How to choose a DJ

This is a very common concern for people looking at hiring a mobile disco company or a professional DJ for their next event. This is even more worrying when it is your first experience in using a mobile disco company or a professional DJ. But don't worry, there are simple ways to help make this decision easier.

As a professional sound and lighting company ourselves we see all sorts of backyard businesses claiming to be DJs. The simple answer  to "How To Choose a DJ" is to ask questions which will make you feel comfortable in what you can expect from them. After all the event is yours, and it should always be an event to remember for all of the right reasons.

Some simple questions to ask...

Q. Do you have a wide range of music?

A. Yes, we not only have a wide range of music but carry all of the latest releases as well as old classics. This is important as many events have a mixed crowd and a professional DJ should be able to keep the audience interested with a range of music.

Q. Do you play music from computers or portable devices?

A. No. The simple fact is that a professional DJ will use either Vinyl Records or CDs for there events. It is an industry standard. DJs who use portable devices such as iPods, mp3 palyers or portable walkmans are not professionals. Why pay someone for something you can do yourself?

Q. How much do you cost?

A. $375 - $675 AU. This naturally depend on the area you are located in. Events held in capital cities generally cost more. If you are including extra services in your booking such as travel, extra lighting or extra sound equipment this will add to your total cost. Remember that good companies may charge a little more as they use the best equipment and have a more professional looking setup. You can see the quality of a company through photos of their equipment and can generally get a clear idea from the look of their website.

Q. What is your experience?

A. A professional DJ will have worked in the industry for some time. They will play music that pleases the crowd, not music that they like. It's also good to have a DJ who has worked in a variety of settings and knows that every event is a different one.

Q. Can you give me a reference?

A. Testimonials from past clients are a great way of getting a clear idea of the DJs capabilities. There are many companies and DJs who have no reviews or testimonials. Look on their website or Facebook pages and you have to ask yourself "why"?

As an overall summary a DJ is generally a part of a mobile disco or sound and lighting company. Ask yourself does this company make you feel comfortable? Do they pass on pricing clearly and effectively? And do they seem professional? There is nothing worse than a company who has bright sign writing on the front of their setup if the occasion is a wedding.

Remember it is your event and it should be an event to remember for all the right reasons.

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