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6 Questions to Ask a Melbourne DJ

By October 9, 2019 No Comments

Hiring a DJ in Melbourne is a big deal. If you want your event to be a success, you need a DJ professional in Melbourne that knows their job. To help you sift through the best in the trade, we have put together some questions that you should ask your DJ. This will assist you to get the lay of the land, and see if they are reliable and professional.

These questions will help you understand your DJ better. It’s important to complete research well ahead of time!

How Many Events Do You Work In A Day?

The reality on the ground is that you may come across Melbourne DJs who cramp a lot of events into a single day. If you look at the calendar of work they are expected to do over the weekend, you will be amazed. When there are a lot of jobs to do in a day, there is a great chance that they will rush one to make space for the others.

Let’s say your wedding is in the evening. You are expecting your DJ to stroll in ahead of time. They come late and tired because they had worked on up to two events before yours. There is a great chance that the outcome of their work at your event will be poor. They may start falling asleep, and won’t be enthusiastic at what they do. Rather, they look forward to the end of your event so they can leave. With this mindset, it’s quite easy for them to make simple errors, including playing crappy music. This is one reason we tell people to ask their Melbourne DJ this question.

Are You Open To Suggestions?

It’s your event, so you’ve got an idea of the genres of songs you want to be played, and the order that they should be played in too. When hiring a DJ in Melbourne, question them to find out if they’re willing to work with what you have in mind. The truth is that there are many DJs who are set on playing ‘their own music and style’. And this can be fine to a certain degree and for particular types of events i.e. clubs, corporate etc. However, Weddings are a different event altogether, and you’re going to need someone who is flexible and willing to work with you. A professional DJ will try to reason to you, making a compromise when needed. They will let you know what to expect if your way is done. If you notice that your Melbourne DJ is refusing to listen to whatever suggestion you’re making, you should consider taking your business elsewhere.

How many years have you been a DJ for? What is your experience like?

When you ask your prospective Melbourne DJ this question, listen attentively to whatever they have to say. The DJ’s tenure will be an indication of the level of experience they hold. This is not always the case, but in most cases gives great insight.

If you are planning a wedding, ask the DJ if he or she has performed at a wedding before. How did he or she feel? If it’s a work event, find out if the person has performed at one before. Find out what type of songs they played at the event, and why they played them.

It won’t be a bad idea to find out if they have undergone some formal training. It could either be from working with a DJ company or attending a DJ school.

How many events do you perform annually?

This question is to let you know if he or she only acts as a DJ once in a while, and on the side. DJing is an art that needs to be practiced regularly. If someone doesn’t perform regularly, they may lose touch with the happenings in that world. You need a Melbourne DJ that is always performing at different events, honing his or her skills. When you find out how many events your DJ does annually, it can generally indicate their level of commitment.

Can We Agree to Terms Prior to the Event?

Listen to what they have to say. You want a professional Melbourne DJ that doesn’t mind having this discussion/ You may not necessarily have to draft up a contract, but you are asking the question to understand their level of commitment to the job. This could include things like arrival time, music style, and flexibility with requests on the day. A professional DJ that has nothing to hide and is sure of his or her work won’t mind having this conversation with you.

If you come across a DJ that veers away from this conversation, it’s time you veer away from them.

How are you different from your competitors?

When you ask a DJ this question, and you see them taking pride in their work, there is a great chance that you are in the right place. A professional DJ will be honest in whatever he or she is saying, telling you about how their DJ services in Melbourne are unique. Things to look out for can include:

  • experience in a particular niche of music or event;
  • having a very personal approach with both you and your friends & family; and
  • bringing ‘back-up’ equipment to all events.

And there we have it. A suite of some questions to ask potential DJs for your event. Have these in your back pocket to ensure that you’ve completed the right research, so you can be confident about the entertainment at your event!

Ken

Ken