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How much do you charge?
 Unfortunately, it is really difficult to give an indication of our charges without knowing a bit more about your event. Various things can affect the cost of hiring a band including the size and location of the venue, the length of time you want us to play and the equipment we will need to bring.
Our priority is to give your guests the best possible experience and to work within your budget wherever possible. So please, contact us now and we will be happy to give you a quotation with no obligation and no hard sell.
How much desposit do I pay to secure a booking?
We require 25% of the full fee at the time of booking. The balance can then be paid by direct transfer of cheque a week before your event or in cash on the night.
What areas do you cover?
We are happy to play almost anywhere in the world! The band is based in London and the South East so our most competitive rates will be for bookings in this region. For venues more than 3 hours traveling time from London, we will charge a fee for the overnight accommodation of 10 people in addition to our performance fee. If your venue is more than 3 hours from London and you are working with a very tight budget, you may prefer to look for a more local band.
Where can I see you play?
We are so busy with private engagements that we rarely have the opportunity to play at public events. Many hosts are uncomfortable with us inviting potential clients to their wedding or corporate function, therefore we prefer not to ask them.
You may watch a video of our live performances on this website to give you a better idea of how we appear when playing live.
Do you play with fewer than 9 members?
Hula Groove 2 is a 6-piece version of the band consisting of drums, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards and 2 female singers.
Additional singers, musicians and a horns section can be added to both bands to suit your budget.
Many smaller bands use recorded backing tracks to compensate for the lack of live musicians and backing singers. We feel that if you really wanted pre-recorded music you would probably book a DJ.
Will the band need a PA or special lighting?
The band will supply their own PA suitable for events up to 500 people. We also supply a dedicated lighting rig and technician.
Do you take song requests?
Clients are welcome to request specific songs from our current set list and the band will try to accommodate as many of these as possible. If you would like us to play a song live that is not on our set list, there will be an additional charge of £150 per song to cover rehearsal costs.
What venues will you play?
The band will perform at a wide variety of venues from pubs & village halls to large country estates, theatres, halls, hotel function rooms. The band will also perform in marquees or outdoors, under cover, if the weather allows it.
How much space do you need?
We can squeeze ourselves onto a small stage if necessary but it will affect our ability to perform. The larger the stage, the more we can move around to get your guests excited and enjoying themselves! Generally a stage 6.5m by 3.5m is adequate for our performance.
 How long do you need to set up?
Usually we need at 2-2.5 hours to set up the PA and sound check in advance of the performance. We prefer this to carrying out the sound-check before the arrival of guests where possible.
How long do you normally play for?
The band will perform a total of 2-3 hours of live music, either as 2 sets with a break or 3 shorter sets with 2 breaks.
Will I also need to hire a DJ?
We are happy to play a selection of continuous music that is mixed together before and between our performances. Most clients do not find that they need a DJ in addition to the band.
Contracts & Booking requirements:
 Bookings will be confirmed on receipt of a 25% deposit and a completed, signed Hire Agreement. The remaining payment must be paid no later than two weeks before the event (by bank transfer or cheque) or as cash, paid at the start of the event.
After Booking:
Once a booking is confirmed, the band will contact the client whenever necessary if details need to be checked, clarified, confirmed or discussed.
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