Soul Nights Band

With all the updates about COVID-19, it can be difficult to follow what is and isn’t allowed. However, here is some good news. You can book live entertainment for your event post COVID-19. Restrictions outline that no dancing is allowed but you are allowed to book live entertainment for your next event.

Music at any type of event brings a relaxed and chilled atmosphere. Dancing at events such as weddings, birthdays and general celebrations usually creates an energetic atmosphere. With the restriction of dancing, you may risk losing that vibe.

That said, live entertainment is an excellent option for creating a unique experience at your next event whilst staying COVID-19 safe. Groups performing as duos, trios or bands can provide live entertainment for events such as cocktail parties, canapes, corporate events, birthdays, weddings and more whilst remaining compliant with COVID-19 restrictions.

Best ways to utilise live entertainment under COVID-19 restrictions:

1. Gauge your event
Duo and Trios or Acoustic musicians are a great options for the style of events that most people are hosting within the COVID restrictions – such as canapes, pre dinner drink s and cocktail parties.
Most venues are aiming for a more chilled and relaxed vibe to avoid people getting a few drinks under their belt and wanting to rock out to a Ballard with their best mate.

2. Dynamics and Range
Pubs and bars will still want some level of uplifted atmosphere so pick a band with good range to cater to both the melodramatic tunes and also the more up there rock, soul and RnB songs.

A talented entertainer is able to shift the mood of a song based on their skill. Increasing or decreasing tempo, layers, volumes and embellishments can change the whole dynamic of the song. Be sure to check out previous work from the group to check for their level of skill and crowd management.

You can be fortunate to experience some wide range of music from performers at this time.

3. Unique atmosphere
There is nothing worse than awkward silence in a room or area full of people. Now that live entertainment is allowed under COVID-19 restrictions, you can bring a unique feel to the event. The use of live entertainment creates a more connected and intimate vibe compared to music through speakers or a DJ.

This can also come down to the look and feel of the band. Their attire, stage set up and engagements with the crowd can really make or break a live entertainment experience. The music may be awesome, but if the group doesn’t have a unique appearance or can’t connect with the crowd, this may damage the overall atmosphere.

4. Impress your guests
Finding good live entertainment can sometimes be more difficult than you think. Not all performers might meet your expectations in regard to skill and stage presence. So when you can find a good live entertainment group with talent, this will impress your guests. This can also come down to their professionalism through set up/pack up, interacting with the crowd and overall management of the group.

Looking for Live entertainment? Get in contact with our management team for more information about how you can be COVID-complaint at your next event with our live entertainment packages.

A live band for an event plays a really big part in the success of the event, a professional band will be able to set the mood, read the crowd be easy to work with and make things run smoothly. There are a lot of groups out there trying to get a foot in the game and like any professional industry, there are things they will learn and pick up on the way. If you are in the market for hiring a live band for a wedding or an event, these are the thing you should look out for, which are tell-tale signs they are genuine professionals.

Music to cater for all events and style of party

This is super important when selecting a band based on the repertoire of music they can play, they will be able to read the crowd and be able to adapt to what the crowd is enjoying, a group that is diverse and well-rehearsed in a wide range of songs will really provide you with a diverse mix of music for the evening, you want a group that let’s say later on the evening a few of the crowd request some songs, it’s great if the band have the ability to play them.

It takes time and experience for a band to genuinely diversify their sound and be capable of delivering a wide range of sounds, a skilled and experienced band have perfected this and are always aiming to improve on it.

Can they work with and understand the run sheet for the night

A professional band is capable of working efficiently and proactively according to your run sheet for the event/wedding, they know their lead times to set up and can give you accurate times for sets.

Although this may seem trivial, in terms of running an event where there are multiple speakers, different entertainers and activities, it’s actually rather vital to have a band that is capable of giving you accurate times to ensure everything runs smoothly.

It’s important that the band understand the planning for the event, where they fit and how to make sure they don’t throw your event plan out, an experienced and professional band are capable of advising on timeframes and assist in coordinating themselves without any hassle or fuss.

Experienced sound operator
It’s important that the band have someone skilled and well versed in a variety of sound equipment. This is important because some venues may have their own system to use, a good band always has someone techy in the group to get a grasp on this and use it its full effect.

If the sound equipment is not optimally geared up they are not going to have the best impact on the evening.

Production size to match the venue
This is following up from the point of being able to set up and use the sound equipment correctly, even if the band has their own equipment, it is super important that the band are set up in a way that best suits the venue.

If the venue is small and intimate you don’t want them blowing everyone away to the point where if you can’t even talk to each other when the ban is playing even if you in the seating spaces. Also, this rings true for larger venues as well, a quality and skilled band will set up to match the venue to be right on point in terms of sound.

