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Disc Jockey. Click on each question to get my answers. Don't
forget that I have questions that I would like to ask you about YOUR
event. Please call to set up a consultation Who will the DJ be? Do you belong to a professional organization or trade group? Do you have a written contract? Are you insured? Do you have proof of liability insurance? Will you be the master of ceremonies? Does the DJ have references from prior similar events? How much experience do you have in my type of event? What is your attire? How early do you arrive to set up? What is the backup plan if you cannot perform? What format is your music in? Do you bring all of your music to the event? About how many titles in your collection? Do you take requests? What kind of equipment is included in the package? Do you have backup equipment? What kind of lighting is included in the package? Do you provide a wireless mic for speeches/etc? Pricing information? |
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DJ be? If selected as the DJ for your event, the DJ will be Dr. Gilly, and ONLY Dr. Gilly. It is in the contract as well. Every contract should mention who the scheduled DJ will be. You should also meet with that person prior to signing the contract, and work with him/her prior to your event. back to top Do you belong to a professional organization or trade group? I am a member of the American Disc Jockey Association (www.adja.org), and the Central IL DJ Association. In addition, I am constantly networking with top DJs in the country to get new and fresh ideas. I also attend seminars, workshops, and invest in materials to improve my business and performance. back to top Do you have a written contract? Yes. My contract describes the date, times, location, and who the DJ will be. The DJ will be Dr. Gilly, PHM. back to top Are you insured? Do you have proof of liability insurance? Yes. A business owner should have insurance to cover his assets, and should also have liability insurance. I have insurance to cover me, should any unforseen circumstance arise. If there is a breach of contract, or an accident occurs, you may choose to recover from your loss. If the DJ is not insured, you may not recover back to top Will you be the master of ceremonies? I will be the Master of Ceremonies unless you select another MC. I will also provide coordination, to work with the other vendors, unless you hire an event coordinator. We will discuss these questions during our consultations. back to top Does the DJ have references from prior similar events? During our consultations, I will show you many of the references I have. Feel free to call any one of them. As your search continues for an entertainer, you should ask each DJ for references as well. back to top How much experience do you have in my type of event? With 25 years of DJ and entertainment experience, I have done numerous events of different types. Contact me to discuss your type of event. back to top What is your attire? This is a question that we will also discuss. The bottom line is--it depends on your type of event, your theme, and how you want the DJ to be dressed. In most cases, for formal wedding receptions, the Doctor will be in a tux. back to top How early do you arrive to set up? I usually arrive 2 hours to set up. This allows time to get the equipment set up, meet the staff and other professionals, make final preparations, and change into my appropriate attire back to top What is the backup plan if you cannot perform? As a member of the Central IL DJ Association, I can utilize those resources, as well as solicit other local DJs, so that your event will not go without an entertainer. back to top What format is your music in? Do you bring all of your music to the event? About how many titles in your collection? Music is all on CDs. Music collection size is over 1500 CDs, 20,000 songs--all brought to your event See my music page for more information back to top Do you take requests? We will discuss your requests. I will ask you to indicate genres that you like. I will also ask you for specific songs that you like. You can also mention songs that should be played only by request. The will be honored as such. They will not be played unless one of your guests requests them. I also ask for songs that you DO NOT like. You can pick songs or genres. Any song that is on the DO NOT PLAY list will not be played unless vetoed by you, in person. back to top What kind of equipment is included in the package? Do you have backup equipment? What kind of lighting is included in the package? Sound equipment, described here, is designed for the size of the room and number of guests you are expecting. You should also ask about backup equipment, which is included on the Equipment page A basic light show is included in the pricing. This includes moving lights (not pin spots) A ”high tech” mirror ball is included for slow dances. back to top Do you provide a wireless mic for speeches/etc? Yes, a cordless microphone is included back to top Pricing I’d be happy to discuss pricing, retainers, and fee schedules once I know more about your event. I would like to completely understand your entertainment needs before I can quote a price. Please call to set up a consultation back to top |
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