 FAQ's - How much do you charge? Do you have information I can download and keep? How do I pay my booking deposit? Can I come and see you play live? Do you have a free Demo CD? How can I check if you're available? Do you provide your own PA and lighting? How long does it take you to set up your equipment? How far do you travel? How do I make a booking? How far in advance should I book you? Can you provisionally reserve a date for me? What are your payment terms? How long do you play for? How long are your breaks? Can you play CD music during breaks? Can I choose music from your playlist? Can you play our 'first dance'? What do you wear on stage? How much space do you require? Do I need to arrange a changing room for you? Do I need to arrange meals for you? Can you perform in a marquee? What happens if one of the band members is ill? What if my question is not here? ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. How much do you charge? Our rates are very competitive and vary according to distance, playing time and overall time on-site. Please request a bespoke quote. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. Do you have a promo pack I can download and keep? Yes. Please download our Promo Pack which contains comprehensive information about the band. You will need a PDF reader to view the file which can be downloaded from Adobe, free of charge. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. How do I pay my booking deposit? Before paying your booking deposit and securing your date, please review our Terms & Conditions. Upon acceptance you will be taken to a secure payment system operated by PayPal where you can use almost any credit or debit card. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. Can I come and see you play live? We play a variety of public venues in East Berkshire, West London and surrounding areas. Our gig diary gives you an up to date list of both previous and future bookings. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. Do you have a free Demo CD? Yes, contact us if you would like one or you can download audio clips from this website which are taken from the same CD. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. How can I check if you're available? Dates already booked are shown on our website. Please visit our gig diary for details. However, if your event clashes we may still be able to re-arrange the booking. Do contact us for details. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. Do you provide your own PA and lighting? Yes, our booking fee includes a top quality professional sound system (PA) and basic stage lighting, although we can easily upgrade this to suit the needs of larger events. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. How long does it take you to set up your equipment? Between 45 minutes and an hour and a half, depending on ease of access and the amount of equipment and lighting required. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. How far do you travel? We are based in and around East Berkshire. We normally travel within 50 mile radius of this area but will travel further. Contact us for details. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. How do I make a booking? Please complete our Get A Quote form and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Usually within 48 hours if not sooner. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. How far in advance should I book you? As early as possible! Popular dates are often booked 6 - 12 months in advance, but please check our gig diary as we can be available at very short notice if the date is free. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. Can you provisionally reserve a date for me? Yes, for one week! We often have multiple enquiries for the same date especially if it is a Friday or Saturday, so after that it is our policy to always take the first confirmed booking. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. What are your payment terms? Bookings are secured via contract and deposit of £50. Payment of any outstanding fees will be due on completion of the engagement. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. How long do you play for? A typical evening is approximately 2 hours of live music - for example: 2 x 60 min sets. We are of course able to play CD music for dancing during breaks. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. How long are your breaks? Our break for 2 x 1 hour sets would normally be for 30 minutes, but we are flexible and would adjust our breaks and performance times to ensure your event runs smoothly. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. Can you play CD music during breaks? Yes, we have a wide selection of pre-recorded CDs and a very full MP3 player which can be played at any time throughout your event; for example during dinner, and in between live music performances from the band. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. Can I choose music from your playlist? Yes, you can choose your favourites, we do update our set list regularly so it's better to do this a few weeks prior to your event. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. Can you play our 'first dance'? Yes, you can choose a song from our current set list or many couples have a specific song which most prefer in its original format which we will play for you on CD or MP3 player prior to our first live set. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. What do you wear on stage? We wear smart stage clothes which suit the occasion and venue, and we are able to follow any dress code etiquette. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. How much space do you require? Typically the performance area (or stage) should be 4 metres wide x 3 metres deep (minimum). We can set up in smaller spaces if required, but please let us know in advance or contact us for advice. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. Do I need to arrange a changing room for you? Yes please. We would be grateful for the room to have a mirror and washing facilities. Please note that toilets are not suitable changing facilities. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. Do I need to arrange meals for you? Not necessarily, but we would appreciate a meal being arranged for us as our working 'day' is often 12 hours long. This need not be the same meal as you are having - most venues can provide hot food or sandwiches for the band at little cost, but generally this needs to be ordered in advance. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. Can you perform in a marquee? Yes, a MAINS power supply must be provided close to the performance area with a minimum of TWO SEPARATE 13 amp sockets (not a single 4 block extension lead). Please note we are NOT able to use generators under any circumstances. The marquee must be easily accessible to load and unload equipment - we are not able to access over muddy fields or up / down grassy embankments. For safety reasons it is important that all our equipment is under cover and protected from the elements. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. What happens if one of the band members is ill? Being a professional band, we try to ensure that we always have access to other professional musicians who can act as deputies should any one of our members fall ill at late notice. Each 'dep' has worked with !daft! before and are highly experienced professional musicians and performers in their own right. Although it is incredibly rare that any of our members would be unable to perform. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. What if my question is not here? Please contact us by telephone on 07768 355556 or send an email to graeme@daftonline.co.uk, and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Back to top ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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