1111 Seventh St
Plover, WI 54467
Phone:
715/344-8899
Fax:
320/213-6501
Do they have experience in the type of event you're planning?
With sufficient experience, a professional DJ will be able to act as your Master of Ceremonies and smoothly guide your celebration from start to finish allowing you to relax and enjoy your party and guests!
With experience comes confidence and knowledge; many things can happen during an event-some are expected, others are not. The experienced professional has the ability to handle any situation which may arise and will be able to react spontaneously to correct the problem as if nothing ever really happened. With this same experience, your entertainer will intuitively know what music to play at what time.
What type of music do they provide and will they play requests?
It's your party! Will your prospective music entertainer cheerfully accept your suggestions? Do they provide a playlist with a wide variety of songs? Will they play additional CDs that you may want to provide?
What is their appearance?
Find out ahead of time and make your preferences known! Different events command different attire. And if you want them in a tuxedo find out if there is an additional charge.
What kind of equipment do they use, how will it look, and what is their technical expertise?
Determine if the disc jockey uses today's technology(compact discs, wireless microphone)or yesterday's antiques? You are paying money for a professional and they should have quality equipment and know how it operates. You are hopefully hiring someone who takes their job seriously, so make sure they have made the investment in quality equipment. There is a difference.
Do they have access to back-up equipment in case of an emergency?
Even professional equipment can fail on occasion, so it is important to know whether your disc jockey has extra components, or hopefully another entire sound system available to them. Any number of circumstances may arise between the time you book your disc jockey and the date of your event.
Usually only the top-notch pros invest the extra money to ensure that everything works on your event date. Booking a reliable Disc Jockey is a very important decision for the success of your event.
Are they reputable and will they provide you with references?
Do local banquet halls, photographers, and caterers give you a good referral of the company? Remember, if you receive references from a DJ, they're only going to provide positive ones. Same thing with videos, etc.
Have they ever performed at your location?
It helps if they already know the place, how to get there, and they have a rapport with the staff. This makes it less likely that you will have any problems.
Do they provide you with all the materials you need to plan your event?
You are paying not only for the performance,but also the entertainer's experience. Make sure they are able to help you plan your event, saving time and ensuring your expectations are met.
One of the clues you are working with a caring, experienced entertainer is the actual paper work they send you. If the prospectus is carefully designed, organized and informative, and the contract complete and easily understood then your search may be over. The quality of their literature might give you some insight on the over-all professional nature of their company.
Can you make a personal visit with them?
You should be able to schedule a personal visit where you can discuss want events you want performed, music preferences, the schedule, and learn more about their company.
How much do they charge?
Most reputable DJ's charge more than the part-timer who is looking to make a few extra bucks on the side. Don't look strictly at how much they charge, look at what you receive! Question a company that is very low in cost; if they don't think they are worth it, maybe you shouldn't either. There's a good chance that you are putting the success of the event in jeopardy just to save a few bucks. If the company you are looking at is at the high end of the scale, ask them to justify their cost. You might find that you are compensating the DJ for extra equipment that is not needed or desired, or you might find that these added services are worth the extra cost.
Be sure that you understand their basic fee level, over time rates, and due dates for deposits and balances. Don't forget to ask what time they will arrive.
Finally, keep in mind all the time and money you have committed to your event and the impact the DJ has on how everything turns out. It's true, you get what you pay for! Is a bargain DJ really a bargain if you're not happy with the outcome?
Do they have a clear, concise, written contract?
Make certain you have a contract and that everything you expect is in writing. Nobody will remember what they promised you ten months from now. Make sure dates, times, deposits, balances, addresses and phone numbers are listed.
Are they insured, incorporated, or members of the local chamber of commerce?
A disc jockey who has taken the time to incorporate or insure their company demonstrates that they take their business, and their customers, seriously.
DO YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH THEM?
It really comes down to a matter of trust. Once you feel you've found an established Disc Jockey in your price range with the services you like, make your final selection based on personality. Do you like the person you are dealing with? If you are dealing with an agent that merely markets other DJ services find out who is accountable if problems occur.
Conclusion: These are just some of the most important questions to ask to distinguish a true professional from an amateur. Listen carefully to not only what an event professional says when you ask questions, but how they say it. Do they speak with knowledge, passion and a desire to help you create a successful event?
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