Strong consistent line up as per promo

A consistent line up is so important when it comes to bands, takes time to work together to understand each other ques and build trust with each other, to create an amazing atmosphere and work together to really entertain an audience.

The other side to this is if a band struggle to retain the same consistent band members, well you dot know who your potentially getting on the night even though their promo video or posters had someone different.

If you book a group that you are planning to have play a set of soulful female ballads for the night and when they arrive there is a guy who doesn’t even know who Alicia Keys is.. well you get the idea.

Experienced Performers

One point that is hard for you to genuinely clarify when looking for a live band, the best way is to check out the band’s social pages see if they are completing a lot of gigs together and check to see how long they have been posting and the frequency.

This will give you a good idea of how often they perform together and for how long, check their website and see if they have a bio on the band members to find out who they are and what credentials they have.

Insurance and public liability

This is something that you may not really care to think about because its easy to just dismiss it like oh nothing will happen… but if someone is injured as a result of the band performing and they are uninsured well things could become far more complicated then they need to be.

There are instances of thing such as faulty equipment starting a fire, to lighting falling and injuring one of the guests. If the band have insurances, it actually protects the organiser from being liable for litigation if something like this occurs.

To wrap it up
Hiring a live band to perform at your next event or wedding you don’t want to cheap it out and end up with subpar entertainment, the quality of a live band will have a massive impact on the event.

Sydney based group Soul Nights have been performing together for many years now, they have performed at events from high profile gala dinners and high profile public events to local couples weddings, the groups female lead Maybelle was a finalist on The Voice in 2015 and has done solo events such as the national anthem at the Bledisloe Cup with the support of some of the Soul Nights band members.

With their experience and reputation for professionally run events, Soul Nights are one of a handful of the premier live bands in Sydney.

Contact Emilio to arrange a quote and check the band’s availability.

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Ever been to an event or party or even a local bar and the live music is a bit of dive? You don’t have to have an ear like Simon Cowell to pick up on if a melody is out, the tempo is not right or the tone is way off… You just can tell and as much as it may be funny at the time if you have arranged the entertainment it can be quite embarrassing.

So what to do if you are arranging a live band for your next event, wedding, party or venue? You want someone that is going to work for the event, and deliver a professional yet fun and uplifting performance to have everyone up and dancing.

But how do you know if they are not going to be a disaster, have equipment fail, or not stick to the plan of the evening? You need someone who really has the right experience and a reputation of lighting a party up with their vibe and sound.

Soul Nights have been performing at Weddings, Iconic Bars and Venues, plus upscale corporate events throughout Sydney for over 10 years, they have a built a professional and respected reputation.
Soul Nights have many amazing Singers, Maybelle featured on THE VOICE 2014 and blew audiences away with her amazing vocals.

Maybelle and Leroy Are the lead singers of the band, Soul Nights have a real set of talented musician who have been a part of this family for over 10 years, above all else are experienced and skilled professionals who really know how to wow the guests when they are performing. We are not just a band, We are a family.

There are a few key reasons that set Soul Nights apart from other liver bands on the Sydney Live Music scene.

Consult – When booking Soul Nights – you receive a one on one meeting with Emilio who will guide you in picking the music and the songs. Emilio will work with you to arrange a run sheet to ensure the music flows smoothly and stress free on the night. Emilio will work directly with you to ensure everything runs exactly as planned and if this is new to you, he has the know-how to help guide you in setting up for a amazing and special evening of entertainment.

Experience – The entire band have all been performing professionally for a over 10 years, this level of experience is hard to come by and the entire band take each and every event seriously and passionately, if its performing a gig at the Sydney Opera House Bar to a lavish wedding at Doltone House Soul Nights or a upscale corporate Christmas party, they bring their flare, energy and experience.

Talent – Soul Nights as a group have some amazing individual talents, Maybelle she and Leroy have a dynamic sound being able to nail Soul, RnB, Motown, Pop, Ballads and much more together. The crew on the instruments have been performing together for over a decade, they can play off each other and are truly a professional band. What makes Soul Nights special is the coming together of individual talents to make an amazing sound together that the people of Sydney know and love.

Equipment – Soul Nights are genuine professionals and know what is required to make a good impression on an audience, quality equipment is a must. The band perform every week and have some of the most expensive, high-quality sound equipment you will find on any live performers.

Professionalism – Soul Nights have been a regular fixture on the Sydney music scene, with their upbeat performances and fun-loving sound, the entire band making their living from performing and take each and every event, gig and performance, professionally and put in 100% to get the audience lit up and dancing, for an amazing night!

If you like to enquire about booking the band for your next event or wedding call Emilio 02 9807 1919.

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