1. What is the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association?

DJ Associates or 'DJ@' is a DJ only non-gimmicky online based disc jockey association established in 2005 and is independent.  The Association operates as a non-profit organisation.

 

Essentially, DJ Associates encourages its members to network, discuss DJ related topics and share DJ tips and advice for new and established services. 

 

We invite you join DJ Associates and participate as an active volunteer, helping us promote the benefits of membership and to hi-light professionalism in our sector to the consumer, and the wide range of bodies and organisations in the Arts and Government.

 

No single DJ Association to date has been the one powerful and effective advocate for the whole profession, which is why DJ Associates welcomes member interaction to simply help us lobby the people who actually matter - on behalf of its members.

 

DJ Associates has represented members directly on industry related issues and will continue to act on the members behalf - to protect and promote the art of DJ'ing. 

For example, there are many DJs across the UK not satisfied with the MCPS-PRS & PPL 'ProDub Licence' and the way it was introduced.  Member concerns were raised directly with the MCPS Chairman.  DJ Associates believes the current licence is extremely unfair and unenforceable. 

 

 

 

See DJ@ ethics here.

2. What are the benefits and costs of membership?

Full Association Membership benefits include (but are not limited to)

 

 

-Plastic Membership Card - includes DJ Public Liability Insurance Details

-£10 million pounds Public Liability Insurance cover (note: the territorial cover is worldwide)

-£10 million pounds dry hire cover

-Online Validation with 'Validator+'

-£250,000 legal defense costs cover*

-Further cover extensions are included.

-Website resources

-Lifetime 15% discount from Mixmash

-10% discount off PCDJ Software

-discount available on DJ Equipment Insurance from Hencilla Canworth

* Legal costs incurred in defending proceedings arising under Health & Safety / Consumer Protection Legislation

 

The subscription fee is currently pro-rata (excluding online transaction surcharge).

The current subscription term commenced 1st September 2009 and will end 31st August 2010.

Full Membership from 1st September is from £75.00. 

Membership during the subscription term is proportionally calculated.

 

For further subscription information, contact DJ Associates 08451 086 513

 

 

Affiliate membership -

is ideal for those who already benefit from holding Public Liability Insurance, are members of other DJ Associations, the Musicians Union or Equity, etc but wish to take advantage of Validator+ and association membership benefits.

 

For affiliate membership, please fill in the online application form and add 'AFFILIATE' in the promotion code box at the end of the form.  Please follow the instructions after you submit the form. 

 

Please note:  Affiliate members are not covered for DJ Public Liability Insurance.

 

Go to application form here

 

3. Will I get a certificate or membership card?

Both! When an application is successfully processed and payment is received, the certificate is forwarded electronically for the FULL REGISTERED MEMBER to print off and keep.  Full member/s will receive further information regarding the pack / Membership Card shortly after.

Further info about the policy can be read here

4. How can I prove my PLI and membership to the Association is valid to the venue?

Registered Members of the DJ Association may be requested by a venue to provide a copy of their DJ Public Liability Insurance.  All members are encouraged to provide photo-copies of their PLI details to the venue to be held on file.

 

Valid DJ Association membership cards can be provided to venues as proof of Liability cover. DJ Associates grants permission for the membership cards to be photo copied for venues.

 

Please note: DJ Public Liability Insurance documentation should be presented upon request for proof of Liability policy.  Please show your current and active membership via your membership card to validate liability cover.

 Venues are welcome to contact the DJ Association to verify membership status. 

 

Validator+ also provides details of registered members Public Liability Insurance cover - website required:

Registered members with business websites have the option to place an online validation / verification logo on their website to confirm status. DJ Public Liability Insurance cover details can be accessed online and verified / printed off.

5. Am I acceptable? Who decides on my application?  Is there a committee?

DJ Associates DJ Association accepts all diversity of DJ including, but not limited to:

Student DJs

Club DJs

Mobile DJs

Wedding DJs

Karaoke DJs

Video DJs 

DJs who:

beat mix

beat match

segue mix

Stage Performers who playback recorded music to:

DJ as part of their performance

*background music

backing tracks

There is no age restriction to membership of the association although membership is at the discretion of the administration.

