Things To Know About Disc Jockey Pricing

First ask yourself, how important is your Special Event?

The impact the Disc Jockeys services will have on the overall success or failure of
your special event.

In post-event surveys, our clients stated that the contribution of the Disc Jockey towards the overall success of their special event was over 85%! Whether it's a Wedding Reception, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Corporate Event, or a Private Party, its success or failure depends upon the quality of services you receive from your Disc Jockey. These are entertainment driven events. Even though food, photos, and decor are important… It is not the food, the photos… nor the decor that determines the overall success of your event! The DJ entertainer is the difference between having an average affair to taking away memories of your celebration that will be etched in your minds for a lifetime.

Why do Disc Jockey's charge such variable and some very low rates for their services?

1. They don't offer all of the services a true Professional Disc Jockey should. This
means, home stereo equipment, a limited music library, no back-up equipment, little or no advance planning and little or no coordination, which will lead to major problems for a Wedding Reception, Corporate Event, Private Party, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, or for that matter, any special event.

2. Some low priced "DJ's" have absolutely no professional training. They figure if they can play a CD, and they can run what is probably one of the biggest parties/special event you have ever given, or one of the most important days of your life, YOUR WEDDING. Few DJ's realize that the success or failure of your event lies completely in their hands.

3. Many disc jockeys charge low rates in order to get every job that comes their way, then they may even sub-contract out your event to part time DJ's whose experience and quality may be even worse. There is no consistency of quality you can depend on.

4. The current national average spent on a wedding is $20,000; With the Disc Jockey being responsible for 85% of the success of your reception, doesn't it make sense that a truly professional Disc Jockey, is not only worth more than an appetizer platter, but would also charge more? A good DJ is worth more than some cheese and broccoli!

5. If your special event is a Wedding Reception, Corporate Event, or Private Party your concerns and questions about the disc jockey you hire, should go far above just the music. It takes training, experience, and expertise, to coordinate & sequence the special events, program & mix the music, and .... entertain your guests. It takes experience to lead your event with just the right finesse. Your investment in entertainment and coordination is the most crucial one in regard to the success of your event. If magical memories are what you are looking for …. hire the best DJ entertainer you can afford. If the DJ you hire doesn't have much experience, or you are getting a price too good to be true, he probably has just enough experience to ruin your party.

We know it can be a challenging task finding the right company for your event, especially if you have never done it before. Below you will find an outline that will give you the knowledge you need in choosing the right entertainer for your party. Remember, you can't redo that special day. So please take your time and really
check out who you are considering of hiring.

What To Look For When Choosing Your Disc Jockey

1) EXPERIENCE: After all the hours of planning, and all the expense of your event, success will come right down to how well your entertainer does his or her job. An Experienced Entertainer will make all the difference in the world towards the final out come of your event.

2) CURRENT REFERENCES: If a company DOES NOT OFFER current references, it would make me wonder, WHY NOT? If they, and the people that work for them are qualified to do the job, they should offer them to everyone who calls - every time. That is one of the main differences between a Professional Entertainer and an Amateur who does this as a hobby or for some extra money on the weekends.

3) BACKUP EQUIPMENT: Carrying Back-up equipment will insure that THE SHOW WILL GO ON. Lack of a spare Amp, Mixer, CD Player, etc. ON SITE could mean THE END of entertainment at your event or function.

4) MUSIC RESOURCES: A Professional Mobile DJ company will always carry a wide variety of music covering all styles of danceable music, from the Big Band Swing Era, right up thru the latest dance hits of today. This enables them to cover almost any request they receive from you and your guests.

5) EXPERIENCE - PROFESSIONALISM - CO-OPERATION: These are all qualities to look for when choosing your Entertainer. A successful Party is the result of many things coming together, in the right way and, at the right time. CHOOSE CAREFULLY AND WISELY.

About the Author:

Daryl Thomas is Professional Mobile Disc Jockey and Booking Agent for 1-800-DISC JOCKEY, LLC, North America's Largest Disc Jockey Booking Service with over 12,000 professional DJs represented.

As a professional radio personality, mobile disc jockey and club DJ himself, Mr. Thomas has successfully MC'd more than 1,925 events in the past 20 years.