Mobile DJs – Choosing the Right One for Your Event!
If you're planning an event with a DJ, you want it to be fun and runsmoothly. Most people only hire a DJ for one or two events during theirlifetime. This makes it difficult to make an informed decision when itcomes to mobile DJ entertainment. Read on, and I'll give you experttips that will help guide you to the right disc jockey for your event.
Price:
Answer the phone at any mobile DJ service and the first thing you'lllikely hear is
"How much do you charge?"
While that's an excellentquestion, and one you'll definitely need to discuss, it's not the onlyconsideration when choosing a mobile DJ for your event. Today, we'reall used to buying relatively inexpensive products that offer goodquality for a fraction of the name brand price.The thing you have to keep in mind is mobile disc jockeys aren'tproviding a product, they're providing a service. Unlike two TVs that dobasically the same thing and have roughly the same quality, no twomobile DJs are alike. They all have individual strengths andweaknesses. Some DJs are more experienced, some have lessexperience. Another consideration is the DJ's equipment. Though verylow cost DJ gear is available these days, reliable, high quality gear isstill very expensive. Can a DJ charging $150 for four hours provide areliable, high quality show when most DJs in your area charge fourtimes that amount or more? Probably not.
References:
As someone new to entertainment buying, your best source forinformation about the DJs you're comparing is their past clients. Talkto people who've been in your shoes and have seen your potential DJsin action. Any reputable mobile DJ service should be able to provideyou with dozens of references from satisfied clients.
Insurance:
Every DJ you consider should carry an adequate liability insurancepolicy. In the past, it was a good idea. These days, it's an absolutenecessity as many hotels and other venues will not allow a DJ toperform without a proper liability policy. If you choose to hire anuninsured DJ, you should be prepared for the possibility that the venuemay not allow your DJ to set up or perform.
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