Help & Advice
Our top 10 Live Music Booking Tips
- Browse your options and explore ideas
Get some free quotes from us to help you make your choice, the right one for you. You may want a combination of entertainers throughout the day/evening or you may not be sure what type of live ‘show’ you want to create.
- Know the DATE and/or Location
Once you definitely have your date &/or location confirmed, decide to make that move to secure your choice of Entertainment with request and deposit. Pure Social will always ensure that booking information is clearly communicated.
- Choose the Ambience (Plan the mood)
What kind of atmosphere are looking to create with your live music choice? Ensure that the music you choose suits the occasion. For more help see Ambience Types.
- Check with your Venue
Let your venue know what type of entertainment you will be having since some venues may have restrictions on live music being performed.
- Plan the Stage Space
Ensure that there is sufficient room at your venue for the band to set up and perform. You may need to consider an alternative size band if the allocated space is too small.
- Know what’s included in the Price... and what’s EXTRA
Nothing beats the disappointment of finding out that you have under-budgeted because you didn’t ask… Is that included or is that extra? An example of under budgeting is musicians waiting time, if things start out later than planned and run over longer than expected will you be charge extra. Don’t wait for the surprise, find out before hand!
- Get Technical – Be clear have the spec to hand
Do you need to make arrangements with your venue for additional equipment to be hired? Some bands carry a full PA system whilst others don’t. Costs of lighting and sound vary from venue to venue and band to band so it may be necessary to find out if your venue is technically equipped to accommodate your choice of entertainment. If your Entertainers will be providing the lighting and sound check if you need to make additional arrangements for space and power supplies.
- Confirm & Clarify your budget
Know how much you are committed to spend on your live entertainment and make sure that you factor any additional expenses into your budget. If you do not want to lift your maximum budget to include any additional expenses ensure that you clarify this with your consultant so that alternative solutions can be found to suit your needs. Try not to sacrifice on quality when selecting the amount you want to spend.
- Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want & get what you want
Requests can range from the weird to the wonderful but your request may not be as complicated or as odd as you think it is. The rule of thumb is “If you cannot see what you want… then ask for it”. Not every request will result in you needing a bespoke arrangement. However it is true to say, that going for a bespoke service with Pure Social you definitely will get everything you imagined.
- Plan the details
Decide how you want the music to be arranged, if you have any plans or details of the venue make sure that your consultant receives them in good time to give to your Entertainer/s. Schedule when you want the music to be played and when any breaks should be taken. Give your Entertainers guidance rather than leave it to chance. Let them know before hand (if possible) who will be the point of contact on arrival and for the duration. Why stress out over every aspect dealing with the most minor details of your Entertainment when you do not have to. Choosing our Entertainment Co-ordinator can take the stress out of arranging your entertainment from the day you book until the end of your event.
