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Answers to your FAQs
North East Function Band|North East Wedding Band|Yorkshire Wedding Band
Q. If we book Chameleon, do we have to pay a deposit and will we receive a contract? Yes. We usually take £200 deposit and all Chameleon bookings are contracted. Q. Do you Provide Sound and Lighting? All Chameleon performances are supported by a state of the art, high quality, digital P.A. System and subtle, intelligent stage lighting, to create the perfect ambience for every occasion. Q. Do you have any specialist Mains Power requirements for your equipment? Although powerful & impressive in terms of performance, all of our equipment operates from a standard 13a consumer mains supply. The availability of 4 independent 13a sockets is usually adequate for our needs. Q. How long do you play for? We are able to play up to 3hrs of live music. However, given the time-scale of a typical wedding reception, our usual playing time equates to 3 x 45min sets. If you prefer something different i.e. 2 x 1hrs, or another alternative, we're happy to accomodate your wishes. Q. Do you Provide Music during your intervals? Yes, we provide pre-recorded background and dance music during the intervals when the band is not normally performing (& during dinner if required) and are therefore, able to provide a continuous flow of music throughout your event. This will largely negate the need for you to secure the services of an independent DJ. In effect, you get a Free Disco! This music is regularly updated to include the best selection of recently released chart material. Q. Do you play Special Requests? Yes. For example if wedding clients' have a favourite song that you would like us to play for your "first dance" that's not already in our repertoire, we will do our utmost to learn the song of your choice and perform it especially for you. We are more than happy to accommodate the requests of all our clients. However, as all the music performed by Chameleon is specially written and arranged for our existing instrumental line-up, we required as much notice as possible of your confirmed choice. Q. Can we choose what music you play? Whilst we encourage clients to give us an indication of the music they like, we discourage those that might wish to specifically choose our eventual play list. We're happy to include your personal song choices within our usual sets, but prefer to assume final control over the music we perform. As a successfully busy band, we attribute our appeal not only to our fine musicianship, but also to our 'tried & tested' repertoire, which keeps the dance floor full, the whole night long. Q. How much space do you need? In an ideal world, a floor area which is roughly 20' wide x 10' deep would be preferable. In reality, we're able to set up in much more compact spaces. We're often asked about the difference in space taken up by both a 5 and 6-piece band. The extra space taken up by the 6th person is very minimal and therefore, means that we don't actually occupy any more physical space when performing with the larger band. The main reason for this is our sound equipment, which takes up the same floor space regardless of numbers of personnel. If you're concerned about space, we'll gladly make a site visit (if possible) to your chosen venue in order to determine the available space. Q. Can you provide music for reception periods and/or through dinner? Yes we can. We can play music with or without vocals during both drinks receptions and dinner. Ensembles can comprise a variety of instrumental line-ups, with the most popular being; double bass, piano & saxophone. However, should your preference lie with alternative instrumentation (i.e guitar or perhaps percussion), we are happy to oblige. Q. Can you perform Israeli Music for Jewish Weddings? Yes we can. Chameleon are fast gaining a reputation for being the leading band in the North East for providing music in support of Jewish wedding ceremonies & receptions. We have a large repertoire of Israeli tunes that we're able to play ourselves and for those occasions that require a more orthodox approach, we use colleagues who specialise only in Israeli music and who are able to deliver a traditional repertoire in native tongue. For detailed information about how Chameleon can provide the most suitable music for a Jewish wedding please click on the following Link. Q. Are you Insured for Public Performance? For your ultimate peace of mind, every Chameleon booking comes safe in the knowledge that we carry £10m of Public Liability Insurance Cover. Q. Is your electrical equipment PAT Tested? Yes, all of our equipment is PAT tested and we are able to provide a certificate to verify this. Chameleon are fully compliant with current performance legislation.
Q. Do you have a Promotional CD and/or Brochure? Yes we do have a Promotional CD & Brochure. Q. Do you have a Video? Yes, we have a CD Rom of 'live' performance footage. Although not of broadcast quality, it is an honest representation of a typical Chameleon show. Q. Are you able to learn entirely New Performance Material for specialist corporate themed events? Absolutely! Chameleon have earned a reputation for being one of the most flexible and adaptable Function Bands in the UK today. We have on a number of occasions, learnt new songs to compliment our clients' corporate and promotional themes. These have included, 1950's Rock 'n' Roll, 70's Disco Mania, Motown Soul Train, 1980's/New Romantic, James Bond, Box Office Hit Movie Themes, Stars/Sun/Moon & Sky, Caribbean & Reggae, Latin and Big Band Swing. Check out our events page. Q. Where are you based and do you have any restrictions as to where you will travel to perform? We are based in the North East of England, but we travel and play throughout the UK. In fact we're happy to play anywhere in the world. It's definitely a case of "have gear, will travel!" We're fast building a strong reputation in other areas of the UK aside from our native North East. As a result of many recent performances, we're becoming highly regarded as a much sought after Yorkshire Wedding Band. With frequent trips to Lancashire, Cheshire and Merseyside, we're also experiencing an increase in enquiries from the North West. Q. Can we come and see you play 'live'? You can, however as most of our engagements are private events (i.e.weddings), permission to attend is at the discretion of our clients. To be sure of not missing us, please keep a watchful eye on our Wedding page for news of forthcoming Wedding Fayres at which Chameleon are exhibiting. You can glady come along to one of these events for a chat and to see & hear us performing. Q. Can you perform as a Smaller or Larger Sized Band? Yes we can. Chameleon is able to present itself in a variety of formats and performance styles (by request). The unique quality of this service being that each ensemble relies upon the consistency and quality of the same core musician, vocalists & entertainers. Aside from our usual 6-piece line-up, we regularly work as a 5-piece band. This option is often more viable should your budget be slightly more restricted, or if space perhaps is an issue at your chosen venue. We can also perform as a Trio or Quartet. These can be either instrumental or with the inclusion of vocals. For those occasions which demand something on a much grander scale (our existing ensemble can be augmented by a larger horn section plus additional vocalists), we are able to perform as a Big Band. Not only delivering a traditional swing repertoire, but also our usual modern repertoire too. This can feature as many as 18 performers. Q. Can you provide us with references from previous clients? Yes. As we regularly receive unsolicited letters of thanks, we're happy to pass these on to you. Some of the most recent comments we've received appear on our Testimonials page. Q. Can you supply your own 'Star Cloth' Stage Backdrop? Yes. Should the event and/or stage setting require a theatrical Star Cloth stage backdrop, we are able to provide one. (*) Q. Can you provide Staging? Yes. We have a number of portable, lightweight, modular staging units. All stages come complete with a carpeted surface and black skirt surround. (Maximum size 20' x 10'). (*) Note - Supply of these items (*) will incur additional cost (subject to requirements), to our usual performance fee.
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