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Live Band Or DJ

LIVE BAND OR DJ?

Last Updated: 25th October 2021

So you’re having a party and you just can’t decide whether to book a party band or to hire a DJ! The quandary begins!!

In our eyes it’s not even a close competition – we have many a spectacular band bursting at the seams to come and perform for you – you just cannot beat live music! However, we shall try and be (slightly) objective for a minute to help you decide on what will work best for your celebration.

PARTY BAND PRO’S

Amazing Live Band Atmosphere:

Doesn’t really need selling by us. If you’ve ever been to a live concert, be it a big arena tour of your favourite artist right through to seeing your local pub band, you will know the above atmosphere I mentioned. The hit of the acoustic drums and belting vocals are just something that a DJ cannot replicate.

Image and Wow Factor:

Nothing can beat walking into a beautifully laid party venue to see the image of a spectacular band set up with glistening lighting in the corner. This coupled with the absolute wow factor achieved by their top performance will leave your guests stunned.

DJ Service:

Many bands also offer to play music / DJ between their sets as standard, offering a full entertainment package, without you having to book a DJ too!

DJ PRO’S

Safe Flexible Playlist:

A band are likely to have a (fairly) set list of songs they would perform at your party – whereas a DJ has the selection of 1000’s of songs at their disposal. If you are likely to want to request songs from 9-5 right through to the latest acid garage trance hit all throughout the evening then a DJ is likely to be the better choice. Bands unfortunately struggle to learn and play songs on the spot!

Space:

If space is a little limited a DJ may be your safer option. A band would usually require 3m x 4m to get all the gear set up, with most DJ’s requiring a lot less space.

Volume:

If you hire a party venue that has a sound limiter that is set around the 90DB mark it would be advisable to hire a DJ rather than a band. DJ’s music is compressed which enables them to create more of a party vibe than a band at the same level.

These are just a few points to consider when considering live party band hire. We are always on hand to discuss anything or answer any questions so please get in touch anytime should you need us!

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Swing Time Trio were a triumph at Charlotte & James' wedding! There's nothing more suave than a jazz and swing trio... 🎶🎷"The Swing Time Trio did a fantastic performance at our wedding reception. Their music is fun, lighthearted and very enjoyable. We have had lots of great feedback from guests since the wedding who loved the music and said it was the perfect vibe for such a happy occasion. The Swing Time Trio were very organised in the lead up to the wedding and professional throughout. It was super easy to coordinate logistics, timings etc and they made the whole process very easy. They were dressed very smartly and fitted right in with all the wedding guests. We would highly recommend to anyone. We are looking forward to having another opportunity to hear them play again." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ... See MoreSee Less
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