Current DJ's only please?

Question

I DJ in the summer for weddings and misc. parties. I was wondering what do some of you charge? I currently work for a company that charges people 250 for the first two hours and 100 each addtnl... I wanted to let them know how much I wanted for working with them, but I don't know what is a reasonable rate.. your help is appreciated.

We have a huge set up, we have even done sound for many high profile people. The equipment we use is very high quality and extensive because we also do sound for live bands.

Answer 1

I agree with the first answer.

Typically prices range between $75 an hour to $750 an hour, depending on reputation, talent, lighting, dancers, props, Karaoke & additional services.

I charge $1,200 for 4 hours with a minimum charge of $1,200. $400 for each additional hour. But have have a well established DJ business with a good reputation.

If you feel you have honed your skills with this company & are ready to venture out on your own with a DJ business, demand will play an important part in determining how much you charge. If you're constantly under booked your prices are too high.

If you're just starting out see what the average price is in your area & charge about 20% below that. You don't want to be the cheapest, but you want to be cheap enough to attract business.

Much more important than what you charge is establishing a good reputation. Work with wedding planners & caterers. Almost all of my business comes from those two sources, I do not advertise & I am not listed in the phone book.

Do not put up a banner with your DJ service's name or put it on a drop cloth on you DJ table. The wedding reception, dance or party is not about you. If someone ask about hiring you during a gig, hand them a business card & politely tell them that now is not the time to discuss it & to call you later.

During set up if you see that someone needs help bringing stuff from the kitchen or setting up tables, give them a hand.

Have your power distro installed & do your sound checks as early as possible. Nothing is more unprofessional than a DJ trying to track down a hum/buzz, or fumbling with lighting gear while guests are starting to enter the room.

Talent is you're top priority. Because if you don't give a presentation that's impressive, you won't generate referrals. You need to be an entertainment host that motivates an audience to dance & participate in activities.

You need to be versatile, playing for a high school prom is going to be very different from playing for an older crowd at a country club.

Answer 2

i do not fairly comprehend the DJs names, i love my track contained in the morning, midday and evening. My popular stations are one out of the Buffalo, long island section WLKK, it performs all kinds of rock previous and some new, and one contained in the Penfield, long island section WBER "the only Station that concerns" their slogan. They play option, modern, some punk, new wave a great type of track you won't be able to listen too a lot on loose radio anymore.

Answer 3

Varies by area and tech level. Check with the yellow pages.