Booking Info

Function Details:

• Live 5 piece band
• 2 hour set (usually split into 2 x 1 hour sets with a short break in between)
• Disco music provided (see below for details)
• Lighting for the stage and dance floor

Disco music:

We supply the music before the 1st set, during the interval and after the 2nd set up to midnight. However, we do not provide a DJ. The music is from a playlist that runs automatically, but without anyone standing over the iPod. Please feel free to send one or two mp3’s of your favourite songs beforehand and we will include them in our disco music playlist.

Our playlist is tried and tested and at all of the functions we have played to date, people have kept dancing and partying until midnight to the carefully selected party tunes we provide.

PLEASE NOTE: If you intend to hire a DJ or another group of musicians they will need to bring all of their own PA, instruments, lighting etc.

Travelling expenses:

We are based in Abingdon (Oxfordshire), however we do cover the whole of Oxfordshire, as well as Reading, Swindon, Newbury and surrounding villages. For venues within 15 miles of Abingdon (Oxfordshire) there are no travel expenses incurred. For venues outside of this area travel expenses will be additional.

Payment:

Full payment is due either in advance or on the day/evening of your function. Cash is preferred or bank transfer in advance (email hello@theundercoversband.co.uk for bank details). We will provide an invoice upon request.

Cancellation:

In the case of any illness or injury arising on or before the event date which renders the agreement impossible to fulfil, which is not attributable to any act or failure to take preventive action by the ‘band’ or ‘booker’, then the ‘band’ or ‘booker’ may cancel the performance without penalty.

Timings:

For evening functions, the band will arrive at the venue from 7.00pm onwards depending on your requested live set start time. If you require us to arrive prior to 7.00pm then please let us know at the point of enquiry as this will incur an additional charge.

As with most venues, our latest finish time for live music (and disco) is midnight. We provide disco music before the first set, during the interval and after the band have finished up to midnight. If you require a later finish time we are happy to discuss this with you, however this will incur an additional charge.

Set Up / Break Down Time:

To get everything in, set up, and sound checked typically takes between 1 and 1.5 hours max. Break down at the end of the night typically takes around 45 minutes. Please factor this in to your schedule and talk to us if this gives you problems.

First dance/song request:

Please check out our set list as we may have a suitable song for you already in our repertoire. Alternatively, if you supply us with an mp3 file we can simply play your first dance song through the PA system prior to the live set.

Noise Restrictions/Sound Limiters:

Please be aware that if the venue you have booked has sound restriction, or sound limiting systems in place then we will need to be notified in advance, so that we can make appropriate arrangements. Please ask the question of any venue you book “do you have any sound level restrictions for live music?”.

Stage lighting:

Our stage lighting includes flashing lights. If you ask us to, we will also warn the audience of our intended use of flash at the start of the performance.  If you have any concerns, please let us know. We are afraid that we cannot be held responsible for any adverse reaction amongst your guests.

Venue:

If your function is taking place in a marquee, then please ensure that there is a solid, flat surface for the band to set up on and a suitable power supply. Also please ensure that the marquee is water-tight. The booker will be held responsible for any water damage to equipment.

PAT Testing & Public Liability insurance:

All of our electrical equipment is PAT tested, and each band member has full public liability insurance (Certificates available on request).

Safety:

For your safety and the safety of your function please ensure that your guests do not touch any instruments or equipment belonging to the band. The booker will be held liable for any damage to equipment caused by members of the function party.

Further Information:

If you have any questions, then please contact Simon Hicks on 07798 796608 or email hello@theundercoversband.co.uk