Music as entertainment on birthdays
You're planning a birthday party and wondering what kind of entertainment to book. If you choose to book the right musician or band to play music for your birthday, you are guaranteed unique entertainment that can help create a cosy atmosphere, a unique experience for the birthday boy or girl and the guests, or help set the scene for everyone to dance at the big birthday party.
However, it can be difficult for most people to navigate the market and make the right booking – how do you know you’ve made the right choice? Many people who book live music for a birthday party only really know whether the music suits the occasion once the musician or band starts playing on the day itself. At Limunt, we want to change that. We match musicians to each individual event, so you can be sure the music suits the birthday party you’re planning. That way, you can relax and enjoy the birthday without having to worry about whether you’ve made the right choice.
Why choose live music as birthday entertainment?
There are many forms of birthday entertainment, but live music can be the very best choice in many cases, as good music appeals to many types of guests and events. It's all about starting with what kind of party you're planning. Do you want good background music during the meal? A jazz band that plays all the good jazz tunes? A singer who sings a couple of songs as a lovely touch – perhaps as a present for the birthday boy or girl? A a pianist or guitarist to entertain during dinner? Or a cool band that gets the dance floor going? The one thing all these different options have in common is that music brings joy and creates a great atmosphere. Live music can be enjoyed by people of all ages – and at the same time sets the scene for a fantastic event.
Unlike other types of entertainment and features you can choose to book for birthday parties, music can be enjoyed as birthday entertainment in many different ways. As a guest, you can actively listen to the music and follow along with every song. You can also listen from a distance in the company of others. A third group may listen less actively to the music, but simply enjoy its contribution to the atmosphere.
Repertoire
Limunt's most popular birthday songs
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Top 10 birthday songs:
- Celebration – Kool & The Gang
- Forever Young – Rod Stewart
- Happy – Pharrell Williams
- Happy Birthday – Stevie Wonder
- Isn’t she lovely – Stevie Wonder
- When I’m 64 – The Beatles
- When We Were Young – Adele
- You are the sunshine of my life – Stevie Wonder
- You’ve got a friend – Carole King
- Your Song - Elton John
Choose a dance band if you want to ensure fun entertainment for the birthday
If you want to create a great party experience, a cool band be the right choice. Do you want people to have fun, maybe shout along to the songs and rock out on the dance floor? Then a fixed tape the right choice. When people dance together, it just creates the best and unique atmosphere. The right party band as birthday entertainment helps to ensure that people stay longer, it gets them out of their chairs and at the same time creates a good and natural flow for the birthday party after people have been sitting quietly and talking for a long time during dinner.
But which instruments should you go for when booking music for a birthday? What genre and style of music best suits both the birthday boy and the rest of the guests? Often, as an organiser, you can almost feel that there are too many options. A good place to start is to consider what kind of person the birthday boy or girl is. The music should suit him or her as a person. In addition, the music should of course suit the number of guests and the atmosphere you want to create.
Get help choosing the right music for your birthday
Still not sure which live music will be best for your birthday? Don't worry: we're here to help! Tell us about the upcoming birthday, your immediate wishes for the music, and we'll help you find the right musicians!
We've made it easy for you by casting hundreds of Danish musical talents who are booked only for the kind of jobs and music they do best. Whatever kind of live birthday party music you're looking for, we can help. Everything from a single piece of music, such as. a pianist, a guitarist, a saxophonist or a violinist for duos, trios and bands of all sizes. Let our experience with birthday music inspire you to make the best choice – and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you’d like a no-obligation quote for music for your upcoming birthday event.
Guide to booking
We understand that it can be overwhelming to find just the right music for a birthday – we’re here to help.
Our hundreds of musicians represent the very best in their respective genres – which is why we can meet even the highest expectations, whether you’re looking for music for a reception, an anniversary celebration, a party band for a private party, and so on.
Get the best birthday entertainment – book your music with Limunt!
When it comes to booking the best birthday music, there are many different options, but it can be difficult for most people to sort through the many offers and choices to be made. If you want to make a safe and solid choice that ensures you professional musical entertainment for your birthday, we recommend that you book the music through a professional booking agency like us. We ensure substitutes in case of illness, a safe course of action and a tailor-made offer matched exactly to you and to the birthday party you are planning.
Once you've contacted us, you'll hear from one of our talented bookers, who will tell you a little about the party you're planning. We'll then get back to you with a quote, which typically includes a few different musical solutions to suit different budgets and expressions.
Limunt books music for hundreds of private events every year! Have an unforgettable birthday by booking for example a professional party bandand lounge trio or a solo musician with us. We also book DJs – typically as a combined offer with other music. The party cannot be undone.
Contact Limunt by phone +45 40 71 14 57, by mail info@limunt.com or directly on this page.
Frequently asked questions – Music for birthdays
What kind of music is best for a birthday?
It depends on the party - choose a jazz band or solo musician for a cosy atmosphere during the meal, or a party band if you want to get the dance floor going.
Why is live music important for a birthday?
Live music creates a unique atmosphere and can serve as both background music and active entertainment that engages guests and lifts the whole party.
Can the music be customised for the birthday party and guests?
Yes - Limunt matches the music to the personality of the birthday person, the composition of the guests and the desired party atmosphere.
Can I get music for the whole birthday?
Yes - you can get music for the entire event, from welcome and dinner to party and dancing, creating a common thread throughout the day.
What is the price of live music for a birthday?
Many of our customers ask how much it costs to book live music. A lot of factors come into play such as the number of musicians, playing time, transport, time, date, schedule and much more. Below you can see where Limunt's prices start from, as well as find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
How much does live music for birthdays cost?
Prices typically start from around DKK 4,000 and depend on the number of musicians, playing time, transport and date. Contact Limunt for a customised offer.
How far in advance is it recommended to book music?
It is recommended to book as far in advance as possible if you have a very specific request for the music. This gives you the opportunity to consider the different options. We often get requests for music several years in advance. However, due to our large catalogue of musicians, we are also able to handle many last-minute requests with a few days' deadline. Contact us for a non-binding offer today!
How much of a role does live music play?
For a single musician we recommend at least 2 x 2 meters, for a band we recommend at least 3 x 4 meters. Remember to have an electrical outlet nearby and a roof if the event is held outdoors.
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