Unfortunately, we cannot cover RoI residents.

 

*In certain cases, performers who utilise recorded music as background music before, and after main performance may be accepted for membership  Please contact the association for further information.

 

New applications are currently considered by the administration.

An acting committee has been elected along with an acting Chairman.  When enough Full Members are on board the Association, committee's and a new Chairman can be elected.

6. How will I be notified of the decision and payment?

Successful applicants will be notified via email.  Once acknowledged, a payment request will be forwarded via the preferred online third party service 'NOCHEX', along with any terms and conditions / attached to membership.

Please read the Association T&Cs and site use information here.

7. How do I pay and how long does it take to process my application?

Providing that DJ Associates has all the required information included with the application, processing can be completed in minutes or hours, or even up to 72 hours, but in many cases, this time period can be shortened!
Please note: The process will allow the applicant to identify and correct any input errors before their application is processed.

DJ Associates will not take payment until the application process is approved.  Incomplete applications will be rejected.

 

Successful applicants will be contacted by DJ Associates.  Email notification for online payment via NOCHEX will be requested.  NOCHEX offer a variety of alternative secure online payment methods:

 

 

There is a transaction surcharge for online payments.  Email notification of payment received is sent automatically from NOCHEX servers.

 

Please note:

The accepted payment method is via NOCHEX secure online payment system.

DJ Associates reserves the right to reject false, misleading or incomplete applications.

Information submitted on application found later to be false or misleading will result in immediate termination of membership and benefits, application fees forfeited.

 

NOTE: ONLY FULL REGISTERED MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE COVERED WITH PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE.  

ONCE ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED, SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE ASSOCIATION TO COMPLETE THE MEMBERSHIP PROCESS.

 

IF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIVING ELECTRONIC LIABILITY DOCUMENTS IS NOT SUBMITTED WITHIN 24 HOURS TO THE DJ ASSOCIATION, MEMBERSHIP AND BENEFITS WILL BE WITHDRAWN, MONIES PAID WILL BE REFUNDED.  NOTE, THIRD PARTY TRANSACTION SURCHARGES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED BY THE DJ ASSOCIATION.

 

8. What specific information do I need to supply as part of my  application and continuing membership?

9. Where can I use the official DJ@ art work or Association logo, etc?

Full Members and Affiliate Members are permitted to use artwork / banners / official logos of the Association on their own web sites and business promotional material; however, no member shall use terms other than 'Member' or 'Registered Member' in relation to those logos or any narrative associated with their membership to describe their membership status.

 

Please note: adaptation of any logo or trademark is not permitted without proper authority obtained from the Administrator with the exception of resizing provided it does not exceed 50% (larger or smaller) from the original size.

10. If I change my mind, can I cancel my membership and get my money back but keep the membership card?

Once you have paid, under regulations, you have the right to cancel an order seven working days from the day after that on which you agreed to go ahead.  The association can refund incorrect payments but you may be charged the surcharge by NOCHEX.  Notifications are automatically sent from their servers.

If you choose to cancel an order within 24 hours of payment, written notice must be given to DJ Associates via email. DJ Associates will not accept cancellations by telephone or telephone message.

Under regulations, refunds of money will be as soon as possible and, at the latest, within 30 days of receiving the written notice of cancellation.

Under the Distance Selling Regulations, you are under a statutory duty throughout the period of cancellation to retain possession of the Membership Card (goods) and take reasonable care while the Membership Card is in your possession.  If you cancel membership, you must pay for the return of the Membership Card or make it available for collection.

Please note: DJ Associates will charge for the direct cost of recovery in collecting.

Discounted membership offered at the discretion of the association administration can not be refunded.

11. I used to be a member of DJ@ before it changed to a subscription based Association.  Will I have to re-apply to take advantage of the member benefits?

Yes.  DJ@ is now subscription based.

