Below are a selection of frequently asked questions.
Either call, message or e-mail us with the details of your function (date, location, start and finish times). We will then reply confirming our availability and pricing. Once you are happy to proceed with the booking we will send you a contract for you to sign and return (usually a 20% deposit is required at this stage).
The band are willing to travel pretty much anywhere in Europe, although this may incur additional expenses such as meals, hotels, flights etc. Normally, any performance more than 50 miles from NG334DS will incur an additional travel charge agreed at the time of booking.
We advertise our public gigs on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Jacuzzisoup/
For a ‘typical’ function we would play for approximately two hours. Normally this will be divided into two one hour sets separated by a short interval. Additional performance time can be agreed if necessary.
To ensure that the music flows continuously throughout your event we supply pre-recorded music that we can play during our breaks – the choice of which depends on your requirements and the format of the function. The light instrumental background to a continuous dance compilation, which together with our lighting system is sufficient to produce a ‘mini disco’.
We recommend a stage area of 6m x 4m. Empty, this may appear to be a lot of space but add six people, an eight piece drum kit, two keyboards, complete PA system, lighting and amplification and it soon becomes very crowded! We can work in odd shaped areas e.g. L shapes, large bay windows etc. If the venue you are considering falls into this category or it appears that there may be insufficient space, please contact us so that we can discuss the options available.
We prefer to have access to the area where we are due to perform for the two hours prior to the agreed start time. If you feel this may present an issue, please contact us so that we can discuss the options.
Yes please… We need a secure room in which to change and to leave our personal possessions. Ideally a hotel bedroom (with bathroom facilities, mirrors etc) or similar.
Please consider that we often leave home around mid-morning and do not return until the early hours, and that unlike a ‘normal’ working day, it is often difficult if not impossible to leave the venue during the course of a function to purchase refreshments. For functions where we are required to be set up before 7:00pm, or finish after midnight, we request a light meal is arranged at suitable point in the evening.
We are more than happy to perform in a marquee but due to the variable nature of this type of environment there are certain requirements that need to be met to ensure the stability and safety of our equipment and consequently the wellbeing of the audience and band. These are: a). The marquee should provide complete storm cover. b). The area where we are to perform must have a hard surface area measuring at least 16’x 8′. Ideally this surface should also be level and raised e.g. portable staging. c). The electricity supply voltage should be 230 to 250 Volts AC stabilised and supplied via a minimum of two 13 Amp sockets, ideally surge protected. Please consider that long cable runs (over 30m) from nearby buildings can suffer from voltage drops which in turn can cause frequent disruptions to our performance. The situation can be made a lot worse by additional electrical equipment connected to the same circuit e.g. refrigeration, beer coolers, heating and cooking equipment. Ideally, the marquee should have its’ own localised dedicated electricity supply which may have to be supplied by a generator.
Your first dance is a very important part of your evening reception and something you’ll remember forever. If you want to provide a music track we will happily play this for you through our sound system. Alternatively, if you would like us to learn something especially, we’ll be happy to do this, providing that you give us at least 12 weeks notice.
A ‘sound limiter’ is an electronic device which cuts the power to our equipment if the sound level in the room exceeds a pre-set level. All well meaning but unfortunately many sound limiters are either incorrectly installed or set ridiculously low which has a devastating effect on the atmosphere and our performance. It’s very important to ensure that if a sound limiter is installed at your chosen venue it will not interfere with the performance of a live band playing at a volume level that you would find acceptable. Please contact us if you would like to discuss the implications of sound limiters further. Be aware that Jacuzzisoup will not plug into any ‘sound limited’ power socket. If the power to the band’s equipment is lost during a performance forcing it to be switched back on in an uncontrolled manner, our equipment can be severely damaged. We will of course monitor our sound and try to ensure that the level does not exceed the desired volume.
A 20% deposit is required to secure your booking which can either be paid by bank transfer or cheque when you return our contract.
The balance can be paid in cash at the function, or in advance by bank transfer (please allow five working days).
We can provide invoices and receipts as required.
