PRODUCTION
At LDN we know that all of our clients have different wants and needs when it comes to technical hire. These include primarily lighting and sound but also encompass staging, dancefloor and costumes. For that reason, we have adaptable tech options. So, if you want something other than our standard tech package, make sure you mention it in your enquiry! We are proud to be partnered with GE Productions who assist in many of our bespoke event design offerings.
ABOUT
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Needless to say, when hiring a band for an event, there will need to be good sound and lighting to compliment the band's performance. Unless you have requested otherwise, we always include the absolute necessities within our quotes.
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SOUND
From a sound perspective the decision is relatively straightforward - all the microphones/monitors/mixers we need to perform to a high standard are non-negotiable, as is our use of a sound engineer. If you have a particularly high guest count, (over 250), a very large room or an odd shaped space then we may need to consider upgrading the speakers or adding in what we call 'delays' which are small speakers dotted around the room to help spread the sound. If these are needed then simply ask and we can send a quote.
AESTHETICS
Lighting and staging can play a huge role in the overall performance visuals of your event. We include a basic but slick design in our initial quote. For many of our clients, the standard tech package covers everything needed. When we provide the standard package without tying into pre-existing event design (pictured bottom left) we endeavour to make the space look as good as possible using our automated lighting (no engineer). Our premium package, however, takes our performance to the next level. Not only can upgraded staging and lighting significantly elevate the look of the room, but having a lighting engineer means that lights can strobe, flare and illuminate in time to our performance. The two-tier stage gives the band the status lift and visibility to help them really connect with the crowd. We can also customise the stage carpeting and stage fronts to complement colour schemes or venue decor.
STANDARD PACKAGE
This is our inclusive set up for the Showbands + the House of Ellington.
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Minimum 2 hours needed to set up
- 1 Sound Engineer - they will be setting up the band's equipment and also ensuring the levels are correct so the band sound great.
- 4 Moving Heads (moving lights, connected together on an automatic setting so that they all dance about in sync)
- 2 T-Bars (these flood the space with colour to add atmosphere)
- 2 Additional disco lighting fixtures (i.e. the disco balls pictured)
- Haze if permitted by the venue (this package looks particularly nice when we add haze to the equation)
- 1 Full Front of House sound system, including subs, full array of microphones, digital mixing desk, in-ear monitoring and stands.
SOUND.
LIGHTS.
PLAYLIST.
NOT INC.
2 x 12 inch tops, 2 x 15 inch subs, engineer, mics, monitors, mixer, stands and cabling.
1 T-bar, colour spots on band, 2 small moving heads, automated disco lighting
Once we're set up we can provide playlist music whilst the band aren't playing.
Stage, dancefloor, lighting engineer, backdrop, themed dressings, venue lighting.
PREMIUM PACKAGE
Minimum 4 hours needed to set up
- 1 Sound Engineer. 1 Lighting Engineer + crew
- 8 Moving Heads (these are lights that move about) - Front Wash (so you can see our faces!)
- 4 Sunstrips + 2 Portman lights (we call this our eye- candy - they're placed behind the band so that when photos are taken towards the stage they always look awesome!)
- Haze (if permitted by the venue)
- Two tiered stage up to 6x4m in black with gold trim, or white carpeted.
- 1 Full Front of House sound system, including subs, full array of microphones, digital mixing desk, in-ear
- monitoring and stands.
SOUND.
LIGHTS.
PLAYLIST.
Top quality 2 x 12 inch tops, 2 x 15 inch subs, live engineer, mics, monitors, mixer, stands and cabling. 1 additional crew member for speedy set up. Line array options + delays around the room.
Various bespoke packages, operated by a live lighting engineer, following the cues of the band's performance. Lights including portmans, moving heads, strobe, lasers, smoke, vintage par cans and more...
Once we're set up we can provide playlist music whilst the band aren't playing.
AMBIENCE.
Pin spots on tables, uplighters around the venue, and highlights around the venue across your set pieces and anything you may want to be featured around the space.
STAGE.
Bespoke staging to design.
Including simple and more elaborate shapes. Options include single-use white carpet, black fascia, mirrored fascia. Circular podiums, stage with multiple tiers and more...
BACKDROPS.
From simple black backdrops to cover up unseemly venue backdrops, to beautiful single-use pleated white backdrops the choice is yours!
DANCEFLOOR.
Sometimes the venue will provide this for you so check. From simple black gloss to white and sparkly, these are hired to size. We have a range of options, just ask!
SERVICE.
Our team will work with you to find the look and feel that you want to achieve for your event, and make sure every aspect of your wedding is in beautiful unison.