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Most cruise lines feature some of the largest dance clubs a float with state-of-the-art lighting and sound technology. We’re looking for professional, hardworking and enthusiastic disc jockeys who love to entertain people and make sure they have a great time. A ship’s Pro DJs provide entertainment in various shipboard locations which, in addition to dance clubs, include poolside and deck areas, various lounges and bars, and a host of other venues. DJs go beyond taking requests and create a fun and memorable environment for our guests.
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Each ship features a state-of-the-art piano bar that showcases one of our many electrifying Piano Bar Entertainers. Musicality, personality, and unpredictability are prerequisites for these … “unique” entertainers. So, sing us a song…!
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Guests are on vacation and want to have FUN! As our Guitar Soloist, YOU and your guitar bring the FUN through interactive and upbeat songs, sing-alongs, toasts and witty repartee with the crowd. You’ll be creating instant parties in many of our venues across the ship such as large atriums or even small stages along the promenade. This ain’t no coffee house gig! We want our entertainers developing some “bits” With the bar staff, coming up with a drinking game based on a song lyric, interacting with guests in the room, taking requests, and above all, bringing the FUN.
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The Mainstream duo entertains guests nightly, performing only the greatest pop and rock hits from the 1960s through today and they know best how to get guests on their feet and having a good time. These talented entertainers will perform an average of four hours per night in venues ranging from large atriums to small stages along our promenade. They love providing everything from easy listening music, to music that “raises the roof”, figuratively speaking.
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At the front of every band is a dynamic and talented team of a male and female vocalist. These vocal entertainers transport their audiences on a daily basis to several different musical eras ranging from the sounds of Motown to the top club hits of today and everything in between.
Vocalists are individually hired for their ensembles, they rehearse for anywhere between one and three weeks and then join their ship for the remainder of their contract.
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Beethoven, Vivaldi, Broadway, Katy Perry, and everything in between! Our classical trios entertain our guests up to five hours each day with an eclectic mix of classics, showstoppers from Broadway and American Top 40 Hits from the 1960s through today. The FUN doesn’t stop there! Using harmonizers, loopers and other cool effects these small groups create beautifully orchestrated arrangements to bring their performance to the next level!
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The Latin Ensemble delivers high-energy, engaging performances by providing an authentic Latin music experience. This Ensemble may be a duo, trio or quartet consisting of Latin-influenced vocalist instrumentalists. The Latin Ensemble may perform both acoustically and/or with the support of high-quality backing tracks or electronic devices and effects. The Latin Ensemble covers a wide range of traditional and contemporary Latin pop music in addition to selections of American pop music from the 60s through today. In addition, select ships may utilize the Latin Ensemble to provide additional musical support for production shows, branded events or in conjunction with other musical acts on board.
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Every ship features a live band that is the heart and soul of our entertainment ranks. A 4-piece rhythm section, comprised of electric guitar, keys, bass, and drums, provide the foundation for each of these bands. Each rhythm section performs in a commercial-level band that actively covers a large range of popular and Top 40 music genres from the 1960s through today. In addition to covering a wide variety of commercial music styles, select ships use the rhythm section in larger bands that also provide the sound track to our award winning Vegas-style production shows and Guest Entertainers.
Members of the rhythm section are individually hired for their ensembles, they rehearse for anywhere between one and three weeks and then join their ship for the remainder of their contract.
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Every ship features a live band that is the heart and soul of our entertainment ranks. A 4-piece rhythm section, comprised of electric guitar, keys, bass, and drums, provide the foundation for each of these bands. Each rhythm section performs in a commercial-level band that actively covers a large range of popular and Top 40 music genres from the 1960s through today. In addition to covering a wide variety of commercial music styles, select ships use the rhythm section in larger bands that also provide the sound track to our award winning Vegas-style production shows and Guest Entertainers.
Members of the rhythm section are individually hired for their ensembles, they rehearse for anywhere between one and three weeks in and then join their ship for the remainder of their contract.
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Every ship features a live band that is the heart and soul of our entertainment ranks. A 4-piece rhythm section, comprised of electric guitar, keys, bass, and drums, provide the foundation for each of these bands. Each rhythm section performs in a commercial-level band that actively covers a large range of popular and Top 40 music genres from the 1960s through today. In addition to covering a wide variety of commercial music styles, select ships use the rhythm section in larger bands that also provide the sound track to our award winning Vegas-style production shows and Guest Entertainers.
Members of the rhythm section are individually hired for their ensembles, they rehearse for anywhere between one and three weeks in and then join their ship for the remainder of their contract.
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In the spirit of great horn sections such as the Phoenix Horns, Tower of Power, or even the Bruno Mars Horn Section members of our Horn Sections rehearse together as a unit, join the ship and then WOW our guests with their wall of sound and engaging performances. Strong showmanship is required as these performers LOVE entertaining our guests.
Select ships feature an augmented trio utilizes up to a 5 piece horn section and some ships feature one horn soloist. Members of the horn section are individually hired for their ensembles, they rehearse for anywhere between one and three weeks and then join their ship for the remainder of their contract.
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In the spirit of great horn sections such as the Phoenix Horns, Tower of Power, or even the Bruno Mars Horn Section members of our Horn Sections rehearse together as a unit, join the ship and then WOW our guests with their wall of sound and engaging performances. Strong showmanship is required as these performers LOVE entertaining our guests.
Select ships feature an augmented trio utilizes up to a 5 piece horn section and some ships feature one horn soloist. Members of the horn section are individually hired for their ensembles, they rehearse for anywhere between one and three weeks and then join their ship for the remainder of their contract.
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Every ship features a live band that is the heart and soul of our entertainment ranks. A 4-piece rhythm section, comprised of electric guitar, keys, bass, and drums, provide the foundation for each of these bands. Each rhythm section performs in a commercial-level band that actively covers a large range of popular and Top 40 music genres from the 1960s through today. In addition to covering a wide variety of commercial music styles, select ships use the rhythm section in larger bands that also provide the sound track to our award winning Vegas-style production shows and Guest Entertainers.
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In the spirit of great horn sections such as the Phoenix Horns, Tower of Power, or even the Bruno Mars Horn Section members of our Horn Sections rehearse together as a unit, join the ship and then WOW our guests with their wall of sound and engaging performances. Strong showmanship is required as these performers LOVE entertaining our guests.
Select ships feature an augmented trio utilizes up to a 5 piece horn section and some ships feature one horn soloist. Members of the horn section are individually hired for their ensembles, they rehearse for anywhere between one and three weeks and then join their ship for the remainder of their contract.
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The Caribbean Soloist provides an authentic island experience as a steel pan entertainer! This musician delivers high energy, engaging and Fun entertainment to our guests on select ships in the fleet. This performer entertains on our outside decks, in our pub, with the DJ, anywhere that we can infuse the island vibe!
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Below is a list of groups that are all under the DefTal umbrella.