International DJ News
Mobile
DJ'ing - Why Operating Legally is the Best Option
[Business:Career-Advice]
It's a known fact the 'mobile DJ' is not perceived in the
same way as other 'trades' and professions, but that's
likely due to a number of factors which can not entirely be
addressed in one article alone! What I am going to cover in
this article is 'legality' of the operating mobile DJ, and
how it is a far better option than operating 'illegally'.
Tax: There is nothing worse than the bite of the Tax Man as
I was once told!
Advice
and Tips For Booking a DJ For Your Wedding Reception Or
Party
[Relationships:Wedding]
Booking a mobile DJ service for a Wedding or private
function needn't be a headache! Here are a few pointers to
consider when seeking a DJ for your Wedding Reception or
party.
Summary
of Points to Consider For Inclusion in a DJ Or Artiste
Contract
[Business:Small-Business]
'Terms and Conditions' of hire are of course in addition to
the contract booking details which usually outline the
hirer's contact address details, service offered / function
type, date, times and location of the venue, breakdown of
costs, discounts (if offered) etc. There are times when a DJ
has to supply an entertainer in the event of crises cover,
or contracts an artiste for entertainment work. But what
details should be included in the contract terms and
conditions of hire?
Advice
For the Aspiring DJ
[Business:Career-Advice] Three fundamental elements
that successful DJ'ing requires is a love of music,
perseverance and enthusiasm. If you have those, then you are
most definitely on the right track to become a DJ! But what
else do you need to know?
Public
Liability For DJs - A Brief Guide
[Insurance] If you are venturing into providing a
mobile disco service, at some point, you'll likely encounter
a venue that requires you to provide proof of Public
Liability Insurance before you can set-up disco equipment
and perform! Public hire and Hotel venues can set the level
of indemnity required, so it's a good idea to research the
area of intended service cover to gauge an idea of how much
'PLI' you will need.
Wedding
DJ Tips and Advice
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] If you're a DJ, there
are lots of things to think about when undertaking Wedding
DJ entertainment. Here are a few brief pointers I've
compiled from experience to consider.
Advice
to the DJ Seeking an Agent
[Business:Solo-Professionals]
There are good and bad agents - trying to work out which are
which might be construed a nightmare but it needn't be!
Essentially, whilst disco agents with a good reputation will
likely find you more regular work than an agent with a bad
reputation, even bad agents can still have a regular
turnover of work but the quality of the work will likely be
far below that of a good agents! From experience, there are
a few points to consider when seeking work with an agent.
Ever
Wondered Why the Pub DJ is Low Paid?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music]
The debates come and go about the £40 to £50 a night Mobile
DJs, but when you delve into the subject a little deeper,
some interesting facts turn up that put a slightly different
perspective on things....for instance whether you put a
simple question to a landlord or manager of a pub "Why do
you pay Pub DJs 'XX' amount?", the answer invariably seems
different but with a common denominator - they always
appreciate the DJs ability - but can not afford to increase
the money!
Case
Study of a Sole Trader DJ
[Business:Small-Business]
I often read on the DJ online communities newbie questions
such as "How much should I charge?" or "What methods should
I use for structuring my disco fee?" This year, I had a
pleasant chat with a full-time mobile DJ based in the South
East (Kent) with over five years DJ experience, who was kind
enough to share a breakdown of his calculations for
inclusion in a marketing section of a DJ forum.
