FAQs

This would depend on the band size and equipment we require for the room size but a good guide would be 14ft deep x 20ft wide. If the event is in a marquee or tipi then we'll also require a consistent height clearance of 2.4m.

As the band use professional equipment, we require around 1.5 to 2 hours to set up fully and complete a soundcheck. This can sometimes be reduced if access is very good and the stars are aligned! Cutting corners during setup can lead to sound issues later in the evening, which nobody wants. It is possible for the band to set up earlier in the day if required, although this will often incur an additional cost. We’ll always help you find a good solution.

Yes we do. We use professional sounding and looking equipment. The band will have lighting to cover the performance area which will really set the right tone for the night.

As we will usually be arriving after the speeches this is not often part of the band package. However, we can offer a cost-effective solution for this for you.

This is a great and very important question. From experience, we’ve learnt that sometimes your favourite songs can clear the dance floor instead of packing it! We’ve refined a set list that keeps the dance floor full, creates the right dynamic throughout the evening and suits the style of the band. However, we’ll be happy to share our set list with you and, if there’s anything you really object to, we’ll of course replace it.

Yes, absolutely! As long as it’s a song that suits the band, we’ll be happy to learn it for you. If the song is not in keeping with the band’s style, we’ll have it prepared on a laptop for you.

This is really a personal preference. We are very aware that a DJ can add to the overall dynamic of the night. We will have an iPad playlist playing great party music between our sets and afterwards. This will be on Spotify, with the gaps between songs removed. You can always suggest songs to be added in advance if you like.

This is difficult to commit to because most bookings are made so far ahead. We use a great selection of incredible singers and musicians to ensure we maintain the high standards you’d expect from DSC. Sometimes singers and musicians have other commitments, such as tours or family matters, and on rare occasions they may be ill.

Yes please. We are not fussy eaters and most of the time, access to an evening buffet is good. Soft drinks would need to be made available to the band, either by a tab at a bar or with a supply of bottled water.

Once you’ve confirmed you’d like to go ahead, we’ll send a link to an online agreement for you to check and add any additional details we are not aware of. You’ll be asked to pay a 20% deposit to secure the date in our schedule. The balance will be due one month before the wedding, and we’ll be in touch in advance to arrange this. At this time, we’ll ask you to complete an online form confirming all the details needed, such as timings and your first dance.

Yes, as a professional wedding and event band we have full Public Liability (PLI) insurance and also carry a PAT certificate to demonstrate that our electrical equipment is safe to use. We'll be happy to share these documents with you or your venue directly when required. These are both renewed annually so it makes sense for us to provide these closer to your wedding date to avoid using an expired document.