12. I am a member of another DJ Association.  Will I be excluded from joining the DJ@?

No.  All applications are treated equally.

13. I don't have a website but I have an email address.  Will I be excluded form joining the DJ@?

No.  But please note,  you will not benefit from online benefits included with DJ association membership!

14. I don't have a digital photo.  Will I be excluded from joining the DJ@?

Yes.  Photos are required under criteria of membership. 

15. Can I join just to receive the PLI benefits?

16. I provide Karaoke as part of my DJ service.  Can I still join DJ@?

Yes.  DJ@ welcomes Karaoke DJ entertainers who wish to benefit from full membership benefits.

17. If I apply to join, will all the DJs who work for me be covered for PLI?

No. 

 

The PLI included with membership only covers individual registered members.  If you introduce other DJs at the time of registering, you may benefit from a membership discount!

18. If I join, can I receive a discount on next years membership  if I introduce a new member?

Yes.  Applicants need only reference the proposer in an email to adminteam@djassociates.org.

 

Note: Discounted membership offered at the discretion of the association administration can not be refunded.

19. Will there be other benefits introduced?

Yes. We will try to introduce further great benefits as DJ@ expands!  The more on board, the greater the benefits we can introduce!  So spread the word!

20. I am a full time student but occasionally DJ in pubs and for friends?  Can I join for the PLI cover?

PLI is included with DJ@ full membership.  We also provide a concessionary rate for students and U21.

 

Note: Discounted membership offered at the discretion of the association administration can not be refunded.

21. I still don't know if the PLI is going to be right for me?

*DJ Associates DJ Association does not have an age limit and accepts all diversity of DJ including, but not limited to:

 

Student DJs

Club DJs

Mobile DJs

Wedding DJs

Karaoke DJs

 

Including DJ performers who playback recorded music to:

beat mix

beat match

segue mix

 

In certain cases, performers who utilise recorded music as background music before and after main performance may be accepted for membership  Please contact the association for further information.

   

If you are a musician, we suggest joining the Musicians Union as they include musicians Public Liability Insurance in their membership.  They campaign on behalf of members to KEEP MUSIC LIVE!  The MU are 100% 'musician' orientated and provide great membership benefits for their musician members. 

 

If you are an actor, why not join Equity? They have Public Liability Insurance cover and great benefits too!

 

If you are a DJ - you have a few more great choices!  You'll simply have to work out which package is the best option for you!  If you are considering obtaining DJ Public Liability Insurance, please have a look here first.

 

Public Liability Insurance cover is, in our opinion, quite essential if you're providing a hire service - it makes sense to be covered in the event of a claim!

DJ@ believes that it provides the best value for money membership which includes a Full DJ Public Liability Insurance policy bundled with association membership in the UK.

 

If you are a DJ hire service, ask your self, can you afford not to have liability cover? 

Public Liability Insurance is not a legal requirement - but it makes good sense to be covered in the event of a claim!

In fact, one of our new members said that to have it - "it's a no-brainer!"

 

Whichever organisation you choose to join, holding a valid and current Public Liability Insurance policy is good practice and remember that venues set the level of Public Liability Insurance for a reason.  They can make a claim against you!

 

Rest assured, the Public Liability Insurance cover DJ@ has secured for its members is 100% for DJs:

 

Our policy key facts are available here.

 

Compared to other similar packages available, we know DJ@ is not the cheapest but we believe we offer great benefits as a DJ Association.

 

Membership From 1st September to 31st August - From £75.00

Membership Term 2009 /2010 - Pro Rata Subscription Applies - Full details provided at time of application

 

*Unfortunately, we cannot cover RoI residents.

22. What is the Distance Selling Regulations?

The DSRs apply to a business if goods or services are sold without face-to-face contact with the consumer using an organised distance sale or service provision scheme, for instance, via the internet.

 

The DSRs say that consumers must be provided with clear information so that they can make an informed choice about whether or not they wish to buy from a goods or service provider. In most cases the goods or service provider  must also give consumers the right to a cancellation period.

 

Compliance with the DSRs is a legal requirement.