- What determines the price of a band?
- Our goal is to maintain price consistency, however there are
considerations to be addressed. Pricing is quoted case by case and decided by
evaluating many variables including but not limited to the band, type of
function, attendance, time of year, time of day, type of engagement, location,
and production requirements. Prices are only quoted by David Hewitt done
through a phone conversation, a faxed proposal, or in person not by e-mail.
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What is your procedure to secure a band booking?
- In order to officially secure a date for a band a signed Engagement
Agreement needs to be sent back to the DMHE office via fax or us mail as well as
a 50% deposit within the designated time period on the Engagement Agreement.
Once we receive verbal confirmation from the buyer, an Engagement Agreement is
issued immediately, and a 48-hour tentative hold is placed on the date. The
buyer then has 48 hours to sign and return the Engagement Agreement to our
office via fax. If there are multiple bids on the date, and the Engagement
Agreement is not signed and returned within the 48-hour deadline the date may be
immediately released and open for bidding. Deposits are due no later than 7
business days from the date issued on the signed Engagement Agreement. Once a
band is officially confirmed meaning (DMHE has received a signed Engagement
Agreement and deposit) the date is secured and we will pass on all other offers
to the band you chose for your scheduled date.
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Information required in order for us to send out an Engagement Agreement
- Artist(s) or band name
- Phone and fax numbers
- Date and times of event
- Event location address
- City state
- Contact person
- Performance time
- Confirmed quoted price
- Person or company responsible for payment
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- What is a Special Provisions Rider? How do I know if my venue can
accommodate the bands’ requirements?
- The Special Provisions section on the Engagement Agreement varies and
depends on the requirements of your specific event and is negotiated in advance
based on the client and venue restrictions. Discussions should include: Set up
times (at least 2-3 hours for load in and set up), Power (usually 4-20 amp
circuits will suffice), Stage size (optimum 15 x 24), Dressing area (a secure
break area to change and store personal belongings), and Hospitality (bottled
water, a few clean towels, soft drinks and deli tray) Remember these are
requests not demands. Provisions are predetermined and listed on Engagement
Agreement because they vary with each event.
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- How long does the band perform?
- The majority of time a band performs 3–4 standard forty five-minute sets
throughout the event with 15–20 minute breaks. Rates can be negotiated for
additional performance time if needed.
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- Will the band MC or make announcements?
- Yes, the band is happy to accommodate your needs. We make it simple: fax
or e-mail your information preferably a week or two-in advance and it will be
given to the designated MC person for your event.
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- Can the band cancel?
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Since 1985 only one show out of thousands had to be canceled by DMHE and
that was in 1994. The reason was because the event site sustained massive
earthquake damage. We don’t make a habit of canceling dates secured by signed
Engagement Agreement and deposit.
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- Are your bands flexible?
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Yes, things can get crazy at times. All our performers are experienced and
know first hand that they have to remain calm, change gears, and make
adjustments at times to accommodate certain events. We are here to try and make
your entertainment experience a positive one. If changes need to be made they
are dealt with in a professional manner.
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- Do you take song requests?
- Usually if there is one particular song being requested, the band can
learn it as long as there is enough notice and extensive charts do not have to
be customized or written. Otherwise it is recommended that the song be played
through the events sound system in CD format.
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- Are the musicians scheduled for my event the same as the ones I
saw in person or in the promotional package?
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Yes, our business is based on referrals of clients and customers having
great experiences by using our entertainment and production services. Therefore
it is very important and in our best interest to always use the best possible
performers to accommodate your specific event.
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Is your company talent buyer and or agent friendly?
- Yes, inquiries and repeat business that are directly related to a specific
event planner or talent buyer are always referred over to those contacts who
were responsible for that original event. It is recommended that business cards
be given to the lead person in the DMHE band in advance so that when an inquiry
is made the correct contact and number can be promptly delivered. The bottom
line is simple. The more jobs we do the happier we are. In summary it is very
important that we build, honor, and maintain healthy working relationships with
those in which we currently do or plan on doing business with in the future.
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