Cambridge Wedding Bands
Live Cambridge wedding bands don’t get better than HARD TO HANDLE – a professional live wedding band, 2 hours of killer indie, rock and pop + a free DJ! Hire HARD TO HANDLE BAND for a great night’s entertainment – 500+ brides and grooms can’t be wrong! If you are holding your wedding reception and are looking for Cambridgeshire wedding bands with something extra to entertain your guests, you’ve found us. We are a professional three-piece live band with lots of onstage character and a massive 350-song playlist encompassing classic rock, modern pop, indie anthems and much, much more. All of our music is instantly recognisable and dance floor friendly with no slow boring songs; just 2 hours of music that will keep your guests dancing all night.
We also provide our live DJ service free of charge as standard on all Cambridge gigs, which means that you don’t have to spend extra time and money trying to find a DJ as well as hiring live musicians. It’s also really useful if you have hired on one of Cambridges’ more compact and intimate venues – all of our band and DJ equipment is compact, meaning more space on the dance floor for your guests. You really don’t need to book a large expensive Cambridgeshire wedding band to ensure everyone has a great time. HARD TO HANDLE has a surprisingly big sound, meaning that all the music we play sounds authentic, whether it’s rock, pop, indie, soul or your first dance (which we’ll be happy to learn to make your night even more special).
Whatever your musical tastes, when you choose HARD TO HANDLE you can be confident that you are hiring a trusted professional, versatile and entertaining party band. Those aren’t just our words – lots of brides and grooms throughout Cambridgeshire and the UK think we’re the best wedding band they have found. Take a look at video reviews from wedding couples we have played here: https://hardtohandleband.co.uk/reviews/
The full HARD TO HANDLE BAND service includes:
- Professional three-piece wedding band
- 500+ gigs experience
- 2 hours of live music spread throughout the night
- Live DJ sets before, in between and after the band
- Massive 350+ song multi-genre band playlist
- Choose your favourite song for us to perform (including your first dance song)
- Sound system and lighting
- Fully insured (PLI certificate)
- Perfect for small to midsized functions and Cambridge and Cambridgeshire wedding venues
- No entertainment agency fees when you hire us direct
- Contract issues for stress-free booking
ARE HARD TO HANDLE BAND SUITABLE FOR MY CAMBRIDGE WEDDING?
We most certainly are! We are a professional live wedding and party band performing up to 180 bookings per year and have been performing for over a decade. Our extensive repertoire features songs from the 1960s through to the modern day and our talented musicians have performed at prestigious venues in the UK, Europe and the States. Our broad and extensive song list covers rock, indie, pop, classic soul and much more and features hits from the 1960s through to the modern charts. Not only are HARD TO HANDLE consummate entertainers, we are also thoroughly professional and will liaise with both yourself and your function venue in order to ensure that all logistical and planning aspects of the night are taken care of well in advance. HARD TO HANDLE usually perform two live sets of approximately 1 hour duration each at Cambridge weddings, and our DJ plays sets before and after each of these sets to ensure a seamless evenings’ live wedding entertainment and keep your guests dancing all night long. And when we quote you, there are no additional travel and accommodation costs!
HOW MUCH DOES A CAMBRIDGESHIRE WEDDING BAND COST?
The simple answer to the all-important “how much do Cambridgeshire wedding bands cost” question is “as little or as much as you are prepared to spend”. While that might not seem to be the most helpful of answers, what we mean by this is that you need to be able to come to a decision about what you can afford based on what your requirements are. Of course you want the perfect wedding band, but what type of function band exactly? Do you want an indie band to entertain your guests? A more generic party act? Or what about a jazz band? How about a tribute band? Maybe you have your heart set on a large show band? If you are of the opinion that you need to choose a Cambridge wedding band which will play the widest possible cross section of songs in order to get your guests dancing then a jazz band, tribute band or a band which concentrates on one genre of music won’t be the best option.
So that leaves Cambridge and Cambridgeshire function and party bands who advertise themselves as being suitable for weddings. When it comes to wedding bands Cambridge does seem to have quite a few, but on closer inspection it will become apparent that not all of these wedding musicians will be appropriate, and while some of this may be down to the style of songs they play, it may also be that they are far too expensive. Let’s face it, some Cambridge bands are really expensive! Unfortunately, some Cambridgeshire wedding bands increase their prices to play at wedding receptions, and even more when they discover that your wedding is being held in the summer months, which is bound to leave a bad taste in your mouth.
