EVENT TIPs & FAQs?

Things to consider for your event

  • What do your prices include?

    Prices include everything that you see for each package. Each package is priced for events of up to 4 hours. We do make additional charges for certain equipment.


    Prices on each package are double for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve & New Years Day.


    Go To Packages

  • How do I pay you?

    A Deposit of £100 is required to secure a booking, debit or credit card accepted via secure online PayPal payments. If you’d prefer to pay by bank transfer/cash just let us know.


    Balance can be paid by debit or credit card via secure online PayPal payments at least 7 days before the event date.  If you’d prefer to pay by bank transfer/cash, just let us know at least 10 days before your event so that any balance payment can be cleared prior to the event date.

  • What type of events do you play at?

    Vast amount of experience performing at Corporate Events, Weddings, Birthday Parties, Summer Leaver's Ball, Christmas and Club Events. 


    Catering for everyone and making every event special and to the client’s requirements, as every event is different.

  • What areas do you cover?

    Based in SE London and DJ in all areas, basically anywhere that is within a 90 minutes or so drive of the base.


    Willing to travel outside of coverage area by arrangement, please make contact for details.

  • Can we meet to discuss our event?

    Most clients are happy to discuss their requirements via email or over the phone, but some prefer to meet in person.


    We are more than happy to oblige in these cases, and usually arrange to meet somewhere at equal distance between us.

  • How far in advance can I book you?

    Happy to take booking as far into the future as you require. 


    Saturdays get booked up anything up to 1 year in advance whereas mid-week bookings tend to be much closer to the event date.

  • Can I come and watch you play anywhere before/after I book you?

    This is a difficult one. We completely understand why prospective clients want to seek assurance that we are good at our job before they book us, but there are two reasons why this can prove difficult.


    1. Nearly all bookings are for private parties, where it would be entirely inappropriate for us to invite prospective clients along.


    2. Each event played at is very different, we work with the client to ensure they get exactly what they want; therefore, it is unlikely that any other event will be a good representation of how I will play at your event e.g. one client might want a whole night of Motown where as you’d want Club Classics or Chart. Every event is different and unique.


    We are more than happy to meet up with potential clients to discuss their requirements, and/or to put them in touch with previous clients if they’d like a reference. Review & video page may also be useful in seeking assurance.


    Of course, you are more than welcome to come along to a gig in a public place.


    Go To Review & Views

  • Can I use your microphone for speeches & announcements?

    Wired & wireless microphones are available which you are free to use once the equipment is setup.

  • Will you make some announcements on our behalf?

    Yes, announcement of first dance, cutting of the cake, get everyone to sing happy birthday etc. 


    Announcements are no problem to be the MC, have years of experience radio presenting.

  • What type of music do you play?

    Generally clients give some idea of the type of music that they’d like played and avoided. 


    We always work closely with clients to ensure they get what they want. We have all genres of music that span every decade.

  • Are you happy to work from a playlist that I supply?

    Definitely! Many clients provide a playlist/list of requests in advance of their event. 


    This ensures that the music played is exactly what the client wants to hear. 


    We like to receive any playlist at least 2 weeks in advance.


  • Do I have to supply you with a playlist/list of requests?

    No. However your playlist is more than welcome. It is completely the client’s choice as to how much input they have into the music played. 


    Or you are welcome to leave it to over 30 years of musical expertise.

  • Do you take requests on the night?

    Yes, if you want us to. Most clients allow their guests to make a request, but some specify that they don’t want us to take any.


    It is your event and the decision are completely yours! We aim to please.

  • What happens if I want a song that you haven’t got?

    If we know in advance of the event of any specific songs that you’d like played, we will always ensure that we have the song prior to your event. 


    Or give you the opportunity to provide the music if we can’t find it! 


    If we get a request on the night that we haven't got, we will try to download it there and then! 


    Obviously, this is subject to wireless reception, and whether or not the track is available to download. 


    Have well over 40,000 tracks in music collection so usually have what is requested.

  • Will you liaise directly with my venue about any requirements you or they have?

    We can do. Sometimes the venue will specifically ask to talk to us directly to discussspace/electrical requirements and to discuss set up time etc. 


    We often also speak directly to the event coordinator regarding proof of PAT testing and Public Liability Insurance.


    Just let us know if your venue would like to talk to us.

  • Do you have a backup plan in case of illness?

    Have never missed a booking over all the years of supplying entertainment! But do have numerous colleagues & DJ friends that can fill in should the need ever arise.

  • How long does it take you to set up?

    It takes around 40 minutes to set up, but usually allow around 1 hour 30 mins to be on the safe side, and to counter act any traffic/unloading/access problems.

  • I might require you to set up earlier in the day than you’re due to start playing. Is this a problem?

    No, it’s not a problem. A lot of wedding venues use the same room for the entertainment and the wedding breakfast, so don’t want us to disturb you by setting up during your meal.


    Can be set up for whatever time suits you & the venue, but this will incur an additional charge should the time between set up and start be very long. 


    We generally charge by the hour at additional hourly rate. Please do discuss this with us, as we are always happy to come to a financial arrangement with you.

  • How many electric sockets do you need access to?

    We just need a minimum of 4 sockets.

  • How much space do you need?

    Standard layout requires around 9ft wide x 4ft deep. However, equipment can be reconfigured to fit most spaces, so if space in an issue for you just let us know and equipment can be reconfigured accordingly.

"EVENT TIPs"

  • Don't Plan Your Party Off Another

    Becareful, try not to plan your party off another one that you may have been to, as all parties are unique to the host, the guests & venues are different

  • Personal Playlist Vs Party Playlist

    We all have songs which we love, but not all are going to fit into keeping the dance floor grooving, so think of how you would like to see your dance floor kept full as the party is in swing

  • Research The DJ

    One of the most important of all, to research the DJ. Check out reviews, word of mouth, videos etc. As we all know a DJ can make or break a party, so always get the DJ history

  • Don't Scrimp On DJ

    If you have done your research, then you will know this tip speaks for itself.  


    The DJ will have the exprience you require, attention to detail is key, ie knowledge of music, seamless mixing, reading the crowd, and using the microphone at the the right times.


    Including the equipment, all of this is in the price tag of the old saying, you pay for what you get!...A exprienced seasoned DJ!

  • Make Sufficient Room For DJ

    Allow plenty of room for the DJ, sometimes dance floors that are setup too close to where the DJ has to setup, leaves no room for the DJ booth

  • Venue Limiter

    Its always good to find out if a venue has a sound limiter, as this will cut out the electric and stop the music if the sound goes over the volume limit set. 


    For the party goers & DJ this can be quite annoying if it does cut the sound.


    Limiters take 30-60secs to reset the power back on

  • Bar, Photo Booth, Casino Location

    If Possible its a good idea to have the bar & photo booth in the the same room, if space allows of course, this also adds to the atmophere of the party

  • Venue, Parking, Loading

    Establish venue access, loading, parking, as this is more than helpful.


    If you can, arrange reserve parking for loadin/unloading depending on the venue

“One Good Thing About Music, When it Hits You Feel No Pain”

Bob Marley
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