London

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Bands
Abba Revival
Accomplished British tribute band. From £1,450.
(07957 443804/www.abbarevival.co.uk).

Bagpipers for Hire
Can be hired solo, as a quartet or a band. From £175.
(020 7735 1864/www.bagpipersforhire.co.uk).

Hullabaloo
Swing and jazz quartet. From £1,200.
(0871 890 1015/www.hullabaloo-uk.com). Feature continues

Royal College of Music
Classical and jazz musicians. From £120.
(020 7591 4367/www.rcm.ac.uk).

Transilvania Band
Specialists in Eastern European and gypsy music. From £450.
(07791 871752/www.transilvaniaband.co.uk).

Caterers
Ang-McGuire Catering
Malaysian or Western food.
(07958 478 049/www.angmcguirecatering.com)

Fifteen Events
The events and catering arm of Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Foundation.
(020 7017 0730/www.fifteen.net)

Harvey’s Catering & Equipment Hire
These nice folk try to work to everybody’s budget.
(020 7928 3242/www.harveys-catering.co.uk)

Skye Cooks
Menus using Fairtrade ingredients. Vegetarian dishes are a speciality.
(07939 592 724/www.skyecooks.co.uk)

Drinks
Rent a Keg
A technician delivers the keg and shows you how to use it
(0800 977 5113/www.rent-a-keg.com)

Jeroboams
A fantastic selection of wines.
(020 7288 8850/www.jeroboams.co.uk)

Whisky Exchange
A fountain of whiskies, sherry and spirits.
(020 8838 9388/www.thewhiskyexchange.com)

Create Cocktails
Everything from cocktails to cloakroom attendants.
(020 8548 4022/www.createcocktails.com)

Inflatable Pub Co
As well as the blow-up boozer, the firm can provide drinks and trained staff.
(01793 431 406/www.inflatablepubs.com)

DJs
Durrr DJs
A duo expert in guitar anthems and ’80s crunk electro.
(www.myspace.com/durrrclub)

Swap-a-rama
Exchange extra clothing while DJs play vintage hits.
(07919 055 675/www.kirstiinternational.com)

Girlcore
Baile funk and sing-along from this female DJ collective.
(www.myspace.com/girlcorerules)

Queens of Noize
Glamorous promoters play indie treats.
(07919 055 675/www.queensofnoize.com)

VJs
Ben Strebel
Swiss-born Strebel’s rave-tastic visuals are fabulous.
(www.myspace.com/benstrebel)

Ne1co
The east London label boasts a house, electro and techno-ready roster.
(www.ne1co.info)

Alex Sedano
Trippy acid AV delights.
(www.myspace.com/alexsedano)

Pikilipita
Candy-coloured, Harajuku-style visuals from this Holloway Road VJ.
(www.pikilipita.com)

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