| HIRING A DJ: POINTS TO CONSIDER |
 When you plan a party of any sort, your objective is to ensure that your guests have a good time, period.
Your choice of entertainment, particularly if you are considering a DJ, is crucial to that end. Who you choose for your wedding reception or special event entertainment will have a greater degree of effect on the success of the event than any other factor. The DJ that you choose will be YOUR spokesperson on that day. Everything that the DJ service you choose for your event does and says will be a DIRECT reflection on you. |
Here are some important points to remember when you interview a DJ company. |
| Can you expect prompt return of your phone Calls or E-mails? |
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| Will they ask to meet with you and present his/her service? |
| Will the person that you interview perform at your event? |
| What value are you placing on your entertainment? |
| Do you LIKE the person that shows up? |
| Is the person knowledgeable about your type of event? |
| What does the DJ use to procure your business? |
| Does the DJ have a music list? |
| Does the DJ use professional grade equipment? |
| Will the DJ offer to meet with you AFTER signing the contract to plan your event? |
In Closing: |
| You should consider your DJ entertainer as an insurance policy you buy that ensures that all of the other money you spend will not result in bad memories or a less than enjoyable occasion. You do get what you pay for. Good entertainment is NOT cheap, and cheap entertainment is NOT good!! |
| Yet, we find that so many people will pay far more for a cake, flowers, food and other inanimate objects than they will for one of the most crucial ingredients at a party - the entertainment. |
| When was the last time you saw a cake reading a crowd and spinning a CD, motivating a dance floor crowd, or making announcements in a dignified elegant way? Further, when was the last time you overheard a guest say "Boy, that prime rib was great, I can't wait until I go to another party to have that again"? |
| No, that DOES NOT HAPPEN. Instead, they mainly talk about the music that was played, and whether they had a good time or not. A PROFESSIONAL DJ can help you ensure that your guests have a memorable time. |
| Your DJ, if you have chosen a good one, will display many of the following skills and attributes before and at your event: |
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Master of Ceremonies |
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Party/event planner and event coordinator |
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Extensive library of music |
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Professional grade of equipment |
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Follow the plan that you and he/she have worked out using the planner |
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Flexibility to adapt to sudden changes |
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Problem Solving and innovative out of the box thinking |
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Seamless continuous music at all times unless otherwise specified |
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Sound technician/Light technician |
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Ability to read a crowd and pick the right music |
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Audience motivator |
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