by Lynda McDermont
Your function can be remembered as the event of the century, a complete disaster, or even worse: Absolutely forgettable! The entertainment at an event can make or break the success. Bands for hire can be found in your area for whatever event you're hosting, whether it's a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, wedding, birthday party, or corporate event. A well chosen live band can bring your party alive.
A lot of people have issues deciding if it's better to hire a band or a deejay. They are both similar in their job, but the energy a band can bring is very different compared to a skilled disc jockey playing music and doing announcements. A DJ might have thousands of songs ready in their repertoire, while a band might have only a hundred or so. What matters isn't how much, it's what songs, and what style. A band takes up a lot more space and could take more time to set up, but they will make a party seem like a real event.
So now that you've decided you want a band, you have to decide on the amount you can spend. Too many people leave this selection to the last minute, and by then all the money is gone. After spending on catering, the venue, cakes, etc. It's an easy trap to fall into. Many people expect to just hire a band for a few hundred dollars. This will be a huge mistake, as anyone charging so little does not take themselves seriously.
Before you go shopping, think about what kind of band you want. If you're holding a Bar Mitzvah, make sure you look for a group who know all the customs. If you're doing a wedding, work with a band with experience in weddings. You'll be able to select from all kinds of genres of music. There's plenty of bands out there that should know all the big hits of the last 20 years or so.
Now armed with a list of potential bands to go with, the weeding out process begins. The main thing is to make sure you like them! Ask for a CD or DVD of them performing live, and ask if there's any way you can see them perform at a public gig. This is not always an option, but it's good to ask. Make sure you meet them and go with your gut instinct on if they're going to turn out alright. If you don't like them at your meeting, you won't like them on stage.
You've chosen your band, so now it's important to "dot the i's and cross the t's". Does the band provide a written contract? If not, get one written up on your own. What happens if the band doesn't show? What if they get sick? It's likely they'll ask for a deposit, so what are the terms of that agreement? Is the deposit refundable? Do you hold a right to cancel? All of this is very important and if sorted out ahead of time will save a lot of heartache in the long run.
The band you choose should hold an insurance policy for liability. Entertainers are able to get very comprehensive coverage at a great price from brokers specializing in mobile entertainers. Make sure they have the coverage in case anything happens to the venue, any of your guests, or even band members as a result of you hiring them.
Following all these guidelines, you're on your way to finding the greatest hits from your list of bands for hire!
Expert Lynda McDermont is a writer for the www.souldesire.co.uk website. Having a great Band For Hire will make all the difference to the success of your event. Find out more about professional Hire Band from this site.
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