Given the intense effort and planning that goes into a complex event, it is important to as time-efficient as possible, even days before the event. This is especially true when you have an event that features a band. Since bands generally require more time to set up than other types of event entertainment, failure to have the performance area ready for them will lead to severe event complications. In order to make sure that you are fully prepared for the band to arrive and play, below are some key points to consider.
Understand How Long the Band Takes to Set Up
While some people might assume that a band can simply show up and start playing, this is the furthest things from the truth. In fact, most bands require at least a couple of hours to set up equipment and perform necessary sound checks. Be sure to ask your band approximately how much time they will need to set up so that you do not find yourself unprepared.
Ask the Band About Their Preferences
Unless you have rigid venue restrictions, most bands usually have a preference regarding how much space they will need out of a given performance area. Be sure to ask your band if they have any preferences days or weeks before the event to ensure that you can accommodate in a timely manner. If your band has a preference that the venue simply cannot accommodate for, be sure to look for any alternatives.
Be Sure that The Area Is Prepared
After understanding how long it takes for your intended band to set up and their preferences, it then becomes necessary to take the appropriate steps in ensuring that the area is prepared. While most venues have set performance areas that are usually ready to go for an event, this is not always the case. If you are using a venue with a performance area that is cluttered or being used for another purpose, it is important to show up well before the band begins to set up to ensure that the area will be ready.
Be Present During Set Up
While you will do everything within your power to make sure that the performance area is prepared before the band arrives, sometimes problems arise after the band has begun to set up. In order to help thwart these types of problems, it is important to be present before and after the band arrives.
Preparation is Key
When considering the time and money that you put into booking a band for your special event, why would you let this go to waste by putting them in a difficult position immediately before it begins? By adequately preparing the performance area before your band arrives, you stand the best chance of having an amazing event that your guests will remember for years to come.
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