Event Entertainment Awards 2019
"Recognising and Rewarding Excellence in the Event Entertainment Industry"
Winners Announced
Thank you to everyone who has voted!
Thank you to everyone who has voted!
National Awards:
View the regional Winners:
- Scotland
- Ulster
- Wales
- North England
- West Midlands
- East England
- South East England
- South West England
- Greater London
View the regional finalists:
Get the recognition you deserve
The Book Entertainment, Event Entertainment Awards 2019 is a celebration of the UK’s favourite Event Entertainers voted for and chosen by real clients.
Revealing the very best the event entertainment industry has to offer, the categories focus on all key aspects of the events industry, from bands and musicians to event suppliers and variety entertainers - we've got it covered.
Categories
Best Wedding Band
These are the very best Wedding bands in their region and are selected because of their consistent commitment to excellence. This category is open to all bands that are dedicated to playing at Weddings and Civil Partnerships.
Best Venue and Function Band
This Award recognises high quality covers bands that specialises at performing at Venues and Functions. Open to bands of all sizes.
Best Jazz Act
This category celebrates the best Jazz / Swing act and is open to acts and bands of all sizes from solo singers to large Jazz ensembles.
Best Tribute
This award will be presented to the artiste or band that performs as a tribute act.
Vocalist of the Year
This category recognises the vocal abilities and talent of singers. Open to solo singers and individual vocalists in any group or band.
Best Event Venue
A quality venue is a critical element of the event experience. This award category is open to all Venues / Function Rooms / Hotels who can demonstrate a professional, safe and ambient environment adhering to best practice standards of operation in their sector.
These are the very best Wedding bands in their region and are selected because of their consistent commitment to excellence. This category is open to all bands that are dedicated to playing at Weddings and Civil Partnerships.
Best Venue and Function Band
This Award recognises high quality covers bands that specialises at performing at Venues and Functions. Open to bands of all sizes.
Best Jazz Act
This category celebrates the best Jazz / Swing act and is open to acts and bands of all sizes from solo singers to large Jazz ensembles.
Best Tribute
This award will be presented to the artiste or band that performs as a tribute act.
Vocalist of the Year
This category recognises the vocal abilities and talent of singers. Open to solo singers and individual vocalists in any group or band.
Best Event Venue
A quality venue is a critical element of the event experience. This award category is open to all Venues / Function Rooms / Hotels who can demonstrate a professional, safe and ambient environment adhering to best practice standards of operation in their sector.
Best Photo Booth Business
The addition of a Photobooth at an event brings a wonderful added element of fun. This category recognises the best supplier to ensure a brilliant quality service that offers great value for money.
Best Entertainer
This award will be presented to the non musical entertainer that delights and impresses clients and their guests. Open to Magicians, Hypnotists, Dance Acts, Cicruis Acts and any one that can entertain!
Best Wedding Ceremony Act
This category recognises the talent and professionalism of musicians, singers and acts that perform at wedding ceremonies.
Best Mobile DJ
This Award is open to all Mobile DJs and Disco Hire professionals. The judges are looking for evidence of individuals or companies who offer couples real entertainment that delights and impresses.
Best Event Service Hire Business
This category is designed to reward businesses and professionals that provide services to hire for events. From dance floors to marquees and event stylists to caterers this is the award to win!
The addition of a Photobooth at an event brings a wonderful added element of fun. This category recognises the best supplier to ensure a brilliant quality service that offers great value for money.
Best Entertainer
This award will be presented to the non musical entertainer that delights and impresses clients and their guests. Open to Magicians, Hypnotists, Dance Acts, Cicruis Acts and any one that can entertain!
Best Wedding Ceremony Act
This category recognises the talent and professionalism of musicians, singers and acts that perform at wedding ceremonies.
Best Mobile DJ
This Award is open to all Mobile DJs and Disco Hire professionals. The judges are looking for evidence of individuals or companies who offer couples real entertainment that delights and impresses.
Best Event Service Hire Business
This category is designed to reward businesses and professionals that provide services to hire for events. From dance floors to marquees and event stylists to caterers this is the award to win!
Judging Panel
Keith Donaghy
CEO and Co-Founder of BookEntertainment
15 Years experience in the Event Entertainment Industry
CEO and Co-Founder of BookEntertainment
15 Years experience in the Event Entertainment Industry
Pete Devine
DJ, Producer and former talent booker at Granny Annies group. Involved with "Black is the colour" - Cara Dillon vs 2Devine and "The Rattlin Bog remix" - Donegal Disko.
DJ, Producer and former talent booker at Granny Annies group. Involved with "Black is the colour" - Cara Dillon vs 2Devine and "The Rattlin Bog remix" - Donegal Disko.
Neil Devlin
General Manager, Everglades Hotel
Winner of Hotel Manager of the year 2018. Over 17 Years Hotel Manager experience with Marriott and Hastings Hotels.
General Manager, Everglades Hotel
Winner of Hotel Manager of the year 2018. Over 17 Years Hotel Manager experience with Marriott and Hastings Hotels.
How it works
Nominees will be judged on the following merits:
1. Quality of offering
2. Media and Bio
3. Popularity & Client feedback
National Winners
Category winners from all 9 regions will be entered into the national competition.