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Disco Hire- Personalize Your Choice

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

One of the latest happenings of the party scene, Disco Hire is the latest in thing in the party circles. With great DJ and greater music accompanied by excellent planning, you can have the best party ever. A great way to celebrate the special moments of life, you and your guests will simply love the idea of hosting the party. Spinning music of your choice you will simply personalize the party and take it to another level. With a professional DJ spinning great numbers you will see your guests gradually picking up the spirit of the party and starting to rock.

The primary duty of giving the correct flavor to the party and churning out the mind blowing, hip shaking numbers lie with the professional DJ but you have all the freedom to add personal touches and can decide on the music that will be played. A good tip that has often proved in handy is to talk to the DJ before you actually hire him. An audition in other words will prove to be great and make your party an instant success. The best thing about the Disco Hire is music. So give utmost importance to that. The internet is one of the best places to search for the list and surely you will stumble upon some of the best choice.

The personalizing of the entire event is a great idea and you can do that for any of the occasions like weddings, corporate events, private parties or simple celebrations. The basic rules will remain the same and go ahead to give that special touch to the party. Organizing a party is however the most important thing so give detailed attention to those. There is also mobile Disco Hire these days and they are extremely professional with a great knowledge and experience. Talking to them they can get an idea about your taste and then plan the rest of the vent accordingly.

The DJs are always pivotal in controlling the atmosphere, with a range of track available. They will simply give you effective music and with a doubt you will get the best sounds ever for your party. A lot of deciding factors come into play like the size of the party hall, number of people and of course their age and most importantly the quality of the acoustics available. It is important to play out to a range of invitees so that all get a piece of their liking.

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Disco Jockeying at Wedding Receptions

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

Becoming a DJ has almost become an obsession among youngsters today. With the increasing popularity of music channels and music shows, competition too is increasing. Almost every teenager nowadays “cannot live without music” and would even give up junk food if they could get an extra dose of hip-hop or R&B everyday.

If you too happen to be one of these fanatics, here are a few points you should keep in mind while starting your first venture as a wedding reception  DJ. It is easier to get a job as a wedding DJ, especially now that the wedding season is here. Depending on the wedding budget, it would not only be a good experience, but could also bring  in good money.

  • Meet the bride and groom as early as possible and get to know there music preferences. It is also advisable to know the same about a few close family members (young and old). Choose different genres, but don’t be overly elaborate. Keep in mind that the main, purpose should be to entertain and keep the listeners happy as a wedding reception  DJ.
  • Create a play list including songs including songs of the bride and groom’s choice and some of your own choice. Mingle them well and try to create the perfect wedding feel. Keep in mind that the best wedding ambience is created with a mix of modern and traditional essence.
  • Make sure you pre-arrange the songs and hold a test performance in front of the family members. This way you could easily be able to note their reactions. Make necessary changes as soon as possible if you feel there is room for improvement.
  • Make sure you carry with you proper equipments, that too in good condition. You wouldn’t want to end up spoiling the night with equipments breaking down in the middle of the event, it wouldn’t look good for your DJs for weddings service. Carry a laptop.
  • Make sure you are clear about the payment policy and method. Try to settle these in advance. Discuss your pay according to the hours you will perform. Don’t forget to include extra charges for travel expenses and accommodation, if required. Make sure you sign a proper agreement.

Having said all of this, it is also important to remember that an off-beat career like this also gives the DJ ample scope to have fun while working. The biggest plus point of such a career is enjoyment during work and the ability to make others feel good.

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A Few Pointers on Wedding DJs and Discos

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

As we have been providing DJs for weddings and wedding discos for many years we consider ourselves very well placed to offer you our expertise and provide you with information. We are often asked by couples planning a wedding for our opinion on which entertainment to choose, it seems not everyone has all of their ideas clear from the outset. If you have thought about hiring a DJ and a disco for your wedding reception you will most likely have already been looking around and have a least a few ideas as to what you want. We would just like to offer our advice on a few points in order to prevent any simple errors.

  • Book through an entertainment agency; this will ensure that if even there is a problem on the day with the DJ (perhaps through illness) that they will be able to issue a replacement at short notice.
  • Get recommendations; whether this is through friends and family, or by looking at websites and seeking reviews this way. Bear in mind, no one can please all of the people all of the time but it will at least give you a basic idea of who is going to be right for you.
  • Liaise with the DJ beforehand; have a telephone conservation to ensure that any specific requests are acknowledged early. For example, you will know what you want your first dance song to be etc.
  • Get a written quote; this will ensure you know exactly what it is you are paying for and query anything you’re not happy with before the day.

