The low-end LED kit is now perfectly acceptable for small band use. It's
still a long way from the sort of output required for large venues but
for bars and similar small venues it's ideal. You get the advantage of
more colours from less fittings, a degree of control over the show
(though you will need a DMX controller and someone to run it) and you
avoid the power nightmare than large trees of PAR's brings in small venues.

For washes, check out some of the AmericanDJ range. I have several of
their Mega Panel units in band use and find them very effective on
smaller stages. Typically I'll use 4 of them as washlights, a number of
scanners (waggly mirrors) for gobos & patterns and up to 8 standard PARs
   for front light/drum riser.

It works well, but putting it all together at once will probably blow
your budget to hell. Build it up slowly, and don't forget you will need
mounting for it (floor stands or trussing).

Jim.
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