There’s nothing quite like live music and it is becoming increasingly popular to hire a band for North East weddings,  business functions, parties and other special occasions. However, some people may be reluctant to hire a live band without knowing the musicians or having a particular recommendation from a friend or colleague. Although live music can sound really amazing it needs musicians with a professional attitude to make a special occasion really special. So make sure when you look to hire a band you only consider professional North East function bands.

All bands need time to develop the skills and knowledge of the live miusic industry that are necessary to perform really well and North East bands are no exception. It takes experience to choose the best combination of music  for a particular event and then to create the right atmosphere on the night. The work ethic, costumes, lighting rig, sound equipment etc. are all important factors too. A band that has only been together a short time is unlikely to do your wedding, party or other event justice.

Being ‘professional’ requires specific expertise and behaving in accordance with specific rules and regulations, written or unwritten, dress, speech, etc. Payment for a professional activity means working in a professional way. This is what North East bands must do if they want to be considered as professional function bands.

A good function band should have a discussion with the client and agree the set of songs well in advance of the performance with the aim of choosing the most suitable music for the special occasion and arranging the best timings to deliver the right mood at the right times. The ‘setting up’ of the band should be carried out well before the guests arrive with the band’s dedicated sound engineer or controller of the levels making detailed sound level checks on quality reproduction equipment, which should all be PAT tested.

The band should leave nothing to chance and be meticulous in all areas. Potential health and safety hazards must be identified and dealt with; for example, potentially dangerous electric cables need to be properly taped to the floor. The band should always arrive at the venue on time, dress smartly or be in costume for the performance, and perform the agreed sets on time. During the performance the band should work as a tight professional team, with each musician knowing their roles inside out.

It is the attention to detail that makes performances run smoothly for Grooveline and this is what allows musicians to maximise the live music contribution to a successful event or function. Good professional North East function bands will bring an event alive. Choosing the right function band is critical.