Choosing The Best Live Music For Your Event

If you are planning to have live music you’ll want to have good choices and good information so you can select a band or ensemble that will bring your event to life. When you are planning live entertainment for any special event, you'll want choices so you can tailor the talent both to your tastes and budget. The Entertainment is a focal point of your event and now you can use the most powerful search features on the internet.  You'll find the PEC web site easy to use with extensive search functions, pictures and descriptions of the acts, MP3 audio clips that will stream on any MP3 player for you to preview or download.  The number one source for live entertainment is now easy for you to use on the web or by working with one of our consultants to answer your questions.

 

A few things to consider when you’d like to book live entertainers:

Deciding on a band or ensemble: Every band or ensemble should have a music list and CD available for you to review. This will be helpful in deciding on a band. You may want to ask if the band is currently playing somewhere that would be appropriate for you to attend, then you can listen to their music style live and see their stage presence before you make a final decision.

 

Reserving a group: Reserve a group for your event immediately. There are only a limited number of weekends available, especially in peak event seasons. Popular bands and orchestras are often reserved up to a year in advance.

 

Setup requirements: The formality, facility, and size of your event will determine the type of music that is appropriate. Inquire about whether the site can accommodate dancing and has the area necessary for the musicians to set up and perform. Be very specific about getting the space and electrical requirements from the band so that you can accurately relay the information to your contact person at the facility.

 

Cut-off hours: When you make all the final arrangements with your facility, be sure to ask if they have any specified time cut-offs for music. Some facilities require that music be stopped as early as 10 p.m. for the comfort of neighboring homes, businesses, or other guests.

 

Background music and dancing music: Remember when reserving your music that the first hour of your reception or event is a time for introductions and mingling with guests. If your band begins playing immediately, you'll want to make sure that the music is background-type music that doesn't overwhelm and interfere with mingling. The band can be instructed at a certain time or by signal to pick up the pace of the music for dancing.

 

Keeping the flow going at the reception: If you are not having a professional planner coordinate your event someone should be designated as a liaison for the band. This person can instruct the band when it's time to play the "first dance" song. Many times the band leader will act as master of ceremonies, announce special activities or events.

 

Be sure to ask about breaks: How many breaks will the band be taking and for how long? Will there be music provided during this downtime? Will the musicians require food and/or beverages? This could affect the total count given to the caterer.

 

10 Questions to ask your Band or Musicians: