Looking to hire a band for an event or wedding?

Here are some of the advantages of band hire for an event or wedding.

A live music band will add a great atmosphere to any wedding, party, or event. Not only will a live band be interactive with you and your guests but they will play the right songs at the right times to keep everyone on the dance floor singing and dancing all night long. Not only does a band look visually stunning with their equipment set up on stage with the likes of the drum kit, guitars, and in some cases a double bass it builds anticipation while your guests are waiting for them to start their first set of songs.

When you hire a band for your wedding or event it will add that touch of class it deserves. They will bring energy and excitement and make your event an Amazing one.

When you hire a band not only do you get great live music they will often provide a great DJ option too. So if you are thinking of a DJ or a band for your wedding all the professional bands will provide this free option and will play music via a laptop or iPod in between their live sets and allowing your party to carry on late into the evening and saving you money having to hire a DJ.

If you are planning a wedding what could be more amazing than having your band perform your first dance song for you, this would be something that you will remember forever as the band perform their very own unique version of the song.

A live band will also be adaptable and will perform their set to fit into your program. They perform for 2 hours which can be split into 2 x 60 minutes or 3 x 40 minutes sets to best suit you.

Now that you have decided you want to hire a band the next step is to choose the right one for your event.

There are so many different styles of bands to choose from so depending on the theme of your event or wedding here are a few options you could go for.

Function Band: This is a popular choice for weddings as they generally cover a wide range of genres from pop, rock, and soul, covering various decades and having a large repertoire to pick from.

Indie Bands: This is generally a three or four-piece male-fronted, guitar-based band. Playing songs from bands like The Killers to the Clash, Stereophonics, and Oasis to name but a few.

Folk Rock Band: These bands are ideal for the festival, rustic, and vintage themed weddings and events and have become extremely popular mainly thanks to the likes of Mumford and Sons. They will perform acousticly complete with double bass, acoustic guitars and drums.

Acoustic Bands: When you hire acoustic bands they can be anything from an acoustic duo which would be a vocalist and acoustic guitarist up to a 4 or 5 piece band and can perform unplugged or with amplification, if it is needed.

Vintage Bands: A vintage band usually covers music from the 1920s up to the 1960s they not only sound amazing they will dress according to the era they are performing to and also create a great atmosphere.

Jazz Bands: When you hire a jazz band they will perform well-known Jazz standards, Modern Pop, Swing, and Dixieland to name but a few.

Roaming Bands: These bands will roam and wander amongst your guests, family and friends and will not be restricted to just performing on a stage. These would be acoustic unplugged style complete with acoustic guitars, double bass and a Cajon or snare drum.

You could even go for a roaming Mexican Mariachi band with guitars and trumpets.

Looking for a street party then a Strolling brass band would be a great choice with options of 4 to 10 musicians.

These are just a few options there are many more like a Soul and Funk and Motown bands or even your favourite Tribute band of your choice. There is plenty to think about when hiring a band for an event and hopefully these few tips will be of help.