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Soul music is a music style that originated in the United States in the 1960s and is a mixture of gospel, blues and rhythm & blues. Characteristics of soul music are an emotional, spiritual and exciting sound, with a lot of attention to the vocals, an exciting beat and a soulful melody. Soul bands are suitable for all kinds of events, such as parties, weddings, company parties and concerts.

Music style: A soul band focuses specifically on soul music, while an all-round band plays music from different genres, such as pop, rock, funk, jazz and soul.

Repertoire: A soul band often has a more limited repertoire, focused on soul songs, while an all-round band has a much broader repertoire and is able to play songs from different genres.

Target group: A soul band usually focuses on a specific target group, namely fans of soul music, while an all-round band appeals to a broader target group.

Sound: A soul band has a characteristic, soulful sound, with a lot of attention to the vocals and a groovy and swinging beat, while an all-round band usually has a popper and more rounded sound, focusing on different instruments and vocals.

Both band types have their own unique characteristics and can be suitable for different types of events, depending on the needs and type of audience expected.

A standard performance consists of 3 sets of 45 minutes. This is spread over a period of 3 – 3.5 hours. Shorter performances are also possible. The maximum playing time of most live bands is 4 sets of 40 minutes. This can be spread over a period of 4 to 5 hours.

A rock band is a music group that plays rock music, while an all-round band plays music from different genres, such as pop, rock, soul, funk and jazz. Below are some differences between the two:

Music style: A rock band focuses specifically on rock music, while an all-round band plays music from different genres and is usually intended for a broader audience.

Repertoire: A rock band often has a more limited repertoire, focused on rock songs, while an all-round band has a much broader repertoire and is able to play songs from different genres.

Target group: A rock band usually focuses on a specific target group, namely rock fans, while an all-round band appeals to a broader target group.

Sound: A rock band has a characteristic, harder sound, with a lot of guitar sound and drums, while an all-round band usually has a more rounded sound, focusing on different instruments and vocals.

Both band types have their own unique characteristics and can be suitable for different types of events, depending on the needs and type of audience expected.

A standard performance consists of 3 sets of 45 minutes. This is spread over a period of 3 – 3.5 hours. Shorter performances are also possible. The maximum playing time of most live bands is 4 sets of 40 minutes. This can be spread over a period of 4 to 5 hours.

During the breaks, the band provides atmospheric music which they play over their sound system. The music is of course in line with the music played during the performance. Some bands come with a DJ, who will then provide the music. Of course you can also book a DJ for the breaks with all live bands.

A cover band is a music group that plays well-known songs originally recorded by other artists. Unlike original bands, which create and perform their own music, a cover band focuses on playing well-known music from different genres and eras. The goal of a cover band is to entertain the audience and let them enjoy well-known music by accurately playing these songs and sometimes also enhancing them with their own interpretations.

Cover bands can be hired for various types of events, including parties, festivals, corporate functions, weddings and other special occasions.

The bands have a repertoire of songs from which they play. They are often open to suggestions and request numbers. It is a good idea to indicate this well in advance of booking. On the evening itself, requested songs can be detrimental to the construction of the set and therefore the enjoyment of the guests. If a requested song is not in the repertoire, several bands are willing to rehearse 1 or 2 songs.

A standard performance consists of 3 sets of 45 minutes. This is spread over a period of 3 – 3.5 hours. Shorter performances are also possible. The maximum playing time of most live bands is 4 sets of 40 minutes. This can be spread over a period of 4 to 5 hours.

A standard performance consists of 2 or 3 sets of 45 minutes. This is spread over a period of 3 – 3.5 hours. Shorter performances are also possible. The maximum playing time of most live bands is 4 sets of 40 minutes. This can be spread over a period of 4 to 5 hours.

The formation of bands takes approximately 45 minutes for 3 to 4 piece bands. For larger bands this takes 1 to 1.5 hours. We always adjust the amount of equipment to the group size. If the group is very large (more than 175 people), the setup time will also be longer.

Our job is to completely unburden you so that you end up having a successful party. This is how you achieve a successful party:

1. Look at our website and choose the entertainment you like. Difficult to choose? Contact our team and we will help you find the right option
2. You will receive a proposal, does it not quite fit your needs then let us know and we will try to adjust to suit. You can indicate that you wish to book and we arrange the contracts to be signed by the artist or direct management and yourself.
3. We will make an agreement and invoice. Payment Terms are 50% of the Artists Fees plus Booking Fees to confirm the act. The balance will be required 30 days before the event date. If your event is 30 days or less from the booking time then the full amount will be expected.
4. Artwork or any online promotions cannot be actioned until the deposit is paid in full.
5. All Artwork and Publications must be proofread prior to release.
6. We ensure all the entertainment is booked correctly and we organise the whole process until the event date.
7. We're all set. We are going to make it a successful occasion!

Each artist has a technical rider that is shared in advance to ensure requirements can be met. This states exactly what the famous artist needs to perform. Most acts bring their own other than those in our Famous Section.

It is important to carefully check whether the well-known artist is available on the indicated date. We will check the availability for you and will send you a proposal based on this. If we indicate that the artist is available, the option will also be fixed. Otherwise it will be clearly indicated.

A rider is a document in which the wishes and requirements of an artist are recorded. Well-known artists in particular often have a number of wishes, such as their own dressing room, a certain number of bottles of drinks, a meal and so on. In addition to this 'hospitality rider', artists often also have a 'technical rider'. This rider states, for example, which speakers, inputs and monitors are desired. In many cases, the artist's sound engineer takes this himself. He can also plug into your available sound set. On the technical rider you can see whether your Production Kit & Audio meets the artist's requirements. If you don't understand this. No problem, we are happy to help you with this!

The desired duration of the performance
Travel time and travel costs
Any lighting and/or sound technology required
Any waiting and preparation time
The group size
Familiarity of the act
Booking Fees

Ultimately, every party is unique. Therefore, we are happy to discuss your requirements in advance and can make an appropriate tailor-made proposal.

Do you want to cancel unexpectedly? Please contact us, we will then try to resolve it as best we can for both you and the entertainment you have booked. In consultation, we usually come to the best solution.
This is our standard cancellation policy:
The deposit is payable upon issue of contract and non-returnable unless the Artist cancels the performance. The Promoter / Client agrees to pay 100% of the total fee agreed if the performance is cancelled within 120 days of signing the contract.

After signing the contract directly with the Artists or their Management, you will be sent an invoice with the payment details included payable by bank transfer to our UK partner Jealous Entertainment Ltd and / or directly from the Artist or direct Management.

We always have a backup option available. If the entertainment you have booked is unable to perform due to force majeure, we will do everything we can to make it happen. Because we have such a large network, we always succeed.