| Q: | The venue we have booked is small can you still play in a small room |
| A: | Yes. We have 2 sound & lighting rigs, this gives us the option to play in the smaller venues while still providing a full sound & enough lights to add to the atmosphere
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| Q: | We would like to use a projector for our event which we have hired you for, is this possible |
| A: | Yes. We can supply this for you, there is an extra charge, just email us or enquire on booking us
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| Q: | I’ve looked at your gig guide, and you already have a gig booked on the night I want. So are you really available? |
| A: | Yes. We can find a fill-in band for our pub gig, so that we are available for your event.
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| Q: | Is the lighting rig included in your price? |
| A: | Yes.
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| Q: | Is the sound system included in your price? |
| A: | Yes.
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| Q: | Is transport included in your price? |
| A: | Between Orewa and Bombay, the answer is yes. Outside that is open to negotiation.
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| Q: | Can I come and see you before I book you so I know what you’re like? |
| A: | Yes. Please take a look at our gig guide or you can listen to us playing live.
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| Q: | Can we choose the songs you play? |
| A: | Yes. Just send us a list of your favourites from our songs page and we will organise them into set lists.
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| Q: | Can you learn a special song for the night, like for the first dance at a wedding, and is this all part of the price? |
| A: | Yes and yes.
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| Q: | Can you do a theme party? |
| A: | Yes, we quite often dress up for theme events.
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| Q: | How loud are you going to be? |
| A: | As loud or as quiet as you want. We are experienced musicians who know how to perform and use our sound system properly to suit your requirements.
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| Q: | We have guests of all age groups at our event. Are they all going to enjoy your performance? |
| A: | Yes. Contagious is renowned for appealing to all age groups. Please take a look at our songs and you’ll see we play a wide variety from the 60s to the latest hits of today.
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| Q: | How much time do you need to set up? |
| A: | Usually around 60-90 minutes.
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| Q: | Can you set up during the day before any guests arrive, and is this all included in the price? |
| A: | Yes and yes.
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| Q: | How long do you play for? |
| A: | We play for up to 4 hours. Each set lasts about 50 minutes, with a 10-minute break between sets.
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| Q: | Can you put CD music on before and after your performance, and is this all part of the price? |
| A: | Yes and yes.
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| Q: | Can we use your microphone and sound system for speeches, presentations, or other performers, and is all this part of the price? |
| A: | Yes and yes, and we have a wireless microphone which allows you extra flexibility.
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| Q: | We’re not sure how long things are going to take, so we may need you to wait for a while before you start performing. Is that ok? |
| A: | Yes. We’re quite used to this, especially at weddings or when there is a dinner beforehand.
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| Q: | We might want our event to go a bit later than we’ve said. Is this ok? |
| A: | Yes. As long as it’s not an all-nighter, we’re happy to fit in to your schedule.
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| Q: | Do we need to feed you or supply you with drinks? |
| A: | No. But we always enjoy participating in events, so welcome any form of inclusion.
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| Q: | One of our guests is epileptic. Can you please refrain from using your strobe lights? |
| A: | Of course.
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| Q: | How can we be sure you’re going to make our night a success? |
| A: | Please take a look at our feedback page. We can also supply plenty of names and contact details of happy clients.
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| Q: | We have booked you for an upcoming event. What size stage do you require? |
| A: | Our minimum stage size requirement is 5 metres wide by 3 metres deep.
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| Q: | Do you have any special requirements of the venue? |
| A: | We have two main ones. Firstly, we require two standard power points on separate fuses - one of our sounds and one for our lights. Secondly, we use a smoke machine as part of our lighting rig, so any smoke detectors in the room will need to be temporarily disabled. Some venues require several days notice to do this.
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| Q: | Can you play CD music through your sound system during your breaks? |
| A: | Yes.
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| Q: | Can Contagious play anywhere in New Zealand? |
| A: | We can play anywhere full stop! If Richard Branson rings up and wants to book us on the first trip to the moon we ain't gonna turn him down!
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| Q: | How soon should I book Contagious for our event? |
| A: | The sooner the better. We have bookings up to 18 months in advance. It is best to book ASAP.
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| Q: | Can you recommend a venue? |
| A: | We are more than happy to recommend venues. We have played just about every where in the wide Auckland area and know for a fact that some venues are better than others.
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| Q: | Does Contagious use music sequencing or backup tracks for any songs? |
| A: | No way. We are 100% live.
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