Latest Acts

Animal Farm – Reindeer & Sleigh Hire– Derbyshire

Our reindeer are ideal for Christmas promotions, events or parties to create a magical a festive atmosphere. They are trained to a high standard; they are used to crowds, noise and flash photography.



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Jeni & Barney – Cyr Wheel – Kent

Jeni & Barney are the UK's leading cyr wheel duo, working physically and creatively with this spectacular acrobatic discipline. Creating shows for theatre venues, outdoor events and corporate entertainment, they produce highly skilled physical performance with emotional integrity and original design.

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Karine – Balloon Modeller – London

Leaping frogs, flamingos, cheeky monkeys and snails..Fairy wings, funky hats and..many more! Accountable for such fun balloons is the lovely Karine. She is very much loved for all the joy and laughter she can bring. Inviting her to your event means fantastic balloon creations and an assured magical time.

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Beth – Aerial Silks, Hoop, Acrobatics & Free Running – Kent

Beth is from a gymnastic background, and after competing to national level, she completed her degree in Dance. Whilst working as a dancer she was constantly asked to perform back flips, so in 2006 decided to re-train with the circus! She is extremely versatile and her skills range from aerial and acrobatics to dance and parkour, Beth is happy to tailor any act to a clients request and the space available. Or she can be used in a variety of roles as part of an ensemble.

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Mobile Laser Tag Game – Competitive Games – UK

Laser Tag is a game played using infra-red “tagger” guns. You wear a wireless sensor head band and carry a tagger gun, no complicated vest or bulky gear. The sensors record when you have been hit and how many lives you have left and your ‘guns’ have sound effects to let you know. If you like Paintballing you will love this!



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Ida Barr – Comedian – London

Ida Barr is one of Christopher Green’s very entertaining characters who is a Star of Artificial Hip Hop a new Radio 4 comedy series. Ida is a former music hall star who has embraced rap music with style. She talks about her life in multi-cultural London and performs her raps and RnB whilst shaking her arthritic bustled booty. A mixture of razor sharp character stand up and hilarious numbers.

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Andrew – Walkabout Characters & Stiltwalkers – Hertfordshire

Andrew believes in providing quality event entertainment and character based performances designed to capture the imagination of both young and old alike.
With a vast array of characters each with their own story to tell, the performers will amaze and amuse, whether circulating on stilts, wandering on wheels or frolicking on foot!


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The Gran Turismos - Comedy Walkabout Act - Surrey

The Gran Turismos features 3 ladies riding on their shopping trolleys. With great comic interaction and a fabulous sound track, these ladies will have you chuckling and dancing along in no time.

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The Predator - Robot - Essex

The Predator is a fantastic walkabout act now available to the UK entertainment industry. This futuristic android will stun audiences wherever it is seen. Insanely detailed battle armor and hi tech weapons such as CO2 ice cannon and light-saber blades, compliments The Predators overwhelming presence.

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Men In Black - Party and Function Band - Surrey

Men In Black have built up an outstanding reputation over the years and continue to hold their status as one of the UKs popular and busiest bands, not only performing all over the country but also in world-wide destinations such as Dubai, Egypt, Italy, Brussells, Abu Dhabi, Romania...even Kazakhstan!



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Matt - Magician - London

Magician Matt is one of the foremost close-up magicians in the UK, specialising in making your event as magical and memorable as possible.

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Motor Racing in Miniature - Scalextric Track & Competitive Game - UK

This Real Motor Racing Experience in Miniature is the star attraction of every event it attends. Its success stems from a number of unique advantages that make the system stand head and shoulders above all previous event accessories. The system delivers ‘real’ motorsport with the numerous inherent benefits of reality over the now redundant virtual alternatives. As a result, it provides engaging entertainment as much for spectators as it does for those driving.


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Contraband International is a corporate events and entertainment agency based in London.

