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Frequently Asked Questions |
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THINGS TO ASK WHEN BOOKING A BAND | |
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| How long has the band been together ? - Mixed Emotion have been playing together for over 18 years. And Colin and Tammy have been married for 17 of those, so there's no danger of us splitting up. We have been providing entertainment for Weddings, Birthday Parties, Anniversaries, and Balls and pretty much know the secrets to keeping the dancefloor full all night and raise the roof with our 'unique' Grande Finale!!! | ||
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How many Vocalists and how do you cover illness ? - Mixed Emotion have 3 vocalists providing harmonies and all singing lead so we're not going to let you down if one of us has a cold. Three vocals make a huge difference to the sound of the band and the range of songs which we can sing utilising the male and female voices. |
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Do You Regularly Play for Functions or do you play mainly in Pubs and Clubs ? - Mixed Emotion know exactly how to handle a wide variety of functions as that is all we do. We performed at over 100 functions last year, mainly weddings and anniversaries. We know how important it is to keep your guests dancing and will play the music they want to hear. Most pub bands need to keep up to date with modern material and normally do 45 min sets, and they can sometimes struggle with the variety of songs and non stop format required for functions. |
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| Can you provide a Ceilidh - We have listed the standard sets within the playlist, and we will guide your dancers through the basic dances. We can play about 45mins and all the music is live and we don't use cds. | ||
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| What happens during the break ? - Mixed Emotion take their break to suit the client. There's no need for a disco as we provide music whether it be background or something lively to keep the party atmosphere going, we can accommodate your requirements. | ||
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| Does the Band have Public Liability Insurance and have there equipment checked for safety every 6 months - Mixed Emotion are members of the Musicians Union and have full insurance and take on stage safety very seriously. A growing number of venues will not allow bands to perform unless these requirements are in place. | ||
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| How do you dress on stage ? Mixed Emotion will dress to suit any occasion from evening wear to dinner suits and ball gowns. We will also arrive at your venue in clearly identified smart shirts so you and the venue staff will know who we are. | ||
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What
equipment do you have ? Think about how the band will look at your
venue. If its a cosy function suite for 50 guests do you want speakers
up to the ceiling and flashing lights in your eyes, or similarly how
will the stage and dance floor look, as many venues have no lights or
even a stage? Mixed Emotion have coloured flood lighting for the stage and background lighting, and also sound controlled effects lighting to liven up the dance area. We carry a full spare PA system to every function so we don't let you down in case of an unlikely fault. All equipment is normally no more than 3 years old to maintain the highest audio/visual quality. |
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| How Long does it take to set-up ? For weddings it normally takes 45 - 60mins to set up a room for the evening guests after the meal. - Mixed Emotion have streamlined the set-up process to 30 mins from entry to the function and 10mins to get changed. We will always make contact with the venue to assess the set-up requirements to minimise disruption to your function. | ||
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| Can we pick our first dance - We will learn any first 2 dances for all functions and if you have any special songs you would like, or don't like, we will accommodate or we can play your CD if you wish. The song list shown here is only a sample of what we can do. | ||
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Do I need to book through an Agent -
No, This is why you should book with us ...
•Most
agencies will act as an employment agency and your contract will be
with the band anyway. Most agencies offer no guarantees if your band
doesn't turn up so research carefully about what services you are
paying for that you couldn't get direct with any band.
With Mixed Emotion: You’ll talk to the same people throughout the process.
Your
enquiries are dealt with by friendly band members not office staff
dealing with loads of enquiries
We
will normally respond the same day to any enquiry
We
are a registered business
We
have full credit and debit card facilities
We
can offer flexible payment terms
We
are flexible to your needs as a lot can happen from the time you
book the band
This
is our full time occupation so we can devote the time our Clients
deserve
Because
we’re involved from start to finish we get to know you and the end
result speaks for itself…….
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Are Discounts Available ? - Naturally demand is higher for Friday & Saturdays during the Summer months, so we can offer competitive prices for midweek or out of season functions. We can also augment the line-up with additional musicians or reduce to a duo if required. Prices are based on 8:00pm to 12:00 Midnight with a 30min break. Extra time is negotiable, but must be agreed prior to the event. |
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Contact
Tammy or Colin by e-mail or Phone
Tel : 01290 559056 |
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