INFORMATION FOR MUSICIANS,
DJ’s & BANDS
We know how important music and entertainment are to our couples, which is why we’re delighted to welcome both daytime musicians and evening bands and DJs to The Barns at Delbury Hall. We love welcoming new acts to Delbury and will do everything we can to make you feel at home at the venue.
Before accepting a booking to perform at The Barns at Delbury Hall, please make sure you’re happy to comply with the requirements outlined below. These requirements will also be sent to you in advance of the event as part of our musician agreement, which you’ll be asked to sign.
DAYTIME MUSICIANS
This information applies to musicians performing during the daytime only: Civil Ceremony, Reception Drinks and Wedding Breakfast. Evening bands and DJs have different sound and setup arrangements and must use the venue’s sound system (please see further information below).
~Equipment: Daytime musicians must provide their own speakers, microphones and any other equipment required for their performance. Please bring extension leads where needed.
~ Sound levels: Music must be kept at a considerate level, with outdoor performances and music in the Orangery kept to modest background levels. Our team may ask you to reduce the volume if necessary.
~Outdoor performances: Musicians must face away from the nearby village when performing outdoors. Outdoor civil ceremony musicians must use the designated performance area.
~Outdoor shade: If you require shade, please let us know in advance. We can provide an umbrella for smaller setups; larger groups should bring their own clean, presentable and suitable gazebo or canopy.
~7pm outdoor finish: All daytime outdoor performances must finish by 7:00pm, including any final song or encore.
~Electrical equipment: All electrical equipment must be safe and in good working order. Please ensure any equipment requiring PAT certification has valid certification available if requested.
~Cables and trip hazards: All cables and leads must be safely secured and positioned discreetly to avoid creating trip hazards.
EVENING BANDS & DJ’S
The following information applies to evening entertainment. Bands and DJ’s playing during the Evening Party must use the venue’s sound system and are not permitted to bring their own speakers into the venue.
THE SETUP & SAFETY
~ Please do not follow the Suppliers & Deliveries signs. Drive towards the venue, past the Orangery (large white marquee) on your right, and park under the Archway or in the Courtyard if the area is clear. If guests are using these areas, please park in the main car park and speak to a member of the team, who will let you know when and where to unload.
~ All bands and DJs are required to sign a contract and submit a copy of their Public Liability Insurance and PAT Certificates at least four weeks before the event.
~ All equipment brought on site is subject to inspection by the Event Manager on duty before the performance. Any unauthorised speakers or amplification equipment identified must be removed immediately
~ The use of gaffer tape or any adhesive materials on floors, walls, or fixtures is not permitted, as these may cause damage. Please also ensure that Drum Kits are sat on a protective mat to prevent damage to our floors
~We have our own built-in lighting system (see below for further information)
~Any food and drink requested for the evening must be pre-arranged through the couple.
OUR MUSIC SYSTEM
The Barns at Delbury Hall is equipped with a high-quality, venue-wide Martin Audio sound system controlled through a digital Allen & Heath SQ-Rack mixer. We require bands and DJ’s to play their music through the venues music system. The system has been professionally designed to deliver loud excellent sound on the dancefloor while minimizing noise spill outside the venue.
Main System Features
Mixer: Allen & Heath SQ-Rack Digital Mixer
DI Box: Available near band area for iPad or device input
DJ Input: Djs can connect into the system via XLR
Band Input: Bands can connect to the system via XLR
Speaker Setup
Main Dancefloor (Martin Audio PA System):
2 × CDD12W – 12” 2-way main front-of-house speakers
2 × SX112W – 12” subwoofers (400W each)
2 × CDD10W – additional speakers providing coverage further down the room
OUR MUSIC SYSTEM - CONTINUED
Extended Coverage
We have Martin Adorn speakers in the Bar, Balcony which ensures smooth, even sound throughout the venue.
Connections & Inputs For DJs
Plug in via Left & Right XLR inputs on the stage box near the DJ area
Use your own controller or mixer outputs to connect to (the XLR inputs are clearly marked DJ 3-4)
For Bands
Send Left & Right XLR feeds from your main out on your mixer to the stage box near the band area, (The inputs are clearly marked 5-6)
System Notes
There is no council-enforced sound limiter – the system uses intelligent internal protection: Sound is focused on the dancefloor, minimising outdoor noise. A dynamic EQ automatically reduces low frequencies when the system is pushed beyond the safe (green) level. A sound monitor is discreetly located on the venue wall, clearly visible to both bands and DJs. When the display reaches orange, bar staff are automatically alerted via a flashing beacon behind the bar.
OUR LIGHTING SYSTEM
Delbury Hall features a professionally installed intelligent lighting system consisting of:
4 × Equinox Fusion 260ZR moving head fixtures
6 × eLumen8 Evora 850 Zoom Spot moving head fixtures
The system is controlled via a pre-programmed lighting controller with a wall-mounted control panel located adjacent to the DJ area. The panel provides six easy-to-use preset lighting scenes, allowing quick selection without the need for specialist lighting knowledge.
Preset Lighting Options
1. Mirror Ball – Slow
Creates a slow-moving mirror ball effect, ideal for first dances, slower songs, and relaxed evening ambience.
2. Mirror Ball – Fast
Produces a faster mirror ball effect, suitable for upbeat music and a lively dance floor.
3. Disco – Standard (No Mirror Ball)
A moderate-speed dynamic lighting show using the moving head fixtures without the mirror ball effect.
4. Disco – Fast (No Mirror Ball)
An energetic, fast-paced lighting show designed for high-energy dance music.
5. Pink Spotlights
Static pink spotlights providing a coloured wash, ideal for creating a softer atmosphere or highlighting the room.
6. Blackout
Turns off all lighting fixtures, leaving the system in blackout mode.
MUSIC STOPS AT MIDNIGHT
In accordance with our license please ensure all music stops at 12am (Midnight).
We suggest you wind things down slightly earlier to enable you to play the ‘one more’ which is often requested when you have a full dance floor!!
We ask all our Bands, DJs and entertainers to have packed up by 00:30 at the latest. That's 30 minutes after the music stops to pack up your equipment.
Please contact us in advance of accepting a booking to perform at our wedding venue, should you have any concerns about this.
