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Hiring a DJ for your event - the most important questions to ask | Sound Wave Events

6/19/2018

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Are you planning to hire a DJ for your event, but aren't quite sure where to start?  With dozens of DJs popping up in your Google search, how do you know who is best?  Your DJ can be responsible for 80% of the success of your event - isn't that crazy? But it is true...your DJ is making announcements, taking care of the flow of the event, playing music for your crowd, and setting the mood for your celebration. But not to stress - hiring a DJ can be a made simpler as you ask these questions:

  1. Will you be able to meet your Actual DJ before you book?        
  2. Does your DJ do planning with you for your event?  Are they flexible to talk over the phone, email or meet in person?
  3. Does your DJ have an office where he can meet you?  If not, where will meetings take place?
  4. How will your DJ perform on the mic?  Does it match your style and needs?      
  5. Will your DJ stick to the plan you have made and be flexible with any changes that come up at the event?
  6. Does your DJ take breaks during the evening? If so, who takes care of music during this time?       
  7. Does your DJ play from a playlist or choose songs one at a time based on the crowd? How does your DJ respond to guest requests? Will he honor your must play and do not play lists?    
  8. Will there be two DJs at your event to help coordinate your special activities and create an awesome party - or just one?       
  9. Is your DJ know and recommended by other vendors you are working with?
  10. Have you read reviews from past clients of your DJ? What are past cleints saying? 

Important Questions, right?!? Don't be shy about asking these questions to a potential DJ. With 80% of your event's success at stake, it is important to know that you have the best DJ for your event. 

We would love to answer these questions for you - contact us today and we can chat!

Sound Wave Events
Photo Booth Boise, McCall, Sun Valley
208-891-0094
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5 Comments
Ridley link
6/26/2018 02:31:01 pm

You've got good tips for hiring a DJ. We want one for our wedding, so thanks for this! I'll be sure that we actually meet them in person before booking them.

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Raymond Cooper link
7/31/2018 09:05:34 am

I really liked some of the questions you posed to help in the selection process of a DJ. My fiance and I would like to have a DJ at our wedding, and I think your list will be really helpful to us. We'll definitely take your advice and read reviews from past clients before deciding on who to hire.

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Olivia Jones link
8/16/2018 09:05:49 pm

I'm glad you talked about the right questions to ask when hiring a DJ for an event. I think it's important that we meet the DJ first before hiring them because we need to make sure he or she is the right fit for the occasion. My brother is celebrating his 21st birthday next month. We'll remember your tip when hiring a DJ.

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Fay link
12/6/2019 09:46:15 am

My favorite part about this article is that you explained that you should ask the DJ if they will stick to the plan and be flexible if any changes come up. My sister is getting married in a few months and we are at the stage of planning in which she needs to find a DJ that can take care of the entertainment. I think it would be great if she read this article and ask the right questions for whoever she hires.

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photbooth hire sydney link
3/24/2020 05:18:28 am

Well there are numerous of questions you can ask from your dj boy as the basic and important question is whether they are available on their date or not moreover you can ask from their about their charges which are important to know before hiring them.

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