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Top Tips - How to hire a live wedding band for your event

Live bands are getting increasingly booked over DJ’s - people love the dynamic and energy of good live music and it really helps create special memories of your wedding party.
For many couples getting married, this will be the first and perhaps only time they will book a live band. The good news is that there are some amazing bands out there and the standard of singing and musicianship can be very high – if you choose the right band! Here are some tips to help you make the right choice...

1. Know what you want.
The whole process of choosing a band is much easier if you have a clear idea of what you are looking for. This will save you time and stress and give you the best chance of making the right choice.
Think about the kind of atmosphere and energy you want the band to create. Do you want a sophisticated and jazzy feel or a high energy dancing party? Do you want a particular style, or era of music, or a band that can cover everything from the Beatles to Beyonce? How do you want the band to look?
Space at a venue is often a factor that may determine the size of the band you book. Budget is an important consideration too – have an idea of what you want to spend but be prepared to be flexible to get what you really want!
Think about your end goal – what kind of experience do you really want for you and your guests? How do you want people to remember your wedding party? Now is the time to do some daydreaming and brain storming. Having a clear mental picture and a good feel for what you want now will help you to make the right decision later on. Don’t leave it to the last minute to book – quality bands are always busy in the wedding season!

2. Choose a professional band
There are hundreds of bands out there to choose from, some are excellent in every way but unfortunately many are not! You are more likely to get high quality from a professional outfit, as opposed to an amateur or semi- pro band. Pro musicians simply must do a good job – their incomes depend on it, so the likely hood is that they will turn up on time and deliver the goods! We get several calls each year from distraught brides who have been let down at the last minute by low budget bands – this is definitely a situation to avoid unless you enjoy stress!
Choose a band that has been established for a few years and that is professionally managed, as you will get a better all round service.
You can expect a professional wedding band to have a large repertoire of music in different styles. They should be able to ‘read’ an audience and satisfy the cross section of ages that you generally find in a wedding audience. Check out the bands’ song list (which should be available on the bands website) to see if they have a good mix of music to offer. Versatility is the key. These days a band could end up starting the evening with some Frank Sinatra and ending with The Darkness!

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Article Source: Music For Events Ltd

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