9/15/2012

Tips to Hire Latin Bands for Special Events

By Floyd Sharp


Booking a fine Latin band can be quite challenging. There are numerous things you should have to keep in mind to have exactly the band that suits your needs and spending plan. So after heaping on researching and shortlisting your very best prospects, it's time to visit the band for an interview.

Before you talk to the band leader or representative, make sure that you prepare a number of questions you need to ask him or her. Below are Twelve necessary things to ask:

1. How much do they charge you and what are the set lengths for that expenditure?

2. Does the cost involve traveling expenses, PA equipment and a lighting rig?

3. Will the band require a first deposit? Is it refundable?

4. How much could be the early setup or late finish cost and what time should it be applicable?

5. Do they offer you demo CD or DVD?

6. Have they got a repertoire for their clients to see?

7. Have they got a Public Liability Insurance (PLI)?

8. Is the band's equipment PAT tested?

9. How much room or space will they need?

10. Would they consider song requests or perform in your First Dance?

11. What is the band's termination policy?

12. Do they make a contract and receipt on your payment?

Take time to look at their replies. When you are contented, it's time to book them. If you have any reservations or doubts, you should try to look at other available choices.

Latin Bands Contract

There is one easy procedure when getting a skilled function band: have a contract. All respectable Latin bands and agencies should provide you with one. It typically lays out those things cited above. Make sure you go over your particular needs which will also reflect on the contract.

While the content of a contract can vary widely from a single band or agency to another, it must cover the subsequent areas:

Persons associated. The agreement identifies all the parties involved such as the client, the band, plus the agent (if you have any).

Event details. It describes the event date, band size, length of the performance, arrival and set up completion time.

Fee and payment terms. It must point out the entire fee and specific ways or varieties of giving the payment. A Latin band usually calls for clients to pay for a deposit on signature of the contract. 50% upfront payment is typical and acceptable.

Cancellation terms. You must keep in mind that your deposit is often non-refundable whenever your event is cancelled after providing your payment. Seeing as there are no industry standard in terms of cancellation clauses, be sure that you understand that the terms within the contract and comfortable with it before setting your signature.

Extras. Come clean with any likely extra charges. Confer with your chosen Latin band to make sure you fully understand whatever costs may arise while in the function.

Regardless of whether you would like to hire a function band by yourself or through an agency, you will always be the one to make the final choice. Take everything into mind before you book a Latin band on your event.




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