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Questions to ask before you hire a DJ

These standard interview questions weed out amateurs and give you a sense of the entertaineru2019s taste and style.<br>How long have you been in the business? (Note: There is a big difference between a professional DJ and someone who DJs as a side gig. Save yourself the headache and go with a reputable professional with several years of experience.)<br>How many corporate events have you done this past year? Can you put me in touch with the event planners?<br>Can you share live, unedited videos or recordings of the DJ/band?<br>Has your DJ/band played for my type of audience before?<br>

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Questions to ask before you hire a DJ

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  1. LIVE101 WWW.LIVE101.IN BOOK A SINGER | DJ | BAND | LIVE MUSIC ARTIST

  2. QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE YOU HIRE A DJ

  3. • These standard interview questions weed out amateurs and give you a sense of the entertainer’s taste and style. • How long have you been in the business? (Note: There is a big difference between a professional DJ and someone who DJs as a side gig. Save yourself the headache and go with a reputable professional with several years of experience.) • How many corporate events have you done this past year? Can you put me in touch with the event planners? • Can you share live, unedited videos or recordings of the DJ/band? • Has your DJ/band played for my type of audience before?

  4. • Are there any other services you provide, such as lighting design or audio visual support (Note: Some entertainment agencies provide these services in-house, and it may be more cost effective to bundle them rather than work with a separate audio visual company.) • Have you worked with my event venue before? Do you require any special arrangements or equipment, such as additional electrical outlets or storage space? • What’s your emergency back-up plan? What happens if the DJ or one of the main band members is sick the day of the event? • Can we meet with the DJ/band before the event?

  5. COST COST • Money talks … except when it comes to hidden fees. Those are typically pretty quiet. Get the most bang for your buck and avoid surprise charges with these questions: • What is your pricing for my event’s date and time? Is there a better price for certain months or days of the week? • How much is the deposit and when is it due? When is the final payment due? • Are there any additional fees I could potentially incur? What about lighting, linens, travel expenses, or charges for special musical requests? • What is your cancellation policy if I need to cancel or change the date of my event? • What happens if the event goes beyond the specified time? How much is the overtime rate?

  6. LOGISTICS LOGISTICS • Great entertainment feels spontaneous, but everyone behind the scenes knows it doesn’t just happen. Avoid event-day snafus and technical difficulties by addressing logistics well in advance: • Do you have liability insurance? (Note: Most venues require this of all vendors.) • Who will be my main contact the day of the event? • Do we need to rent any equipment or instruments, such as speakers, drapes, or a piano? • What kind of space or stage do you require for the DJ/band setup?

  7. • Do you plan to use any special effects (e.g. fog machine) or lighting? • How much time do you need for setup, sound check, and breakdown? • How many breaks will you need, and long will each one be? (Note: Make sure the DJ/band has a plan for appropriate “filler” music.) • How do you handle song requests? • What’s your backup plan if there’s an equipment malfunction?

  8. • For any live entertainment / DJ requirements, Live101.in is the best place to do. You can get in touch with us on our website: www.live101.in

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