lesson (an ideal ice-breaker at corporate events) and help get your guests up and dancing to our live swing music.
Not sure whether to choose our Motown Collective or Swing Orchestra? Then check out The Get Downs - which is a essentially combination of the two!
Any questions?
We've been providing entertainment at Christmas parties for over 13 years - so if you'd like any help or advice about which band to book, just get in touch and we'll be happy to give you honest, friendly advice.
About the author
Mike Paul-Smith has over 18 years experience in delivering bespoke live music and entertainment packages for wedding receptions and corporate events across London, the UK and internationally.
He is the company director, pianist and musical director of Down for the Count.
