11 must ask questions before hiring a DJ or band leader 1

Is it important to hire a DJ?

Chill! Things could be happening, whilst someone is proactive enough to check out with these must ask questions, before hiring a DJ or band leader.

It’s so for some class of people because they’d love to keep the traces of such a photogenic day. It might be their reunion or bachelorette party.

Turning back after 5 years taking a look at the good times they had has a woody taste. And, yes, it’s really addictive.

Their favorite notes or music is played quietly in their memories, the very first thing, when they reminisce on that day.

How long have you been into this?

What happens: Getting to know if they’re professionals as in “professionals”. Most of the Music DJs or band leader work independently.

Figuresgiven by them would show the height of their experience, expansion in music, and how well they could play along.

I would ask for the podcast videos of their past performances.

Have you been performing together on a long run? How many vocalists are available in your band? Do we have to hire instruments on the day?

What happens: This helps us to know, how far they would be pliable within our pad. Yes, it’s a simple trick. We could hire a part of DJ band, like the lead vocalist and musician.

Interviewing the band leader and musicians makes one thing clear. If they’re not in good books, it’d be sensed then and there.

Do you charge for the song requests? Is it included in the package?

What happens: DJ’s offer packages in hours. It’s their bread and butter after all. Package includes filler music and number of breaks taken by the DJ or band.

Let’s be fair. We don’t like to be yelled at by someone, whose mere request is something as trivial as turning off the oven. Same way, DJ/DJ bands expect manners and etiquettes. Most of them prefer song requests as messages or notes.

Would you keep the hold period/ dates allocated to us?

What happens: Most of the DJ interviews happen online or over phone. Unless, it’s a personal session, it’s not good enough to sign a contract. People who’re used to booking DJ’s would go for a one-on-one interview.

This is a problem with newbies who’s not aware of their “closed end” tactics. They’ve got that knack to close on you with one word, “NO”.

There’s a word power played right here. When they say NO, clients would take it for their busy schedule.

May I know, if you’ve got liability insurance?

What happens: What if the amplifier goes off? Of course, there should be a replacement. DJ’s, who are more of professionals, knew that there’s always PLAN B.