LIVE MUSIC SERVICES
Lucy works with a number of outstanding musicians and can supply a 4 piece band for your event. Optional extras include upgrading the band to a 5, 6 or 7 piece ensemble including horns/saxophones if required. She can also organise acoustic sets for drinks receptions or wedding breakfasts, string quartets or classical repertoire for your church ceremony. Please see all details below or you can contact Lucy on 07921229805.
Standard Service
The standard service includes all the essentials you'll need for an amazing evening. It's designed to minimise costs and includes a 4-piece band.
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Arrive from 6pm, setup by 7.30pm.
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Perform a first dance request if required.
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DJ a first dance request if not suitable for my voice.
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Perform two forty-five minute sets of live party music, finishing by midnight.
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Background music before and between the live sets up until midnight.
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Very high quality PA (sound system), suitable for audiences of up to 250 people.
You can also add any of the following additional upgrade options:​
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Lighting
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After midnight finish.
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Pre-5.00pm early arrival.
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Microphone for any speeches or announcements.
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DJ service between and after sets.
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An acoustic set during your drinks reception/meal.
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Learn a song request.
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Additional set of live music.
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Additional musicians - expand to a 5-piece band, add a saxophone and/or horn.
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Upgraded PA & Lighting for up to 500 people.
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String quartet for drinks reception / church.
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Classical choir or soloist for your ceremony.
Optional Extras
What I'll Do At Your Event
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Arrival, set up & soundcheck
Upon arrival we'll liaise with the venue/event manager and load in, set up and sound check as quickly and as discretely as possible. This takes approximately 60 minutes, a few minutes of which are for 'sound check' which involves me playing live, full volume, in order to balance the sound and get the best possible live sound in your specific venue. We are happy to arrive and set up before your guests but we charge an early arrival fee per hour before 5pm if you've booked the standard service.
After set up
After we've set up and sound checked we will put background music on through the PA system (if required) and go to change into our stage clothes. You will need to arrange for the venue to provide us with a secure changing room, and your catering to provide us with soft drinks/tea/coffee. This is standard for all wedding/corporate/party bookings for any entertainer.
First set
After our first live set, we'll take a break (usually around 30/45 minutes) and for weddings, this is the ideal time to serve the buffet. During this time we'll leave a play list of carefully chosen music running in the background through the PA system. If you choose the DJ upgrade option one of the band members will run the DJ rig and be on hand to take requests and make announcements.
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Second set and end of the night
After the second live set, if we have finished before midnight, we will provide background music until midnight (unless you've selected a later finish upgrade). Only after our official contracted finish time will we pack our equipment down. We will do this as quickly and discretely as possible - which usually takes around 45 minutes.
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If you have any other questions please refer to my FAQ page or if you would like to discuss things with me in greater detail, please feel free to get in touch on 07921229805, email me lucy@costello.me.uk or submit a booking enquiry here.