The Right Choice For Your Event - A Live Function Band

By Michelle Lake


A function band is a live music band which performs at different functions like weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate functions, private parties, events and the like. Depending upon the kind of party you are having and the genre of music that you want to be played, you need to select you function band carefully and make all necessary pre-arrangements for a grandly successful function which remain in the minds of the guests for years to come.

You need to check with the logistics before you hire a function band. Check whether the venue has the necessary license for playing music in the first place. Check if there is any time limitation for playing music till late night and if there are any sound limits of the same. Hire the only when these points are cleared up or else there will be an utter waste of precious time and money if you find out about the curtails and bans in the last minute.

Search for function band for sources such as the internet, yellow pages, event management agencies, and from referrals from friends and family. The first way is to select a good function band first and then let them suggest or jointly decide on the kind of music that would be best suitable in your function. Or, if you have a clear picture of the kind of music to be played, then you can also search for function bands who are reputed in that genre.

Remember that referrals and word of mouth are always safer since going by only internet source, you might end up with a wrong band altogether. Even if you do shortlist from the net, make sure you check their official website or social networking fan page and do a bit of research from their songs and video clippings, fan reviews, etc.

If one is not too hard up for cash, you might also engage an event management agent to understand your function needs and thereafter search the perfect function band for you. In this way, you get the best and the chances of any glitches are reduced to a minimum.

You can find various types of function bands available in the party scene today. They are diversified with their category of performances. While some specializes in wedding functions, other may play best in private parties or anniversaries. The function bands need to be the jack of all trades because whatever parties they play at, each has a different theme. For instance, a wedding function is different from a private party or a birthday party and the mood that needs to be generated is also different in each case. So the function band needs to play a diverse range of music starting from golden oldies of the 60s to latest chart toppers.

Instead of the 'kind of party they play at' factor, function bands are also categorized on the genre of music they play. There are bands which play only country music; some specializes in psychedelic or new age rock. Some are masters in playing heavy metal. There are pop bands, soft rock band, disco bands or rhythm & blues bands. If you are sure about the kind of music you want to have in your party, you can contact one of these specialized unction bands and set the party on fire.

After hiring the function band, sit with them, discus what you want them to play and the theme of your party. Talk about the logistical requirements including issues like power supply, parking space, stages etc and finalize. Once done, you are bound to have a great function which you guests will remember for some time to come.




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