We really have are souls hooked with music. After attending numerous shows and concerts, one thing is for sure and that is a band making or breaking any party with its entertaining skills. Isn’t it? We sometimes feel lucky to have attended those shows up close and personally. We have always wanted to meet those musicians on stage and sing with them.
But, the sad part is that your wallet doesn’t allow you to have them directly for your own party. Any event you conduct at your home, workplace, wedding hall, etc., the original band will charge you a fortune.
The solution?
There are various bands which directly personify those superstars performing superstar acts. These are called tribute bands. As the name suggests, these performers pay tribute to the reputed artists. One of the most popular examples is an 80s cover band in Los Angeles. These artists try to mimic the exact style and appearance of the original ones. There are many who try the same but not all of them are able to reflect the same characteristic eventually. This article helps you choose the right factors to consider before hiring a tribute band.
Seek for a written contract
Whenever you hire a tribute band, it is crucial to get a written document over it. The obligations for both the parties must be clarified which only a written document can do. It ensures each and every detail to be precise and artists performing right as per the schedule. It is important to start and finish the performance at the agreed time. The document can be used as evidence in court if anything is breached. Sometimes the method and time of payment are not included. Make sure you include the same in detail to be very clear.
Testing of musical instruments and liability insurance
Whenever you hold an event at your premises, you got to have liability insurance. Your property must not be damaged and the people involved mustn’t be injured. Being protected from any unexpected event will release a lot of stress from your mind. You will be protected from any hidden cost as well as any damage to the musical instruments. Musical instruments must be tested at regular intervals especially if they use electricity. It’s the band’s responsibility to ensure that they’re fully covered in terms of harmony.
Performance Fees
The terms of the agreement before hiring a tribute band include the fees charged by performers. Breakdown all the performances to be done and accordingly set the price keeping the reputation and experience of the band in mind. You must also set the schedule of payment with them which includes the amount to be paid in advance and after the performance. You might have to pay on an hourly basis for some performers and some have a fixed quote for the entire performance. Make sure you do not over exceed your budget and have good management of fees to be paid and accordingly expect equally energetic performances.
