10 QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO ASK YOUR PROSPECTIVE DJ

1. Do you have a business license with the city?

Many don't realize they need a business license with the city before they begin operating. Without this, their business may get shut down and fined for doing illegal activities.

2. Do you have DJ insurance?

Most DJ companies offer insurance to go with them to the event. Wedding DJs should have commercial general liability and personal injury insurance of at least $1 Million or more.

3. Do you have a contract?

A contract with the DJ company is very important to ensure that you both are on the same page. It protects both parties and specifies what is expected from each party. The contract usually includes duties and responsibilities, payment, payment schedule, additional fees such as overtime or travel, cancellation, and penalties.

4. Where do you get your music?

Ask your prospective DJ where they get their music from. Unfortunately, services like iTunes, Spotify, etc., license music purchased and downloaded for personal listening enjoyment, but it is illegal to play in public. Playing from these services violates the license and copyright law because the act is now considered a public performance. DJs have access to services that license music for commercial use.

5. Do you have backup equipment?

A solid backup plan is the only way to avoid being stuck in a situation that can ruin your wedding day. Having backup microphones, speakers, and other equipment allows DJs to continue performing even when something has failed during the performance.

6. What style of music do you play?

Your Wedding DJ should be experienced in the style of music and entertainment that you want for your wedding. They should be adverse enough to adapt to whatever style of music you and your guest request. Make sure your DJ is ready to play the style your guests want, not only what they want to hear.

Brides and grooms have all sorts of different tastes in music. Whether they love rock, rap, or country, we've got the songs for them! We make it our duty to collect top hits from every genre so that you can be sure your guests will enjoy themselves on the dance floor with various good tunes.

7. How much experience do you have?

Experience matters because it shows how capable a DJ will be in leading an event without issues or mistakes occurring throughout the night. DJing a birthday party is not the same level of intricacy as DJing a wedding.

8. How do you [as a DJ] read the audience?

The characteristics of a good Wedding DJ are more than just being able to determine what song should be played next. A good Wedding Disc Jockey will read the audience and understand how to pick songs people want to hear.

It's an unforgettable experience when you can turn a party into something special. This is why it pays to know how people react to the songs that are played at events so that you might be able to use them strategically to make your event even more memorable for others by reading their reactions and then playing what they like best or avoiding those pieces of music altogether.

A great Wedding DJ can look out into the crowd and see which people are moving their feet and if they seem like they're having fun or not. From there, they can adjust their music selection to keep everyone dancing!

9. Do you do more than just play music?

I am not saying you should be afraid of a DJ who only plays music, but it is crucial to have someone who can control the crowd during dinner or do all the introductions for your wedding.

10. Do you have references?

Contact and speak with at least three of your prospective DJ's past clients to find out their thoughts on the DJ, music choices, professionalism in dealing with unforeseen problems, overall performance, and their guest’s feedback.