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For an extra special wedding reception, it is important to make the right choices about what music to have playing. Leaning towards a live band? Here is some information you should consider when making your decision to hire wedding band.

The benefits of hiring a live band:

Live music creates a more intimate atmosphere, in which musicians can build up a relationship with their audience. They are also able to tailor their music to suit the different groups of people present, and respond to requests or to the general mood of the night. The lead singer may double as an MC, helping to keep the flow of the night.

The lead up to your wedding:

Ideally you would begin searching for a band to play at your wedding reception at least six months before the event. This gives you plenty of time to ask around about good bands, listen to some of them play, and work out all the details they will need to know before they play.

How do you find the right band?

When you have decided what style of music you would like played at your reception, it is time to start looking for the right band to perform it. Word of mouth is always the best way of finding a good, reliable band, so ask your friends and relatives, wedding consultants and event coordinators. Try and choose a band that already has some experience with wedding entertainment. If they haven’t, you will have to make sure they know exactly what they are doing and when, to ensure that the night runs smoothly.

Listen to the music on offer before you hire your wedding band. Preferably, go and see them playing live somewhere, if they have a gig on. Otherwise ask them for a tape or video of some of their songs. Videos are best as it will you give you an idea of their performance style as well as their musical ability.

Discussing the details:

Before your wedding, settle on a play list of songs you like, including any special favourites. If a band’s play list is missing a particular song that you want, ask if they can learn it for your wedding reception ‘ most bands are more than happy to do this.

Make sure that the venue is capable of hosting your chosen band. This includes finding out if there are any sound or space restrictions, how many power points there are and where, and how big the stage is. Ask the band about the equipment they will need, how much space they require, and whether they have any other special requirements.

There are plenty of things you’re going to need to work out. Dates, times, when to arrive and set up, when to leave and what happens in the case of overtime, insurance details, payment, schedules for the night including breaks, what the band will eat and drink, what to wear, how the band will get there, what happens in the case of unforeseen costs, what songs will be played, and if the band will have any MC duties. These should all be laid out in a contract that lists all band members by name.

The band should start setting up at the venue an hour before the reception starts. This will provide plenty of time to work out and problems and do all the sound checks.

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