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The Stress-Free Way to Book Celebrity Talent
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Struggling to Choose a Band? Tony Can Help
HOW TO BOOK THE PERFECT BAND OR DJ An Expert Tip From Eventique’s Stage Manager
Booking a live musician for a backyard wedding, charity event, or work barbecue is always a gamble. Even if a group sounds great online, they could be divas or Debbie Downers in person. Fortunately, there’s a way to take the guesswork out of the equation and make sure your event goes off without a hitch. According to Eventique Stage Manager Tony Mayes, the trick to booking great local talent is meeting in person long before you write a check or sign a contract. “A lot of the time, the work you see is what you get, but you need to know if you can work with that person,” Tony says. “If they have a quirk, or if you have a quirk that you’ve never noticed and they need to adapt to it, it’s better to meet and spot that problem now than realize it in the middle of the cake reveal.”
Tony recommends arranging that meeting after you sample the musician’s music and review their resume. If you’re happy with both, ask if they have time to grab a quick cup of coffee. Then, use your window at the coffee shop to scope out things like personality traits and communication styles and see if you’ll be a good fit. You can even ask for several meetings leading up to your decision. “Spend time interviewing and, ideally, having more than one conversation with whomever you want to book,” Tony says. If you find an ideal candidate through this process and realize they’re a bit outside of your budget, don’t give up! They might still agree to play your event with a modified musician lineup or set list, especially if you’ve built a good rapport. It doesn’t hurt to ask! The more open and honest you are, and the more you get to know each other, the more likely you’ll be to reach a compromise.
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