Should You Choose a Live Band or a Dj for Your Wedding Music

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Whether it is a wedding reception or a special dinner at your home, having good music can make it or break it. 

If you are trying to decide whether you should hire a wedding band music group or a DJ for your wedding music, a few things should be considered.

Type of Music You Want

A wedding DJ will have tens of thousands of songs available for playing. So there will be music to suit everyone’s tastes. DJs are also open to inputs regarding what type of songs you prefer and which you would rather not hear at all, so they get a good idea of the type of music you want. Some DJs create their special mixes of popular favourites to keep everyone dancing. 

A wedding live band also has a long list of songs as part of their repertoire. Most wedding bands have a setlist that contains current hits and traditional favourites. However, most live bands have a unique sound that sets them apart. Plus, live music always sounds awesome. Bands can adapt to the audience's mood and improvise to mellow things down or rev things up. They will sing their covers of the songs you and your guests love.

Both a DJ and a live band are usually amenable to requests though it may be more difficult for a live band if the requested song is not part of their repertoire. 

Available Space 

It is vital to find out whether the venue for the party, event or wedding reception has any limits to the size of the band or the number of electronic equipment you may have. It is important to find out beforehand whether there is ample electrical supply or if there are any limitations on the volume levels. A live band means more than 2 – 3 people playing and there will be instruments, microphones, and sound equipment. A wedding DJ may also require the use of their equipment. So you need to know how much space is available for whoever you decide to hire.

Budget

A wedding band music group would generally be more expensive than a DJ. But extremely popular DJs can also charge as much as a live band. 

When it comes to choosing music for your wedding, there are no wrong choices. It all depends on what suits your requirements and tastes.


Location: Australia

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