No special provisions need to be
made. The client minimally needs to provide a performance area of at
least 8ft x 8ft, with access to electricity. The musicians themselves
will provide the instruments and all the sound equipment.
Wait! I already have access to a tuned piano or sound equipment
for you to use.
Great! We'll work something out!
Can I see the artist's repertoire list?
In most cases, the client can select
their most favourite (and least favourite) songs from the artist's
repertoire list.
Can I make special song requests?
In most cases, the client can make
requests for special songs if submitted at least two months ahead of
the event.
Do the musicians really play for 3h straight?
Most of the time, our musicians
will play a standard 3 sets of 45min, separated by ~15min breaks between
sets. In some cases, a set can be a full 60min.
Do I need to feed the musicians?
If the event runs over dinner,
it is expected to provide meals for each of the musicians. But don't
worry, they're not picky eaters!
What about parking?
It is expected to have parking
taken care of by the client, if at all possible. The musicians are
environmentalists and are likely to carpool anyway!
Can I get an invoice?
Invoices and receipts may be provided
at your request.
What happens if the artist gets sick and can't perform?
Every event has a backup musician
lined up behind the scenes. If, for whatever reason, the original musician
cannot perform (due to sickness, car trouble, accidents, etc), we will
provide an equally amazing replacement at no extra cost and no hassle.
You may not even notice!
Can you hold the date? I'm not sure I want to confirm the booking
right away.
No problem! We'll hold the date
for you as an option for as long as our musicians don't get other gigs
booked on that exact same day.
I have an event coming up very soon! Is it too last minute to
book?
Check with us! We may be able to
help you out in a pinch, even with only 24h notice.
What if I want a specific singer/musician?
We will do our best to book you
with your first choice, but trust us, all of our musicians are equally
outstanding!
What if I have some other combination of instruments in mind?
Talk to us. We will most probably
be able to locate exactly what you're dreaming of. And if not, then
we'll offer you something equally fantastic!
What if I also want to hire a DJ?
Scène Prestige Productions has
special rates with certain DJ's in the area. Ask us for our referrals.
What if my event runs overtime?
There may be an extra charge for
events that end later than expected. Please advise us if this is a
likely possibility.
What happens during the musician's break if we don't already
have a DJ?
If advised in advance the musicians
themselves can provide simple DJ service for the breaks (e.g. ambient
background music).
Is it possible to view a demo of the band?
Yes, definitely. Please email us
indicating what type of bands you are looking for. We can either provide
you with a YouTube video, an MP3 or even invite you to come see a live
performance.
Alternatively, you may request a private audition at $30+tax per musician
(ex: $60+tax for a duo, $90+tax for a trio, etc). This cost will be
removed from your final invoice should you decide to confirm the booking.
What happens if my event gets cancelled or postponed?
Any postponing of a booked event
will be considered a cancellation. There is a sliding scale for cancellation
fees. Generally, if the notice of cancellation is given more than 6
months in advance, you will only lose the deposit. If it is within
6 months of the event, you will be charged 50% of your booking, and
within the last 3 months, you will still have to pay 100%.
What if I only want 15min of music, not the whole hour?
Sorry! The minimum booking time
is 1h, even if you don't use it all. In addition, as soon as you require
the musicians to play longer than 1h, it is charged at the 2h rate.
(And they should take a break!) Please note: a wedding ceremony, which
may only consist of 2-3 songs, will still count as a full 1h booking.
Many clients will therefore choose to have the musicians play ambient
music while guests arrive to fill out the full hour of music.
What happens if the Ceremony starts late?
Here is our Late Policy (it happens
sometimes, and we want to make sure that it is not noticeable to the
guests and that there are no misunderstandings!): The musicians will
start playing ambient music 15min before the official start of the
Ceremony. If the Ceremony starts more than 15min late (so, if the musicians
have been playing for 30min already), they will take a break in order
to not exhaust all their repertoire, and they will remain seated until
the start of the Ceremony. If the Ceremony is likely to start even
later, only the groom, the bride or the official wedding planner may
request them to play longer. There are 2 options:
Option a: This extra music time
can be decreased from the Cocktail.
Option b: You can pay $25/musician
per block of 15min, either in cash directly to the musicians, or
by calling the agent Melina (438-402-8564) to confirm over the
phone that the extra charge will be added to the final balance.
Once the Ceremony starts, the musicians will play the requested songs
for the Processional, the Signatures and the Recessional as planned.
If it has been agreed upon, they will then play the Cocktail.
Are there any other fees to consider?
The prices quoted here are before
taxes and assuming a standard performance of up to 3h for audiences
of about 150 people on the island of Montreal. For events occurring
offisland, there may be additional transportation fees. If special
equipment is required (ex: a stage, or for audiences of more than 150
people), there may be additional costs. And for events running longer
than 3h, there may be extra charges.
Are tips expected?
Giving tips to the musicians is
not expected, but most certainly appreciated! However, note that the
actual payment for the booking must be made to the agency Scène
Prestige Productions.
When does the payment have to be made? Can I pay in installments?
In most cases, a deposit of minimum
$200 will need to be placed immediately upon signing the contract.
The balance of the payment must be paid no later than 2 weeks after
the event has passed. If preferred, payment can be made in full in
advance. Talk to us if you'd like to arrange an installment plan. We'll
do what we can to help you out!
