How Singers for Marriage Receptions Should be Hired

Selecting the right singers for marriage receptions is a precarious task as you might not wish to risk ruining the entire affair by selecting the wrong artist. The right singer will add gaiety and liveliness to the air of celebration and will also make the reception party worth remembering.
Reception parties are the continuation of the festive spirit and celebration of the wedding. After the wedding rituals on part of both the newlywed couple as well as their families are over, the reception party is the celebration of the newly formed accord. Hence, in Indian weddings, reception parties are gala events where the families and friends enjoy to their heart’s content.

Here are 5 things to judge before booking singers for marriage receptions.
-         Type of singer- The type of music you prefer for the wedding party is the determinant factor for the singers you would hire for the marriage reception.
-         Portfolio- While short-listing singers for marriage receptions, make sure to know their profile, especially the events or the clients for whom they have performed. This would give you an idea about the quality of music they are capable of playing, the audience-strength they can cater to, and the variety of music they can offer, among many others.
-         Customer reviews- It is always a great idea to seek reviews about the previous performances of the music band. It will help you find out more information about the artists.
-         Budget- As the saying goes ‘cut your coat according to your cloth’. You must vouch for singers and music bands that fit into your budget.
-         Duration- At the time of booking a singer for marriage receptions, it is better to discuss the timeframe for which the artist would be performing on stage and whether the artist is available on that particular day or not.

Ways to hire singers for marriage reception parties
-         Get online. A lot of popular music bands and solo singers have their own website where you can reach them directly. Though such accounts are managed by their agents, you can always inquire about the artists and negotiate regarding the price before booking the singers for marriage receptions.
-         Channel your contact. Live music is essentially an industry functioning like a value chain. There are agents, venue operators, promoters, ticketing agencies, suppliers and artist managers who have direct contact with the music bands and singers for marriage receptions. You can approach any of them to get in touch with the music band you like.
-         Personal approach. You can approach music bands in person at a venue where they are scheduled to perform or are already performing. You can also drop in the registered offices of music bands.

While booking artists for marriage receptions, singers belonging to any music band should be preferred as they have multiple advantages over solo singers. Music bands usually have more than one singer who performs in turns and often put up exciting collaborations.

Author’s Bio- The author of this article is a well-known figure in the live music industry in Kolkata, India. Beginning his career as a session musician in one music band of the 90’s he gradually paved his way to becoming a solo artist and currently performs at more than 80 shows each year in India and abroad. His experience with live music industry inspired him to write this article that guides people for booking singers for marriage receptions.