Booking a Mobile Disco: Essential Questions to Ask
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Booking a Mobile Disco for your party can be overwhelming. The sheer number of possibilities can make it difficult to know where to start. To help you navigate the process, we’ve compiled a list of essential questions to ask your potential disco provider.
Questions for the Disco Show Provider:
Mobile Disco & DJ: Frequently Asked Questions:
Availability & Logistics:
You can contact us directly or use our Online Date Availability Checker to check whether your date is available.
Absolutely. Whether it’s a wedding, milestone birthday, or anniversary, we tailor our performance to suit the occasion.
Yes, we are happy to travel. Please provide the venue details so we can include any travel considerations in your quote.
Early setup is available if you need the equipment ready before guests arrive. Simply choose the all-day package or add extra hours to your basic booking.
We have a robust backup plan and a network of professional DJs to ensure your event never lacks entertainment.
Safety & Professionalism:
Yes. We hold full Public Liability Insurance (PLI), and all our equipment is PAT tested annually for safety. Certificates are available to download from your online booking portal.
We take our profession seriously and are proud members of organisations such as NADJ, Chamber of Trade, and Trusted Trader, ensuring we adhere to high industry standards.
Yes. We provide a formal written booking contract for every event to protect both parties and ensure all details are finalised. This is automatically generated from your booking details.
The Performance & Equipment:
Definitely! We encourage a “must-play” and “do-not-play” list to ensure the music reflects your personal taste. You will find this form in your online portal.
We monitor sound levels throughout the night to ensure the music is energetic on the dancefloor but stays at a level where guests can still talk at their tables.
We provide professional-grade Photo Booth Pods. We also offer “Add-on” services like uplighting, confetti cannons, and snow machines. All extras are available to book within your portal at discounted rates.
We dress to match the tone of your event, whether that’s a formal suit or a tux for a wedding or smart-casual for a birthday party.
What We Need to Know From You:
- Event Basics: Date, type of celebration, and estimated guest count.
- Venue Details: Location, accessibility (e.g., stairs/lifts), and available power outlets.
- Timing: When the venue opens for setup and your desired “start” and “finish” times.
- Space: The approximate area allocated for the DJ setup.
Pro-Tips for Booking Success:
- Avoid Social Media “Bidding Wars”: Posting “DJ wanted” in public groups can attract spam and scammers. Contact reputable DJs directly.
- Request a Face-to-Face: We recommend a Zoom meeting before booking. It’s the best way to see if your DJ’s personality is the right fit for your party.
- Check the Reviews: Always read verified client testimonials to gauge reliability.
- Budgeting: Ask about monthly instalment plans. Many professional DJs offer these to help you spread the cost of your entertainment.
- Paper Trail: Keep copies of all emails and ensure any changes to your plan are reflected in a revised contract.
Standard Booking Terms & Conditions:
1. Booking & Reservation
- Contractual Agreement: A booking is confirmed only after the client signs the contract and the non-refundable booking fee (deposit) has been cleared.
- Booking Fee: A 50% deposit is required to secure the date. This fee is deducted from the total balance via your online portal invoice, which also acts as a receipt.
- Final Payment: The remaining balance must be paid no later than 14 days before the event via [Bank Transfer/Cash/Online Payment].
2. Cancellations & Changes:
- Cancellation by Client: Cancellations must be made in writing.
- The Management agrees to pay the artist 50% of the Sum above if he/she is forced to cancel the engagement; 80% for cancellations made within 8 weeks prior to the engagement; or 100% for cancellations made on the same day as the engagement.
- Cancellation by the Provider: In the unlikely event that the DJ cannot attend due to an emergency, we will make every effort to provide a replacement DJ of similar standing. If no replacement can be found, a full refund of all monies paid will be issued.
3. Venue & Logistics:
- Setup Time: The client must ensure the venue allows at least [60/90] minutes for setup and 60 minutes for pack-down.
- Provision of Power: The venue must provide a minimum of two 13-amp power outlets dedicated to the DJ equipment within 5 meters of the setup area.
- Access: The client must notify the DJ of any accessibility issues (e.g., stairs, long corridors, or restricted loading bays).
Armed with the insights gained from asking these questions and adhering to these tips, you can substantially improve your likelihood of booking the perfect disco show for your event.
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