Published: Mar 20, 2015

Your New Jersey DJ Checklist

Here are some important points to consider when hiring a New Jersey DJ for your important upcoming event. Use this as your New Jersey DJ Checklist.

Before you check off your reception musicians on your long list of to-dos, confirm everything with your DJ. Be sure your letter of agreement includes:

– Exact date of event, arrival time, and location with address.

– Equipment that you are expected to supply and equipment they are expected to supply — such as chairs, tables, etc.

– The names of the particular DJ(s) who will play at your event.

– Attire guidelines: If you have any special requirements for what the performers wear, be sure to note them.

– A list of what will be played when. Also talk to them about some B-list songs to play should they need to fill time.

– If you’re serious about your do-not-play list, include that in your contract and attach the list.

– Amount of time you’ve booked them for.

– How many breaks are needed and when they plan to break for dinner (remember to think about what you’ll do for music during these break times).

– Fees and overtime rates. Write in a clause that ensures their flexibility should you need them to play longer (your dad missed the last dance song and now your mom wants just one more dance, for example).

– Deposit and balance due dates.

– Cancellation/refund policy.

Now that you know the rest, deal with the best. Need more information? Call 973-686-1003 today.