570 guests, a prestigious awards ceremony and a packed dance floor – the 2026 Annual Dinner for the Insurance Institute of Leeds was a record-breaking celebration at New Dock Hall, Royal Armouries Leeds. From sophisticated solo sax during dinner to a high-energy live band set, we delivered seamless entertainment for one of the region’s biggest corporate events.
Hosted by the Insurance Institute of Leeds, this year’s Annual Dinner was the largest in its history. Held at the impressive New Dock Hall, the venue provided the perfect setting for an evening of recognition, celebration and outstanding live entertainment.
Setting the Tone with Live Sax 🎷
We began the evening with a solo saxophone performance during dinner, creating a stylish, elegant atmosphere as guests enjoyed their meal and the Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented.
For large corporate events, managing energy is everything. The live sax added sophistication without overpowering conversation – the perfect soundtrack to a prestigious awards evening.
From Formality to Full Dance Floor
As the evening transitioned from dinner to celebration, we brought the full FUNC ON THE ROCKS live band experience to the stage.
With 570 guests ready to celebrate, the atmosphere quickly shifted from formal to electric. The dance floor filled, the energy lifted, and New Dock Hall came alive.
The evening also featured fantastic food, well-deserved awards, and a Magic Mirror Photo Booth capturing unforgettable moments throughout the night.
Delivering entertainment at this scale requires:
- Professional stage presence
- High-quality sound and lighting production
- Seamless transitions throughout the evening
- Music that appeals across generations
- Experience commanding a large room
This is exactly what we specialise in.
Trusted to Deliver – Year After Year
A huge thank you to Alison Des-Rosiers for inviting us back once again. Being rebooked is always the greatest compliment.
We’ve had the pleasure of performing at last year’s Annual Dinner and even at Alison’s own wedding – making this an especially meaningful working relationship built on trust and consistent results.
Capturing the Scale of the Night
We were fortunate to have beautiful photography from the super talented DJB Photography Ltd, who captured stunning live shots of the band on stage along with the scale and atmosphere of the evening.
They perfectly showcase what large-scale corporate entertainment should look like..
Why We’re a Leading Corporate Party Band Leeds Companies Trust
Events like the Insurance Institute of Leeds Annual Dinner demonstrate exactly what we do best:
✅ Provide stylish dinner entertainment (including solo saxophone)
✅ Deliver high-energy live band sets
✅ Entertain large audiences with confidence
✅ Work seamlessly alongside venues and event organisers
✅ Represent your organisation professionally
When you’re organising a corporate event of this calibre, entertainment isn’t just part of the evening – it’s what your guests remember most.
Planning a Large Corporate Event?
If you’re organising an annual dinner, awards ceremony, conference celebration or large-scale corporate event, we know how to deliver a complete entertainment experience – from elegant dinner ambience to a high-impact party set.
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