Music has always been an integral part of our lives, whether we want to relax or have a good time. We listen to it while resting, driving, or working, when we are happy or sad. When we organize a celebration, the choice of the band is one of the key things to have a good time. Appropriate music is actually the most important element that will determine your celebration, so you need to pay enough attention to it.
Imagine the following situation – you are organizing a dinner party for your closest friends because you have just graduated. You want this night to be special and to relax and have a good time in the company of your loved ones. You have chosen the perfect location, specialties that will be on the menu, and now is the right time to think about music. There are a few things you should pay attention to when choosing a band.
Kind of music
Think about what kind of music you want, would you like the music to be heard softly while you talk at the table, or would you prefer some more cheerful music that will get all the guests on their feet? Would you like the whole band or an acoustic version that will play softly in the background? When you answer this question, you can continue your search.
Repertoire of songs
It is also important to talk about the repertoire of songs because there are bands that play only certain songs, and there are also those that are willing to please the host and guests by fulfilling any musical wish. Keep in mind that the role of music is to create an atmosphere, whether it is the case that you are expecting a good party, or that the music in the background accompanies the event (a kind of cocktail party).
Recommendations
Before you make a decision of musicians for hire, you can do a little research or ask for recommendations from your friends. That will certainly help you make a final decision. If you have the opportunity to hear the band live before you hire them, even better! Use all benefits of the Internet and do a little search to make sure you are on the right way.
Space and number of people
These are two very important items to consider when hiring a band. Consider how big band you actually need. For example, if you will be in a smaller space that can accommodate about 20 guests, it is quite enough for there to be 2-3 musicians. Otherwise, it will be too crowded, and the sound will be too loud and not adapted to the space.
Price
When making arrangements with the band, it is important that you agree on all the key points; how long will the concert last, how long will there be breaks during the celebration, what is the price, when is payment made, is it possible to extend the concert and what is the price for that, how many members of the band are there, which instruments are included, how many singers are there, what do they need in terms of technical conditions and what are the other obligations of both parties.
It is obvious that music affects us whether we like it or not. Music sometimes fulfills and sometimes fails our expectations, but the fact is that there are different emotions in us. Before you start looking for the right wedding band to entertain you all night long, you should be very clear about what you want to achieve with the music you choose. Entertainment is definitely in the first place, but the question is what kind of music you want, or rather what genre, and once you know that, you will easily find a band that will suit you perfectly. So, it all depends on taste. However, you must not be selfish and please only yourself in this matter, but also keep in mind the guests who will attend the evening. Maybe some bugs or electronic sounds will not please the older guests? Think about it and find a solution to make both you and your guests feel comfortable.
If you have a “reliable” list of guests, and if most of them have confirmed their arrival, then you can plan (in detail) where everyone will sit.
Tastes are not worth discussing. Quiet music in the background will make the guests feel comfortable and that they don’t have to shout at each other even though they are sitting on adjacent chairs. Don’t forget, the guests come to see you, to talk with you (well, also to eat and drink), not to the concert. Live music is, again, a matter of your choice. Be sure to evaluate the acoustics of the room and if it is not necessary, avoid the sound system. The choice of music should also be in harmony with the tonality of your party, so it is important that you dedicate enough time to this step. Music indirectly determines the atmosphere and affects the mood of important guests – it can be a decisive factor in the success of your event.
Organizing a dinner party is a suitable job that requires a certain amount of time and a detailed plan. All the more reasons to focus all your concentration on the organization are the high expectations of your guests.
Before you start looking for the right band to entertain you all night long, you should be very clear about what you want to achieve with the music you choose. Entertainment is definitely in the first place, but the question is what kind of music you want, or rather what genre, and once you know that, you will easily find a band that will suit you perfectly.
Food and drinks should include those foods and ingredients that people normally enjoy, and it is only important that you decide whether it is better to order catering with a larger selection of dishes or to have a classic dinner with a few substitutes.
