Stage & Dance Floor Requirements

Size definitely matters

There is a range of entertainment choices and options available for booking at your wedding or next corporate function, so you will need to pay careful attention to the varying space allocations at your preferred venue.

Often, the band that you are considering will assume that you have checked the available space allocations, power requirements (240V, 440V), and safety of the stage area (undercover, protection from high wind etc.).

Whilst it is true that duos and trios are generally smaller than large "live" bands, you will still need to look at each entertainment option closely, before securing your booking.

Where did the dance floor go?

Your dance floor is the least considered, and yet one of the most important and memorable staging areas for your guests to have fun. Magnet has performed at many wedding receptions and corporate functions over the past 7 years where the following has occurred:

• There is no dance floor at all
• The dance floor is nowhere near the stage
• The dance floor is obscured by chairs and tables
• The dance floor is so small that it may as well not be there
• The dance floor is so highly polished that no-one can dance
• The dance floor moves whenever anyone dances on it
• The stage is so small that the band has to place equipment on the dance floor

Apart from the above experiences, you must consider your dance floor area, and imagine how all your guests would fit (remembering to allow additional room for guests who like to boogie, swing, jive, hop etc.)

If you are wanting to have a huge celebration, make sure that your dance floor and entertainment are synonymous.

In other words, keep your dance floor close to your band or entertainment, and try to make your dance floor the focal point of your wedding reception or next corporate function.

Magnet need a minimum Stage Area

Prior to booking Magnet for your wedding reception entertainment or next corporate function, you may need to check that there is sufficient space for the band. If you are not sure, you may need to ask the venue function coordinator.

Magnet require a minimum space of approximately 8' x 6' in order to accommodate the PA, Lighting and Keyboards.

power requirements

All Magnet equipment is designed to operate on 1Ø phase power (240V). All leads and plugs are surge protected and regularly tested and tagged by a qualified electrician in accordance with current safety standards.

 

Ensure that there is adequate power to the stage area, and at least 2 power outlets, preferably on separate circuits (fuses), or in a twin power outlet.

dance floor Area

The dance floor should be adequate to handle 50 - 100 people at any one time. Magnet suggest a minimum size of approximately 8' x 24', and to ensure that the dance floor is directly ahead of the stage area.