D.J. Charges for events

Emerson · 03-01-2005 10:18PM #1

If you're a DJ, what do you charge for events such as weddings, 21sts etc?

It can take a fair bit of preperation getting all the music that fits the event together and lined up. How do you come up with your figure? Do you just make up a figure and hope for the best?

VirtualNemesis · 04-01-2005 09:53AM

Been a Dj For 4 years

Different Events Means Different money. also we go on whether or not you need to carry gear i.e Speakers, amps , decks.

Here is my pric list

21st,30,40 - 200

Weddings - 300

Regular (residences) - 200

cartman · 04-01-2005 10:02AM

mate of mine has been doin it for a good few year aswell, he only charges 150for 21st n teh likes but hes booked up EVERY friday and sat night, usually a waiting list.. tis crazy it a good biz to be in

Bard · 04-01-2005 11:12AM

I still do it occasionally and 200 notes is the normal rate for me. Different functions call for different rates but usually a rate of 50 euros per hour with a minimum of 4 hours (including set up and pack up time) would be the norm. Extra for weddings and the like. 150 euros for friends.

D!ve^Bomb! · 04-01-2005 11:19AM

sweet FA!!, although the DJ can pay me for the pleasure tho

pollyantic · 04-01-2005 11:30AM

Why the extra charge for a wedding?

_blank_ · 04-01-2005 11:35AM

Is there much capital outlay to get in to it?

I'd say that its not hard to keep up with the musical trends at all, and to build up a stock of "generic party songs" like "Rock the Boat" and all that kinds crap.

MojoMaker · 04-01-2005 02:42PM

My gear currently runs at about €3k, not including lights which I hire to suit the occasion.

For wedding it all depends on the duration. There's usually 3 grades..after the band for approx 2 hours €300. Instead of a band for approx 4 hours €450, and all day audio approx 8 hours €950.

You'll need powerful gear for a wedding with crystal clear speakers and top quality mics. You'll need backups for everything as well so count on doubling up on cd players, mixer, mics, and amp. You'll usually need to rent a tux or at least kit yourself out smartly.

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