Frequently Asked Questions and what you should be asking when looking to book a good DJ for your Wedding or special event...
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How much music do you have ?
What music do you have ?
What music will you play ?
Can I choose the music ?
Can I tell you what NOT to play ?
Can my guests choose music ?
Do you have 'clean' versions of songs ?
Can I bring an iPod ?
Can I bring a CD ?
Can I bring a memory stick ?
How big are your speakers ?
What if your system breaks down ?
What if you get ill ?
How long does it take to set up ?
How long does it take to break down ?
What will you wear ?
Will you get drunk ?
What insurance do you have ?
Is your equipment tested ?
My venue has asked for PLI
My venue has asked for PAT
Can you set up earlier ?
What lighting do you have ?
How is the lighting set up ?
Do you have a smoke machine ?
How much power do you need ?
Do I get a contract ?
Do I pay a deposit ?
Where can I see you performing ?
How do I know you will be good ?
I want to project some pictures onto a screen, can you help ?
I want to colour my venue with lights, can you help ?
Can I have confetti canon for my first dance ?
Can I have bubbles ?
Do you do balloons ?
Can you supply chair covers ?
Do you have a chocolate fountain ?
Do you supply popcorn ?
Will you do everything in your power to make my event special and accomodate my every wish no matter how much of a pain I become ?
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How much music do you have ?
I have over 127 thousand songs in total, I bring with me around 14 thousand of the most popular and most requested, and of course I will also bring along any requests you make using the online request system
What music do you have ?
Just about every style you might need, right across the various era's of music, including many nationalities such as French, Serbian, German, Latin, Scottish, Irish, African, Israeli and much more. Perhaps just as important is the fact that I will be happy to play it !
What music will you play ?
If you have chosen the styles and any particular songs, these will be my priority. Around this brief I will guage the audience, and using my experience will choose songs that will get people on the floor
Can I choose songs for you to avoid playing ?
Yes, using the online system you can select songs for me not to play, and we will discuss general styles you like and dont like so the evening goes the way you want it to
Can I choose the music ?
Yes, I offer a free online music database where you can choose as many songs as you like (bear in mind around 19 songs per hour is the most I can play!). You also get a further login for your guests, so they can choose 2 songs each, and I'm happy to take requests on the night
Can my guests choose music ?
Yes, in addition to your login, you get a further login for your guests, so they can choose 2 songs each, and I'm happy to take requests on the night. You also have the facility to remove any guest requests you dont like !
Do you have 'clean' versions of songs ?
Yes, I have a large amount of 'radio edit' and cleaned versions of songs, so if you need me to make sure I play these instead of the originals, just let me know and I'll be happy to accomodate your wishes
Can I bring an iPod ?
Yes, either for your own background music perhaps, or if you have some special music we have discovered I dont have, then I can plug that into my system
Can I bring a CD ?
Yes, you shouldn't need to, but I have the facility to play it
Can I bring a memory stick ?
Yes, once again you shouldn't need to, but I have the facility to play it
How big are your speakers ?
Which ones ? I currently have three sound systems, an HK system, a Mackie system and an OHM system. They are all high quality professional systems of varying sizes and output, and I will use the one most suited to your venue. It will be plenty loud enough for dancing, but I will monitor the volume so that those guests who would rather talk than dance, get to enjoy their evening as well
For much larger venues I also have access to JBL, DragonSpirit and Turbosound rigs, so we are sure to have the right system for your event
What if your system breaks down ?
I carry a lot of extra equipment with me, both sound and lighting, so in the unlikely event of a problem, I can be up and running again very quickly
What if you get ill ?
If I am so sick I cannot make it, I have a team of professional associates I can instantly call upon. In case they are booked, I also operate a website for emergency DJ cover called DJSupport, where well over a hundred DJs keep each other advised of their availability for just such an emergency. You will never end up with me sending my roadie/ friend/brother to entertain on your special day
How long does it take to set up ?
For a normal amount of equipment with reasonable access to the room/ marquee, I allow an hour. Should you book extra's such as uplighting, this takes longer but we would discuss this so you are fully aware.
How long does it take to break down ?
For a normal amount of equipment it's usually around 45 minutes. You may need to bear this in mind when planning your timings, in case the venue insists both guests AND equipment are out of the venue by a certain time.
What will you wear ?
For a Wedding I would normally wear black tie (dinner suit) as I think you and your guests have made an effort, therefore so should I. However if you would prefer me in shirt and tie, fancy dress, very loud Hawaiian shirt, then just let me know !
Will you get drunk ?
Absolutely not !
I rarely drink alcohol as I always seem to be driving, and at your event I will definately only be drinking Coke/Pepsi
My venue has asked for PLI
Many venues now ask for this in case of claims by guests following an accident. I have £10 million of Public Liability Cover (PLI) just in case of any accidents with my equipment. I am happy to email either you or your venue with the policy
My venue has asked for PAT
This is Portable Appliance Testing, all my equipment is tested by a qualified Electrician annually and each item has a sticker as well as providing me with a test certificate I can let you have, or will email direct to your venue if required
Can you set up earlier ?
