For many people booking a mobile disco in Chingford or surrounding areas is a new experience and often a daunting task. Like every other trade there are good and bad, experienced and novice DJs advertising in newspapers, on the internet, in telephone directories and in newsagents windows. How do you know which one to choose for your function?
Not all DJ’s are suitable for all types of functions or even venues. For example, if you are celebrating your 40th birthday would you want an 18 year old DJ turning up with nothing but chart songs?, or on the other hand if you are celebrating your 18th do you want a DJ in his late 40’s playing Abba and the Nolan’s all night? It is also important to ensure that the DJ you are booking has sufficient equipment for the size of the venue.
The next thing to look at is the price of your DJ. We know from experience the costs involved in putting on a function of any kind. For example weddings, you spend a fortune on hiring the right venue, then there’s the flowers, the dress, the suits, the food, the cars, it’s endless. At the end of day its time to relax with your friends and family and have a good old party. What you don’t want is some untidy bloke and his girlfriend in the corner with a couple of flashing lights and sound system that hurts your ears when he turns it up. What a way to finish off a great day.
What we are saying is don’t think the cheapest quote you get, will be of the same standard as the higher quotes, it won’t. Many DJ’s are just running a mobile disco for fun and a bit of cash, others are professional with lots of experience. The prices DJs charge reflects the quality of the equipment, sound quality, range of music and standard and experience of the DJ.
The most important point of all is to ensure that your DJ gives you a contract. This is as much for your peace of mind as anything else. The contract should clearly state the DJ’s name, address, fee, playing times, arrival times, venue address, type of function and your details. Make sure that the contract is legal and binding and signed by the DJ.