We get this question a lot – it’s a particular concern for people planning weddings and events in their houses or on private land. The first and most important thing to say is that any good, reputable hire company from which you would source a generator would be able to make sure the unit you hire is powerful enough to support the requirements of a live band. The minimum power draw for a band would be about 10Kva (kilo-volt-ampere). But it’s always best to check with your generator supplier to be sure.