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Can Borealis provide music for a wedding ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast / meal?
Yes. Borealis can play as your guests arrive for the ceremony itself, the music during the ceremony if required and the drinks reception or wedding breakfast / meal thereafter. This can be in a variety of combinations depending on band members’ availability and the venue. The music can be of a formal or informal nature, classical or easy listening pop standards, religious or secular (for the ceremony).
If you contact Borealis by email with your requirements, a band member will get in touch personally to discuss your needs and suggest the most suitable workaround for your wedding day.
Please note: Borealis is not a wedding or ceilidh band and don’t generally play ‘dance’ music. On your wedding day, Borealis’s music is perfect as background music during the wedding meal or drinks reception.
Likewise, if you are a wedding or special event organiser perhaps in a hotel then Borealis may be what you’re looking for as entertainment at corporate events and functions. (top)
Can Borealis provide background music for a dinner party or drinks reception?
Yes. Borealis can play as you enjoy your meal or social gathering. Or, alternatively, perform in a recital format before or after your meal. Especially suitable for special occasions such as anniversaries, special interest clubs and society groups who may be enjoying an evening out in a hotel venue. (top)
What kind of music do you play?
All sorts. Light classical, jazz, popular songs, songs from the shows, a cappella, Burns. As Borealis has played together as a band for a few years and the individual members of the band are very experienced, we instinctively know the type of music which suits a particular occasion. We are aware that family gatherings will generally speaking have a wide age range and are usually a chance for the more ‘mature’ members of the family to have a wee outing. We therefore ensure that we are not ‘loud’, but that the music compliments the setting. When you contact Borealis to make a booking enquiry, if we think Borealis is not suitable for your event, we will tell you! (top)
Do you bring your own sound equipment?
Yes. We take care of all that side of things. The PA (public address) system is our own and we bring it with us. (top)
How much?
It depends on the type of event, the audience size, venue, charity event or not, distance, festival, ticketed or not, club or society event, allocated time slot, Burns Supper, hotel lounge. There are a lot of factors involved. The best thing to do is email the band. (top)
Is Borealis a ceilidh band?
No. The band members are not ‘traditional Scottish music’ orientated, but do include some Scottish songs in their repertoire. (top)
Do you do community events?
We still try to do genuine community based events at very little cost, because we believe in them! On those occasions, we hope we can offset the costs with a few CD sales. (top)
Please note: Borealis don’t turn up to your event with some music under their arm. We bring a fair amount of music gear with us. We need to have access to your venue at least one and a half hours before kick off.
Do Borealis use backing tracks?
No. Borealis is a completely live band. What you hear is what you get. (top)
How far in advance do I need to book Borealis?
As far ahead as possible. Borealis is not a band that does the ‘circuit. We limit our number of performances each year, which means we can maintain high standards and tailor make our playing programme to your needs. January/February is a busy time because we specialise in the songs of Robert Burns and early booking is recommended at that time. (top)
What size of audience does Borealis perform to?
Minimum audience is sixty... and thereon up to three hundred plus.... (top)
Where can I hear Borealis play?
This is problematic as the vast majority of Borealis gigs are private functions. We are in the process of putting together a promotional video which will be available online soon. In the meantime ask around. All we can say is we generally get asked back! We are completely professional in our approach but good fun too! (top)
What can I expect if I book Borealis for a Burns Night or Burns Supper?
A great night with live music. We play Burns’ songs in an easy listening, accessible style with a modern twist.
Depending on the venue, we don’t mind setting up two extra microphones for use by after dinner speakers through our sound system. (top)
Do Borealis do corporate events?
Yes. And this is an area we want to expand. Our programme has been tried and tested with audiences large and small to great acclaim and we are now very keen to be approached by event organisers, festival organisers and corporate entertainment agencies to liaise with us in this regard. (top)
Can I view a sample of your Burns Supper or Burns Night entertainment?
If you click here you will be taken to a sample of our Burns Supper music entertainment. The band specialises in the songs of Robert Burns and you will find excerpts from these throughout this web site. (top)
Contact Borealis
Can Borealis provide music for a wedding ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast/meal?
What kind of music do you play?
Do you bring your own sound equipment?
How much?
Is Borealis a ceilidh band?
Do you do community events?
Do Borealis use backing tracks?
How far in advance do I need to book Borealis?
What size of audience does Borealis perform to?
Where can I hear Borealis play?
What can I expect if I book Borealis for a Burns Night or Burns Supper?
Do Borealis do corporate events?
Can I view a sample of your Burns Supper or Burns Night entertainment?
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