How To Buy Band Scrims For Your Band
Buying band scrims can be the best investment you can make in your band, for the following reasons:
- Stage scrims, as a stand-alone stage item, are a great way to make your stage look great with two inexpensive banners, instead of one larger, more costly backdrop.
- Stage scrims can enhance an already stunning backdrop; by placing the scrims closer up to the front of stage, you’ll create a visual that looks like you’ve covered the entire space with your branding.
- Band scrims take your logo and image to the next level! You create the appearance of a large, well-established band, even if you’ve just recently started up.
- Stage scrims are extremely versatile, unlike a larger stage backdrop which only fits the right size stage. Band scrims look great at small indoor gigs, or larger outdoor shows.
Here’s what you need to know in order to get the right pair of stage scrims for your band:
1. Design Artwork That Pops And Makes Your Logo Stand Out
The type of artwork design needs to show up with bright contrast and sharp colors. If you don’t pick the right colors, or you if you make your design too busy, your logo or message will get lost on the band scrims. We recommend: strong bright colors that pop brightly against each other. If you don’t have time or money to do something complex, black and white always works – and it will always POP. Pastel colors like grays, green, brown and such will blend and will not make your logo pop brightly. The goal here is make sure the design POPS in your audience’s eyes, and bright colors will do that best. Additionally, keep the design simple; busy designs will only subtract from the banner.
2. Decide What Size Scrims (Or Backdrop) You Really Need
For smaller clubs of approximately 150 people, we recommend going with two 6’x6’s scrims, or two 8’x8′ scrims. Or, if you prefer a backdrop, an 8’x10′ is a very popular size for smaller venues. Generally, if you’re playing in small clubs and bars and some larger venues too, 6’x6′ band scrims are perfect – and they are very budget friendly, even for new bands. But if your budget is a little bigger and your stages are wider (like large bars, or outdoor music festival and so on), we recommend larger band backdrops like 8’x10’s, 15’x20’s and similar sizes. The basic rule of thumb with band banners: BIGGER is always better, since the bigger the scrim or backdrop, the more your audience will take notice of you and remember your band. You can check out our mesh vs cloth banner comparison to see the pros and cons of each material, and choose the right one for your band.
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3. Consider Adding Band Banner Stands For Easy Hanging
Stands are an easy way to display your stage scrims quickly and without any hassle. Setting up the stands at your show takes minutes, and teardown is simple and fast. Some of the features of our stands include:
- Metal telescopic poles that click in to each other easily for fast set up
- Poles come apart and break down into smaller sizes for storage in a handy travel bag
- Great for travel for touring bands – throw it in the corner of your van and get going, or throw it over your shoulder as you head over to your next venue
- Ideal for bands that are openers – set up the stand with the banner already in the pole pocket, and bring it onto the stage to quickly raise it up for your performance