Monday, November 23, 2009

So you want to hire a dj?

We hope that you make 1st Djs your last stop along the way to finding the DJ for your event, we don't care who you call 1st as long as you call 1st Djs last...

In the meantime how do you hire a dj? Sure you've seen the standard list of questions to ask so lets answer some of them:

Do you have insurance? Can you show me proof of liability?

Our answer: Absolutely to both. Why would a dj need insurance, here's a couple scenarios. Dj is loading equipment into your venue. Within the rental agreement for the venue you probably signed something that said you are liable for damage during the time you rent.

What if the DJ busts part of a window pane out with a speaker stand? Accidents happen. Are you eating that cost?

If your dj doesn't have insurance sure they may offer to pay it but really do you think the $200 dj on Craigslist is going to pay $300 for a window pane he/she broke? Probably not.

If your dj has insurance let their policy cover it?

That's just a small accident. What if your 7 year old nephew has been staking out the candy buffet all day long and is all sugared up, what if he decides he wants to dance with the speaker stand while the dj is not paying full attention?

Sure its an accident but that's what Insurance is for and any reputable full time DJ Entertainment company is going to have insurance.

More tips to come!

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