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What kind of equipment do you use?
This depends on the function. We always use equipment appropriate to the size of your function. There's no point in bringing a sound system to fill a stadium for an intimate dinner/dance and on the other hand it would be totally inappropriate to turn up for a marquee event with a small sound system and a couple of lights.

For a dinner/dance for up to 150 people a sound system of between 600 to 1000 Watts, including 4 speakers, CD decks and 4 lighting effects would be appropriate. This is only a basic example, and could be made bigger or smaller depending on the clients needs and requests.

For those more technically minded or interested in sound and lighting equipment, some of the manufacturers we use for sound are Ohm, JBL, Mackie, Electro Voice, Gemini, Yamaha, Peavey, Studiomaster and Denon. Lighting, again, depends on the size of the room, but DJs use moonflower, scans, barrel effects and moving heads from manufacturers such as Mad, Martin, Acme, Isolution and Abstract. Some of these effects can be linked together to produce a stunning light show, and used with good effect with starcloths and ultra violet effects for a complete light show. For something more subtle we also use LED products to create beautiful ambient washes and effects in rooms.
 
Will you play requests?
Yes, as long as we think they are appropriate for the function. We'd rather not play songs with swearing in them, as this could offend someone, and we definitely do not play football songs, as again this has been known in the past to cause trouble. When you make a booking with us, we will ask for a short list (up to 20) of your favorites songs to be played during the evening, and then leave the rest to us as we have years of experience in knowing what people will dance to.
 
How long do you take to set up?
This again depends on the size of the rig being used and the access to the venue. On average between 30 to 90 minutes, but we always ask for at least an hour to cover ourselves.
 
Do we receive confirmation of our booking?
Yes, you will receive two copies of our booking contract, one to sign and return and one for your records.
 
Can we have references?
We would be only too pleased to give you the contact details of our regular clients and customers.
 
What kind of music will you play?
All DJs carry music from the 1940s upwards and will play according to the ages of people attending the function and also to the wishes of the client. An open mind is always the best policy, as you never know what people will want to dance to. Our DJs are all very experienced and can generally read a dance floor and play accordingly. We do play songs that people know and love, whether it be a 60s classic, some 70s disco or the latest dance tune. In essence, something for everyone.
 
Do you use strobes or smoke machines?
Most of our regular venues don't allow smoke machines or haze machines, so generally we don't use them, although we have got them should you want one for your function. We don't use strobes unless specifically requested to.
 
How much do you charge?
Please contact us for a quote for your function. More information is needed to give you an accurate price. We would need to know how long the function is, where it is, amount of equipment needed and what access to the venue is like. We are registered for Vat, which is charged at the current rate.
 
How will the DJ dress?
Appropriately for the occasion. Dinner/dances and wedding receptions are nearly always dinner jacket and tie. Birthday parties and other events would normally be smart trousers and shirt or lounge suits. Fancy dress is always an option that we would participate in.
 
Do you supply DJs or entertainers for children's parties?
Yes we do.
 
Have you got back up equipment?
We have access to spare equipment should anything go wrong, although this is very rarely needed.