Monday, June 15, 2015

Selecting The Best Cover Bands For Hire

By April Briggs


A wedding or a birthday party is a very important occasion and should be made memorable at any cost. There are different musicians that one might want to perform at their wedding but it is not possible to have them there. This is why hiring a cover band to play the same music is a better and a cheaper option. When selecting which band to hire the process is not as simple as it sounds there are some factors that one needs to consider before getting the cover bands for hire.

One of the most important factors that most party organizers need to look at is the amount they will have to pay for the band. The price is not fixed and will differ from one band to another. One factor that make the prices to differ includes the season. If it a season where most parties are held they shall charge a higher amount. The size of each band and their popularity will also cause the prices to differ. If the band is very popular they normally charge a high price because of high demand.

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 is also important. The stage that they will be performing needs to be well lit so that everyone in the audience can see them clearly. You should ask beforehand if they bring their own lighting system or you have to hire a company to do that too. This will help you a lot when it comes to organizing the whole 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.

A contract between you and the team is very important. It normally is worth noting that it is a bidding contract. Some of the things that need to be in the contract include the total hours that they shall be played. The fees should also be indicated in the contract. They need to specify if they will be bringing their own instruments and lighting instruments as well.

You shall need to start your search in advance to avoid last minute rush. Ensure that you book in advance so that the desired band can be available on that date. This is especially so when it is a busy season and there are so many parties being held.

To reduce the amount you spend. Or to make the budget it therefore is important to ask for a discount. Whether it is discount on early booking.




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