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HOME
THE BAND
GALLERY
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WEDDINGS
LIVE GIGS
CORPORATE EVENTS
PRIVATE PARTIES
BLOGS
Email:
info@salutband.com
Phone:
+ 447595715012
How Live Music Impacts the Energy and Keep the Dancefloor Busy
The amount of people on the dancefloor during a function is often the most important way to see whether or not the celebration is a success for the hosts and the event. Essentially every host wants their guests dancing to every song during their wedding, birthday party or private events.
However, there is more to keeping guests dancing throughout the entire night than simply playing hit songs. Professionals like the Salut Band keep guests on the dance floor by using tactics such as timing, crowd interaction, maintaining tempo and reading the room.
Some live bands make the mistake of starting out with too much spark or starting off with not enough spirit. The first several songs should be designed to get the audience out on the dancefloor without trying to overpower the crowd or the guests.
An example of this kind of music is something that is in the mid-tempo range, has a simple groove and can be sung to. The live musicians know how to do this all and maintain a proper high energy flow throughout the night.
No doubt a setlist is highly important. But the truth is far from having a diverse setlist. Assuming one setlist is going to work every single time is not possible at all. So, the focus should be on reading the room.
For instance, if guest spirit dips from physical tiredness, the band can instantly change the tempo of their performance to spark renewed energy by transitioning into a different song that has proven to be popular with the crowd.
The audience is much more inclined to dance when they hear songs they recognize. Live performances create opportunities for bands to mix recognisable oldies with contemporary radio hits.
Also, a bonus tip would be to start with something familiar. Because not everyone is ready to dance in the beginning. Most of the time, people start getting in the zone after seeing others dancing or if they are familiar with the song.
All bands require breaks. However, how and when those breaks occur can significantly impact the ambience in the venue. Silence creates an empty dance floor.
Short breaks that are appropriately scheduled are going to provide a better result than one extended break. When the music performers go back to their stage, the dance-floor will still be warm and there won't be a need to re-establish the spark after being gone for a long time.
Interaction is one of the most important things in making guests feel comfortable. Party or show bands specialise in this. These guys know that the atmosphere will ultimately build up if guests start to feel included.
The truth is really simple. If the audience or the attendees will feel noticed and included, then they will automatically start engaging or in this case, start dancing.
One of the best pieces of advice is to have some variety. Not just in music, but even in the performance or stage presence. You should not keep playing the same setlist, same genre or basically follow the same performance routine.
A professional live band is able to anticipate the climactic points and build the momentum accordingly. Also, having fewer upbeat songs allows for participants to catch their breath without leaving the dancefloor.
Simply put, end the performance on a high-note. To give an example, even if everything is perfect and people are clapping at the end. This still doesn’t give enough surety that these guys will be ready to dance again because they have already experienced the spike.
Therefore, to easily bring the audience back, it is advised that the performers should end the act on a high-note.