Spy Candy does the vast majority of its work through professional entertainment agents and events companies. Listed below, in no particular order, are many of the companies that we work through that you can contact. AGENTS - if you are not on this list, and should be, please call. See also our agent-friendly web site at www.spycandyband.co.uk.
Jake Elcock Entertainments
- Omega
Promotions - Camscott Leisure
- ASL Arts Sound & Leisure
- PartyBands
(Vibrant Image Productions) - Big
Star Entertainments - Owen
Hughes Entertainments - Big
Entertainments - Shout Promotions
- Lee Jay Leisure
- SMC
Entertainment - Anfield Agency
- Wigan Pier Promotions
- Soulful
Entertainment - Studio 1 Entertainment
- Jackson Event Management
- Dansatak - Spotlight
Entertainment - Mike Constantia
Artiste Management - Stellamax Enterprises
- Charlie Power Agency
- Goldstar Entertainment
UK - Hipswing - Satellite
Entertainments - Power Promotions
- BCM Promotions - FakeBands
- Rumour Entertainments
- Alive
Network - hireaband - Havnaball
- Hollywood Promotions - Langford
Productions - Riverside
Entertainments - Paul Bridson
Productions - A&B Plus - 4thComing
Events - Lemon Tree
Entertainment - Sundown Entertainment
- Excalibur Entertainments
- Music Man Events - Fantasia
Music - Blockbookers - Goldielle
Promotions - Comlink
Entertainments - Charm Music
- Big Foot Events - Unit
1 Entertainment - NSM Agency
- CTL
Tributes Direct - CEE Worldwide
- Warble Entertainment
- The John Boddy Agency
STAGE/FLOOR SPACE
The band needs an ideal minimum stage or floor space of 20 feet wide x 10
feet deep. While we will endeavour to fit into smaller areas when this is
not available, or odd shaped stages, note that there is a practical limit
as to how much room a full drum kit, percussion instruments, two keyboards,
two guitars, five mic stands and six people can be fitted. Please also make
sure that any DJ or Act you have also booked appreciates the space needed
by the band and does not set up centre stage or use an unreasonable percentage
of any limited floor space. While the band prefers a good stage (as will
most audiences), it is not a requirement.
POWER
We need a minimum of 4 x 13 amp wall sockets and draw around 30 amps with
all lights and PA in use. If portable generators are being used 32 amps
(or 2 x 16) is advisable. Note that an extension lead from a single 13amp
socket will not allow more than 13 amps to be drawn, no matter how many
sockets it has on it. Please also take account of further sockets that any
DJ might need, as these can't be shared for the same reason. In the event
of limited power, the band will make best endeavours to reduce/avoid use
of lighting in order to facilitate a performance.
NOISE LIMITERS
Has a "Noise Limiter" or "Decibel Meter"
been imposed upon the venue? The Local Authority may do this if the venue
has problems with sound containment and very close proximity to residential
neighbours. These monitor the sound levels and once the pre-set sound level
is exceeded the device cuts the power supply. This is both disturbing for
the audience/band and more seriously puts the band's sound/light equipment
at risk of damage. Often they are set as low as 95dba, too low for any typical
live band to comply with. The band cannot perform in such instances. If
in any doubt when the venue has a Noise Limiter, we will need to contact
the venue ourselves first.
CHANGING FACILITIES - If you are not a fan of
Austin Powers, the band can use more conventional stagewear on request.
The band needs a reasonable private changing room for costume changes, suitable
for 6 people, without which costumes will be omitted from the performance
(i.e. we play naked!) and we can only wear the casual clothes we arrive
in.
ACCESS
The band needs reasonable near stage access from a Leyland Minibus (larger
than a typical Ford transit van at 2.5M high), along with parking. For stages
not situated on the ground floor a suitable floor Lift (min 6 persons weight)
must be available reasonably near to the loading and stage areas, and you
must inform the Agent/SpyCandy of this and any other possible access or
parking problems prior to arrival. SpyCandy will not be liable for
any delay or cancellation due to unreasonable loading and unloading facilities.
SET UP TIME
The band ideally needs 2 hours to set up their full sound system, lights
and perform a 10 minute sound check.
FOOD/ACCOMMODATION
If you are kindly providing any of this as part of the contract (for which
we are most grateful), our preferred rooming is two twins and two singles
(4 rooms total) as we have a serious snorer - no names Fat B*stard, but
you know who you are!
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