The biggest misconception that I’ve noticed in the industry in which I work is that anyone with a computer or an iPod thinks they can be a Disc Jockey. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard a couple say to me “a friend of mine is going to play music for us”. As a professional DJ let me assure you that there should be a lot more involved in the decision making process than just choosing someone who can play music for you. ANYONE can play music through a speaker. It’s the knowledge and experience as well as how they handle their clients and guests that set them apart…oh yeah…there’s the gear too!
Here’s the list of benefits (and value-adds) of having a professional DJ at your event:
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* * * Years of music knowledge – and the music library to back up the knowledge
· * Years of experience managing and energizing live crowds including the ability to “read the crowd” to fine tune the music selection through the course of the evening
· * Years experience with last minute changes/adjustments/additions to the program
· * The confidence that comes along with all of the aforementioned experience and knowledge
· * The time, interest and organizational abilities to meet with and assist the brides or event coordinators in the planning of the party pulling from years of experience
· * The list of preferred vendors with which your Disc Jockey has worked - can be an extremely helpful
· * The personality it takes to be someone with whom people enjoy working
· * The technology required to aid and assist the planners in their thought processes of putting together the activities and timelines for their events – planning forms, etc
· * The commitment to stay on top of the market regarding music, equipment and procedures
· * Professional quality sound and lighting equipment
· * The commitment to set up early, sound check in plenty of time to be ready to roll EARLY if the guests arrive prior to the agreed upon time – as well as breaking down afterwards
· * Prepared to step into the “day-of” event coordinator role if there’s not one already established to keep the event running as smoothly and worry-free as possible
· * The expertise and polish to be able to emcee for the event maintaining the energy and credibility necessary to connect, manage, inform and energize throughout the entire event
The next time someone you know asks how they save money on their event. Assure them that having a “friend with an Ipod” be their disc jockey and master of ceremonies is going to end in heartache and disappointment. Offer that they perhaps scale back the caviar on the buffet line – but getting a professional DJ should never be in question.
NinetyNine Entertainment is a DJ company offering music and entertainment services to all of North Carolina as well as the South Carolina coast.
Our Raleigh DJ s specialize in weddings (both receptions and ceremonies), and also excel at corporate events, bar/bat mitzvahs, school dances and private parties.
We understand how important your event is to you. It is just as important to us that we make your event fun and memorable! We bring an enthusiastic, fun loving spirit and play continuous music throughout your event. We are experts at getting the party going and keeping it going. We use only top quality, professional sound systems and have the experience needed to achieve the optimum blend of energy and organization. But most importantly we make sure everyone has a wonderful time!
Call our Raleigh DJ team today and involve us in the earliest stages of your planning. This allows us to fully share our knowledge, experience and ideas with you.
Keep on Dancing!
Professional Raleigh DJ and Owner
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