Tips To Choosing Bands For Hire

Jun 19

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Think about the worst party you ever went to. What was so bad about it? Chances are, it was the music. Maybe too loud, too quiet, too in your face, too subdued for the type of event. You can avoid this faux pas by making wise decisions when looking for bands for hire. Whichever style of event you’re hosting, a wedding, birthday party, or reunion, a choosing a great live act can really make this a party to remember.

 

Lots of people question whether it might be a better choice to go with a DJ. A DJ can bring a ton of music, takes up little space, is able to play most requests, and can cost a bit less. Having 10,000 songs at the ready is worthless if they’re not the right songs at the right moment, and bands usually know what works and when it works to get the mood going right. Live music has much more energy and can really make things more exciting if you’ve got a lot of guests.

 

So now that you’ve decided you want a band, you have to decide on the amount you can spend. Too many people leave this selection to the last minute, and by then all the money is gone. After spending on catering, the venue, cakes, etc. It’s an easy trap to fall into. Many people expect to just hire a band for a few hundred dollars. This will be a huge mistake, as anyone charging so little does not take themselves seriously.

 

To find the band you want, think back to friend’s events, what kind of a scene did you enjoy? Try to lock down the kind of atmosphere you’re going for. Ask friends for recommendations, ask the event planner at your venue for any contacts, and use bridal websites in your search.

 

At this point you’ll have a short list of groups to work with. It’s unwise to hire a band for such an important day without making sure they’re the right choice. Have you seen them perform? At the very least, ask for a video, but see if there’s any public performances you can drop by and have a listen. Make sure you meet them, and meet whoever will be the MC. If you don’t have a good feeling at your meeting, it’s likely you wont have a good feeling the day of your party.

 

Next, insist on a contract. Any decent band will have one to protect themselves, but if not, write one up. This party is very important to you and your guests. A contract will stipulate what happens in the event of catastrophe and they don’t make it, or the terms of payment and deposit, what happens if you wish to cancel, etc. All of this is very important to know up front.

 

Does the band hold insurance? At the very least make sure they hold liability insurance. The contract along with insurance proves their level of professionalism. Mobile entertainers without insurance can cause problems if there’s any issues between the venue and the entertainer, for instance, damage to the floors where equipment was set up.

 

Following all these guidelines, you’re on your way to finding the greatest hits from your list of bands for hire!

 


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