Top ten reasons to book your band with a reputable Entertainment - Avoid disappointment on your wedd

Feb 19
08:43

2009

Mark Downing

Mark Downing

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You often hear of horror stories of couples wedding day being ruined by the unprofessionalism of a band or their entertainment.

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1)    Experience. If the company have been in the entertainment business for a number of years and they can offer a wealth of  experience and good sound advice.

2)    Whether it be an office party,Top ten reasons to book your band with a reputable Entertainment - Avoid disappointment on your wedd Articles wedding, charity event or birthday bash, it may be the first time you have organised an event of this kind but you can be guaranteed its not a first for them.

3)    Do your research! Ask around and search the internet to find the best company for you. A professional company will have a state of the art website showing videos and soundbytes of bands on their roster.

4)    Support. A good entertainment company will be there when you need the answer to any queries however small coming up to the big day. There should be a friendy voice on the end of the phone happy to answer any queries.

5)    Last minute changes – With their wealth of knowledge any last minute changes that occur with timing or venue changes will be delt with in a professional manner.

6)    Give yourself plenty of time to secure the best band for you. Good bands usually sign themselves up with the best entertainment companies and a year in advance get booked up quickly, book early!

7)    Professional! Get everything in writing. A contract should be signed by both parties and a deposit paid, get a receipt, study it and make sure that you are happy with the cancellation clause.

8)    Don’t go it alone. Sourcing a band off the internet without the guidance of an entertainment company can sometimes ruin the day! Without a middleman there is no comeback if the band don’t show up or arrive late. A reputable entertainment company will deal with the best bands in the business, bands that have proven themselves reliable time and time again.

9)    Save time. With an entertainment company multiple acts can be booked through the one company, one point of contact can save hours ringing around!

10)                  Finally.Enjoy! Let the entertainment company worry about the logistics with the duty manager before and during the event giving you time to enjoy every minute!