DJs and Discos Hiring the right DJ and Disco for your event is probably the most important decision for the successful outcome of your event! So how do you find the right DJ and disco?
Some people view DJ's & Disco’s as a commodity and choose the cheapest one they can find, not knowing there are massive differences to look out for! Over the years we have heard many horror stories of DJ and discos that offer to beat any price, only to provide an inexperienced DJ with little or no people skills, a dismal music library, shoddy disco equipment, no lights, poor speakers, and they either arrive late or not at all! Choosing a good disco with your choice of music could be the difference between a memorable event and an unforgettable nightmare!
Some questions that you should ask before you book...
Do you provide a Written Contract or Agreement?
It is very important to confirm your verbal agreement in writing, it should be clearly laid out and offer protection for both parties. The terms and conditions should be fair to both the DJ & Disco and the Booker. It should be signed both by you and the DJ & Disco.
Do You Have Public Liability Insurance?
It's really important for your entertainment to have public liability insurance, in today's world of No Win No Fee legal cases it is a must. As the event organiser if you book a disco without public liability insurance and something happens due to negligence (i.e. cables not taped down to the floor, or speakers falling onto someone and causing injury) the courts will turn to the DJ / disco first, if he has no insurance they will then turn to the person who booked the entertainment. With the written agreement you receive you should ask to see a copy of the DJ or Disco's public liability insurance certificate.
Is all of your equipment P.A.T Tested?
The P.A.T test (Portable Appliance Test) is not compulsory (at this moment in time), but more and more venues are insisting on equipment having the test and often need to see evidence before letting DJ's set up their equipment. I have heard horror stories of DJ's being booked and turning up to venues for a wedding celebration and being sent away by the venue for not having their disco equipment P.A.T. tested.
Is your Equipment of Professional Quality?
There is a huge difference between home audio equipment and professional roadworthy equipment. Th
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