Sunday 19 December 2010

Search Out Bands For Hire To Liven Up Your Event

By James Minks


If you are planning a special event you should consider seeking out bands for hire to provide your music. Bands are available in any area and some will even travel if necessary.

While playing recorded music is definitely an addition to any event, having a live band will be even better. A wedding reception, for example, just wouldn't be the same without a live band to enhance the fun. A band can set the mood of the entire evening.

When the action seems to be lulling, they can play something to super charge the mood. They'll get everybody up and dancing again. If it gets a bit too rowdy, they can play something quiet and make it a time for a couple of romantic slow dances. Since they are playing live, they can decide what might be appropriate for the moment.

You can hire a band of almost any ability and experience level. Professional and experienced musicians will cost more. Bands with less time under their belts may be a bargain and will be out to impress and make themselves known, so you can get good service from them. Know your entertainment budget before you hire.

Although weddings and bar mitzvahs are most common for live band gigs, there are many other possibilities. Consider hiring live for a class reunion or a family reunion picnic. What could be more memorable than to see Great Aunt Martha dancing hip hop with your little cousin Jacob.

In the case of a class reunion party, ask the potential band if they play 70's music if the class graduation occurred in the 70's. Ethnic and religious ceremonies and special events have some specific songs that are considered a tradition and will be very much part of the celebration. When hiring your entertainment, be sure to ask the band if they can play those songs for you. A techno band is lots of fun, but if your wedding guests expect to dance the Chicken Dance you don't want to disappoint them.

A good band, although not always the most expensive, may need to be booked well in advance of your event. The best ones always get word of mouth advertising that fills up their calendar quickly. Don't fret, though, if you don't get the exact band you wanted because they are already booked. You can handle in a few ways. If your event date is flexible and you just have to have THAT band, go ahead and change the date if possible.

The band you just have to have isn't available, but your hall is booked and the date is set. Try hiring a newly formed band that may be great, but just doesn't have the exposure and advertising yet. You can look at it as though you have started something. This band will be something fresh and different than what everyone else has at their parties.

By booking a band directly you may save a bit of your entertainment budget. This could be a good way to go. If you aren't sure who you need to provide your music, go through an event planner or agent. They can help you to get the best bands for hire for your party.




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