CHOOSING THE RIGHT DJ FOR AN EVENT

The purpose of this article is to provide you with some guidance, so your choice will be informed and your decision will be easier.

Choosing a DJ for a function is one of the most important decisions you can make to ensure the success of your event. Even if everything else is perfect, without good music the party is likely to collapse. Selecting the right DJ can be confusing whereby everyone will promise to do a great job.
The easiest way to find a DJ you’re certain off is;




 




.To hire one whom you have seen perform. If you have attended a wedding or another party where the DJ was to your liking, it shouldn’t take too much looking around to find out who he or she was. If you didn’t take a business card at the event, your host, hostess or the manager of the venue where the party was held will surely be able to provide you with that information.

•    If you haven’t seen a good DJ perform recently, ask friends who are likely to have the same taste in music as you do. Ask them to tell you about events which they may have attended where the music was memorable although your own firsthand experience is by far the best way to make a choice of DJ’s, with the strong recommendation of a friend, a close second.

•    If you have not actually seen a DJ you like and your friends cannot offer suggestions therefore you need to do some research. Research   provides you with leads whether looking on-line, phone directories, or in print media, make note of the listings which appeal to you and appear to specialize in the type of party you are planning.

•    If you haven’t seen the DJ “live” you might ask to see photographs of weddings or other events at which the he has performed. This is because the way in which he dresses and his appearance are important elements in setting a mood for your affair.

•    Know the charges. Obviously, some DJs are more expensive than others.  The span is quite a wide one and it certainly can be very tempting to choose the least expensive alternative. It is wise to adhere to budget to avoid spending more than you can afford. Keeping within your budgetary guidelines, you need to keep in mind that there are good reasons why some DJs charge more than others. The more expensive DJs tend to be the more experienced ones. Their reputations and their demand allows them the luxury of charging more than their lesser known, less experienced, less in-demand colleagues. DJs on the low end of the price scale tend to be new to the business, trying to get established. You may really luck out by hiring a newcomer.

•    When you speak with the DJs, pay attention to the level of their professionalism on the phone. A professional tends to behave professionally regardless of the circumstances. In your discussion with each DJ, ask about his experience with your type of event. It would not be unusual for you to expect that the professional DJ you select will have performed at a minimum of twenty events like yours. Numbers in the hundreds are actually common for a well-established DJ.

•    If your on-the-phone, ask for reference because any DJ who hesitates to give you information about previous customers is sending out a warning sign that you should pay attention to. Get at least five or six names and phone numbers of people for whom the DJ has recently worked. Call these references and ask about the DJs performance.

•    Make sure to ask the DJ about their policy on requests. The best DJs will take requests from the audience and work them into the routine. Do keep in mind that a DJ should not be expected to play every request, as some may simply be inappropriate for the mood of the event. A good DJ will blend requests with songs he feels will motivate the crowd. The art of being a DJ has a lot to do with timing, and this takes experience. Incidentally, it is absolutely appropriate to give your DJ a list of five or six “must have” songs.

•    Many DJs proudly advertise that they have huge numbers of songs in their collection. So, it’s much more important that the sixty or seventy be those your guests will want to hear. Ask the DJ to make suggestions about the kind of music that would be appropriate for your affair. You should feel comfortable with most of his selections.

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•    Professional equipment is the life blood of a good DJ. A particular DJ may boast about having great equipment, but unless you are familiar with professional audio gear, you probably won’t know the differences amongst brands.

•    When doing your interview, ask if the company has more than one DJ on staff. If they do, it’s important to get references on the particular individual who will be assigned to your party. It’s also advisable to ask how long that particular DJ has been in the business. You may be hiring an old, established business but an inexperienced DJ. In the rest of the consumer marketing world, so much emphasis is placed on “speaking to” women and reaching what’s known as the “power of the purse.

Now friends you can’t go wrong when it comes to selecting your list of DJs. As you have seen it is easy and as you follow all of the above points then your event will be successful. For any questions on the best DJs in the country you can call us and we will guide you. Do not forget to share this article with your friends.