6/13/2015

Selecting A Band From Cover Bands For Hire

By April Briggs


Any party that one might be organizing it is very important that one makes sure that the guests they invite are entertained. One way of ensuring that they get the best entertainment is by hiring music bands to play at the event. The band that you choose will play the music that you choose for them to play you will have to pay them a fee at the end of the event. There are some factors that have to be kept in mind when choosing from cover bands for hire.

One main factor that one has to consider before they can hire a band includes cost of hiring them. The prices of different bands will defer depending on the size of the whole band and also their popularity. If the band is very popular you expect that they will be charging a higher price than the less popular ones. The location of the event will also mater if the band has to travel this increases their travel expenses hence they charge a higher price.

The band can either have their own sound instruments or they can subcontract from another team. The bands always have their own sound system that would work for at least a hundred people. If the people expected to be attending the event will be more they will need a bigger sound system that they can subcontract. This usually increases their total costs.

Lighting instruments is also very crucial. The stage that they shall be performing on needs to be well lit so that all the guests get to see them clearly. The band is usually responsible for the lighting system they use. It is wise for you to ask if they shall be bringing their own to avoid confusion on the day of the party.

It is important you get to chat with the band manager. Some of the things apart from the pay that you shall need to discus with them include the number of hours they are expected to be playing. These hours usually take into account the total amount of time that they will be on break. To ensure that your guests are entertained even during the break you can ask them to play some recorded music.

When drawing up a contract it is very important that you do include what the whole amount being charged includes. Some of the things that are usually inclusive are the hours they play, any lodging expenses if they will have to incur any. All the instruments they bring with them both lighting as well as sound are also included.

It normally is important that you book the group in advance. This is especially so for those bands which are very popular among the people. This is so that you do not get disappointed when that date comes.

To save on the total amount of money that you will be spending it is worth negotiating for a discount. Some of the discounts that you might get include a discount for early booking.




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