Guides

Guides to booking a live band in Ireland

Straight answers on styles, formats, events and planning, from the team behind Supernova. For the full hiring checklist see the live band hire guide.

Styles

A rock and indie wedding band in Ireland: Supernova is a Dublin based rock, indie and pop band for weddings, private parties and corporate events across Ireland, with a DJ and full production.
Black formal or rock and roll: choosing the band's look: Supernova plays in two looks: slick black formal for black tie weddings and galas, or rock and roll for parties. Same show, your choice of style.
A classic rock and pop covers band: Live classic rock, pop and indie covers across six decades, from Queen and Fleetwood Mac to Arctic Monkeys and Dua Lipa, for events in Ireland.

Band and DJ in one booking: Book a live band and a DJ in one booking in Ireland: Supernova plays the headline sets, then an in-house DJ keeps the floor full to the end of the night.
Music for the drinks reception: Acoustic duo music for a wedding drinks reception in Ireland, then the full live band and DJ in the evening, in one Supernova booking.
Wedding band packages explained: What Supernova Silver, Gold and Platinum wedding packages include: live band, production, DJ, drinks reception duo and a day two show.

A live band for a birthday or private party: Book a live band and DJ for a 30th, 40th, 50th or any private party in Ireland: rock, indie and pop anthems, full production and a DJ to close.
A live band for corporate events in Ireland: Live band and DJ for product launches, gala dinners, awards nights, conferences and team celebrations across Ireland, with full production.
Planning an office Christmas party with a live band: How to plan an office or corporate Christmas party in Ireland with a live band and DJ: when to book, what to ask the venue, and how the night runs.
An Irish band for a destination wedding: Supernova is a Dublin based band and DJ that travels for destination weddings and international events in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Live music for hotels, bars and venues: A live band and DJ for hotels, bars, lounges, festivals, launch nights and seasonal residencies across Ireland.
A live band for festivals and outdoor events: Festival and outdoor event band in Ireland: high-energy rock, indie and pop with full production, from marquees to festival stages.

Live band or DJ: which suits your event?: Choosing between a live band and a DJ for a wedding, party or corporate event in Ireland, and why a band with a DJ gives you both.
Questions to ask a wedding band before you book: The questions to ask any wedding or event band in Ireland before you book: line-up, sound, DJ, setlist, travel, contract and what happens on the night.
How far ahead should you book a band?: When to book a live band in Ireland for a wedding, Christmas party or event, and why popular dates go first.
What "full production" means for a band: What a full-production live band brings to a wedding or event in Ireland: professional sound, stage lighting, a DJ and a single point of contact.