ARE CAMBRIDGE AND CAMBRIDGESHIRE WEDDING BANDS EXPENSIVE?
Why are some Cambridge wedding bands so expensive? There are several answers to this, and this will hopefully give you an insight into how the wedding entertainment industry works. Firstly, a band is really only expensive if they are outside your budget. Hopefully what you are expecting to pay for a live Cambridgeshire wedding band is based on research you have conducted and isn’t just a random figure you have decided on (if it is then most bands will probably seem too expensive). Secondly, some Cambridgeshire wedding bands are way more expensive than other bands because they just are – by which we mean that for whatever reason they are able to command fees greater than other bands. It could be that most of their bookings come from rich friends or more likely that they mainly play large Cambridgeshire corporate events where fees are generally higher and they don’t see why they should have to drop their fees to perform as a wedding band.
WHAT MUSIC DO CAMBRIDGESHIRE WEDDING BANDS PLAY?
As you might expect, Cambridgeshire function bands perform a wide variety of music. Exactly how wide depends on their musical prowess. While the playlist of local bands who play on the pub circuit may not extend beyond indie rock, professional bands are likely to be more eclectic. If you have been lucky enough to watching a Cambridgeshire wedding band perform at a friends’ wedding, it’s likely you have realised that key to the success (or otherwise) of the night is the live bands’ music, and this will help you decide on the type of function band you will want to hire. Are they an energetic party band with outstanding musicianship? Will they play your first dance? Do they feature professional musicians? Do they “tick all the boxes” with their song list or are they just a glorified rock band?
WHAT IS AN ENTERTAINMENT AGENCY?
However, the single reason why hiring live wedding music bands will be expensive is due to the involvement of a third party – known as an entertainment or event agency. If you Googled “Cambridgeshire wedding band” or “best wedding bands Cambridgeshire You have probably already come across entertainment or event agencies online – websites hosting the lots of wedding bands for you to choose from, all claiming to have “amazing musicians”. Because you’re here reading this, we’re betting that something has made you decide not to book a band from an entertainment agency for your wedding day and instead find a professional wedding bands direct. If on the other hand you have yet to see event agency websites, it’s worth remembering that it will always be more expensive to hire a band for your event from an entertainment agency than to hire a band direct.
HOW DO I HIRE CAMBRIDGE WEDDING BANDS?
This is because Cambridge entertainment agencies charge a commission for their services. When you hire through one of these organisations, a portion of what you pay will be taken by the agency, and the rest will go to the musicians. If you’re happy with this arrangement and don’t mind paying more then that’s fine. Or maybe it’s a matter of trust and you feel more comfortable hiring Cambridge musicians from a reputable, reliable source rather than hiring a band direct. After all, hiring Cambridgeshire wedding bands can be a bit “hit and miss” and you might be concerned that they’ll forget about the booking if they’re not reminded by the agency?
If these are your concerns, let us dispel them. The wedding entertainment agency has come a long way, and the days of unreliable bands are (almost) over. Sure, there are still some unreliable acts out there who forget about bookings, turn up late and are less than affable in person and not entertaining onstage, but these types of acts are not likely to be organise enough to have a presence online. These days, most bands for hire for Cambridge wedding receptions will be feature professional or semi-profession Cambridgeshire wedding musicians who are motivated, talented and entertaining. One of the members will be designated to take care of the organisational aspects of bookings such as issuing contracts, talking to yourselves and the venue about timings and song requests and other requirements – basically everything an entertainment agency will do but without you having to pay extra for the privilege.
So, remind us again…why were you thinking about hiring musicians through an entertainment agency?
HARD TO HANDLE are one of the most entertaining and versatile professional and affordable rock, indie and pop acts performing at Cambridge weddings today, and we could well be the perfect band for you! You will find answers to lots more questions in the FAQ section. Have a read, watch our videos, listen to our music, get in touch! Call us on 0796 433 5657 or Contact us here.
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