Everything seems more expensive than ever and hosting an event is no different. If your event budget has been slashed, but you still want to have live music at your event, we have a selection of ways you can save money and have a band.
So what’s an acoustic act?
An acoustic act is a small music setup that usually features a singer with an acoustic guitar or keyboard. The band size can vary but most common setups are:
Solo: One musician who sings and plays an instrument
Duo: Two musicians, either one playing and one singing, or both playing and singing
Trio: Three musicians, commonly a singer, a guitarist or keyboard player and a cajon (acoustic drum box) or electric drum player.
There are two main instruments that acoustic acts use, an acoustic guitar or an electric keyboard, with acoustic guitar being the most popular. It’s also common for acoustic acts to use loop pedals, drum machines and other gadgets to make their performance sound much bigger than just two people. The best way to get an idea of what an acoustic act sounds like is through any promo video or reels they might have.
An acoustic act is very welcoming and is commonly used during canapes, dinner or ceremonies with a nice laid back vibe perfect for setting a great atmosphere.
DJ Band aka Vocal Sound System or DJ Vocal
A DJ band setup consists of a singer performing over backing tracks played by the DJ. It’s as simple as it sounds, but it’s amazing for packing out the dancefloor. The presence and interaction of a live singer adds much more energy to the party than what a DJ would on its own.
The Magic Mix - How could the hybrid setup look like for your event?
The acoustic act would usually play during the first half of the night during canapes, dinner and in between formalities. The DJ band is introduced after all formalities to kick off the dance floor.
Must have inclusions
Make sure that the music act you book supplies everything that is needed, in particular: the sound system and lighting equipment. The cost of hiring a sound system and lighting equipment from a 3rd party supplier can get expensive very quickly. Some venues provide sound and lighting equipment as part of the booking, but make sure you run the equipment list with the music act to make sure nothing is missing. Most vendors who offer acoustic and DJ band packages do include all equipment needed, but it’s always good to double check to avoid unwanted extra fees.
The Most Cost Effective Option
What’s the most cost effective live music option for an event? Consider this popular hybrid setup of an acoustic act and DJ band combination. It is currently the most cost effective setup for events and weddings. The key is to have the same musicians in the acoustic act doing DJ duties later in the evening. Many music acts offer this as a package deal. The reason why this setup is currently so popular is because it includes the intimacy of a live acoustic act and the party vibe of a DJ band in the one vendor. This makes it both cost effective and versatile.
How to find an acoustic act and DJ band vendor?
Browse music vendors that provide acoustic acts and DJ band packages today at www.ozgigs.com.au. Still unsure about what music entertainment is right for your event? Check out this blog on "How to choose between different live music options for your event".
To find a band in your area visit OzGigs.com.au
This article was written by Stan Wong co-founder of OzGigs and professional guitarist in Sydney Australia with 10+ years of wedding and corporate event experience.
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