{"id":907,"date":"2018-05-23T18:26:52","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T17:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.encoremusicians.com\/?p=907"},"modified":"2019-05-13T13:47:41","modified_gmt":"2019-05-13T12:47:41","slug":"function-band-performance-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/function-band-performance-types\/","title":{"rendered":"Headline, Background or Roaming? 3 Types of Function Band Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So, you\u2019re looking for a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/function-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"13\" title=\"Hire Function Bands\">function band<\/a> to perform at your event? Great choice! Your guests are in for a treat. Now\u2026 what are you going to do with that function band? What function do you want them to serve? In this guide, we\u2019ll be covering the most common function band performance types that our customers book.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\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-69f5c8d0aa5b3\" ><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-69f5c8d0aa5b3\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69f5c8d0aa5b3\"><\/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\/function-band-performance-types\/#1-Headline-performance\" title=\"1. Headline performance\">1. Headline performance<\/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\/function-band-performance-types\/#2-Background-music\" title=\"2. Background music\">2. Background music<\/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\/function-band-performance-types\/#3-Roaming-set\" title=\"3. Roaming set\">3. Roaming set<\/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\/function-band-performance-types\/#Looking-for-more-advice-on-booking-a-function-band\" title=\"Looking for more advice on booking a function band?\">Looking for more advice on booking a function band?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Headline-performance\"><\/span>1. Headline performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Encore band, The Edge, providing a headline performance at an event\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/img\/coverPictures\/582460ea384f06cd784fd853.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Encore band, The Edge, providing a headline performance at an event. \" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Encore band, The Edge, providing a headline performance at an event. Hire them today: <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/The-Edge\">https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/The-Edge<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This is by far the most popular type of performance for classic pop\/rock function bands. The performance will typically be split into 45-minute sets, separated by breaks of around 15-20 minutes, and most bands will provide two or three of these sets.<\/p>\n<p>This sort of performance works extremely well for the evening party at a wedding, or the main entertainment after a dinner or awards ceremony.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>We recommend having a band with a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singers\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"11\" title=\"Hire Singers\">singer<\/a> to capture your guests&#8217; attention, but this isn&#8217;t always necessary. For example, some of our brass bands are loud and rowdy, making it impossible for your guests not to have a good time!<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example of a brilliant headline performance by Encore <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/party-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"14\" title=\"Hire Party Bands\">Party Band<\/a>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/The-Edge\">The Edge<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ghwh7rv2gjQ\" width=\"702\" height=\"425\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Background-music\"><\/span>2. Background music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Encore jazz band, Jazz Lane, provide background music as guests arrive.\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/storage.googleapis.com\/encore_gallerypictures\/1920\/55884d086183786bcc0a51dd45d141ef.jpg?resize=770%2C513&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Encore jazz band, Jazz Lane, provide background music as guests arrive.\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Encore jazz band, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Jazz-Lane\">Jazz Lane<\/a>, provide background music as guests arrive. Hire them for your event: https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Jazz-Lane<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Background music is much more common with instrumental function bands e.g. bands without a vocalist. It\u2019s absolutely possible to have a band with a singer providing background music, but it\u2019s simply not as common.<\/p>\n<p>Jazz function bands will typically perform background music. The beauty of a jazz band is its versatility. They can perform background music during dinner, then a headline performance afterwards by adding a singer.<\/p>\n<p>Curious about hiring a jazz band? Check out our full <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-jazz-band-booking-guide\/\"><strong>Jazz Band Booking Guide<\/strong><\/a>, or learn more about <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/jazz-band-price-guide\/\">how much it costs to hire a jazz band<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Roaming-set\"><\/span>3. Roaming set<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/roaming-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Hire Roaming Bands\">Roaming bands<\/a> are becoming increasingly popular at private events, weddings and <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/corporate\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"Hire Musicians for Corporate Events\">corporate<\/a> events, and for good reason. Perfect for outdoor events, or events taking place in large buildings with guests spread across various rooms and gardens. Roaming function bands are extremely entertaining, and will often interact with your guests.<\/p>\n<p>Remember this is only possible with an acoustic act, so the sound will be slightly quieter.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve included some photos and videos and below to give you some inspiration. All of the bands below are available to hire through <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/encoremusicians.com\">Encore<\/a><\/strong>, which offers some of the best roaming bands in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>Meet the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Busking-Bellas\">Busking Bellas<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/73Jl1qkUDaU\" width=\"532\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Wandering Soul, a fully mobile roaming band, have a fantastic selection of photos showing just how versatile they can be:<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/storage.googleapis.com\/encore_gallerypictures\/1920\/7a2dc63fd73203fd9c0e1d60b142c09b.jpg?resize=770%2C513&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Roaming band, Wandering Soul, entertain wedding guests. \" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roaming band, Wandering Soul, entertain wedding guests. Hire them for your event: https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Wandering-Soul-1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 1620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/storage.googleapis.com\/encore_gallerypictures\/1920\/4a8aaf8522e2ef4b89ba80a32259c5ca.jpg?resize=770%2C513&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Wandering Soul are available for private events, corporate events and weddings through Encore\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wandering Soul are available for private events, corporate events and weddings through Encore: https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Wandering-Soul-1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 1620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/storage.googleapis.com\/encore_gallerypictures\/1920\/175d795e2df9074a59eae70b9828012d.jpg?resize=770%2C513&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Wandering Soul performing at BAFTA House!\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wandering Soul performing at BAFTA House! https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Wandering-Soul-1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 1623px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/storage.googleapis.com\/encore_gallerypictures\/1920\/0bb1200289a106d41bf23f07b56f5110.jpg?resize=770%2C512&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Wandering Soul entertaining wedding guests of all ages\" width=\"770\" height=\"512\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wandering Soul entertaining wedding guests of all ages: https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Wandering-Soul-1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/storage.googleapis.com\/encore_gallerypictures\/1920\/ef444ea948b6c07ed44078e668f2219d.jpg?resize=770%2C770&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Wandering Soul, roaming band, on the move\" width=\"770\" height=\"770\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wandering Soul on the move: https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Wandering-Soul-1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking-for-more-advice-on-booking-a-function-band\"><\/span>Looking for more advice on booking a function band?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;re confident you&#8217;ll find the following guides helpful:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-function-band-booking-guide\/\"><strong>Function Band Booking Guide &#8211; how to hire<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/5-essential-qualities-to-look-for-in-your-wedding-band\/\"><strong>Wedding Planning: 5 Essential Qualities to Look for in your Wedding Band\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/avoid-stresses-booking-musicians\/\">7 Most Common Stresses of Booking Musicians and how to avoid them<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you\u2019re looking for a function band to perform at your event? 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