You’ve see them in bridal magazines and on TV and now Promo Productions is please to announce the addition of monogram projections to our list of services. That’s right… your name can appear on the dance floor, wall or any location imaginable!
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Over the past couple years I have heard more and more people comment to myself or other DJ’s about pricing, and how if they had only known “how easy the money was in dj-ing” they too would get in the business… Frankly that scares me and it should scare you too!
Sure anyone can buy a couple speakers, get an I-Pod or laptop, a microphone and some illegally downloaded music and become a DJ. There are plenty of people who are out there doing that and charging anywhere from $25-$100 per hour to DJ an event. Many of these people have no professional speaking experience, formal attire or know what it takes to entertain a crowd. They simply show up 30 minutes before an event, set-up their system with wires hanging all over the place and are worried about whether or not they get free food and drink all night. (I know this is not everyone working in the profession locally but it seems more and more low end bottom feeders are coming into existence and the professionals would agree with me).
Some people may argue well everyone has to start somewhere. I agree with that to an extent as I remember when I got into the business and shadowed a professional for several years before going on my own. I learned many valuable lessons in event planning, public speaking and professionalism that I continue to use to this day.
Many people claim to be area’s best DJ or premiere wedding DJ. I often laugh at that phrase “best DJ” or “New York’s Best DJ”. My question: the best compared to what or who. New York is a pretty big state and I am sure if we put some of these self-proclaimed best entertainers up against DJ’s from NYC, Buffalo or Rochester, they would be left in the dust.
My point is this… be careful who you spend your money with. Ask your potential DJ how many events that have done, what type of professional gear they have, if they have back-up gear or insurance and most importantly ask for references. I would ask for references from not only other clients but the venue you are having your event at along with other venues that your potential DJ has played it. They have more than likely seen many more DJ’s than you have and can give you a good idea of what these people bring to the party.
Most people plan on getting married only once! Wedding entertainment is not like a car or electronic item… You can’t stop your wedding entertainment in the middle of you event and take it back to the store if it doesn’t work out.
In closing, research wisely, ask a lot of questions and realize that there is a reason some entertainers in town charge $100-$500 more than others. Some people are in for the quick buck and other professionals like myself want the best for you on your wedding day.
Best of luck in planning. KTPG
I often get phone calls and emails from potential clients asking how far I will travel to perform for a wedding or party… Honestly, the answer is as far as you want me to go. A couple years ago a client offered to pay to ship my gear to a wedding in the South so I could play for them (If I could have taken the time off from my day job I would have).
While most of my events take place as a DJ in Utica, Rome, Whitesboro and New York Mills, I have no problem traveling to entertain at a wedding in Little Falls, Old Forge, Syracuse, Albany, Rochester or beyond. If you want me there to entertain your guests I will do whatever it takes to make it happen. All I have to do is load up the trailer, fill up the SUV and hit the highway to get to your special event or day….