We have many different types of event entertainers & event entertainment to offer. Some of our most popular event entertainers & event entertainment include magicians, face painters, caricaturists, stilt walkers, pavement artists, jugglers, balloon modellers, fire performers, Chinese dancers, contortionists, illusionists, simulators, casino tables, bubble shows, drag artists, themed dancers, human statues, craft workshops, Victorian stalls, body painters, casinos, pavement artists, acrobalance, sports entertainers, competitive games, origami experts, sand sculptures, paparazzi, bespoke printed transfer tattoos, comedy performers, burlesque acts, ribbon dancers, snake handlers, cheerleaders & silhouettists.

As an entertainment agency, the services that we provide are not just focused on the corporate market. You can hire our entertainers for any type of event, celebration or party. Wedding entertainment is another key area of our business and our clients love to have many of the above acts at their wedding reception. Good themes of entertainment for a wedding includes beautiful human statues, street entertainers, string quartets, party & function bands, harpists and children’s entertainers to keep the children occupied!

If you are looking for a musical addition to your event then we have a wide range of musical performers that are all highly skilled musicians. Our group of incredibly talented traditional and contemporary jazz musicians includes the Dan Redding Quartet, The Jazz Band, C J Jazz, Dixieland Jazz Band, J & P Contemporary Latin Jazz, Kai’s Kats, Katie Mellors and Southern Rag-a-Jazz. Our party & function bands are all great for getting the party started at weddings & corporate events, with something to suit all tastes. This ranges from Men in Black, The Groove & The Stars to The Jive Aces, Spectrum & The Music Band. Tribute bands are also great fun to have at an event, and we can provide a host of great tribute acts who cover everything from The Kaiser Killers to Abba, The Beach Boys to Madonna, Marilyn Monroe to Buddy Holly, Edith Piaf to Shania Twain, Elvis to The Kinks, plus many more in between! Individual musicians are also available and are ideal for some background music at weddings and small functions. We have some fantastic solo musicians including saxophonists, harpists, pianists, accordion players & steel pan players. Choirs & vocalists are perfect for street entertaining and we include children’s choirs, beatboxers, and gospel choirs in our range.

We offer the widest selection of games, rides and attractions to many events ranging from corporate family fun days, to council events, university balls, weddings and shopping mall & retail centres. From arcade games and simulators to bouncy castles, bucking broncos and surf simulators, fairground rides, giant garden games, old fashioned popcorn and candyfloss carts to 8 lane scalextric sets and even Formula 1 simulators. These all provide excellent entertainment for old and young alike.

Our hugely popular circus performers are suitable for all types of private events, corporate events & parties, and cover everything from the funny & the fascinating to the simply stunning. Whether you are looking for something simple like a juggler, a hula hooper, a jester or a contortionist, or you are looking for a grand scale performance to impress everybody, we can provide. Take a look at our amazing aerial acts, who can scale buildings, dance, sing and perform theatre in the air! Our LED and UV performers provide a touch of magic to your evening & night-time event, and the excellent Fish can even produce your corporate logo to wow your guests with. We have flown them all over the world to venues in Madrid, Rome, Athens, Tenerife, Spain and Dubai!

Why not let our mix & mingle performers create the atmosphere for you with their wild and wonderful skills? You can choose from the incredible Titan the robot, guaranteed to impress the crowds, to pickpockets, silhouettists, stormtroopers, fortune tellers & graphologists, magicians, mime artists, mind readers, poets, comedy performers, stilt walkers, and our vast range of walkabout street entertainers.

As a top entertainment agency in London we want to provide our services to weddings and private one-off functions as well as providing corporate entertainment in the UK. Whatever occasion you require our services for, our friendly staff can help you. They will go through the many acts we have on our books and find you something which is ideal for your party or occasion. They have a wide experience in the world of event entertainment. They know from previous experience what goes down well at various different events and parties. For example, they know that street entertainers are popular for weddings and parties, so they may well give you suggestions along these lines.

This all said if you have a very good idea of what you are looking for or even know the exact act you want then the friendly staff at Contraband Events will not try to hard sell you any other or extra acts. We are an entertainment company of integrity.

So whether you are looking for entertainment at a children’s party, wedding reception, corporate event or any other party, we have something for you.

Contraband International Ltd, The Chocolate Factory, 5 Clarendon Road, London N22 6XJ, England.