Top Ten Tips For Choosing A Live Band For Your Event

1.    Read through your invitation list for your event. Try to calculate the age range of your guests and periods of music that they would listen to.  When selecting a entertainment it is crucial to look through the function bands repertoire to see that they could accommodate the tastes of your guests.2.     A live video or a demo can be a great way to try before you buy, so you can be certain  that the function band will be a big hit with your guests. 3.    Be certain to book early! The best function band can be booked up for over a year in advanced so try to book as early as possible to avoid disappointment. A lot of function band will ask for a 50% deposit to keep your date.4.    Once the venue has been chosen this will then decide what size wedding band you can have. A 5 piece live band can roughly fit in to a 3 x 4 meter space. Leaving enough space for both the live band and your guests is vital. 5.    Many venues will want the entertainment to provide public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment. Always check the function band can supply all the required papers to play. This is also a great sign of their quality. 6.    Try to talk to the live band in person or by phone rather than by email when booking. Good live bands will always be pleased to talk through your event at length and even advise on schedules for the entertainment.7.    Good covers bands will always learn one or two requests for your big day. Make sure the live band that you book are happy to play your requested tunes.  8.    Good wedding bands can also dress up according to the theme of your night ie Christmas… This really helps the party go with a bang and to set a tone for the night.9.     party bands  that also encourage the crowd to participate with the gig always helps to get your guests up on the dance floor. Whether it be singing along with an old favorite or getting the audience to “docey doe” across the dance floor, this can make for good ice breaker that can really get the event started.10.    Price! In my experience you get what you pay for in terms of covers bands. It takes long time to become a experienced  musician and many more to produce a sophisticated and professional party bands. Anticipate paying from anywhere between “£1000 - £2000” for a top quality live bands to play at your party.