DJ Services Checklist

How To Book the Right Entertainment for Your Next Party

Planning a party or other special event? Chances are you’re considering DJ services to provide the entertainment. A party DJ is an excellent choice for practically any gathering from corporate awards’ dinners to weddings to outdoor summer barbecues. However, searching for DJ services can be a daunting task, especially if you’ve never searched for a party DJ before.
The DJ services checklist below will give you a good list of questions to ask when interviewing mobile DJ candidates as well as information about what to look for when hiring a DJ.

Experience
Whether they do this type of work as a sideline or as their main form of employment, you’ll want to deal with professionals. That means getting a good understanding of how long the DJs have been in business and their records of performance.
When interviewing party DJ services, collect the following information:

1. Does this company offer mobile DJ services? (Do they travel to wherever you need them to go?) _____________
2. If so, what is the set area in which they travel? ____________________________________
3. How long have they been in business? _________________
4. Do they have their own equipment? _________
5. If no, can they guarantee all necessary equipment will be available for your event? _________
6. Can this party DJ provide references from recent gigs? __________

Available Services
Not all mobile DJ services offer the same options. You’ll want to be very clear on what are considered “standard” services and what are available as add-ons.
7. Are light shows available and/or included in the fee? __________
8. If there is an extra charge for light shows, what is it? __________
9. Is this party DJ experienced with emceeing games, contests or other forms of entertainment you might request? If yes, which ones?
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10. What types of music are available? Does the DJ have the songs you want to hear? (80s music, 50s music, specific songs, etc.)
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11. Does their equipment require any special power requirements? 
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12. How far in advance does the party DJ need access to the facility? ______________________

Mobile DJ Services
Many times, the DJ you want to book is not located in your town. He/she must travel to where you are. In this case, you’ll want to ask the following questions:
13. Where are they located? _______________________
14. How long will it take them to drive to your town? ____________________
15. Is the mobile DJ familiar with your area? ___________________

Business
Discussing money is never fun. Don’t be shy, however. You want to make sure you fully understand all of the charges before you pay a single cent.
16. What is the TOTAL charge for all DJ services requested? _____________________
17. Do they require a deposit? ________ How much? __________
18. What forms of payment does the DJ accept? __________________ (Credit cards are often the best choice for payment, as they give you added protection should something go wrong.)
19. Do they operate with a contract? _________
20. What is their cancellation policy?