{"id":1065,"date":"2018-06-25T13:22:53","date_gmt":"2018-06-25T12:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.encoremusicians.com\/?p=1065"},"modified":"2024-01-26T15:50:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T15:50:05","slug":"save-money-booking-musicians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/save-money-booking-musicians\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Save Money when Booking musicians on a Budget: 7 Tips and Tricks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re hosting a big event, the costs are going to ramp up quickly. Venue hire, catering, entertainment, photography, videography\u2026 The list goes on.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re on a budget, hiring live music can seem expensive and, sadly, many event organisers skip on the live musical entertainment for cost reasons.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that live music doesn\u2019t have to be expensive! We\u2019ve compiled 5 tips for you to make sure you can have some awesome musical entertainment at your event without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69efc3ae8f305\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69efc3ae8f305\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69efc3ae8f305\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/save-money-booking-musicians\/#Book-local\" title=\"Book local\">Book local<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/save-money-booking-musicians\/#Book-Early\" title=\"Book Early\">Book Early<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/save-money-booking-musicians\/#Host-your-event-on-an-uncommon-day\" title=\"Host your event on an uncommon day\">Host your event on an uncommon day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/save-money-booking-musicians\/#Book-a-string-duo-or-string-trio-instead-of-a-string-quartet\" title=\"Book a string duo or string trio instead of a string quartet\">Book a string duo or string trio instead of a string quartet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/save-money-booking-musicians\/#Book-a-multi-talented-band\" title=\"Book a multi-talented band\">Book a multi-talented band<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/save-money-booking-musicians\/#Book-one-band-who-can-provide-different-line-up-options-throughout-the-day\" title=\"Book one band who can provide different line-up options throughout the day\">Book one band who can provide different line-up options throughout the day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/save-money-booking-musicians\/#Dont-hire-amateur-or-student-musicians\" title=\"Don\u2019t: hire amateur or student musicians\">Don\u2019t: hire amateur or student musicians<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book-local\"><\/span>Book local<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Travel expenses can quickly add up if you&#8217;re booking a band or multiple musicians to perform at your wedding. Booking local suppliers minimises travel costs, which can easily cost a few hundred pounds if you&#8217;re hiring a band to drive a hundred-mile round trip.<\/p>\n<p>The Musicians Union advises musicians to charge 45p per mile travelled. Let\u2019s say, for example, you hire a 7-piece band who travel a 150mi round trip (London to Southampton) in 3 cars to play at your event. You\u2019re looking at:<br \/>\n150mi x 45p x 3 cars = \u00a3202 in travel expenses!<\/p>\n<p>Local bands will often charge nothing for travel if they\u2019re particularly close to your venue.<\/p>\n<p>Tip: booking local also minimises the chances of the band getting delayed in traffic or stuck on delayed trains. The closer they are to your venue, the lower the risk of disaster.<\/p>\n<p>Encore has the largest selection of musicians in the UK, which means we can provide almost any type of music in almost any part of the country! Click <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\">here<\/a> to find musicians local to your venue.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book-Early\"><\/span>Book Early<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some bands offer a discount if you\u2019re booking over a year in advance, so it\u2019s worth contacting your favourites as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>We always advise our customers to book their musicians as soon as they\u2019ve booked their wedding, as the best soloists and bands get booked up extremely quickly. If you leave it to the last minute, musicians will charge more because they\u2019ll have less time to prepare for the gig.<\/p>\n<p>Booking early is the easiest way to avoid disappointment when booking musicians.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Host-your-event-on-an-uncommon-day\"><\/span>Host your event on an uncommon day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Obviously, this is only possible if you haven\u2019t chosen a date yet, but hosting your event on a day that isn\u2019t a Saturday or Sunday will significantly lower the costs of your venue and suppliers. Venues and suppliers are in high demand on weekends, which means the prices are naturally higher.<\/p>\n<p>Consider hosting your event during the week to really cash in on some savings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book-a-string-duo-or-string-trio-instead-of-a-string-quartet\"><\/span>Book a string duo or string trio instead of a string quartet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Everyone wants a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/string-quartets\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Hire String Quartets\">string quartet<\/a> at their wedding or event, but few people realise you can achieve a similar effect with a string trio, which costs 25% less!<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s the difference between a string trio and a string quartet?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A quartet is comprised of four musicians: two violins, a viola and a cello.<\/li>\n<li>A trio is comprised of three musicians: one <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/violinists\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Hire Violinists\">violin<\/a>, a viola and a cello.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A string trio can play all the same repertoire as a quartet, and it&#8217;s unlikely your guests will notice any real difference in the size of the sound.<\/p>\n<p>Want to save even more? A violin &amp; cello duo can provide a gorgeous sound and create a sophisticated sound without costing an arm and a leg.<\/p>\n<p>String Duos typically start at \u00a3320, String Trios typically start at \u00a3480, and quartets typically cost upwards of \u00a3640.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book-a-multi-talented-band\"><\/span>Book a multi-talented band<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Try to find a band whose <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singers\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"11\" title=\"Hire Singers\">singers<\/a> also play instruments.<\/p>\n<p>Consider this: a 3-piece band with a singing guitarist, a singing bassist and a drummer will sound almost the same as a 5-piece band with 2 singers, a guitarist, a bassist and a drummer.<\/p>\n<p>While both of these bands will sound similar, the 3-piece band will cost a staggering 40% less than a 5-piece band.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re paying roughly \u00a3300 per musician (the going rate for a top-rate professional band), that represents a saving of \u00a3600!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book-one-band-who-can-provide-different-line-up-options-throughout-the-day\"><\/span>Book one band who can provide different line-up options throughout the day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many bands can provide a full band performance for the evening party, as well as acoustic soloists and duos for the ceremony, drinks and dinner.<\/p>\n<p>Booking one band minimises travel costs and nearly always costs less than hiring separate musicians for daytime and evening performances.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont-hire-amateur-or-student-musicians\"><\/span>Don\u2019t: hire amateur or student musicians<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many event organisers try to save money by hiring cheap musicians, usually amateurs or students. We strongly discourage this, as you put the vibe of your entire event at risk.<\/p>\n<p>Professional musicians spend all of their working lives making music and performing at events. This means they\u2019re in good form and are well-practised. It means they\u2019re totally at ease performing to crowds of all sizes, and don\u2019t get nervous. It also means they know how to read an audience, and can pivot and adjust during their performance to make sure you and your guests get maximum enjoyment out of the live music.<\/p>\n<p>The same cannot be said for amateurs or students, who are often inexperienced and, if they\u2019re in a group, often haven\u2019t practised much together.<\/p>\n<p>If you decide to hire cheap musicians, do so at your own risk. Don\u2019t say we didn\u2019t warn you!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>We hope you\u2019ve found this guide helpful.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to begin comparing prices of available musicians for your event, simply click <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\">here<\/a> to create an enquiry with Encore. We\u2019ll quickly match you with professional musicians who are available on your event date and who can work within your budget.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re hosting a big event, the costs are going to ramp up quickly. Venue hire, catering, entertainment, photography, videography\u2026 The list goes on. If you\u2019re on a budget, hiring live music can seem expensive and, sadly, many event organisers skip on the live musical entertainment for cost reasons. 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