When planning a wedding, you will be most likely be very enthusiastic and excited to learn all about discos on offer. By following a few simple guidelines it is easy to ensure a successful disco. Make certain that you don’t leave this to the last minute, as it shouldn’t be an afterthought. When planning for the intricacies of a wedding it can be tempting to take short cuts in any aspect of things happening on the day. This should be avoided.

You are able to see that a well experienced DJ can work under any amount of pressure. When difficulties occur at the last minute, they will be able to work through them and get them fixed. A DJ can show how important it is to put the happy couple’s needs first by giving them everything they need to ensure the event’s entertainment takes place successfully. A good DJ will show dedication and professionalism, which is a necessity in the entertainment industry.

We hope that by reading this blog you will have a better understanding that the wedding disco is as critical to your day as any other planned aspect of the wedding. It is wise for you to trust your wedding DJ, due to the simple fact that being a DJ is their chosen career and it’s what they do every week, every year, they are a professional in their field, and they make it their business to know all about wedding discos.

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DJ Agencies – Don’t Just Book DJ Smith Out Of The Yellow Pages

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

From around £200 upwards you can hire DJs through DJ Agencies who can help you plan your entertainment whether it’s a party DJ, wedding DJ or you need a corporate DJ.

If you contact DJs directly you may find that DJ has a particular set that he/she plays regardless of your tastes so if you choose to approach it in this way then I’d suggest you contact three to four and compare their playlists, check to see if they can offer you some different era’s of music and if they are happy to play requests at your party.

Should you choose the option to approach DJ Agencies you may have a little more choice, I’ve listed a few of those options you might face below:

Corporate DJs

Expect high end presentation and high quality sound & tunage with experience in attending large venues and of course your DJ should be well used to dealing with a tough dance crowd!

Corporate DJs should offer variety though as not all corporate events are at large venues, as well you know! So check that your DJ can alter the set to provide the same great atmosphere at a smaller more personal venue too.

Party DJs

Whether its your local party DJ or Pete Tong you want at your bash then you need to think about one thing, can they play music you want?

Do you want heavy house for a young crowd that’s hard to please or do you fancy pop music for the varied ages of guests at your party? Ask the right questions and you’ll end up with a party that’s remembered for all the right reasons.

Wedding DJs

DJ Agencies always have an option to offer a DJ and often a compere for your wedding reception. The best thing about an agency is that they can arrange travel and overnight stays for the DJ you have chosen so that you can focus on other important aspects of organising your big day.

I hope this helps you see just some of the different DJs available because booking a DJ isn’t just about booking DJ Donkey that plays at the local pub, its about hiring a professional that caters for your needs and not his or hers!

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Wedding Discos & DJ Hire for You and Your Guests Entertainment

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Following on from our recent blog posts about Wedding Bands and Wedding Reception DJs we should move on naturally perhaps to a blog piece about Wedding Discos and how they can have a complete effect on your wedding as a whole.

We all know your wedding day is an important day, it marks the joining of two people in matrimony and it is an exciting but anxious time and for most it’s a step into the rest of their future together. Getting the whole day right is vital, however most of your guests will remember mainly the entertainment as that’s where every one of your guests will relax and of course is how your big day ends. Wedding Discos are certainly what some will consider as there’s lots of scope to mould the evening entertainment easily to suit your guests and your tastes.

Wedding discos of course aren’t to everybody’s tastes although they provide a simple solution and options vary hugely. Let’s take a look at some advice that I can offer when having wedding discos as one of your entertainment options:

Positives:

* Music can be moulded into celebrations to suit tastes and themes

* Era’s to be played can be chosen in advance

* DJs can mix the music playlist to suit the dancers on the floor at that time

* Its easy to alter the atmosphere and create a lively dance or a swaying romance theme with the push of a button and a bit of style on the decks

* Guests can request songs and the DJ will most likely have them in his collection

* Ideal choice for low budgets and top end DJs are always playing impressive sets

Negatives:

* Theres a typical wedding discos playlist that some DJs will insist on playing regardless of your theme

* Unless you plan methodically and communicate well there is a chance your DJ will slip into a general set that does not quite suit your requirements

* Bad wedding discos will be remembered longer than well planned and flowing ones

* Not all DJ hire will offer you a good tailored package

In summary the best thing I can tell you is to choose carefully, find providers of wedding discos that can tailor the evening to suit your wedding and not someone else’s. Pick those with good references (and take up some of those references if you can by contacting previous customers). Choose right and meet with your DJ early on so that you can rest assured that your wedding entertainment sits well with your plans and you’ll be left with good lasting memories of your fabulous day.

