TIMINGS

It’s important to agree on timings with the band prior to the booking. Most bands perform a standard set of 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 1 hours. The start time on the evening is sometimes negotiable on the night but setup timings need to be agreed in advance. Most bands have a standard arrival time included in the fee but early setup times may cost extra. Remember that if your day overruns, the band will still need the same time to setup and sound check!

EVENING MEAL

An evening meal for the band is always greatly welcomed, especially if they’ve been travelling all afternoon, setting up, performing until after midnight and not finding their bed until the early hours! A band may request a meal or something from the evening food you have already supplied your guests. Many venues don’t serve food for the band if they order it on the evening as they are too busy providing for the wedding, and there usually won’t be enough time for the band to leave the venue to eat, so it’s always greatly welcomed to have something arranged in advance.