General Instructions for all DJs

1  Be on time to set up and perform.

2  Be dressed appropriately for the event - if in doubt always overdress i.e. you are better to be in a Tuxedo than a pair of Denims for a wedding etc  and Denims are better than a Tuxedo for your mates birthday.

3 Introduce yourself to the venue management and sort out admin details - PAT testing, Public Liability etc.

Sort out 'last orders' time and last song time (try to make sure this happens as requested).

4  If you have a client (who isn't attached to the venue) have a chat to them and get to know their likes and dislikes in music choice  (if your using DJ Event Planner software then you should have set up the play list feature).

5  Do not drink any alcohol - you are in charge of the event and that means you are 'the responsible  adult'.  In the event of there being any trouble with either the venue or the crowd, and this goes as far as having police evolvement, then any evidence that you are able to provide would be torn apart by either the police officers or court .  Historically I have had to provide statements for incidents involving the security staff, venue staff and assaults on members of the public (doesn't happen often but you just never know).

6  You should have risk assessments: these are statements of intent to show you have considered risks to the public i.e. Kids running about when you are setting up, drunk members of the public on stage (falling into your gear etc).  You should include thoughts about cable management and the stability of the gear on stands etc.  While it isn't good practice not to have this document you should at least consider any risks that could arise.

7  Be appropriate with the language you use as there will be some venues, some crowds, where swearing will be frowned upon.

8  Don't smoke or vape on stage these are either breaking house rules or the law in Scotland - lead by example. Don't leave the stage during your performance unless absolutely unavoidable.

9  If possible stand and make it look like you are enjoying yourself.

10 Always tidy the stage after your performance and remember taking your kit away is also a risk requiring to be considered.

Support for events and parties that are unique in some way or another:

Weddings

Hen Nights / Ladies Nights

Engagement Parties       Karaoke      Family Parties

Kids Parties

School Discos

Quizzing

Club DJs

First Communions

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