Band at wedding party

P.S I love you · **Joined:** Tue Mar 31, 2009 2:36 pm **Posts:** 26

Hi all
Are any of you having a band at your wedding party? Just wondering the average cost of a band. We have just be quoted £750 for a 2hr set. Is this about right or not?
Please help.
Jemma

rachel2010 · **Joined:** Wed Mar 25, 2009 3:50 pm **Posts:** 35

Hi,
I spoke to some professional musicians I know and they said to budget about £100/musician plus expenses and they said they'd charge extra for more than an hour or so.

MrsKirstyK · **Joined:** Thu Mar 26, 2009 1:26 pm **Posts:** 62

We're having a band with about 8 members who charge £500, plus £100 expenses and £150 for the sound engineer and hire of PA system etc., so £750 sounds about right to me.
They're going to play 2 one-hour sets too. I think those charges are pretty standard for a Saturday night event.

autumnbride · **Joined:** Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:54 pm **Posts:** 32

Just booked my and through a agency. I have a group with 5 people in it and they are charging £1000 for 4 hours. I have to pay an agency fee on top of that - £120.
It's a lot but I am quite happy that they will be good - it works out about £200 for each of the band members for 4 hours work so I think that is reasonable.
Hope that helps

MissParis · **Joined:** Tue May 26, 2009 10:59 am **Posts:** 16

Never realized how much Bands were....NOW i'm panicking

sarah28 · **Joined:** Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:38 am **Posts:** 32

If you aren't totally convinced, go for a great DJ rather than an 'OK' band.
Don't panic though, you should still be able to have a great band for around £750, even less. Just look around

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