How much does a DJ cost?

 

If you have never hired a DJ before, that is probably one of the first questions that you might ask yourself. It is also not an easy one to answer until we are able to ask you a few questions. Just as the service required is not the same for all functions, the pricing is not either. All events are similar in one aspect…you hire a DJ to play music.

Is that all you want him/her to do?

Are you interested in having the DJ interact and entertain your guests?

Will the DJ be asked to provide games and activities for kids (or adults)?

Are there formalities during the event with which the DJ has to coordinate?

Is the function being held inside or outside?

Is there a specific DJ you would like to hire?

And most importantly, on what day and at what time will your event be held?

 

DJ Connection is not likely to be the cheapest DJ out there. There is always a “friend of a friend” or someone who has just gotten started in the business who is willing to “work for peanuts”. But DJ Connection is not the most expensive either. Our services are affordable and our DJs are always professional. This is what has blessed us with success for over 15 years and has accounted for over half of our business to be repeat or referral business.

 

On the busiest day of the week (Saturday) and the busiest months of the year, our DJs will command a higher charge.

So, you may wish to consider a Sunday afternoon wedding. Or, why not plan a “New Year” social in January instead of a Holiday Party in December? Even a “Surprise Birthday Party” is more of a surprise on a Monday evening than a Saturday night….and could save you a lot of money!

 

In order for you to stay within a budget, we try to provide you options.

The base price for our DJ service ranges from $300-500 for a minimum of three hours of service.  Each additional hour costs $100-125.

We do not charge for set up time if completed immediately before the contracted service time.

 

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Optional Additional expenses may include:

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Karaoke

Lights Package

Games/Prize Package

Travel Fee

Specific DJ Reservation Fee

Early Set Up Fee

Additional equipment

(i.e. DJ tent, 2nd system for double location, additional speakers for outdoor/large venues)

 

Discounts Are Available:

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Website Discounts

Referral Discounts

Bridal Registry

Multiple Reservations

Weekly/Monthly Discounted Rates

(DJ Connection reserves the right to limit the number of discounts used for any event)

 

Discounts are not available in December.

 

Optional Expenses and Discounts Explained

 

Karaoke

This is a great entertainment addition to any event for all ages. Our karaoke song selections can be viewed online so that your guests can prepare themselves before the party. A karaoke package includes songbooks with over 8000 different song choices, two cordless microphones and a TV for viewing the lyrics. Cost: $75-125.

 

Lights Package

Would you like to add a club-like atmosphere to your party? Does a disco ball daze you with excitement? Our lights package can include anything from simple lighting to the most extravagant lighting and a mirror ball. Lights that change color and even dance to the beat are available. Cost: $75-150.

 

Games/Prize Package

A kid’s party is not complete without games and prizes and DJ Connection can provide it all. We have even been known to spice up and adult party with some properly chosen games. For the kids we have their favorites as well as some of our own creations including a larger than life Spongebob sponge game or an adult version of musical chairs.  You have to see it to believe it! Cost: $50-100.

 

Travel Fee

If a function requires travel outside of the local Richmond area, a travel fee may be added depending upon the distance and time of the event. Cost: varies.

 

Specific DJ Reservation Fee

Did you see one of our DJs at an event? Do you specifically want to reserve him/her for your event? We would like to know because we believe it is simply good business to schedule the same DJ for a referral job. However, this cannot always be guaranteed. We will do our best to honor your request. Yet, if you would like to guarantee the same DJ will be at your event, there may be an additional fee. Cost: $50-100.

 

Early Set Up Fee

If your function begins at 7pm, then your DJ would normally arrive between 6:00-6:30 for set up. However, if you require that the DJ complete the set up earlier then a fee for the additional time is charged. Cost: $50-100/hr.

 

Additional Equipment

Outside of a tent rental to protect the DJ’s equipment, additional equipment is rarely needed for a regular event. We can provide the proper equipment needed to play different size venues ranging from inside your living room to outside on a football field. The most common need for additional equipment is during a wedding. For example, if a sound system is required inside for the reception and another system outside for the ceremony, there would be an additional equipment charge. You may wish to consider the option of a reduced transfer fee. Please call for more details. Cost: $50-150.

 

Website Discounts

DJ Connection has created a discount program that not only provides you the customer a discount, but provides a local non-profit organization a donation as well. Please view our Charity Discount Page online. If you submit an information request via one of our organization links, you will receive a $25 discount and DJ Connection will donate $25 to the selected organization.

 

Referral Discounts

Have you received our name from someone? Are you viewing our website from another website link (i.e. WeDJ.com, Decidio.com)?

We understand that this helps our business grow and are willing to extend a discount to you for this. Please make certain that we know about the referral so we can extend you your discount of $25-50.

 

Bridal Registry

This is a way for you to not only receive a discount but possibly even FREE service. Our Bridal Registry program allows you to register our DJ service on your “Wish List” of wedding gifts. Many brides and grooms are paying the costs of their own weddings….and weddings are not cheap! So instead of three toasters or a dozen gift cards to places where you never shop, why not use a gift card for your DJ service? Simply by registering you will receive a $25 discount and you may end up having your DJ service cost you absolutely nothing!

 

Multiple Reservations

Anyone who contracts our services twice during the year is eligible for a special third event for FREE! Certain restrictions apply.

Please call for more details.

 

Weekly/Monthly Discounted Rates

Individuals who have been able to benefit from this discount include:

1.       An Apartment Manager who plans a monthly pool party in the summer.

2.      A Bar owner looking for monthly/weekly entertainment.

3.      An assisted living Activities Director planning multiple activities throughout the year.

4.      Schools scheduling 3-4 dances/events during a school year.

5.      An office/sales manager providing a monthly achievement reward.

 

 

Other companies may charge more, but know what you are paying for. We have the experience and the knowledge to make your event a success. Whether it’s a Wedding Reception at the Jefferson Hotel or in your parent’s backyard, our services will match your wedding style. Whether it’s a 50th Wedding Anniversary or an Elementary School Dance, the music selections will be appropriate for all guests to enjoy themselves.

Our professional DJs will help you and your guests have FUN!

 

We could charge more, but we don’t.

If you are paying more for your DJ, you could have hired a band!

DJ Connection’s rates are affordable and our services match or exceed

any other DJ service in the area!

 

We discuss all details with you in advance so that everything is completely coordinated. Would you like to schedule a meeting?

Call Susanne today and she will be happy to assist you plan your upcoming event.

 

DJ Connection offers professional and affordable

DJ entertainment services

 

Call us today at 897-1509

 

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