FUNCTIONS AND PARTIES

 

CORPORATE BAND FOR CORPORATE EVENTS / BAND CORPORATE EVENTS

What is a corporate event band?

The corporate event is an essential part of your organisations' calendar. If you are hosting a conference for prospective clients, creating the right impression with the right corporate event band is key. If you are planning to reward your workforce with an evening dinner function, you need to show your appreciation. HARD TO HANDLE band is a corporate band that has a strong track record in working closely with organisations in order to provide superb live corporate band entertainment for a variety of corporate functions including:

How do I choose the best corporate function band?

When choosing bands for corporate events, events organisers need to consider whether the entertainment they choose is going to suit their requirements effectively. As one of the most respected and reliable bands for corporate events working in the UK today, you can expect HARD TO HANDLE to bring a sense of professionalism to your corporate function, from the first song to the last encore. The band is highly entertaining and unlike many bands for corporate events is also flexible enough to understand that the timing of your schedule for the night may change at the last minute.

NEW FOR 2008 / 2009 !!!

HARD TO HANDLE now provides a totally inclusive service for your corporate function! Not only will you have the best corporate function band performing at your event, but we can now provide you with a top of the range sound system for your speeches and announcements.

And that's not all! Time after time, clients tell us that one of the hardest jobs for any function organiser is to find a DJ suitable to play music at their corporate event in between live sets from the corporate function band. Why is this? The majority of DJs perform at weddings, where the environment and requirements are very different to those of a corporate function. Because it's so important to create the right impression at your corporate event, HARD TO HANDLE band can now offer a fully inclusive DJ style music service, creating a seamless evenings' corporate entertainment with a choice of suitable music. So now you can book a corporate event band in confidence knowing that you will get:

Choose the band corporate events organisers rely on for their first choice in live entertainment. HARD TO HANDLE provides a one-stop shop for your corporate function!   Contact the management office here (reference - band corporate events).

 

EVENT ORGANISERS

Event organisers – HARD TO HANDLE event band are your first choice for live entertainment! The best event bands know that versatility is the key to success. As a professional event band, we have experience performing at all manner of events, large and small. We provide the friendly and professional service you demand. We will liaise with you in advance to confirm arrival time and load in and set up quickly and discreetly, working with both yourself and sound and lighting companies you may have booked.

In addition, we understand that the staging area you have provided for the event is not exclusively for our use! Unlike some event bands we do not need the majority of the stage and will set up within an appropriate area, leaving more than enough space for other entertainers you may have booked and the DJ. And if the event is an awards ceremony or presentation evening, most importantly, there will be ample room for award winners and presentations.

It is also important for event bands to be able to blend in with the overall atmosphere of the function. Working with event planners and co-ordinators, we will ensure that the live entertainment component of your function works as a seamless part of the whole evening.

If you have never booked an event band before, call us! We can assist you through the booking process and provide useful information and great ideas from the perspective of an experienced, adept event band.

With so many factors and variables to consider, shouldn’t you be looking to book an event band who are punctual, professional, hardworking, flexible and committed to your work ethos?

HARD TO HANDLE have gained a reputation as one of the "must have" event bands performing in the UK today. If you are searching for an event band which will complement your function, talk to the HARD TO HANDLE band management office here.

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PRIVATE PARTIES

Whether you are planing a small intimate gathering or throwing a large sumptuous celebration, it's important to find the most suitable party band for hire. HARD TO HANDLE provide live entertainment for all types of events.

What is a party band?
When you make the decision to hold a party to celebrate, music will naturally be a key component of your function. There are essentially two options to consider - you can either engage the services of a DJ who will play a mix of music through a sound system, or you can do what an increasing number of people are doing and hire a live band. Party bands feature musicians performing a selection of live music. When you hire a live party band for your function, you will be able to hear music through a public address (PA) system. Most live bands also provide a lighting system, which will further enhance the atmosphere of your event.

Why hire a party band?
If you're planning a party, there's nothing quite like hiring a live band for your entertainment. The right band will play great music and will have your guests dancing the night away! Before you start searching for a band for hire, you might think that only larger venues can accommodate a band. Maybe the room you have hired doesn't seem large enough for a live party band. You could also be worried that a some bands play their music too loud. Or maybe you are staging your party in your own house and are worried about both available space, and sound levels.

Things to remember when hiring a party band
While it's true that many function bands need a lot of space in order to set up their equipment and may not be suitable for smaller function rooms, the best party band should be able to provide an option to suit all types of function. If you are holding a smaller, more intimate event, you can expect the best party bands to be able to comfortably fit into the space provided, and play their music at an appropriate level. If your event is larger, a function bande should be able to provide entertainment that involves everyone from the front of the room to the very back. Normally the party band will arrive with the sound and lighting equipment to ensure that everyone at your function can both see and hear the band. 

If you have any questions about a party band for hire, the bands' management should be able to answer them adequately. It's important for you to feel confident that the party band for hire doesn't just provide great music but is well organised and can meet your requirements in a professional and courteous manner.

Of course, cost is a major factor when hiring party bands. You may think that it would be too expensive to hire a band which performs regularly around the UK and overseas, but the best party bands know that it is important to be able to provide options for all budgets.

Why hire HARD TO HANDLE for your party?
HARD TO HANDLE are a live party band who perform at a diverse variety of private and public functions around the UK. You can hire the band to play at your:

• birthday party
• anniversay party
• office party
• christmas party
• university summer party
• street party
• festival

...and many more!

HARD TO HANDLE are widely recognised are being one of the most entertaining party bands performing in the UK today. The band specialise in providing superb live entertainment, and whatever the occasion, you be assured that HARD TO HANDLE won't disappoint.

If you have been searching for a party band for hire, consider this:

HARD TO HANDLE are a full time band. Most party bands advertising online perform only part time. Because HARD TO HANDLE are professional, their expertise means that you can rely on the band to surpass your expectations, whatever your requirements.

HARD TO HANDLES' have dedicated management. It is our job to provide you with the information you need to enable you to decide on the live entertainment component for your party. Whether your question is about the type of music, how long the band play for, or generally what to expect from a party band, contact HARD TO HANDLES management - we can help!

Do you have specific requirements? You may have a favourite song you'd like to hear, or you may want the band to start playing at a certain time. When you are looking to hire a live party band, you may find that some are inflexible and won't accommodate your request. Talk to HARD TO HANDLE. We will work with you to ensure that your event goes with a bang.

The best mix of music - guaranteed. HARD TO HANDLE realise that it's important for a party band for hire to play music that your guests will enjoy. That's why, when you hire HARD TO HANDLE band, you will hear just the hits. Something for everyone!

What are people saying about HARD TO HANDLE band? For some testimonials, go here.

 

STOP PRESS – NO NEED TO BOOK A DJ!

NEW!!! Are you looking to hire a DJ in addition to a live party band, stop! HARD TO HANDLE band now provide a great DJ-style music option - professionally mixed music played through our top of the range sound system. It's just like having a DJ there but without the added expense - what a great idea!

For more information on how to hire HARD TO HANDLE, contact the management office.

 

UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE BALLS

Events co-ordinators are the great unsung heroes of university life – we know that! You deserve to be treated with respect and deference at all times and be honoured with doctorates and blank chequebooks…but until that happens, give your stress levels a break and book HARD TO HANDLE band for your university ball.

Contact the management office here.

Whether your function is focussed and intimate or lavish and designed to make an impact, you can rely on HARD TO HANDLE band to create the right atmosphere.