When you are having a gathering, whether it’s a party or a wedding, the type of entertainment on offer is important, especially the music. The music you choose can completely alter the atmosphere, either making people feel in the party mood, or making them want to have an early night. While you may think hooking your phone up to some speakers and playing a couple of playlists is enough, there are many reasons why live music is a better choice for parties.
It sounds better
Unless you have a professional set up to play recorded music, the odds are, it’s going to sound pretty amateur. This is especially true in spaces such as halls and large venues, where you’ll need a good speaker set up to make recorded music sound half-decent. However, when you hire a band, they’ll usually have their own equipment that works with the acoustics of the hall, so you can be sure of a better sound.
It can be tailored to suit the mood
While live bands will often have a set list, if they aren’t getting much response to what they’re playing, then they will be able to switch to something a little different. Sometimes you’ll assume that party music will get people on the dance floor, when it’s ballads that they want to hear. When you book a band through Party Shirt Music, you can be sure the group has a large, varied repertoire, so they can choose something different if needed.
Bands give a more personalized experience
When you have a band on stage, they can read out personalized messages, dedicate songs to certain people, and overall just make it a more personal experience than playing a playlist or using a DJ. Having people on stage actually performing is so much more interesting to watch, so even if people don’t like to dance, there’s something for them to enjoy.
If you think about some of the best weddings and parties you’ve been to, what did they have in common? There are certain things people always remember about an event, from the food to the open bar, and the entertainment is one of those things that tops the list.
People love live music
Studies have shown that people get high levels of satisfaction from live music, more than from playing sports, listening to music via streaming, or even spending time with their partner. Overall, their emotional intensity was 53% higher than those listening to recorded music, so if you want to really reach the people who are coming to your party, then you should consider booking a live band.
It adds more of a sense of occasion
Playing a playlist, or even having a DJ are both nice, but they don’t really give your event that extra edge. If you want something that people will talk about for a long time, then it’s worth paying a bit extra and going for a band. They really get people’s attention from the moment they play their first note until their encore and are bound to make it a night to remember.
