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Booking a DJ - Advice and Tips
Because the time suggested for all the arrangements for a bespoke function can
literally be anything from several months to even two years in planning,
choosing the right entertainment should equally not be rushed or compromised.
Booking a
professional DJ service for a Wedding or private function can be just as much a
headache as booking the right caterer or right venue.
Word of mouth is
a great way to hear about the DJs reputation and how a particular function
panned out, but what if the function was totally different to what you require?
What if the DJ in question is unavailable or not suitable for your function?
Who would you book?
People don't generally book DJs everyday and are not versed on the
legal 'requirements' and obligations, let
alone the specifics that one should be looking for when booking a DJ.
We will outline
some of the essential pointers to look for in booking professional DJ
entertainment to help your special occasion run as smoothly and as memorable as
possible.
PLI - Public Liability Insurance
Most function
hire room venues require an entertainer to hold Public Liability Insurance
cover.
This not only indemnifies the venue in the event of an accident
claim on the premises should it involve the DJs disco equipment,
but the venue will also be able to make a claim against the
entertainer in the event of damage to property.
Effectively, venues can insist and set the level of PLI required
before commencement of entertainment.
More often, the
PLI cover requested for an entertainer to hold can be anything from £1m to
£5m+.
Please note that full members registered with this
DJ Association are covered for £10 million pounds Public and
Products Liability, including legal defence costs.
Portable Appliance Test certificate ( P.A.T.
'certificate') states the DJ service, date and tester details of the electronic
mobile disco equipment used by the Mobile DJ for the purpose of electrical safety.
In basic terms, in the event of a claim, the P.A.T. test results
act as a 'paper trail'.
P.A.T. is not a legal requirement but venues may ask the
entertainer to present proof of P.A.T. test to satisfy insurer
requirements.
All the DJ entertainers registered with the DJ Associates Association
are encouraged to Portable Appliance Test their DJ equipment.
So before the DJ
ventures on to the venue premises, it is important that he or she holds these
requirements (above) and can present or forward copies as requested
in advance of the function date.
Further advice
Where possible, it is advisable to meet your DJ
entertainer to discuss the requirements of the day.
When testimonials are available to read or
references are offered, please take the time to read and verify that the
entertainer mentioned is the actual entertainer in discussion!
Check which organisations and bodies the DJ is
registered with and always verify membership.
Some DJ services actually offer incentives to
those wishing to complete bookings and payments in advance of function dates.
A reservation fee (booking fee) secures the
services of your DJ, usually in sums of either 15-25% of the whole fee or up to
50% retainer of the whole fee.
Your entertainer
should also provide a written confirmation of the booking, either in letter or
client contract.
Apart from the
pricing details, it should state the nature (type) of function, the date, the
times required and contact details for the client and the venue.
The letter or
contract may also include entertainer hire terms.
Always read the Terms and Conditions of the
entertainers hire contract and question anything you do not understand; read all terms and conditions of hire before committing to any
agreement.
Confirm your
booking within the requested time-frame to guarantee confirmation.
What forms of action are available to you when a Wedding DJ lets
you down?
The purpose
of this guide is for general guidance only.
Q) What forms of action are available if the DJ fails to turn
up?
If the DJ
does not show up and you have to find another DJ, you
can take legal action for the recovery of reasonable costs
from the original booked DJ, for example,
cost
of finding the replacement DJ (phone calls etc) and any extra
that you may have to pay.
So, if the original DJ cost £300 and the one you have to book at
the last minute due to being let down costs £800, then the
original DJ could be facing a payout of the £500 difference!
Q)
What if the DJ I book with contacts me to say they can not do
the function, but someone else can who then charges me more?
If the DJ you
booked with says they can't provide a service, but someone else
can, they run the risk that if the new DJ wishes to charge more,
therefore, you can sue the original DJ for breach of contract
and for the difference. Note, the difference may have to be
greater than £50.
Q) If the DJ supplies a sub-contracted DJ, do I have reasonable grounds
to sue if the contracted DJ does not turn up?
