By following these steps, you’ll ensure that the live music you hire fits perfectly with the vibe and atmosphere of your event, helping create an unforgettable experience for your guests.

Basically to hire live music you need to make a series of decisions then compile a detailed event description and what you think you might like and then email many multiple acts and booking agents.

To Hire live Music – the more details you have the better

Determine the vibe of the event.

Casual or formal – chilled – dance vibe – themed event and put a description of your ideas and thoughts into an email to a booking agent

Consider a budget – a very experienced solo act can rock a better dance floor than a cheap 5 piece band.

A good booking agent can guide you on best bang for buck.

You can also book acts directly – but you must see live clips or even better see them play live first.

Typically these things tell you if the act is good, experienced and professional
Live clips
Promo – website – youtube
Their phone manner and email reply speed and general attitude – pro or slack?
Social media reviews
Google reviews

Always when you hire live music – get the booking in writing
A written agreement – or even an email with all details is fine – just a written record of the booking and all details protects you.

Discuss song choices and material to be played and get it all in writing on email.

Don’t be afraid to ask lots of questions – ensure you view clips.

Hope this helps.

Feel free top message me with any questions or more more tips.

Tim

A Solo Singer for a Home party – Create a wonderful party atmosphere.

The memories of a great party at home usually revolve around the atmosphere at the party.
The food is one thing and is important.
The guests also make a party memorable.
The location too.

But what would you say is the one thing that lasts longest in the memory of your guests than any other factor?

According to research the best influence on the party atmosphere is the music.
The surrounding sound that creates a mood, whether that is soft background ambience or some nice music to dance to or even rock out on a sweaty dance floor too.

Live Music Or DJ or Jukebox – which is better?

This depends upon the vibe of your party and the atmosphere you want.
If you and your friends are true fans of live music and you are concert goers – the idea of a DJ or Jukebox is probably repulsive and you’d always prefer live music.
However if you just really like music and you know for sure that it’ll really help with the background atmosphere, then a Jukebox or DJ may suit.

However most people would agree that live music creates a much nicer atmosphere.

But unless you’re familiar with what a decent Solo act can play and sing and create you might think that a DJ is better as they’re not to loud or they are more versatile.

How do I choose a great Solo singer for a home party?

For sure a DJ is way more versatile ( unlimited songs) than a live act.
But a live solo is very special ( provided they are amazing and really pro)
Live music has a genuine old school ‘real deal’ feel about it.

Live music fans who’ve seen a great live soloist in action( – even a nice sweet intimate background solo) know this.

Will live music be too loud for a party music at home v the Stereo?

There is a misconception that live music will be overwhelmingly loud and offensive and will not enable your guests to talk easily – That would be crazy.

There’s no point in having a party to catch up with lots of friends if the music inhibits the socialising.

The whole point is that the music should enhance the party and the experience.

THE RIGHT SOLO ACT FOR THE RIGHT OCCASSION CAN HELP CONTRIBUTE TO MEMORIES OF A PARTY THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME.

So it really comes down to choosing the right act.

Background music to make for a nice atmosphere – get a soft vocal – guitar / piano Solo – Male for Female depending upon your preference.

Ask yourself these questions when choosing live music for an event or for party music at home.

What is the end result I’m going for regarding party music at home?
Sweaty dancefloor fun ?
Nice mellow background music to talk over?

Then choose an act band on the atmosphere you want.
A true pro can cover both styles because every party begins soft and laid back then gets wilder as the night goes on of course.

Always watch a live clip first and read reviews before you enquire with an act.

Definitely request some songs before hand or even discuss some music styles to make sure your musician is catering to your tastes and your friends tastes.

Do not treat a party singer like a Jukebox – they cannot do every style , every song, so select carefully based on their live clip and their sample setlist.

Check out the live clips on my website, I’ve been playing parties and functions professionally Solo – Duo and band for 21 years all over the place and I’d be glad to help make your party awesome with some great live music for a home party.