Band or solo singer: which suits your event?
Bands bring volume and spectacle; singers and duos bring flexibility. Answer five questions to see which fits your event.
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A live function band
Nothing fills a dance floor like a live band. Check space, power and any sound limiter first.
Acts to look at: Fresh Grooves, The Pedal Tones, Maxed Out.
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A female vocalist
A versatile female vocalist can move from gentle sets to floor-fillers and adapt to the room as the night goes on.
Acts to look at: Lisa Pearson, Carrie Michaels, Stacey Leadbeatter.
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A male vocalist or showman
A male vocalist or showman mixes great songs with personality and patter, and reads the room well.
Acts to look at: Alex Slater, Simon Young, Joseph O'Brien.
An acoustic or vocal duo
A duo gives you live music with a small footprint: ideal for smaller rooms, ceremonies, drinks receptions and venues with sound limits.
Acts to look at: Becky & Josh, Seventh Heaven, Scandal.
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A piano or guitar vocalist
Real live accompaniment that can change with the room, from quiet background to singalong.
Acts to look at: Adam Press, Nigel Passey, Phil James.
A party band
Party specialists who keep the whole room on its feet with singalong hits.
Acts to look at: Black Lace, Beardsmith, The New Triple X.
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Weighing it up
A band needs more space, more power and more set-up time, and it can be ruled out by a strict sound limiter. A solo singer or duo fits almost any room and adapts quickly to requests. Read wedding singer vs band and choosing between two acts.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a band always louder?
Usually, yes. Check the venue's sound limiter before booking a full band.
Can a singer fill a dance floor?
Yes. Party vocalists cover every decade and read the room.
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