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Help! the DJ hasn't turned up.
This is said far more often than you might think, and if
you hire a no show mobile disco it could mean your special
occasion is ruined. Lets put it into context how often have
you waited in for a delivery that was promised in the morning
and arrives the following afternoon, or been let down by
a builder who has been held up on another job. These things
happen; it's an unfortunate fact of life, inconvenient but
hardly the end of the world. However if the Mobile disco
does not turn up for your Wedding reception it will seem
worse than the end of the world.
Every DJ in the world claims to be 100% reliable, and never
fails to turn up or been late etc, but you need to be sure.
Here are our tips to ensure you do not Hire a no show Mobile
disco.
If you do not already have a reliable DJ in mind speak to
several. You can usually get a feel of who seems the most
reliable and committed to your special occasion.
References, A good Mobile disco will have lots but watch
out for works of fiction. Check our references on our DJ
reviews page. The other thing to consider is that reference
may be for a company but not the DJ you are sent on the
night.
If you are booking a mobile disco through a large DJ company
which claims to have a long and impressive track record,
check this also apply's to the DJ you are sent on the night.
You may find you are paying for a junior DJ who is still
learning the trade. Do not be fooled with the phrase "one
of our trained DJ's" there is no such thing. A good
DJ needs the natural ability to be able to read the crowd,
a huge knowledge of all kinds of music and loads of party
DJ experience. This experience can only come with time and
making mistakes.
Get a written contract with an address and a land line
telephone number you can contact at anytime is essential.
Dodgy DJs will not want to put anything in writing and always
prefer to use a mobile Number. Don't be surprised if this
type of DJ lets you down at the last minute.
If you have booked the disco a long time in advance, keep
in contact. The night before your big day you don't want
to find out your DJ moved to Australia six months ago.
Phone your mobile disco a final time, a day or so before
your party to double check everything is still ok and to
get the DJs mobile phone number just in case, also be sure
to give him yours (or the number of someone who can solve
problems in an emergency).
Organise the whole thing yourself. Most of the last minute
calls we get are because someone else arranged the Mobile
disco hire. We often hear a story along the lines of 'my
friend said he would get his brothers mate to do the disco
and he hasn't turned up'.
Do not hire a DJ with less than 5 years experience. Everyone
has got to learn some how, but you will regret paying an
inexperienced DJ to experiment on your special occasion.
Its also an unfortunate fact that many less established
DJs cant get enough work to gain the experience they need
or for the mobile disco business to be financially viable
for them. For this reason many new mobile disco companies
fold in the first two years often letting down any clients
they do have at the last minute.
Can your DJ keep a secret? If you are planning a surprise
party, don't book a Mobile Disco that might give the game
away. For some separate advice on planning a surprise party
check out our Mobile Disco for a
surprise party page.
Pro Mobile Disco is based in North London and provides
a reliable DJ service that is worth the money. We do not
use cheap Mobile Disco equipment, and have dedicated professional
DJs who you can trust to get the party started. Planning
a party can be a very stressful experience So please check
our extra tips on finding a reliable DJ service on the Mobile
Disco Hire page.
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