DJs near you

Keep in mind that every DJ has their own style, background, and experience in the industry. Different kinds of DJs include:

• Nightclub DJs are experts at keeping dance floors packed. They may specialize in specific genres of music and are sometimes available for hire for private events.
• In-house DJs generally work for specific venues and may be an optional add on with your venue package. Get to know in-house DJs well before you accept the package deal based solely on its convenience. You may prefer to hire your own DJ instead.
• Mobile DJs focus on private events, such as weddings, birthday parties, and corporate functions. They generally have a wide variety of music to accommodate a wide variety of clients.
• Turntablists are specialist DJs that uses turntables and vinyl records along with a mixer to create unique compositions. All turntablists are DJs, but not all DJs are turntablists.

Think about how you envision your party playing out to help you decide what kind of DJ is right for your event, then start interviewing a few candidates.

Questions to ask before hiring a DJ

Before signing a contract with any DJ, ask them the following questions to determine if they are a good fit for your event.

• What kind of music and events do you specialize in?
• How would you describe your performance style?
• How long have you been DJ’ing at events like mine?
• Can we give you song lists? What about do-not-play lists?
• Do you take requests from guests?
• How do you encourage a crowd to hit the dance floor?
• Do you act as an emcee? Is there an additional cost for this?
• What’s included in your service package?
• May I see a sample contract?
• How do you handle inclement weather at outdoor events?
• Do you bring all your own equipment?
• Do your services include special lighting and mics for guest speeches?
• Do you require liability insurance?
• Do you have a cancellation policy?

More tips for hiring a DJ

Look up BBB Accredited DJs and ask your friends and family members for their recommendations too. Keep in mind that the best professionals are usually booked well in advance, so you’ll want to start your search early. Shop around and compare DJs and their services before deciding on a professional who has the skills, equipment, and experience to turn the event you’ve envisioned into a reality.

 

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