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A company party stands or falls on the mood after dinner. A band that can read the room - restrained during the welcome, full tilt when the dance floor opens - is the difference between a night people talk about and one they leave early.
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A company party is rarely just a band and a dance floor. Here are the practical things worth sorting out before you gather bids.
A company party usually needs two layers of music. During the welcome and dinner, most people want quiet background music - a pianist, guitarist or solo singer who keeps the volume down so conversation can flow. After coffee the evening changes character: tables are cleared, and an energetic dance set takes over, often from around 11 pm to 2 am. An all-round band can cover both, but many pair a dinner musician with a band or a DJ for the after-party. Leave a 10-15 minute buffer between items so the stage can be set without dead air.
A band's own sound and light rig typically covers up to around 150 people. Small gatherings under about 50 guests do fine with a solo musician or duo, while a four-to-six-piece party band suits most company parties in the 80-200 range. At 400-500 guests or more, plan for an external sound company and a larger stage so the sound carries to the back of the room. Headcount decides not just the mood but how much production the night needs - put it in the post so musicians can bid on the right job.
A five-piece band needs roughly 10-12 m² of floor - about 3 by 4 metres - and preferably 12-16 m² and a raised stage at larger events. Standard 220V is enough most places, but big setups require 400V (a 3x16A power connector), so check with the venue in good time. The band usually arrives 90 minutes to two hours before showtime to rig and soundcheck; setup often happens after dinner is served and takes 60-90 minutes, with 45-60 for teardown. Remember somewhere to change and a little food - it is usually listed in the band's rider.
A company party is a year-round market, but two periods peak: the summer party, when June and August are most in demand, and the julefrokost in November-December, the absolute busiest stretch of the year for party music. For those dates the good bands are booked months ahead, and popular names and weekend dates can be taken up to a year in advance. Count on at least 6-12 months' notice if you are aiming for a Saturday in high season. High season and Saturdays also cost more - our price guide reckons on a 20-50 percent premium in the busiest periods.
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Think of the evening in two layers: music for dinner and music for the dance floor. Some acts cover both, others are best at one.
The default for the dance part - a broad, familiar repertoire that fills the floor across departments and ages, best for 80-300 guests.
An all-round party band can deliver both quiet dinner music and a full dance set, covering the whole evening with one act.
Suits the dinner and smaller company parties - an intimate mood under around 80 guests, with room to step up to light dancing afterwards.
For receptions, gala dinners and stylish anniversaries where the music should signal class rather than fill a dance floor.
Best as dinner or welcome music - a pianist or guitarist at the lowest price and with the least demand on space and power.
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