Just how easy is
it to relax and
enjoy your night, knowing you've booked a DJ who
takes their DJ'ing and Mobile Disco business seriously?
What should you consider when booking
mobile disco
entertainment?
Here are 10 tips and pointers to help you on your
way. Please do not hesitate to contact the DJ Associates
Disc Jockey Association if
you need any further advice on booking a mobile disco.
1.
Although it may look
that a mobile disco and DJ is only paid for performing for a few hours on the night,
an experienced reputable mobile DJ will invest over five times that amount to ensure
that your event is an excellent occasion and above all, memorable!
2. Many considerations are
overlooked when booking, for example, a specialist Wedding Disco or
Mobile DJ.
The event preparation,
client consultation meetings, business investment and even license
requirements which all add and contribute towards the success of
the special event are factors which have to be taken on board
especially for
what is supposedly one of the most important days of
adult life. Yet because people do not book Wedding Discos or
Mobile Discos everyday, the focus of an enquiry usually centralizes
around the cost of the Disco entertainment as opposed to the DJs service
and what is actually included in the price.
3. Generally, clients of mobile disco or
wedding disco services are
not interested in the brand name of the mobile DJs equipment, how many knobs
the DJs mixer has or who designed the disco entertainers DJ case!
But the client will expect the disco service to know their business and what clients should be expecting as
a good level of service.
The association suggests that you arrange a face to
face meeting with your Wedding Disco Entertainment or mobile disco and discuss in depth exactly what you are looking for.
4. You'll expect the music
repertoire of the DJ entertainer to be broad and suitably presented in an
appropriate fashion during the Wedding Reception or private party.
The DJs experience
and background needs to be of a standard you are satisfied will meet
your function requirements and expectations.
5. Whilst music should be
delivered in a clear fashion, the aesthetics of the
DJs lighting
should not distract but enhance the function proceedings as
appropriate lighting helps
add atmosphere to the occasion. The mobile djs or wedding djs disco set-up should be
neat and tidy, unobtrusive to the eye and not dominating in the
venue / function room.
6. Wedding Receptions in the UK are of
course more sophisticated year on year and the aesthetics of the
DJ entertainers set-up for visual impact is increasingly under
scrutiny.
For example, you may require a hi-profile
'night-club'
theme to reflect the occasion with lighting gantry and speakers from
floor to ceiling, or maybe an elegant and discreet affair for the
stylish and sophisticated setting.
7. You will appreciate that a DJ service is
so much more appealing from an experienced quality entertainer - who
actually adds value and enhances your function.
Further,
professional DJ services carry back-up equipment, are indemnified
for public liability, their DJ equipment used is looked after and well
maintained.
8. When the microphone needs to be engaged, it is
done responsibly and in an experienced fashion. Even the
entertainers attire is appropriate to the occasion and smart.
9.
Whilst there are some
great mobile discos and disco service deals available, never consider that the best
price will always be the best deal especially for one off events
such as a Wedding Reception.
Interestingly, according to the surveys
conducted by Wedding Forums and Bridal Magazines both here and
abroad, around 75 - 80% of newlyweds would have invested more in their
Wedding (DJ)
entertainment as a priority, given hindsight!
10.
If you allow plenty of time to book your Wedding Reception or
private party disco entertainment and do a little research before you make your decision,
you'll avoid disappointment on the night!
Written by Dan Dukesy, UK Based working Mobile DJ
and VJ. Member of the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association
(also known as 'DJ@')
http://www.djassociates.org
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