Will a band fit my venue?
Venue rules decide more bookings than taste. Answer five practical questions to see whether a full band suits your room, or whether a smaller act is safer.
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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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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 vocal harmony group
A harmony trio or group delivers a polished show with choreography and themed sets, without the space a band needs.
Acts to look at: Girl Project, The Livertones, Angelettes.
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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.
Check before you book
Ask your venue about limiter levels and recent bands. Read sound limiters explained and choosing a function band.
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Frequently asked questions
What if the limiter is very low?
A quieter style of act is often better than a band playing too softly.
Do bands need their own circuit?
It helps. Ask your venue.
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