02/07/2019
We know that planning for weddings and other events can get expensive. You need to book a venue, have enough food, and decorate the space for your event. All of that adds up, so you might think that you can save money by hiring an amateur DJ for a reduced rate.
That could be a big mistake.
Yes, you might be able to save some money by hiring a cheap DJ with little experience, but you will have a much more successful event if you are willing to seek out a an experienced pro. Here are just a few reasons why you should always hire a professional DJ for your event.
Professionals are More Dependable
Amateur DJs often don’t make enough money from gigs to support themselves. In most cases, their DJ career is really more of a hobby, one that they may have to give up if their finances ever take a hit. If you book an amateur DJ or a hobbyist months in advance, you might find that they are out of the DJ business once your event rolls around.
Meanwhile, a professional DJ with years of experience and a good reputation will be able to make it to your event no matter what. Even if the DJ who was supposed to work your event cannot make it due to some unforeseen catastrophe, a professional DJ service will be able to send someone else in their place. In other words, you can always rely on a professional, which is something that cannot be said about an amateur.
Professionalism and Respect
If a DJ has a good reputation and reviews, it’s probably because they remained professional and respectful during their events. You can generally trust a professional DJ to treat your event’s guests with respect. This means no insults, inappropriate jokes, or any other inappropriate behavior.
Reading a crowd
Reading a crowd is a challenging ability that can only be learned through experience. A professional DJ who has experience working different events knows what music to play to liven up, or to scale things back. Professional DJs may have a pre-made setlist, but they will also know how to deviate from that list to avoid playing something that the crowd might not enjoy.
Acting as a Master of Ceremonies
A good DJ does more than just spin records and play music; they have to be able to dictate the flow of an event and and act as a master of ceremonies. Much like reading a crowd, this is an ability that needs to be developed through experience.
Not many amateur DJs know how to act as a proper MC, but a professional will. A poor MC can derail an event just as quickly as a DJ with a poor playlist, so make sure that you hire a professional who can work a crowd and make your guests feel welcome.
Requests
All good DJs should be able to take requests when appropriate. While an amateur might only have the ability or desire to play songs from a limited setlist, a professional will be able to handle practically any request that your guests might make. At the same time, they will also know when those requests are inappropriate, so you won’t get death metal or hardcore rap when you’re hosting your grandfather’s birthday party.
Professional Equipment
It seems like anybody can be a DJ with a laptop, some speakers, and an iTunes subscription, but a professional DJ will bring much more than that. Expect to see some state-of-the-art gear that will sound excellent and run seamlessly when you hire a pro.
Covered with Liability Insurance
Accidents happen even in the “safest” of settings, and you don’t want to be responsible if your DJ’s speakers are damaged. A professional DJ will have liability insurance to cover almost anything that could go wrong.
You Will Have Peace of Mind
Planning events is stressful enough. You don’t want to worry that the DJ you hired won’t deliver. Fortunately, that won’t be a problem if you hire a professional. Once the event starts, all you have to do is relax and take comfort in the fact that the entertainment is in reliable hands.
