Over the years, we have been asked many questions. You no doubt have many of your own and we will attempt to answer them here! If you have any questions, get in contact and we'll get back to you within few hours!
How Much Do You Charge?
Call me old fashioned, but shouldn't your first question be "am I a good DJ?" Our prices are based on a huge number of factors and it's best to get in contact in order for us to give you a competitive price. But if you really want to know how much we charge, click here!
How Long Have You Been A DJ?
I have been a DJ now for over 20 years. I have worked at a huge number of parties, pubs and clubs over the years and has gained a huge amount of knowledge, confidence and experience in that time.
Do You Have Good Equipment?
There is nothing worse than turning up at a party and hearing poor quality & distorted sound coming from a DJ's speakers. On top of that, everything looks tatty and not well looked after. We love our equipment! We have invested a lot of money in it, we take care of it and make sure that it is maintained properly by qualified technicians. Our equipment can safely handle around 100-150 people (so don't be fooled by it's small size!) and we can accomodate 200 + if you have a bigger venue . It is completely expandable and we always have access to more of it!
What Sort Of Lights Do You Have?
Lighting has come a long way since the 1970's. We don't use rope lights, fuzz lights, traffic lights or light boxes. We use lighting effects to give a great light show The lights have an intelligent system where all the lights talk to each other and create a fantastic light show for your benefit.
Do You Use Smoke & Strobe Lighting?
Most venues do not allow us to use smoke machines as they can set off fire alarms and you would be ultimately responsible for the bill should the Fire Service attend. However, most venue's can shut off zones in their fire alarm systems and it is possible to use smoke or haze effects safely. With regards to strobe lighting, our lighting system is capable of producing a strobe effect, however this is not as intense as a purpose-made strobe light system. We do try and not use to much of the strobe effect as some people are affected by the strobe effect.
Also for that extra touch snow machines and bubble machines are on hand if needed, please beaware that on wooded floors they can become slippy.
Is Your Equipment Safe?
Yes! All of our equipment, including the cables, have been tested to strict electrical safety standards. You can find more information on that by clicking here.
Do You Have Back Up Equipment?
Yes we do! Disco equipment these days tends to be quite cheap, however, most of it is cheap imported tat from China with very low duty cycles. We always avoid such equipment and use only professional audio equipment from some of the biggest names with high levels of reliability. It is very unlikely that we will ever have to use our back up equipment.
What Will You Need At The Venue?
We require at least 2, 13amp power sockets and a stage area or other area set aside for us. We require an area at least 10ft wide by 6ft deep. We use our own custom stand for our equipment and lighting and will require a table or two.
Can We Use Your Microphone For Speeches?
Yes you can, simply tell us before your party and we will make sure that there is a microphone there for you to use.
Do You Use A Computer To Play The Music?
Yes we do! With the advent of modern technology, we now carry our entire music collection on our dedicated laptop system. By doing this we are able to bring more music that we can physically fit into our vehicle, offering you and your guests maximum choice. By using the laptop, we can locate tracks within seconds rather than trying to fiddle around looking for songs on a CD in the dark. All of our tracks have been recorded directly from original CD's at a high sample rate, or from paid-for internet download services such as Napster and iTunes.
We also carry a selection of back up cd's incase the inevatable happens.
What Sort Of Music Will Be Played At My Party?
As well as playing all of the popular favourites we can accommodate your own personal requests and those from your guests. If you would like to choose a special theme for your party, such as a 70's or 80's night for example, we will play music that is appropriate for that theme. Of course, you are more than welcome to tell us in advance of songs you DON'T want to hear during the party.
What If I Request Music You Do Not Have?
Our music library is quite large (about 25,000 unique tracks!) and does include the most commonly requested songs, however, if you let us know in advance of any particular song to style you want us to play that we do not have, then every effort will be made in order to obtain that track or style for your party. If you have these songs in your own collection, you are more than welcome to bring these with you. We only accept songs on CD or MP3 at this time.
Can I E-Mail You A Playlist Of Songs?
Of course. We often receive pages and pages of requests for parties and whilst we do our best to play them all, not all of the requests can be played. 4 hours of music works out to be between 50 and 60 songs, include in that time any requests given by your guests as well as songs that we choose to play. It's worth remembering that if you are compiling a list of songs, try and not make them too specialist and also keep in mind that not everyone may want to dance to it!
What Time Will You Arrive At My Party?
We normally arrive at least an hour before your function is due to start. Punctuality is our primary concern. If the party is to take place in the same room where you are having a meal in the afternoon, we will try and arrange to set the equipment up in the morning.
Do You Charge A Fee For Setting Up Earlier In The Day?
If an early setup is requested when you initially ask for a quote, the early setup is already included in your price. However, if an early setup is added after you've received your quote then we do charge an extra £20.
Do You Charge A Travel Fee?
Whilst most other DJ's charge a "per-mile" based fee, we do not. All travel costs are included in the price you pay.
Do You Require A Reservation Fee?
Yes. As soon as we confirm your booking we require a £50 deposit.
Any cancellations or notified changes must be made at least 21 days prior to the date of event. Any cancellations made after the 21 days will result in the deposit not being refunded. We will send you a confirmation of any fees received.
When And How Will The You Want Paying?
We prefer to be paid in cash before any entertainment is due to begin. You can also pay by cheque a week in advance of your disco. We now also accept Paypal payments, however, due to their extortionate charging system, we ask that you meet us half-way on their 4% surcharge for internet payments.
Will You Carry On After The Agreed Finishing Time?
Yes. Extra time is charged by the hour with 1 hour being the minimum. Extra hours before midnight are charged at £40 per hour and after midnight at £50 per hour. Any extra hours must be cleared with the venue manager first. Many venue's are only licensed to a certain time, but it is best to check in advance.
How Do I Confirm My Disco With You?
We will send you a contract in the post and will hold your date for up to 15 days. To avoid disappointment, your signed form must be returned to us within this period otherwise we cannot guarantee availability.
What Will The DJ Wear?
Unlike other DJ's who may turn up in a t-shirt, jeans and scruffy trainers, we always wear a shirt, trousers and shoes.
Can You Do Outside Events?
Yes! All we ask is that you arrange for adequate cover (a gazebo for example) and an accessible power point from a nearby location or a adequate generator.