{"id":8350,"date":"2020-04-24T17:40:10","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T16:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shaneblack.ie\/?page_id=8350"},"modified":"2024-02-25T16:09:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-25T16:09:41","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shaneblack.ie\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ei4h3y-b69ebe64d69115c53b5be0516b9ae31a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ei4h3y-b69ebe64d69115c53b5be0516b9ae31a{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:40px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ei4h3y-b69ebe64d69115c53b5be0516b9ae31a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ei4h3y-b69ebe64d69115c53b5be0516b9ae31a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:40px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ei4h3y-b69ebe64d69115c53b5be0516b9ae31a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:16px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ 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.toggle_content{\ncolor:#ffffff;\nbackground-color:#000000;\nborder-color:#edae44;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-k65cs6rw-3627f1f352a3063a6d131aae97d96116 av-minimal-toggle  avia-builder-el-4  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-c4t24e-b26c0d3085f5de2896f9bbbc36b9cb17'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler   av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1'>HOW MUCH DOES SHANE CHARGE?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Prices are tailored to each client, so we recommend you get in touch for a customised quote. There will be absolutely no commitment \u2013 just a friendly chat on what you need. Shane will then get back to you very quickly with a price that reflects variables such as the date, location, type of performance, time of year and even day of the week.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-a5u6ta-62e0b7438a7a1cde8b1c39881ba80e73'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler   av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2'>HOW FAR DOES SHANE TRAVEL?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Shane is based in Dublin and primarily serves the Leinster region, although he is open to travelling further afield for larger events on occasion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-9nvyxa-8649ff4024763cf22242bea6a0cd100d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler   av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3'>HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I GET IN TOUCH WITH SHANE?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We recommend contacting Shane as soon as your venue and date are confirmed.\u00a0Shane often receives bookings up to two years in advance, so the sooner the better. Remember, however, that cancellations sometimes occur, so if your date is less than a year away, it&#8217;s well worth your while checking Shane\u2019s availability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-7tmuq6-cf6146a99644c8ee9e020b7179bdb900'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler   av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4'>WHY SHOULD I BOOK SHANE?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>With 20 years\u2019 experience, Shane is one of Ireland\u2019s most successful wedding and corporate entertainers. He has a long list of prestigious national awards on his CV, proof of his consistently high standards and his ability to evolve and improve his act constantly. He also has thousands of satisfied clients and a glowing portfolio of testimonials. Shane has a friendly and easy-going personality that lets him mingle easily with your guests, delivering memories that will last long after your wedding or event.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-5alw1q-916fe2b4682865b68b98ce7dcbf58504'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler   av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5'>I\u2019VE HAD CHEAPER QUOTES. WHY IS THIS?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>If your main concern is about price, then Shane may not be the right fit for your event.<\/p>\n<p>As with any industry, if you shop around you will find cheaper options \u2013 but you have to wonder <em>why<\/em> they\u2019re cheaper! The old adage that \u201cyou get what you pay for\u201d really holds true when booking entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>Shane\u2019s prices reflect his premium standing in the corporate hospitality and wedding industry. While not cheap, they nevertheless offer tremendous value for money when you\u2019re planning a day that\u2019s simply priceless.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3m71am-19a3741d09bfeaef8a4874c0c171ca12'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler   av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6'>CAN I CHECK OUT SHANE\u2019S REVIEWS?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Of course. Shane has performed at literally thousands of weddings and events, and his client list reads like a Who\u2019s Who of global, blue chip companies, many of whom have been kind enough to leave testimonials. You can check out <strong>hundreds<\/strong> of 5-star reviews spanning over a decade <a href=\"http:\/\/shaneblack.ie\/reviews\/\"><u>here<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-20xzri-d3d5adf48ebf1868b323d282cc8ddbf7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler   av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7'>WHAT IS THE BOOKING PROCESS?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>You can view Shane\u2019s super-simple booking process <a href=\"http:\/\/shaneblack.ie\/booking-process\/\"><u>here<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The first step is to complete the <a href=\"http:\/\/shaneblack.ie\/contact\/\"><u>enquiry form<\/u><\/a>. 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