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How to Get the Best DJ for Weddings

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Couples come to us querying the entertainment for their wedding and what they might be able to do to ensure it is successful. Quite obviously people regard their wedding day to be the most memorable and important event that they are ever going to organise. They want it to be a success not just for their own benefit but for all the people they are going to invite too. To achieve this, attention needs to be paid to the entertainment that is to take place on the day. Quite rightly they want a good performance from their eventual choice. Now, if you choose a DJ for the reception they will be able to tailor their performance to your requirements and also accommodate any themes you may be having in the wedding. We are providing the following tips to make sure you choose your DJ based on good criteria.

  • Ensure that you do not go over the top. Think about the size of venue and talk with DJs to get an idea of equipment to be used. A large reception venue will need equipment that can fill the space. During the disco you will want someone who can provide constant music with no gaps to keep everyone on the dance floor.
  • Communication is key. Talk with a DJ to find one who will accommodate your choices of music; it is your day after all. They will have a playlist that you can both decide upon but they will also need to be able to take requests from the guests. You will also need to discuss first dance songs specifically.
  • Ensure they are able to supply lighting. A good light show will make all the difference to the wedding reception. The music needs to come first but all the details need to be taken into consideration.

Once you have chosen your DJ you will need to sign a contract and pay a deposit. There are several things that you will need to take care of. Confirm that the venue booked has adequate amenities that the DJ may require. Instruct the DJ if you will require him to act as Master of Ceremonies. Talk about the theme of the wedding and fill him in on any dress code. Find his time of arrival and whether or not he is flexible. If there are unexpected delays he will need to able to accommodate these.

A good plan is to send over any particular songs you will want playing early so the DJ can prepare these before the wedding. A good DJ will have a line-up already organised as many weddings are comparable in music choices. A good DJ will interact with the people on the dance floor and be dressed for the occasion in a suit. A really good DJ will make your day one to be remembered for a long time, both by you and by the guests.

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Should I Hire a Band or DJ for My Wedding Reception?

Friday, November 27th, 2009

For the first post on our brand new blog I’m going to answer one of the questions that we are asked most frequently here at San Entertainment:  Should I hire a DJ or a full band to play at my wedding reception?  Your wedding day will undoubtedly be one of the biggest and most memorable days of your life, but before you get there there are hundreds of decisions you will need to make about how you want the day to go.  As an agency we are constantly asked by our clients whether we would recommend that they hire a live party band or a wedding reception DJ to entertain their guests.  The truth is there is no right or wrong answer for this and it will always vary depending on the couple, the scale of the wedding and their guests.  Hopefully the advice I offer will help you to decide what approach to take on your big day.

Live Wedding Bands

Positives:

  • If your wedding is heavily themed then having a band that matches the intended tone can really help to create ambience and atmosphere.
  • Wedding Bands will typically adjust the pacing and tempo of songs to match the energy levels of the dancers on the floor.  In addition to this they will often be able to take some of the bride and grooms favourite songs and adjust them to match the weddings theme (playing a swing cover of a pop song for example).
  • In terms of atmosphere there really is no beating the sound and aesthetics of having a live band in the room.

Negatives:

  • The majority of wedding bands specialise in a single style of music; while this is perfect for a strongly themed wedding if you want a wide and eclectic range of music played a band might prove to be too limited.
  • Wedding bands can be expensive.  If you are trying to plan your wedding on a budget the cost of a live band could prove to be prohibitive.
  • If the wedding reception is small and intimate then a live and loud band can sometimes seem a little out of place.

Wedding Reception DJ

Positives:

  • A well established DJ will carry a library of thousands of songs, and will no doubt be able to acquire any further songs in advance of the wedding with ease.  This means that you and your guests will be able to request songs and have the music adapted to the mood of the event on the night.
  • As you step out onto the dance floor for your first dance, a DJ will be able to play the exact version of the song you choose (rather than having a live band play a cover of it).
  • Most DJ’s will play for the whole evening rather than playing sets with breaks in between.
  • Even a high end DJ will usually cost less than a full wedding band.

Negatives:

  • A DJ will usually act as an emcee and if their personality doesn’t gel with the tone you want from the wedding it can be very jarring.  It is vital when looking for a DJ to meet and discuss the event with them beforehand to ensure that they are on the same wavelength as you.
  • Many wedding DJ’s are used to playing very similar party songs at a variety of different weddings and can slip into “autopilot” mode with generic comments and music.  Again, if you want to avoid this you should make sure to seek out DJ’s with great testimonials and meet with them in advance of the wedding to discuss how you want the event to flow.

Ultimately the best choice will depend on the type of wedding you are planning.  One of the best solutions, which many people are opting for these days, is to hire a band to play a couple of short sets early in the evening with a DJ to play between sets and once the band have packed up.

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