What You Need To Know About Hiring A Disc Jockey For Your Event.
The Mobile Disc Jockey Profession has been under going many changes the past several years. What does this mean for you, the client? You will be hiring a more professional Mobile DJ. A more polished professional who does more than put a CD on and take it off the player.
1. Professional equipment- large library of songs
2. Contract and detail questionnaire. This prevents and eliminates problems and protects both parties.
3. Personal conferences with each client and keeping in touch until the event.
4. Contacting each vendor and working with them to make the reception run smooth.
5. Not only appropriate dress for the occasion but acting in a professional manner and running your function smoothly. This also means NO DRINKING before or during the event. We also have a NO SMOKING POLICY
6. Upgrading skills by attending professional conferences, training sessions and educational seminars on Djing, MCing and entertainment. We are members of the AMERICAN DISC JOCKEY ASSOCIATION.
7. Reading the audience and playing the music that keeps people engaged on the dance floor.
8. PEACE OF MIND---knowing one less thing you don't have to worry about once you hire Disc Jockey Services.
What makes up the cost of a party or event?
When your quoted a price for your event a number of things go into it, obviously the amount of time the event is to take place (e.g. 4 hour event), but that is not all that price includes:
1. Set-up and breakdown time-(minimum of an 1 1/2 hours, more in others-Difficulty in getting to event or getting equipment in the building
2. Drive time-some events can be farther away than others. If an event is over an hour and half of drive time and it is late at night, there will be an extra charge for a one-night stay at a motel, which will be included in the price.
3. Upgrading of music and meeting the special request of clients.
4. Special attire-tuxedoes for formal events-special costumes, additional equipment, lighting, props and prizes.
5. Extra duties-Mc duties-making announcements. Running contest and games for special events.
6. Unusual request of the customer, which can include almost anything.
7. Unless a professional party organizer has been hired to run the event, we provide that service. We keep track of times and talk to all vendors in the reception (caterer, photographer, hotel staff, videographer).
DJ's come in all price ranges. Disc Jockey Services came to their pricing structure by determining the level of professionalism it wants to achieve and the type of services it wants to provide. I hope this helps in understanding what makes up the cost of a DJ from Disc Jockey Services. Thank you for considering us for your event.
How come you don't have prices or packages on your website for perspective customers?
When I started out I did that but as my prices increased and began customizing events. I decided to change because if you had a package that had x,y,z, and q and you took out two of them, you no longer have that package anymore, its custom....it shoots the whole package concept. The other reasonis I personnally don't like packages, it makes me feel that it's a "take it or leave" approach. Pick what you want and pay for that.
Can we see you perform before we hire you??
When I do a public event absolute in the immortal words of Bob Barker, "Come On Down!"but for private events I can't. I did it once with the permission of the host, but I felt very uncomfortable doing it and decided in the future not to do anymore. This is what the initial meeting is so you can get to know me and see what services we offer. Coming on January 24, 2010, you will be able to see us at the WEDDING GUIDE'S BRIDAL Show at the
Marriott Downtown and you can come by a talk to us and get wedding information. It's almost like seeing us perform.
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