Booking a Band... What should you know?

by Tracey of Warble Entertainment

Firstly, you need to check that your venue will actually allow you to have a band! It’s no good booking a 10 piece ‘party’ band only to find that the performance area is 2 x 2 metres!!

For all ‘party’ bands, you need to ensure with the venue that there is a good, safe power supply available. Don’t forget - if your event is in a marquee, confirm with the marquee suppliers that there will be sufficient power for the bands requirements in the form of a powerful generator or dedicated supply.

‘Party’ bands tend to have a lot of equipment... a lot of heavy equipment! Think about the set-up and sound check times for the band.

Look after the band... Don’t forget - the band is only human!

Check the venue allows bands and hold the appropriate licenses.

Check the venue has enough space for everything you want!

Check with the venue where the band can park in relation to the performance area and how easy unloading will be.

Treat the band well, keep them fed and watered and make sure they have somewhere comfortable to change, relax.

Ensure some preparation for payment of the band has been considered before the big day!

To read the entire article, please go to the main Surrey Weddings web site or click the link below.

http://www.surrey-weddings.com/booking_a_band_what_should_you_know_.html

Regards
Roger Mayne
Surrey Weddings