Dinner at a restaurant is a too-safe event. Picnics are fun but may be a little too conventional. Theme parties are great but can be too inconvenient to prepare. Here’s the ultimate party idea—HIRE A LIVE BAND. Live bands are no longer only appropriate for weddings or charity events. Your birthday is also an important celebration. So why not go all the way and hire a live band to rock your night? You surely deserve it.

Come up with a list of songs you and your friends would enjoy. Scour the net or your local newspapers for live bands available in your area. Don’t hire anybody over the phone! Go over their place or watch them on one of their gigs. This way, you can assess whether they will be perfect for your birthday. And, book them immediately!

There’s nothing better than great music to create a great night. Give yourself and your friends the ultimate birthday treat through a dose of rocking music, flowing champagne and a piece of must-have birthday cake.