Bookings

To book the Paddys River Band there are four simple steps.

• Ring or email with an outline of the proposed function and to check if the band is available. Describe the type of function you have in mind, the date and time, the number of musicians preferred, the venue, the expected audience size and any additional requests you may have. 
• You will be quoted a fee and 'pencilled' into the booking diary. The booking form then needs to be downloaded and filled in. It can be returned by scanning and emailing or posting to the address shown on the form.
  Download Booking Form
• The booking is not confirmed until the requested deposit has been received by bank transfer to the account shown on the form.
  Note that if there is a delay, (eg due to your need to consult a committee) we will contact you if there is another request for the pencilled date.
• The balance of the fee is payable before the function by EFT or by arrangement within three days after the event

Bookings will be taken up to twelve months in advance.

Further Booking Information

PA EQUIPMENT
A fully professional PA system is included in the band hire. This is suitable for most venues and audiences. Please advise if additional PA, Stage, Dance Floor, Lighting, or Special Effects are required so that an additional quote can be arranged for you. 

INCLUSIVE SERVICES
* Use of microphone and extension lead for announcements, speeches, toasts etc. 
* Use of input source amplified through front of house speakers for playing appropriate background music during the band's breaks. 
* Band leader David Johnson is available to MC proceedings, to award spot prizes during the Barn Dance, judge a costume competition, etc as required. 
* Provision of Singalong songsheets.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE
If required Paddys River Band can provide function support ranging from simply providing text and photos through to full promotion management. Our publishing facilities can provide press releases, posters and handbills to assist you.

PERFORMANCE BRACKETS
The band generally performs in brackets either 30 minutes on 10 off or 45 minutes on and 15 off. This can be varied to suit your programme. Background music can be played during band breaks but sharply contrasting styles would not be helpful to the mood set up by the band. Feel free to ring to discuss this aspect. The timing of brackets is flexible enough to work around the event programme. 

SERVICES REQUESTED BY BAND
Setup Time: An hour prior to performance is needed for PA and stage setup. (This, and packup time, is not included in the performance booking time). Earlier setup to avoid overlap with guest arrival can be arranged for an additional fee.
Power Requirements: The band requires only one 240 volt power outlet.
Meals: It is usual practice if a meal is being served to guests for food to be provided for the band also. The timing of a meal break would, of course, be determined by entertainment requirements.