Performance time
How long do bands play? Will this be enough?
The vast majority of bands will perform live for two hours. This is because performing for longer than this can risk damaging the lead singer’s voice. The two hours is usually divided into two one-hour or three 40-minute sets. Many people are initially worried whether this is going to be enough live music for a whole evening, but in our experience two hours ends up being just right. Bear in mind that for an evening reception, people are usually not ready to start dancing until 8.30 pm or later. If a reception is finishing at midnight, the band’s two hours of live performance plus recorded music during their breaks will fill the time without any problems. If your reception is finishing after midnight, you might want to consider hiring a DJ too. Some bands (especially if they have more than one singer) may also be able to play an extra 30-minute live set for an additional charge.