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Tips for
Adding Music to Your Special Event
Why should I
use "live music"? Live music makes your special day even more special.
Live music allows you to create the energy, excitement and mood that you desire.
Commonly asked questions:
- How far in advance should a band or performer be contacted?
- As soon as possible. Many bands and solo performers are booked more than a year in
advance of the actual performance date.
- How much will the group or solo artist cost?
- The cost will vary from one group to another, and will depend on the size of the group,
the length of the performance, the occasion and the groups popularity. Live music
usually costs about the same as a DJ and sometimes less.
- Can I hear the group before signing a contract?
- Yes. By contacting the leader youll be advised of where and when the group is
performing, and many groups have preview CDs or tapes available.
- How can I be sure the group wont back out at the last minute?
- A contract will be furnished to you by the group leader. Both you and the leader must
sign the contract to make it binding. A contract is your guarantee that youll get
the band you want at the date and time you want them. Once signed, the group or ensemble
is obligated to honor the contract, and so is the purchaser.
- What if I sign a contract and then find that I have to cancel my event?
- A cancellation clause that allows the purchaser to cancel the engagement with sufficient
advance notice (agreed upon by both you and the band) may be added to any contract. This
protects both parties.
Have you given thought to:
- Should the musicians be in a particular attire?
- Is there a special song(s) that you would like played? Discuss this with the band prior
to signing a contract.
- Is there a special announcement for that special song?
Insist on live music!
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