20 Questions to ask a DJ
Reference from: WeDJ.com
- Do you provide a written contract for your services?
This should be YES without exception! Never take their word for it. Get it
in writing! We at PartyDJs4u DJs are REQUIRED to do this.
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How many wedding receptions have you performed at?
This depends on whether the Disc Jockey does "doubles", or two events
in a day. Generally speaking, the more experience, the more money a Disc Jockey
is worth. You should look for DJs that have performed at more than 75 weddings
as a starting point (takes into account at least 3 years experience at 25 weddings
per year).
- May I see you perform at a wedding reception?
This answer should be NO. Should your DJ allow a stranger to "pop-in" and
watch even a few minutes of your big day and give the impression that they
care more about the "next sale" rather than the party in front of
them?
- How much do you charge?
Look for value for your entertainment dollar. Human jukeboxes will always charge
less than Entertainers and/or helpful planners. In San Diego, prices range
from $450 for "human jukeboxes" to $1,200 and higher for the cream
of the crop Entertainers.
- Are you limited to only 4 or 5 hours because you have
another wedding?
In most cases this should be NO! The venue usually dictates the number of hours
at a reception.
- How early do you arrive prior to a wedding reception?
Arrival time is generally 60-120 minutes prior and setup is complete before
stated contract time.
- What do you wear to a the event?
The DJ should always dress in appropriate attire according to the event and
the wishes of the client.
- I've heard horror stories of drunk DJs, DJs that smoke
like a chimney. Do you do either of those?
This should be an ABSOLUTELY NOT! Professionals do their job. They don't smoke
and drink.
- Will the DJ act as a master of Ceremony?
This depends on the style of services the client wishes to have.
- Are you able to play continuous music?
Yes...the music never stops.
- How much music do you have?
This should be a significant amount with over 5,000 songs as a starting point.
- Do you use any theatrical lighting?
Depends again on the client's wishes. You may get charged extra, you may not.
- Are there any special needs for your equipment?
Other than the normal precautions for any electrical equipment, no.
- How many breaks will you take, how often, and for how
long?
I do not break during your reception as the music remains continuous.
- What is the payment schedule?
Find out when payments are due including the procedure for late fees and cancellation.
- What happens if you get sick or some tragic event happens
in your life, do we have a backup?
Good Disc Jockey services ALWAYS have a backup plan or two. The BEST DJ services
have this pointed out in their contracts.
- Do you Sub-Contract your work out?
You want to make sure which Disc Jockey you are paying to have service your
wedding reception - This should be NO!
- Do you need to be fed at my wedding reception?
This should never be required by your DJ professional, however it is always
a nice gesture to make sure your DJ is fed so they can give the best performance
possible. A DJs normal day, given a 5 hour reception with setup and travel
time it is roughly 7-9 hours.
- Why is your price higher to play on an island?
Any island that is not connected directly to the mainland takes a lot of extra
time to prepare for and is costly to service. The price should include transportation
to the wedding and any incidentals associated with that.
- What does your equipment consist of?
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