Organizing events take a lot of time and effort to organize and pull off. It’s quite amazing to see how events organizers manage to put the whole thing together.
Organizers have to coordinate catering, vendors, lights, the stage, and everything else, and if you slip up, something’s bound to get left out. One of the important things to organize during events is the music and sound for the event.
After all, do you want people to just stand around in silence while waiting for the next performance to come on? Or what if you have a sit-down dinner as a part of the itinerary, and you have no music?
The entire hall is going to be filled with the sound of clinking tableware and chewing. You’re going to need music, no matter what kind of event you’re organizing.
In the world of event planning, you will soon learn of the ages old debate of band vs. DJ. Some people prefer live music, because it sounds more authentic. Others prefer a DJ because of how versatile a DJ’s selection of music is. If you find yourself torn between the two, here are some factors to consider when choosing between a band or DJ.
Music
Of course, when deciding on the music performers for your events, the number one thing to consider is the music that they’re going to be playing. A DJ has thousands of songs at their disposal that they can play at the drop of a hat, while a band has to learn the music that they’re going to perform at the event.
It’s all a matter how what kind of music you need played at your event. Bands are limited by their repertoire of music, and DJs are limited by the impersonal aspect of their set, as opposed to the more personal live music.
Event
The type of event being held is something else that should be considered when deciding on the music act for your events. For example, formal events usually have a live band in performance. This is because live music sounds more intimate and personal, which suits the event’s mood perfectly.
DJs, on the other hand, are perfect for largely populated, and energetic events, as they tend to work off of the audience and their mood. They need to switch songs a lot, and they need to be able to keep up with the crowd, which is why they work well for festivals and fairs.
Cost
When it comes to cost comparison, hiring a DJ is generally more affordable than hiring a band. This is because a band generally has more people to pay, as opposed to a DJ. However, it depends on the demand of the performer, and the season.