A quick conversation with Mark from The Atlantic Band on holding a wedding date for couples. For more information, The Brian Mc Dermott Wedding Band https://thebrianmcdermottband.ie/ The Atlantic Wedding Band, https://theatlanticband.com/

This audio is from a wedding experts panel discussion in Caste Dargan wedding venue in Sligo. The panel was hosted by Sara Kennedy from the Irish Wedding Blog and one of the guests was Brian Mc Dermott from The Brian Mc Dermott Wedding Band. Topics discussed are, The style of wedding band you should book? How to read a wedding dance-floor! How to talk to your band about the wedding songs you don’t want to hear! How far in advance are couples booking their wedding band? When to book...

Here is a video of the most popular questions asked by wedding couples in Ireland when looking for the perfect wedding band. 1. Is the Wedding Band Available? 2. How Much Do They Charge? 3. Can I See the Wedding Band Live? 4. Is It the Same Lineup Every Night? 5. How Do I Secure the Date? 6. Can You Send Me a Setlist? 7. What Time Will Our First Dance Be At? 8. Our Venue Said You Have to Use Their In-House PA System? 9. Can You Learn Our First Dance? 10. What Time Should the Evening Food Be?...

Introducing The Atlantic: Ireland's Newest Wedding Band Sensation! Are you prepared to move in time with the beat of your love tale? The Atlantic is here to set the scene for your ideal wedding, so look no further! In an exclusive interview with Brian McDermott of The Wedding Band Show podcast, Mark and Ray from The Atlantic give us a behind-the-scenes look at the beginning of their exciting new business. Tell us about The Atlantic, please. Are you novices in the field or seasoned masters...

Here is the audio from our new 2024 Promotional Video. Wedding Band Ireland: Meet Brian McDermott, the lead singer of Irish Wedding Band, The Brian McDermott Band, a dynamic 6-piece wedding band based in Ireland since 2006. With a mission to keep the dance floor full all night, the band has become synonymous with creating unforgettable wedding experiences. Band Members: Brian McDermott: Lead singer and occasional saxophonist. Kiev: Guitarist and vocalist with a talent for capturing the rig...

My thoughts on if you need a wedding disco to run until 2am.

What time should a Wedding Band break? This really depends on loads of factors including the venue, start time, how the band plays their set, size of the crowd, etc but I’ll go over it in general terms. Most professional wedding bands in Ireland do a non-stop set so the guests generally do need a break if you want to keep the floor full all night including the disco. For me I like the break in the middle of the set so if the first dance is 9:30pm then 10:45 at the latest…this means we’re b...

In this episode of The Wedding Band Show Brian has a great chat with Fergal Fay the founder of the Irish Dance Troupe, Celtic Dance Fusion. How Celtic Dance Fusion Started? Fegal got his start in Irish dancing through his mum and being brought along to her classes as she was an Irish Dance teacher in Dublin. His dad was a founding member of The Chieftains so he was mainly on tour at the time. He came up with the idea for Celtic Dance Fusion after his mum's anniversary party at The Olympia ...

Always a great idea to use your wedding date as the reference on your banking app! The Brian Mc Dermott Band, Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/BrianMcDermottChannel Band Site - https://thebrianmcdermottband.ie/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brian_mc_dermott/ For more episodes of The Wedding Band Show, Listen Here or Watch Here Produced by Pixel Productions - https://pixelproductions.ie/

A quick little tip from Brian about double-checking your wedding booking and making sure your wedding suppliers are locked in for your big day! The Brian Mc Dermott Band, Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/BrianMcDermottChannel Band Site - https://thebrianmcdermottband.ie/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brian_mc_dermott/ For more episodes of The Wedding Band Show, Listen Here or Watch Here Produced by Pixel Productions - https://pixelproductions.ie/

Just a quick mention for the Weddsonline.ie survey that recently came out. According to the survey, the average price for a wedding band in 2022 was €2,247 which I would say maybe slightly on the low side. Every band is different so you can never judge them by price alone. If I was working out my wedding budget for 2023 / 2024 I would include a price of €2500 for the wedding band which gives you some more room to find the perfect band. You can view the survey here, https://www.weddingsonli...

Long Time Coming Band - the best in wedding entertainment! Based in Co. Louth, Ireland, this 5-piece band has over 26 years of experience in providing exceptional live music for weddings. With a personalized approach, they will work with you to tailor their set list to your preferences. Not just a band, they also offer a full DJ and sax package, ceremony and drinks reception music, and top-notch equipment for a quick 22-minute setup. Follow Alan's advice for finding the perfect wedding band...

"Are you having trouble organizing your wedding? Look nowhere else! We'll be giving some advice on how to get the most out of going to a wedding expo in this video. First and foremost, get there early to avoid the crowds and to begin your search for the ideal vendors for your special occasion. Be confident and approachable; the vendors are there to assist you in planning the wedding of your dreams. Don't rush; take your time so you don't miss any crucial sources. You'll need to pay a booking ...

Should I have Irish dancers at my wedding? I think it’s nice to have them but the timing is very important! I’d recommend getting them on during the tea break or even before the first dance. It’s never a good idea to start the band and then have to stop after 15 or 20 minutes to let them perform…That just breaks up the band set and loses playing time! Another important thing is to make sure your irish dancers bring the right cables to connect to a mixing desk. Sometimes a band member will jus...

If you are looking for a Wedding Band for a 2022 wedding you should check out https://weddingbandassociation.ie/ It's a great site where you can submit your details and only hear from the Wedding Bands that are available on your date.

This is a quick little episode to explain how some bands can take far too long to set up for weddings!

In this episode, I had a great chat with Mark Kennedy from the wedding band Hot Fuss. Mark is the bass player in the band and also sings. Hot Fuss is a Galway-based wedding band and most of the band live in Portumna. The band recently won an award from WeddingsOnline.ie and have been performing at weddings since about 2010. The band plays all over Ireland and Mark explains that their most regular area to cover is probably Cork & Kerry. The band was set up originally as a pub band ...

Top 4 reasons people book Flog The Dog (2021) Flog The Dog are a Kerry Wedding Band but they perform for weddings all over Ireland. In this episode of The Wedding Band Show, I caught up with Steve from the band to talk about the top 4 reasons people book Flog The Dog for their wedding. Reasons To Book Flog The Dog? 1 - Music Style 2 - Crowd Interaction 3 - Reviews 4 - Easy Booking Process Not Just A Kerry Wedding Band! Even though the band originates from Co. Kerry the members ...

Get More Bookings (With Alan Berg) This is a special episode of The Wedding Band Show because I have an international speaker who has helped countless wedding suppliers around the world improve their wedding businesses! - Who is Alan Berg? With more than 25 years in sales, marketing, and sales management, Alan Berg has been called “The Leading International Expert on the Business of Weddings & Events”. He’s the wedding and event industry’s only Certified Speaking Professional™ and one ...

Booking A Wedding Band Online? On this episode of The Wedding band Show show, I talk about the best way to book a wedding band online and important things to look out for. I’m joined again by Aobh Pollard from Electric Blue Band. Where to start your search? Because wedding couples can't get to see bands in a live situation the next question is where should they start their search. Aobh thinks that if she was starting out her search for a wedding band the first place she would go would ...