Advice About Booking A DJ
(Avoid The Nightmares)
Although this section is here as a guideline for you, we do advise that you read it before booking a DJ/disco.
Bc’s prides itself in the high quality of DJ's and the disco it's supplies, we make sure you get the right DJ/disco for the right event, but if you don't book through us or go through another agent ora solo DJ/Disco read this section to make it easier for you to book the right DJ/disco.
Holding an event can be very expensive, especially a wedding, the last thing you want is it to be ruined by a bad DJ/disco. Disco prices can vary immensely, anything from £80 to over £400. Shop around, but cheap does not always mean good, as they say you get what you pay for. Bare in mind many cheap Djs are out of work, good Djs are always busy though recommendations.
The following information is a good way
to approach booking for a DJ/disco.
So what do you look for in booking
a DJ?
First you must astatine what you need the
DJ to do and the audience they are playing to. For example if
it's a wedding you need the DJ to have a vast selection of music for
the 50's to modem, this means that all the guests on the night
will be catered for.
Ask the questions
Does the DJ play the type of music that you require?
Ask for some examples that they would
play?
Sound & light equipment if very
important when booking a disco. Have you ever been to a
function where the music hurts your ears? Well if you have
this is caused by over running (thrashing) the sound system.
This over running is normal because of three things, firstly
the DJ doesn't know how to set up his/her equipment, secondly
they don't know the difference between just enough volume and
too much or thirdly and most commonly the sound system is not
big enough for the size venue.
Lighting can play a very important part
is creating a good atmosphere, so a good light show is
essential.
Booking the
Once you have found the DJ you want, you now book them. Although most DJ's are honest, there are some rotten apples out there, so other agents and Bc’s always send out a contract. The contract covers things like dates, times, payment terms, etc. This is there for yours and the DJ peace of mind so you know that your DJ is going to turn up on the day and the DJ knows he/her is going to work. You hear of horror stories (and we have helped people out before because of this) of DJ's letting down client for weddings and other such big events days before there are due to go ahead. So when booking make sure you get something in writing, outlining all the dates, time, cancellation etc, read all terms, make sure the information on the contract is correct before you sign it.
Following the above should make booking a DJ a little easier for you, but please remember this is just a guideline, it does not mean you must or that if you don't the DJ is not going to turn up.
