{"id":61708,"date":"2021-09-14T23:53:07","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T13:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/articles\/meet-wedding-band-collective-melbourne\/"},"modified":"2021-11-10T15:33:08","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T04:33:08","slug":"meet-wedding-band-collective-melbourne","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/meet-wedding-band-collective-melbourne\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Wedding Musicians: Wedding Band Collective Melbourne"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>We recently had the pleasure of catching up with Ben Redlich, Owner\/Director of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingMusic\/YarraValley\/WeddingBandCollective\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wedding Band Collective Melbourne<\/a>, to chat about all things wedding music related.<\/h3>\n<p>In the interview below, Ben shares plenty of helpful tips and advice for nailing your wedding entertainment, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Where to start when booking your wedding musicians<\/li>\n<li>The most popular act configurations for weddings<\/li>\n<li>Killer tunes to get your wedding guests on the dancefloor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_113522\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-113522\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingMusic\/YarraValley\/WeddingBandCollective\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-113522\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/11\/10153316\/Wedding-Band-Collective-Melbourne-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Band Collective Melbourne\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-113522\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingMusic\/YarraValley\/WeddingBandCollective\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wedding Band Collective Melbourne<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary mt-1 mb-1\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingMusic\/YarraValley\/WeddingBandCollective\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>visit wedding band collective<\/span><\/a>\n<p><strong>Easy Weddings: Hi Ben! Can you tell me a bit about yourself and your business?<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>I\u2019m a professional musician and have been so since leaving school. I started out playing the drums back in high school, and through playing with various bands, I was lucky enough to tour all over Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. When I was first asked to perform at a wedding several years ago, I discovered that it was something I really wanted to be involved with from then on.<\/p>\n<p>With my background in band management, I started the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingMusic\/YarraValley\/WeddingBandCollective\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wedding Band Collective<\/a> agency, turned my focus to weddings, and haven\u2019t looked back since. I started to play guitar, bass and even learned to DJ as well so that I was well equipped for the requirements of any wedding I played. Four years into the business now, I love helping couples plan the music for their weddings. Whether it\u2019s an artist that I play with or one of the many other amazing acts from our roster, it gives me a great sense of pride to be able to help couples celebrate their big day!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/adJUC4Bs4V8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen> width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<p><strong>How did Wedding Band Collective start, and what has it become since then?<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>When Wedding Band Collective first started, I had a very small artist roster and a very\u00a0minimal online presence. Over the last four years, myself and my colleague Olivia have found some amazing artists to add to our roster so that our couples can always find a great choice of musicians to fit exactly what they\u2019re after for the feel of their wedding.<\/p>\n<p>While we did start with bands only, we now have a great selection of acoustic artists and DJs as well, so couples can always find something for their specific style.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingMusic\/YarraValley\/WeddingBandCollective\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-113520\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/10\/31154646\/Wedding-Band-Collective-Article.png\" alt=\"Wedding Band Collective Article\" width=\"900\" height=\"542\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary mt-1 mb-1\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingMusic\/YarraValley\/WeddingBandCollective\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>visit wedding band collective<\/span><\/a>\n<p><strong>Where should couples start when booking their wedding entertainment?<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The first thing I always tell couples is that the artist has to be right for them! Music is so subjective, and I always tell couples to go with their personal preference. Each of our artists has their own profiles on the website, featuring high-quality videos, so couples can take their time to see who they get a good feel for and enjoy the most and make further enquiries from there.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>What advice would you give to couples who can\u2019t decide between a DJ and live musicians for their wedding?<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>As I mentioned before, it all comes down to personal preference. If you\u2019re the kind of couple who love going to live concerts, then maybe the live feel of a band is best for you. If you prefer dancing in a club, then perhaps a DJ would be more suitable.<\/p>\n<p>With many weddings these days, people are now choosing the combination of having a band or\u00a0acoustic duo in conjunction with a DJ, which many of our artists can facilitate. Again, it all comes down to personal preference!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HSKwcxisBaY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen> width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary mt-1 mb-1\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingMusic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>find musicians in your area<\/span><\/a>\n<p><strong>You offer several options for wedding entertainment, including acoustic duos, DJs, and live bands. What are the most popular act configurations for weddings?<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The most popular package for weddings is our platinum package, which includes a band for the reception and acoustic music for the ceremony and cocktail hour. The combination of an acoustic duo and DJ is also very popular too. While we list packages on our website, every wedding is different, so we always try to tailor the package to suit each wedding.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>What kind of input do couples have when it comes to the song list?<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Generally, we\u2019ll talk to couples about the kind of feel they\u2019re after. While they might not have too many specific song requests, they\u2019ll often give us a great idea of the styles they like. Whether it be rock &#8216;n&#8217; roll, pop, R&amp;B, soul, or anything in between, we try to help couples find the perfect artist for what they\u2019re after.<\/p>\n<p>While there will often be specific requests that our artists will play, there are so many songs being played throughout a wedding that it\u2019s more important to get an overall picture of what the couple likes rather than individual tracks. We\u2019re always happy to learn important songs for their first dance, ceremony entrance, registry signing, and bridal recession.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingMusic\/YarraValley\/WeddingBandCollective\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-113519\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/10\/31154641\/Wedding-Band-Collective-Article-1.png\" alt=\"Wedding Band Collective Article (1)\" width=\"900\" height=\"542\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why do you think it\u2019s important to have great music at a wedding?<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Having great music at a wedding can really bring people together. Music has the power to set the mood, creating the soundtrack to ceremonies, and accentuating those powerful moments when couples tie the knot.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to the reception, there\u2019s nothing better for us musicians than when we\u2019re up there playing, and we see couples with their friends and families arm in arm, singing and dancing along with massive smiles on their faces.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aSaF1Lu7pxk\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen> width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<p><strong>What are your favourite songs to get people on the dancefloor?<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The list is huge, but for me, some favourites that always get people dancing would be anything by The Beatles, Stevie Wonder or Elvis. Although I\u2019m a lot younger, my musical taste goes way back to the classics. That\u2019s the best thing about wedding music, though \u2014 we\u2019re not there for us, we\u2019re there for you. As long as we can help create the atmosphere our couples are after; we enjoy the music we play immensely!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingMusic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Interested in booking a wedding entertainment supplier in your area? Head to our directory.<\/a><\/h3>\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary mt-1 mb-1\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingMusic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>find wedding musicians<\/span><\/a>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":74380,"template":"","au_article_tag":[2042,2043,40,2020],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/61708"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/au-article"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/61708\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/74380"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61708"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"au_article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au_article_tag?post=61708"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}