Bands are by nature more expensive than DJs for some very simple reasons. Firstly, there are more people in a band, all of whom would prefer to be paid (musos have to eat too!). Secondly, bands require a lot more equipment, all of which costs money; amplifiers, guitars, drums, pianos – a band is nothing without instruments. Finally, given the number of performers and instruments, bands also need a more comprehensive PA system to bring their sound to life. When hiring a DJ you are hiring one person with less equipment and a much simpler PA set-up.

How many gigs have you been to where the band has played for 3 hours? None? That’s what I thought. Recently more of my bookings are for weddings where the focus is really on the party element, and ensuring the dancefloor rocks all night. More of my customers are choosing longer 3 hour sets which really gives time and space to play lots of music to your guests. A 3-hour set is perfect for a DJ, but usually pretty hard for a band to deliver

One of the biggest challenges planning your music is finding something that will appeal to all your guests. Bands are usually fantastic across some core genres but fundamentally have a limited range of songs they can play. Hiring a DJ means you can really shape the night however you want. A good DJ can take you from 90s Hip Hop to modern Pop in a flash.