Dhol teams have a set number of dhol players, so bookings are always taken first come, first served with a deposit. Once every player in a team is booked, that team cannot take more bookings unless the timings work, so the earlier you secure your date the better.
Key takeaways
- Dhol bookings are first come, first served, secured with a deposit.
- When a team's players are all booked, it cannot take more unless the timings work.
- Dhol players often plan days ahead and do several events in one day.
How does dhol player availability work?
Every dhol team has a fixed number of players. If a team has eight drummers, it can fill eight places across a day, however popular your date is.
Bookings are confirmed in the order they are made, and a deposit is what secures your place. Until the deposit is paid, the date is not held.
What happens when a team is fully booked?
Once all the players in a team are booked, that team cannot take on any more bookings, unless the timings work. A late evening set can sometimes fit around an earlier baraat, but it depends on the locations and the travel time.
If your first choice is full, tell us. We can look at other teams and at different timings for your day.
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Why do dhol players do several events in a day?
Dhol players often plan their days well ahead and do multiple events in one day, a mix of baraats, entrances and sets. A morning baraat, an afternoon entrance and an evening set can all be in one diary.
That is why precise timings matter. A few minutes either way can decide whether a team can take your booking.
What does this mean for you?
Secure your date early, especially for peak wedding dates. Share your venue and running order when you enquire, so we can see which teams fit your timings.
Being flexible helps. Moving a set by an hour can sometimes bring a fully booked team back into play.
Frequently asked questions
How does dhol player availability work?
Dhol teams have a set number of players, and bookings are first come, first served with a deposit. Once all the players in a team are booked, the team cannot take more unless the timings work.
Can a dhol team be booked without a deposit?
A deposit is what secures your booking. Without it your date is not held, and another client can take the place.
Can dhol players do more than one event in a day?
Yes. Dhol players often plan their days ahead and do a mix of baraats, entrances and sets across multiple events in one day.
What if my dhol team is already booked?
Tell us. We look at other teams and at different timings, because a team that is full for one slot can sometimes fit another.
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