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How far ahead should you book an event?

Timing matters more than people think. Book too late and availability shrinks. Leave it too long and details get forgotten before the day arrives.

As a general rule, popular dates and locations get booked weeks or months ahead, particularly during busier seasons. Booking six to eight weeks out gives enough runway to plan properly without the wait dragging on. If your date is flexible, that flexibility is worth using, since it often opens up availability that a fixed date wouldn’t.

Last-minute bookings for an event are sometimes possible, and worth asking about directly rather than assuming the answer is no.

See also: Common mistakes people make booking an event.

See the Events page for pricing, or get in touch directly.

FAQs

A couple of quick answers.

How do you price event coverage?
By the hours on the ground and the deliverables, not a mysterious day rate. Run time, venue and purpose are all that is needed for a clear quote.

What kinds of events do you cover?
Launches, private parties, conferences, gallery openings, community events and live music, anywhere in London. Most gatherings, whatever the reason, are worth covering properly.

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