Choosing Live Music For Your Event

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Choosing Live Music For Your Event
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Event Planning Tips
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Live Music

• Live music can really set an event apart from
  others, especially if
• the music is carefully selected for the audience
• the music is tempo that you want
• The right band or DJ can help create an event
  something that
• people will talk about for years to come.
• Live music can be the soundtrack of an event,
• or it can take center stage.

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• Key Factors to Consider
• Before Booking

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THE EVENT ITSELF

• Different types of events need different musical
  styles.
• You need to choose appropriate music that creates
  the right atmosphere.
• Make sure to think about the appropriate musical
  style(s) before booking the musical talent.
• Remember You can hire more than one musician.

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AUDIENCE

• Age is certainly something that makes a
  difference when it comes to musical taste
• An audience should be able to relate to the music
• If your audience is a specific age group, then
  booking an act is easier
• If you are expecting a mixture of ages, you will
  need to find something that has a broad appeal
  across the expected age range of your guests.

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VENUE SIZE

• How many people do you expect to attend?
• This will have a direct effect on the sort of
  band or DJ you want.
• General Rule bigger crowds need bigger bands
  which will require a larger sound set up.
• Make sure that the venue can accommodate the
  needs
• of both the audience and the musicians.
• You need to avoid overcrowding and also make sure
  that
• you do not swamp a small crowd in a massive
  venue.

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BUDGET

• Think about talent price in relationship to the
  quality you require.
• The larger or better known a band or musician is,
  the more they are going to charge.
• Limited budget? Try talking to a band and seeing
  if they are willing to negotiate.
• Sometimes bands will reduce their fee to fill a
  gap in their schedule
• Always keep your options open when negotiating
  the final fee.

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REVIEWS

• If you are using the internet to discover
  potential acts, be sure to read the reviews from
  audience members at a bands past performance.
• Online reviews tend to be honest and are
  essential if you are entirely unfamiliar with the
  band and their work.
• Industry colleagues and friends can also give
  valuable feedback on bands and musicians they
  have personally enjoyed at past events.

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ALWAYS AUDITION

• You should never hire a band or individual you
  have never seen or heard.
• Most musicians will be happy to send you links to
  videos of their previous performances.
• You will want to ensure that they have enough
  music in their repertoire to fill your time.
• The best way to find out if a band is suitable
  for your event is to go and see them live.
• The way they look and interact with an
• audience is as important as their music.

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TALK TO YOUR AV TEAM

• AV professionals know the industry.
• Understand how to work with different types of
  musicians
• Often have experience with the prominent local
  bands
• Likely know who is easy (and not-so-easy) to work
  with
• May know if you are able to negotiate a little on
  fees.