If the
supplier fails to supply the goods/service at the later date,
for instance, the subcontracted DJ fails to turn up for the
function,
then the
supplier is in breach of the contract.
The potential for further action is a possibility regardless of
whether any deposit (booking fee) is returned by the supplier,
however,
you have no
right to "compensation" for breach of contract, only to be put
back in the position you would have been had the breach not
occurred.
So you can
sue the supplier, not the sub-contracted
DJ.
PDF Download:
What
forms of action are available to you when a mobile DJ or Wedding
DJ lets you down?
Documents
are presented in Portable Document Format (PDF) and a PDF
reader is required for viewing.
If you are booking a DJ who states they are a
registered DJ, please request their full name and membership
number.
Please contact the DJ
Association to confirm membership status.
Contact
BPM NOVEMBER 2007 BPM Show, Donnington, 10th to 11th November
MIXMASH
There were smiles all round at the Mixmash stand too at the BPM show '07! With an amazing catalogue of music videos and visual discs to hand, the team also presented the new 'CLIPMASH' service which allows members to preview and book compiled videos to order. Further details at www.mixmash.com
Presenting MIXMASH@BPMVisit
Acclaimed legendry DJ Mark Luvdup presented the MIXMASH stand and hosted an interesting seminar insight on VJing, past, present and future with guest VJ Ant Swift.
Fellow MIXMASH host Spencer providing in-depth advice for MIXMASH clients on the Pioneer SVM-1000 mixer and music videos
The master at work!
Unique Entertainment caught the attention and wonder of the MIXMASH stand by providing a totally unique approach to VJing!
Unique Entertainment not only descend on 'Gods Kitchen' but are very much into DJing. Music taste - 'Filthy House'
'Unique Entertainment' demonstrating the latest wares of MIXMASH!
All Photos courtesy of Buxton Photography COPYRIGHT CONTROL. No unauthorized copying, duplication or use of these images without written permission from the photographer or DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association.
DENON DJ @ BPM 2007
There were smiles all round at the Denon stand! Having celebrated the recent win of Best Dual Media Player at the DJmag.com Tech Awards 2007, there was much interest in the HD2500 and the latest innovative models from the Denon stable. Very impressive.
DENON DJ Stand at BPMVisit
Smiles all-round from the DENON DJ team and Unique Entertainment!
"Congratulations!" DENON says Unique Entertainment
DENON put the music in focus
DENON DJ team member Gary and 'Unique Entertainment'
Congratulations to Denon team member Gary for presenting an informative and interesting stand for DJs! Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!
All Photos courtesy of Buxton Photography COPYRIGHT CONTROL. No unauthorized copying, duplication or use of these images without written permission from the photographer or DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association.
PIONEER @ BPM 2007 - take the centre stage and the show limelight!
Launching the new SVM-1000 mixer and featuring the new CDJ-400 digital deck, the Pioneer stand was heaving soon after the doors were officially open on Saturday 10th and pretty busy during the day...and then some!
Pioneer Stand
Much interest in the new Pioneer CDJ-400 Digital Deck
An audio visual extravangaza!
Pioneer Centre Stage With no better example of technology and talent combined, the Pioneer centre stage really rocked and caught the attention of both exhibition attendees and nearby exhibitors with guest DJs taking the stage.
UK Launch Pioneer SVM-1000 Mixer International DJs provided an in-depth review of the latest features of the SVM-1000, demonstrating visual effects on the fly to the stand gatherings via Plasma screens.
Congratulations to Pioneer who recently celebrated three wins at the DJmag.com Tech Award 2007:
ULTIMATE MIXER £800+: Pioneer DJM800 BEST MIXER UNDER £400: Pioneer DJM400 ULTIMATE CDJ: Pioneer CDJ1000Mk3
All Photos courtesy of Buxton Photography COPYRIGHT CONTROL. No unauthorized copying, duplication or use of these images without written permission from the photographer or DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association.
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