A band at a New Year’s Eve party in Toronto has to time the night around midnight: a set that builds to the countdown, and music to dance to after it. Plan the sets, the countdown and the finish, then send us your date, venue and guest count, and you can compare options with prices for bands who are available that night.
Sets around midnight
A band plays in sets, usually with breaks. Ask the band to plan their sets so they’re on stage at midnight, not on a break. Tell them when guests arrive and when the night ends.
The countdown
Ask who will lead the countdown: someone from the band, or a host. Agree which clock they’ll follow, and choose the song for the stroke of midnight.
After the last set
Ask what plays when the band finishes or takes a break: a playlist from their sound system, or a DJ. Tell them how late you’d like music to go.
The late finish
Ask the venue what time the music has to stop, and whether there’s a sound limit after a certain hour. Ask the band how long they need to set up and sound check, and when they can load in on the day.
Questions to ask before you book
- Can you plan your sets so you’re playing at midnight?
- Who will lead the countdown, and which clock will you follow?
- What plays during your breaks and after your last set?
- How long do you play at a time?
- Do you bring your own sound and lights?
- When will you arrive, and how long do you need to set up and sound check?
- Can we see a video from a recent event?
What changes the price
The price depends on how many hours they play, the holiday-season date, a bigger band, sound and lighting if the venue has none, and travel outside Toronto.
How booking works with AGNT
AGNT is a booking company. You send us your date, venue and guest count, and we check which bands in Toronto are available that night. We send you options with prices. You pick one, and it’s booked once the deposit is paid. If your first pick isn’t available, we’ll tell you and suggest bands with a similar style who are.
You can see more on bands for hire in Toronto.
How we put this together
We wrote this from what people ask when they book a band for a New Year’s Eve party: the sets, the countdown, the music after and the venue. It doesn’t list prices, because they depend on your hours and the band you choose. You’ll see prices with the options we send.
Your next step
Tell us your date, venue and guest count, and we’ll send you Toronto bands who are available that night, with prices: book a band in Toronto
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