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Wedding Music Entertainment Wedding Wire Award 2013

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013

Wedding Music Wedding Wire Entertainment Vendor

Olivera Music Entertainment, once again has received the prestigious Wedding Wire ‘Bride’s Choice Award’ for Wedding Music Entertainment for 2013!  As the only full-service music entertainment agency in Loudoun County, we offer a complete selection of music entertainment, including soloists, small combos, dance bands, and specialty groups, which offer classical, jazz, and contemporary music styles.  Whatever vision you have for your special day, we can make it happen!

Our staff assists you in all aspects of your wedding music entertainment planning process to make sure your music selections match your style.  What is your schedule of events?  Will there be a first dance?  Will there be a father/daughter dance?  Will there be a bouquet and garter toss?  Who are your bridesmaids and groomsmen?  What are their names and how do you pronounce their names?  When the music entertainment for the dance, whether a band or DJ, is setting up, will your guests be in the same room?  If so, we can arrange to have them set-up earlier so they do not disturb the celebration.

Look through our blog for the Top Ten Planning Tips for successful music entertainment production.  We wish you the best for your celebration!

Remember……Music is Power…..Music is the Life of a Celebration!

Entertainment Production – Tip # 8 Keeping it ‘Cool’

Friday, August 17th, 2012

Entertainment Production Tip #8

Successful Entertainment Production
Tip #8 – Keeping It ‘Cool’

In the entertainment industry, anything is possible.  While this can be advantageous in organizing a one-of-a-kind event, you must always be prepared in case of an emergency.  Here are a few ways we can help you keep calm and party on!

  • Your musicians have a sudden emergency
    • Our entertainment producer always has a backup plan so you are assured of a quality performance.
  • An accident occurs on-site
    • Life is unpredictable and accidents can happen. Whether a physical injury or technical failure, Olivera Music Entertainment carries full liability insurance, as required by most venues, so you are protected.
  • Equipment is difficult to move
    • Proper loading and unloading of equipment is crucial for preventing gratuitous damage charges.
    • We ensure the highest care and efficiency for transport of all instruments, equipment, devices, etc.  Experienced in servicing the area’s most popular venues, our production staff is very familiar with such procedures.
  • Electronic devices are faulty
    • We’ve all experienced the shock of a computer crash or technological failure.  That is why our producers, DJ’s and musicians arrive prepared with an extra supply of essential equipment such as speakers, amplifiers, and mixers.

Entertainment production requires careful and extensive planning.  Let us help you make your event a success!

Corporate event jazz and dance music at the Gaylord National Convention Center

Friday, August 10th, 2012

On opening night of a large event (hosting over 3200 people), Olivera Entertainment provided corporate event jazz and dance music with two of the regions best bands, ‘Sound Connection’ and ‘Sonyx’ to kick off the celebration. The Gaylord National Convention Center served as the perfect setting for this grand event.

‘Sonyx’ establishes a jazzy ambiance suitable for conversation and cocktails in the spacious lobby while ‘Sound Nation’ brought the crowd to the dance floor in the main ballroom

corporate event jazz and dance music

corporate event jazz and dance music

corporate event jazz and dance musicMusic is Power…..Music is the Life of a Celebration!

When planning your next event, let us assist you in selecting the best music entertainment for your celebration.  Look through our blog to find the Top Ten Planning Tips for successful music entertainment production.  Our staff is ready to assist you with complete music production services for your corporate and social events.

Jazz Band ‘Sonyx’ at 2012 Food & Friends ‘Chef’s Best’ Fundraiser

Thursday, July 12th, 2012

The 6-piece Jazz Band ‘Sonyx’ entertained with two hours of jazz music while guests enjoyed this elegant, delicious (and extremely filling) event.  The band consisted of piano, guitar, bass, drums, trumpet, and saxophone, and played a variety of jazz band music styles from dixieland to blues to  contemporary jazz music.

Thousands participated in this annual charity event by ‘Food and Friends’, which featured the talents of 60 celebrity chefs.   Money generously donated by attendees and sponsors help to provide meals, groceries and other nutritional services for those in need.  Besides an enormous amount of food tastings, the event included a large silent auction, and was concluded with a live auction.

Jazz Band 'Sonyx' at 'Chef's Best' Annual Fundraiser

Jazz Band ‘Sonyx’ performs for ‘Chef’s Best’

Entertainment Production – Tip #5 Performer Etiquette

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

Successful Entertainment Production
Tip #5 – Performer Etiquette

Performer etiquette and appearance are as important as the performance itself.  Factors to consider:

  • Determine the proper dress for your event, and, therefore, for your performers.  Unless they are to be dressed in a specific costume, performer attire should match or be more elegant than your guests.
  • Appropriate attire may be labeled as formal, semi-formal, New York black, cocktail, casual, etc.  Be sure to specify your choice in the contract.
  • Equally important is having a clean look in the performance area.  Cases, bags, and personal items should be stored completely out of sight.
  • Cords necessary for performance should be secured for safety purposes, and kept out of sight as much as possible.  It is best to run cords from the performer to backstage, rather than across the front of the stage or in front of the performers.
  • If music is used, it should be neatly organized in a black folder on a black music stand, so to remain minimally noticed by guests.
  • Performers are to restrain from drinking alcoholic drinks at all times, and from smoking, using cell phones, and eating in view of the guests.
  • Provide a musician area for safe storage of cases, bags, and personal items.  This could also be a place for the performers to eat and have soft drinks during scheduled breaks.
  • Many of these items can be included in your contract, or on a separate rider with the contract.

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