National Cruise Awards — Longstanding Excellence

Venue: The Royal Exchange, London
Event: National Cruise Awards
Guests: 500
Resident Supplier Since: 2018
Supplied Acts: The Talent Party Band, DJ Alive
Notable Venues: Royal Exchange London, Madame Tussaud’s, HAC London,
Southampton Guildhall, The Pelican (with Sara Cox), Banking Hall (with Philip Schofield)

Celebrating the Best in Travel — Year After Year

There are some partnerships that feel effortless from the very beginning — and for The Talent Events, our collaboration with the National Cruise Awards has been exactly that.

First invited to perform in 2018, when the event was held at the opulent Royal Exchange London, our team delivered an evening of music and atmosphere that set the tone for many years to come. From that inaugural night of celebration, The Talent Party Band has gone on to become the resident entertainment provider, supplying both live performance and full production across each subsequent edition of this prestigious industry gathering.

From Industry Icons to Iconic Venues

As one of the most respected consumer award ceremonies in the travel industry, the National Cruise Awards demands a level of elegance, energy, and execution that few can match. And over the years, the event has travelled across some of London’s most iconic venues — from Madame Tussaud’s and HAC London, to Southampton Guildhall, the Banking Hall with Philip Schofield, and The Pelican alongside Sara Cox.

Through it all, The Talent Events has remained a trusted creative partner — adapting the band line-up, style, and production design to suit each setting and moment, without ever compromising on quality. In recent editions, the awards have also embraced the energy of DJ Alive, one of our dynamic DJ Live acts, blending the elegance of corporate sophistication with the pulse of a modern party. Whether headlining with a full 8-piece band, or closing the night with a cutting-edge hybrid DJ set, we’ve made it our mission to ensure every performance hits the mark.

Client Testimonial

“We hired The Talent 8-piece Band for our annual awards event held in London. They were absolutely great — their choice of songs was pitched perfectly to get everyone dancing regardless of age, and the dance floor was packed all night. They were completely professional in all respects — even when we ended up running horrifically late with speeches, the band were completely understanding and completely accommodated our needs. I can recommend The Talent without hesitation.”

Building Events Around the Moment — and the Mood

What makes our collaboration with the Cruise Awards truly special is the shared belief that entertainment is not just an add-on — it’s a central part of the experience. Whether in a grand hall, a museum, or a heritage building, our role is to read the room, elevate the atmosphere, and deliver something that feels entirely unique to the occasion. With full-scale sound and lighting, expert logistics, and bands who are as comfortable playing black-tie events as they are delivering an all-out party, we provide not just music — but memorable experiences.