The Cost Of A Professional DJ

Prices

It's possible that you've looked at the price in our quote and have found a much cheaper DJ elsewhere.  There are a wide range of DJs with different skill-sets, charging a wide range of prices.  My recent research has found DJs charging anywhere between £99 and £1500.

We think your event is important

When you're arranging an event there are lots of important things to arrange: venue, food, photographer and if it's a wedding then the dress & flowers...  (and lots more!).  We always encourage our clients to think of the entertainment as one of these very important aspects of an event.  After all, it's the lasting memory that you and your guests will take away with you at the end of the party.

In-Demand DJs

As a business, we have taken the decision to offer a quality service and to work with a team of in-demand DJs.  From experience I'd much rather book a busy DJ, rather than one who has to offer a discount to get bookings.

Are All DJs The Same?

'All DJs are the same and the only way to tell the difference is the price'.  This couldn't be further from the truth.  We think that it's important that you select the right DJ for you.

Different DJs have different skill sets. Some might talk a lot on the microphone (ours don't!).  Some DJs have a broad musical knowledge, some play the same 'set' at each event.  All of our DJ team are knowledgeable over a wide range of genres.

If you book with us you can expect your DJ to listen to you and to keep your musical tastes in mind when putting a set together.  After all, it's YOUR wedding day.

You can expect a quality sound system and lighting to suit your venue.

If you book one of our DJs, you can expect prompt replies to any questions that you have.  It may not seem like a big deal now, but I know how frustrating it can be waiting for a response from a supplier when you are booking your wedding!

What are you buying?

When you book one of our DJs, you're booking a package with a skilled DJ and lots of other things too:

• DJ with large, varied music collection and the relevant insurance

• Hire of equipment (all safety tested, of course)

• Transport of equipment to and from the venue

• Set up and dismantling of equipment

• Time taken to answer calls and e-mails before your big day

• Preparation time before your wedding day (we go through your request list in detail).

It takes a lot of time, money and effort to do things properly and not cut corners. 

VAT & Income Tax

We're not VAT registered so you don't need to worry about that.  But we do have to pay income tax on the profit (which is the DJ's wages), after we've taken our costs into account. 

Skills

When you're booking a DJ, you're booking a skilled professional to represent you to your guests on your wedding day.  There's a lot that goes in to helping your wedding go smoothly.  It might be liaising with the photographer before your first dance.

It might be knowing the perfect songs to play based on how you and your guests are reacting, keeping in mind your tastes in music.

Experience (or is it just a hobby?)

Some DJs charge a lower price to get experience, then put prices up as they improve their skills.  Some DJs are hobbyists who DJ at the weekend to top-up the money they earn from their day job.  Would you really want someone using your wedding as part of their hobby or as on-the-job training?  It's really quite simple for someone to go out and buy a laptop, a couple of speakers and a mixer, but it doesn't make them an experienced DJ who can fill a dance floor.

Everyone seems to say the same thing...

You've probably looked at quite a few DJ sites and seen promises of 'we will take your playlist and play all of your songs'.   This is quite a big promise, because your guests might not react how you think they will to certain tunes. 

Isn't it better to have a skilled professional that will play music with your tastes and requests in mind, but also keep the dance floor moving?

So, the reason for a wide range of prices is that different DJs have different skill levels and put different amounts of time and energy into their work.  Different DJs also put a different value on their own skills.  We know that if you were to hire the equipment yourself if would cost around £450 to have good quality sound and lighting delivered, set up and removed at the end of the night.  That's without a talented professional DJ who puts in preparation time beforehand, brings a large music collection and has lots of experience to help you have an amazing party!

We take an approach where we offer value for money, but offer a price that means we can put a lot of effort into your event.

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