Yes, although it's not always appropriate. In a marquee this is the preferred option as guests will rarely go somewhere else after the Wedding Breakfast, so bringing a lot of equipment through your crowd of guests is not really what you want. If however you have chosen a beautiful venue with nice architecture, do you really want 21st century equipment in your photo's... probably not.
It's something we would discuss, but my general advice is to enjoy your venue for the Wedding Breakfast, then take a one hour break when you can relax and greet evening guests as well as chatting infomally with your daytime guests, while we set up a great show for you
What lighting do you have ?
In technical terms - moving heads (profiles and washes), stage washes, scanners, moonflowers, lasers, UV, Mirror ball, LED par can uplighters and spotlights
In real terms - lots of variations you can choose from, or you can allow me to make the decision and bring a good sized selection. You will get a WOW factor from my lighting show and I will cram in as much as I can to impress both you and your guests.
The lighting is all controlled via DMX (hardware or laptop generated signals) that allow complete control to give you subtle lighting when you need it, an amazing first dance sequence and a great disco show
How is the lighting set up ?
The choice can be yours. I would normally erect 4m or more of Astralight, using wind up stands this goes to the ceiling of most venues. From this is suspended all the lighting. there is then a star cloth in front of me and ground level equipment, which keeps things neat and tidy
If you prefer a more subtle look, all the lighting can be placed at floor level, and this can look really neat
If you have a marquee, we can rig the Astralight from the apex of the marquee (with owners permission) before you and your guests arrive and this gets it up and out of the way, while giving maximum impact once powered up in the evening
Do you have a smoke machine ?
I have a professional hazer which is fully controllable, but many venues will not allow their use because it can (rarely) set off smoke alarms. I am happy to liase with your venue to discuss it's use
How much power do you need ?
Two domestic style 13amp sockets, or one 16amp C-Form socket. This is rarely a problem, and only really needs discussion where a marquee is involved, here I would chat with the marquee company to ensure that I dont clash with caterers needs and any high powered outside lighting they may have.
Do I get a contract ?
Yes, every booking gets a legally binding contract, so you know who your DJ is, and when/where/what you expect from him, and he knows what to do and when to do it
Do I pay a deposit ?
Not normally, we have always found that our contract is enough to confirm a booking, you will have enough supplier and venue demands for money up front to deal with
Where can I see you performing ?
You can't is the quick answer. Imagine how you would feel with all your guests dressed up for your special day, and in come perhaps several couples, plus maybe relatives, to stand there and judge your DJ... Not a happy thought is it ?
Of course you want to make sure you have the right DJ, but showing up at someone elses Wedding will not prove much if anything. He may be under strict instructions to only play rock music, use strobes, use a small lighting rig and wear shirt and trousers, all or some of which may not be what you are looking for.
How do I know you will be good ?
Because if I or my colleagues weren't, then I would have gone out of business a long time ago, and I would not be the recommended DJ supplier for two of the top venues in Sussex. That perhaps makes me sound over confident, but what I am sure about is that my colleagues and I care deeply about what we do for you, and will do our very best to make sure you get the service you want and need !
I want to project some pictures onto a screen, can you help ?
Yes, I have a powerful professional projector and both a 6ft wide quick install screen, and 10ft wide x 10ft high fastfold screen for maximum impact. The projector can accept a variety of inputs either you or I can supply, fo either video or stills projection for part or all of your event
I want to colour my venue with lights, can you help ?
We have over 50 LED par Can uplighters we can space around your venue which will wash the walls or features with you chosen colour/s. They can remain on one colour, slowly fade between 2 or more, and/or become part of the disco lighting in the evening.
Can I have confetti canon for my first dance ?
Yes, we have a company we recommend highly who do a fantastic job -
Can I have bubbles ?
Yes, although we don't recommend it as they make the dancefloor really slippery and dangerous. Lovely idea, but not really practical
Do you do balloons ?
I don't, but I know a company that do a great job we have worked with for many years -
Can you supply chair covers ?
I don't, but I know a company that do a great job we have worked with for many years -
Do you have a chocolate fountain ?
Another no I'm afraid, I stick to what I'm good at, but I've worked with and tasted fountains from these guys, they're really good -
Do you supply popcorn ?
Tempting, but no, sorry
Will you do everything in your power to make my event special and accomodate my every wish no matter how much of a pain I become ?
Yes I will. Over the years I have dealt with hundreds of Brides & Grooms to be, a small handful of whom have been 'really hard work', however I do understand that planning such a big event for the first (and hopefully last !) time is stressful. My job is to make booking the entertainment a pain free task. Everyone is given my best service and nothing is too much trouble. Some things I charge for and others are free, but either way my aim is to be your perfect Wedding DJ and help you have the perfect Wedding day you always imagined
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