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Q. Will you play song requests
from our guests?
A. Yes, but please
understand that some songs will not be played if the presenter
feels its incorrect for the type of environment and the type
of event - for example we wouldn't play "Rage Against The
Machine" song at your Grandfathers 80'th birthday. The
DJ is the one who will know what songs will work & what
time it would be most appropriate to play them. The DJ is
governed by his dance floor. If the DJ feels other people
won't like or wouldn’t perhaps dance to the song you have
chosen it will either be played at a more appropriate time or
not at all. We have to use our judgement to be able play
to a crowd as whole & not just individual guests.
Q. How should I go about compiling a repertoire list?
A. As a rule it is better to request a core of, say,
15-20 songs, and let the DJ use his expertise to compile the
rest of the music list, basing his programme on the styles of
the music that you have specifically requested.
Although you can specify every song, bear in mind that this
gives the DJ no flexibility if your guests don't dance to the
songs you like. We guarantee to play your requests, provided
they are currently available on UK release.
Q. The venue has there own resident DJ, why should I use
you?
A. Some venues have a 'Resident DJ' who they try to
insit upon their clients to use and this can be a big risk.
Even some of the supposedly high-end venues just book the
cheapest Disco they can find regardless of quality or
performance, then charge double or triple that cost to you!
But more importantly your function is still not as successful
as you hoped. Of course some hotels have excellent Resident
DJs but why take that risk? Of someone you can not meet or
discuss your requirements with before your special day. Don't
be pushed into having who the venue want - it's your
even - you should have that choice!
Q. Are You Insured?
A. Yes, we have public
liability insurance to the value of £5 million for your peace
of mind.
Q. Are You Safe?
A. All our equipment has
PAT (portable appliance tested) certificates and is regularly
serviced.
Q. What Equipment Will You
Use?
A. This depends on
the function. We always use equipment appropriate to the
size of your function. There's no point in bringing a sound
system to fill a stadium for an intimate dinner/dance and on
the other hand it would be totally inappropriate to turn up
for a marquee event with a small sound system and a couple of
lights.
For a dinner/dance for up to 150 people a sound system of
between 600 to 1000 Watts, including 4 speakers, CD decks and
4 lighting effects would be appropriate. This is only a basic example,
and could be made bigger or smaller depending on the clients
needs and requests.
Q. When do we pay?
A. Payment is required in the form of Cash to be handed
to the DJ or a member of the event team at the Start of the
show. Advance payments can be accepted in form of a cheque, or
banker’s draught. Payment must be received on or before the
day of the event. We do not work on a "buy now pay
later" basis under any circumstances. Receipts &
invoices can be supplied on request.
Q. I'd like you to go on a bit
longer than we booked you for... what do we have to do?
A. So long as the
venue operators don't mind and will allow it, then this is not
a problem. Please take into account bars & venues
have liquor & entertainment licences with strict
guidelines to work to. If there is no problem then just let
the presenter or one of the event team know before the end (or
near the end) of the event. Overtime will be charged at a
fixed agreed rate per hour or part thereof. This does
not include additional cost of room hire for the venue
operators. Please understand if the venue is found to be
in breach of licensing laws then we are not held responsible
for their actions.
Q. How long does it take your
crew to set-up and when do you need access to the building?
A. The crew takes
about 60 minutes to set up, this depends on the type of the
event, the access to the building and of course other factors
such as if there is more than one act on at the event. So we
ask for access at least 1 hour before the start of the event
or before your guests arrive. Extra time is sometimes needed
for equipment & safety checks.
Please understand if you have a
band or another artist as well as ourselves they will usually
pack up & leave before a disco does so ideally we would
like to be the 1st to set up as we are the last to leave.
Q. How Do You Dress?
A. Appropriately for the occasion. Dinner/dances and
wedding receptions are nearly always dinner jacket and bow
tie. Birthday parties and other events would normally be smart
trousers and shirt or lounge suits. Fancy dress is always an
option that we would participate in.
Q. Do You Have Back Up Equipment?
A. We have access to spare equipment should anything
go wrong, although this is very rarely needed.
Q. How much do we normally
charge?
A.
This depends on several factors. The date & time, the
venue location, the amount of equipment we need to use, how
many guests are coming and transport costs.
Q How many "watts"
is your sound system?
A. Sadly this is something the HiFi world needs to get
to grips with. People always seem to think bigger or
more watts = louder, this is not the case.
Watts
just means the sound will carry more
clarity over a greater distance which isn't particularly
needed in an enclosed space. We make sure our system is
of a high quality to start with. For a pub or hotel room the
number of "watts" is usually unimportant once you
run over 200watts as the clarity will be there all the time if
the equipment is set up right, if you are holding the event
outdoors only then does it make any difference. We
usually use around 3000 watts for up to 150 people and will
utilise 2 amplifiers & extra speakers over this figure.
Q. I've never arranged a party
before... what would you suggest is best & what advice
could you give me?
A. If you haven't got far with your planning yet here
are some basics pointers.
If it is a small party, a village
hall or community centre may be better option than a pub.
You also have to remember children are not allowed in many
pubs so check when you book if kids are allowed, especially if
you are planning to invite families. Most pubs with separate
function rooms will allow children. Some pubs do offer free
room hire but check on this as sometimes the catch is that
they supply the buffet. If you are local to us we can offer
you a few suggestions.
For an evening event you need to plan it so that all the
food and possibly speeches are out of the way by
10.30pm
at the very latest. This will give you a balance of a quiet
time to chat with old friends before and during the
meal/buffet with plenty of time left to dance. Also make
sure if you can that your venue has access for entertainment
prior to the invited guests arriving. There is nothing
more unprofessional than having the Disco staff carry in
equipment while your guests are arriving.
Q. Do you do this full time?
A. Yes our livelihood is dependent
on giving you more than your money’s worth.
Our business has soared over the years as a direct
result of referrals from satisfied customers.
We zealously protect our reputation by striving to be
the best DJ company around.
Q. Can I afford you?
A. Yes.
We have structured several packages in ways to bring
our services within reach of most of our clients.
We’re not the cheapest in town, nor the most
expensive, but we think we are the best.
You be the judge. You
get a lot of entertainment for you money with BCs.
Q. Will you still be in business on
our wedding day?
A. Yes we have several years
successful track record. But
this is a good question. Many
DJ companies come and go.
We frequently get calls from clients whose functions
are a week away and their DJ has them down.
We’ll be there, you can count on it.
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