Grooveline - North East Function Band

Hiring a Good Function Band

The day you’ve dreamed about your whole life is finally about to happen. The thought of it fills your stomach with butterflies and then the nerves set in. What happens if …….

When thinking about hiring a function band for your wedding, here are a few things to think about to prevent some of those ‘what ifs’!

Have you seen the band perform before? Most people hire function bands that they have seen before at other weddings or functions, this way you’ve seen what you’re hiring. However, most good function bands do play some showcase gigs in public venues. When enquiring about booking a function band, make sure you hear their demo CD. It’s easy for a band to sound good on a studio recording but bands should also be able to provide live track recordings on either their website or demo.

Have you checked their website? Most of the clues to a good band are in the website. The photos of the band give a good indication to whether they will be professional and how they dress. Business for function bands relies on good feedback therefore request to see those references! It’s very important to know what music your band plays so also on the website there should be a song or repertoire list.

Have you got a signed agreement with the band? It is very important that you have a contract with the band you are hiring for both your benefit and the bands. Make sure you read the contract carefully to check there are no hidden clauses about cancellations, etc. Professional function bands usually ask for around a 20% non refundable deposit to be sent when you confirm the date of your event.