Here you will find answers to the most common questions we receive:
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If you have any questions that are not fully covered here, do not hesitate to contact us
Q - How early should I book?
A - The best DJs tend to get booked well in advance and the later you leave it the less choice you'll have. Sometimes though the best deals are often for late bookings, but that can involve taking a gamble that I will be available for your date. Holiday periods and other special dates attract premium fees. To receive a quote please use our booking enquiry form.
Q - Emergencies do happen, how would you handle a situation where you were ill and couldn't attend our function?
A - This is one of the advantages of knowing several DJs. These DJs are located all around the north-west of England helping us to save the direst of situations. Additionally we are members of the National Association of DJs (NADJ) and so we are able to contact hundreds more DJs should our own contacts be exhausted.
Q - What if there was an emergency breakdown on the way to our venue?
A - Our vehicle is very reliable, however we have full roadside assistance just in case.
Q - Ive been informed by my venue that the DJ must hold PLI and have a PAT certificate?
A - This is becoming standard practice these days. We have full public liability insurance and all our equipment is PAT tested.
Q - I have a friend who has a friend that can do it cheaper?
A - As the saying goes 'You only get what you pay for!'. This is so true and the choice ultimately lies with you.
Q - Some of my guests suffer from asthma, do you use smoke machines?
A - Smoke machines and haze machines are not used as standard. We only use these if specifically requested to do so.
Q - One of my guests suffer from epilepsy, do you use strobe lighting?
A - We do not use strobe machines unless specifically requested to do so.
Q - We have a wide range of ages attending, will you be able to get them all dancing?
A - We have a wealth of experience and a huge music collection and we are very used to performing to a wide age range and keeping the dance floor busy by playing music for everyone.
Q - Do you accept playlists as we have some favourite songs we would like played on the night?
A - We accept lists of songs that must be played and must not be played. However we do not accept responsibility for any tracks in this list that clear the dancefloor! Sometimes people choose songs for their request lists based on what they like to listen to at home or in the car but not taking into account whether people are able to dance to the songs. There are many fantastic pieces of music that are great to sing-along to but will clear a dance-floor!!
If your event over-runs then it may not be possible to fit all tracks in the "Must Play" list in.
Q - Can you set up your DJ equipment prior to our arrival at the venue?
A - We can arrange to set up equipment at any time that is most suited to your event and this can include setting up during the morning or before the meal, please discuss this when making your booking where we will be very happy to help.
We usually like to arrive at the venue at least an hour and half before the event starts as standard (access permitting), often even earlier. This allows us to get set up so everything is ready for the start of the event and any inconvenience is kept to a minimum.
Q - Can you play background music during the meal?
A - This is easily arranged. Just choose the style of music you would prefer to have played during the meal. The most popular choices are the easy listening/rat-pack style sounds. Other popular choices are jazz, acid-jazz & smooth soul.
Q - What are your prices?
A - The exact fee charged depends on three main factors.
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The distance we need to travel to get to your event
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The time the event starts and ends
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Any extra's (if any) that are requested or required
We are based in Chorley (PR6). The first 20 miles of any travelling we do are free. We then charge on a per mile basis.
Q - I do not want a DJ that plays music such as Agadoo, The Birdie Song and Jive Bunny that a lot of mobile discos seem to play?
A - It is your event, so we will play the music that you want. All we ask is that you give me a guideline of the types of music you would like to hear, as opposed to a set play list for 4 hours, as these are usually much too rigid and invariably make for a very boring night for the guests. We would ask you to complete our Pre Event Questionnaire in any case.
Q - How long does it take to set up your equipment?
A - It generally takes us between 45 minutes and one hour to set all of my sound & lighting equipment up, and I will usually arrive at the venue just over an hour before the start time. Factors such as stairs and difficult access have a bearing on this.
Q - How can I confirm a booking?
A - All bookings are confirmed in writing. We will send you a booking form which you must return along with a deposit. Once this is received your booking will be confirmed.
Q - Do you play the music very loud all night?
A - We are very aware that most of the events that we are booked for, are social functions where people wish to dance and have a good time, but also chat with old friends and make new friends. This is very difficult to do if the DJ is intent on forcing you to shout all night because the music is too loud. Throughout the event we will pay special attention to the volume levels to ensure that the music is loud enough to dance to, but not so loud that you're not able to have a conversation. If at any stage during the event you feel that the volume is too loud please do not hesitate to ask for it to be lowered. If on the other hand you feel it is too low then go ahead and ask for it to be turned up a notch!
Q - Do you keep talking on the microphone over the music all night?
A - The simple answer is NO. The guests at a party want to dance and listen to music, not listen to a DJ rabbit on annoyingly all night long. All microphone use is kept to a minimum such as announcements and dedications etc
Q - Do you do karaoke?
A - YES. We can do karaoke alongside any disco if required. We have over 50,000 karaoke tracks available at the touch of a button!! We can also do karaoke as a stand alone service.
Q - Do you use tacky lighting such as light boxes and rope lights?
A - All our lighting and sound equipment is state of the art, quality and compact. We do not use light boxes or rope lights.
- If you have any questions that are not fully covered here, do not hesitate to contact us
For a no FREE quotation without obligation, contact us today FREE on 0800 043 8201 or 07976556241 or complete our Free Quote Request form online.
**Please remember the DJ you choose for your function can be the difference between you and your guests having a good time or a great time** at Sounds Amazing only GREAT is good enough.
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