{"id":4698,"date":"2013-08-12T19:00:20","date_gmt":"2013-08-12T18:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4698"},"modified":"2015-10-20T20:05:24","modified_gmt":"2015-10-20T19:05:24","slug":"top-10-tips-for-getting-the-best-from-your-wedding-function-band","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/top-10-tips-for-getting-the-best-from-your-wedding-function-band\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Tips for Getting the Best From Your Wedding Function Band"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Wedding\u00a0function\u00a0bands\u00a0for hire<\/a>\u00a0may seem to be living the rock ‘n roll lifestyle, but in fact they are usually incredibly hard-working and dedicated musicians who want to do their very best for you. You can help them give the performance of their lives with just a little forward planning, leaving you to enjoy their show to the max on your\u00a0wedding\u00a0day.<\/p>\n

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1. Make sure they have enough space to perform<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Check with your venue how much space there will be in your reception venue AFTER you’ve squeezed in the tables, chairs and your guests! Any\u00a0wedding\u00a0band<\/a>\u00a0will need enough space for (usually) four musicians, a drum kit, their PA system and enough room to move around a bit too. They may not actually need a stage, but if in doubt, always ask for their stage requirements.<\/p>\n

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2. Space between your\u00a0band\u00a0and your guests dancing<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is for everyone’s safety, so if a guest gets a bit wild in their dancing, they won’t trip over a speaker or get tangled in a mic cable!<\/p>\n

3. Somewhere private to get changed and store their stuff<\/strong><\/p>\n

Give your\u00a0band\u00a0a secure, lockable room where they can get changed, store their day clothes and valuables, and where they can relax in between sets. Please note, toilets (public or otherwise) do NOT fit this description!<\/p>\n

4. Fuel your\u00a0band<\/strong><\/p>\n

Playing, singing and performing all night burns considerable amounts of calories! So, fuel your\u00a0function\u00a0band\u00a0with a proper meal during the evening (ask when is best for them). Sandwiches are not really\u00a0function\u00a0band\u00a0fuel – remember, after they have left your event, they may have two or three hours’ drive back home again.<\/p>\n

5. Hydrate your\u00a0band!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just as your guests get hot and thirsty dancing all night, so do your\u00a0band\u00a0from playing all night! Make sure they have plenty of bottled water to drink, and ensure the bar staff know the\u00a0band\u00a0are not required to pay for any soft drinks they require. Your\u00a0function\u00a0band\u00a0neither require or should request alcohol as part of their contract, but a pint or two\u00a0after<\/em>\u00a0the show for the non-drivers will usually be appreciated!<\/p>\n

6. Sufficient set-up and post show packing time<\/strong><\/p>\n

Setting up for a performance takes time, and most\u00a0bands\u00a0want to check their sound in the room they will be performing in before they play, if possible. So, if you can, give them a chance to be alone in the space to put up their instruments and PA, lights, and sound test the whole system.<\/p>\n

7. Provide a proper power source<\/strong><\/p>\n

This might seem obvious, but every\u00a0function\u00a0band\u00a0will require access to a 13 amp power source for their PA system, keyboards, lighting and so on. If your\u00a0wedding\u00a0is not in a regular venue, make sure the power supply is sufficient, and in marquees, that there are available plugs near the performance area.<\/p>\n

8. Say hello, wave goodbye<\/strong><\/p>\n

Function\u00a0bands\u00a0always appreciate if there is a member of the\u00a0wedding\u00a0party at the venue ready to meet them, point them towards their changing room, run through the timetable and generally make them feel welcome. You can appoint any reliable family member to do this, as hotel staff and\u00a0function\u00a0managers can be busy elsewhere and unable to help when needed most. You don’t actually need to see theband\u00a0off at the end of the night but make sure they have a clear exit from the performance area back to their van, so they can load their equipment in safety, even in the dark.<\/p>\n

9. Make any requests early<\/strong><\/p>\n

By the time they arrive at your venue, your\u00a0function\u00a0band\u00a0will have chosen their set list (items they will play), rehearsed it and timed it to make sure it’s exactly right. If you want any special requests, ask them weeks in advance so they have time to learn it, rehearse it and add it to the set list.<\/p>\n

10. Book your\u00a0band\u00a0through an entertainment agency<\/strong><\/p>\n

The best\u00a0function\u00a0bands\u00a0are very much in demand, so you’ll want your booking to be confirmed and secured well in advance. By booking through an agency, you’ll receive a proper binding contract that ensures your\u00a0band\u00a0will be there on the day, fully briefed and ready to delight your guests. What’s more, if you don’t want to worry about paying the\u00a0band\u00a0on the night; you can pay the agency, and they will pay the\u00a0band\u00a0after the event, a much more professional arrangement.<\/p>\n

Whichever\u00a0function\u00a0band\u00a0you choose, if you treat them right, they’ll play a storm for you and your guests, for a night everyone will remember for years!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Wedding\u00a0function\u00a0bands\u00a0for hire\u00a0may seem to be living the rock ‘n roll lifestyle, but in fact they are usually incredibly hard-working and dedicated musicians who want to do their very best for you. You can help them give the performance of their lives with just a little forward planning, leaving you to enjoy their show to the max on your\u00a0wedding\u00a0day. 1. Make sure they have enough space to perform Check with your venue how much space there will be in your reception […]","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":4699,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4698"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4698"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4698\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4702,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4698\/revisions\/4702"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4699"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4698"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4698"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4698"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}