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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do you provide your own PA and lighting?
Q. Is there anything that we need to do after we have secured
the date?
Q. Do you provide
a contract for events
Q. Are your prices and quotations fully inclusive?
Q. How long does
it take you to set up your equipment?
Q. We have been quoted a lot less for a disco. Why do you charge what you do?
Q. Can we pick our own music or give you a playlist?
Q. Do you take requests on the night?
Q. How much do you use the microphone?
Q.
I've seen some really scruffy DJ's. What do you wear?
Q. How far in advance should I book?
Q. Why do you take a deposit and then payment before the night?
Q. Do you have
Public Liability Insurance?
Q. Are you an experienced DJ?
Q. Who would our DJ be?
Q. Do I need to
arrange a changing room for you?
Q. Do I need to
arrange meals for you?
Q. The venue we've booked says they use an agent for their discos.
Q. Can you
perform in a marquee?
Q. Can you
perform outside?
Q. Do you provide your own PA and lighting?
Yes, our booking fee includes a professional JBL sound system & modern
lighting suitable for up to 300 guests.
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Q. Is there anything that we need to do after we have secured
the date?
No. We will
contact you to arrange a date to meet at the venue. We will liaise with
the venue and any other interested parties (entertainers, bands etc)
that you have booked to ensure that all bases are covered for the
perfect wedding.
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Q. Do you provide
a contract for events
Yes. We
provide a contract for a wedding or a corporate event which you are not
obligated to take and can be discussed. We always meet the client (at
the venue if possible) to discuss all of the details so that nothing is
left to chance and we will bring the contract when we come to meet you.
You can find a copy of our standard contract
here.
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Q. Are your prices and quotations fully inclusive?
Yes. We don't add on any extra charges
unless a significant change is made by the client (after the contract
has been signed and accepted)
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Q. How long does
it take you to set up your equipment?
We like to
have access 2 - 3 hours before the first guests arrive to ensure our
equipment is set up and tested. This depends on what we are providing
for you. If this is not possible, we have alternative solutions which we
are happy to discuss with you.
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Q. We have been quoted a lot less for a disco. Why do you charge what you do?
We are a full time professional business. A lot of DJ's and disco operators
are part timers who only do this for 'beer money'. They do not operate to
the high standards that we do, and they are not fully insured and safety
tested, and generally not as professional. A lot of quality venues won't
allow such operators on their sites.
The lower end of the market DJ's are the one's that let you down. We've lost
count of the number of calls we've had on a Friday or Saturday night saying
the DJ that they have booked has said he can't make it.
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Q. Can we pick our own music or give you a playlist?
Please
see our policy on set playlists on our
weddings
page
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Q. Do you take requests on the night?
Absolutely yes. We actively encourage guests to come and ask us for songs
that they wish to hear.
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Q. How much do you use the microphone?
This is normally tailored to fit in with your requirements and the 'overall
feel' of the disco.
I use the microphone as much as I feel I need to.
I am not 'mic shy' and am happy to make announcements, dedications, introductions etc, but it's not over the
top or 'in your face'.
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Q.
I've seen some really scruffy DJ's. What do you wear?
We are always very well presented and turned out.
Normally, the attire is shirt,
tie and jacket or suit (depending on the type of function). A dinner suit
can be specified for a formal occasion. Even our helpers or 'roadies' aren't
allowed to attend a function looking scruffy. Themed events where a costume
is required can also be catered for - we like to fit in! (Extra charge may
apply).
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Q. How far in advance should I book?
To ensure that we are available for your particular event, we suggest you
book as much in advance as possible, especially for weddings.
Saturdays are always the first days to be booked as they are the most
popular. Some people book for their wedding up to two years in advance.
Christmas parties are the same. Make sure you don't leave it until the last
minute - you may be disappointed!
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Q. Why do you take a deposit and then payment before the night?
A 20% deposit is taken to ensure the date you book is reserved. We always
take the remaining balance before the event for the following reasons:
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It's
one less thing for you to worry about - no one wants to be carrying around a
large amount cash on their wedding day.
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It's not very good etiquette to be
chasing a bride or groom around on their big day asking for money.
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Cheques
can bounce.
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Have you ever tried getting money from someone who's been
drinking?
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Q. Do you have
Public Liability Insurance?
Yes. A copy
of my insurance certificate can be viewed
here.
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Q. Are you an experienced DJ?
Yes. I have been DJing for over
18
years.
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Q. Who would our DJ be?
That's easy, me - Rick Perryman.
If you book me, you get me.
I never pass my bookings onto other DJ's. The only time you may get someone
else covering for me is if I was too ill to attend, or had had a serious
accident.
Q. Do I need to
arrange a changing room for you?
No
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Q. Do I need to
arrange meals for you?
No. We do
appreciate being invited to the buffet / hog roast if available as our
working day is in excess of 12 hours however, this is not necessary.
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Q. The venue we've booked says they use an agent for their discos.
With an agent
you never know who you are going to get, or more importantly, what
standard they will be.
Over the years I've seen some pretty poor discos sent to high class venues
by local agents.
Old fashioned poorly maintained equipment - not insured or tested - covering
hanging off their speakers - the list goes on.
Say the venue quotes £500 for an evening disco. They take your money, pay
the agent £350 who then books and pays his cheap DJ £180.
The venue makes a profit - the agent makes a profit - and the cheap DJ makes
money (providing he turns up of course!)
I am not an agent and do not
work for agents
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Q. Can you
perform in a marquee?
Yes. As long
as we can gain access to load / unload our equipment - We are not able
to traverse over muddy fields or up/down embankments
We are able
to use generators if they are provided by a professional hire company.
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Q. Can you
perform outside?
Yes. Our
system is adequate for 150 guests outside. The performance area should
be fully covered (top and sides) and provisions made for inclement
weather.
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