Frequently Asked Questions

  

  • Reliabilty & Safety

Do you have a Health & Safety method statement?
Yes, we do have a H & S method statement. It can be forwarded to the venue or we can send you a copy, just ask.
Our Venue has asked for a risk assesment, do you have one?

Yes, we can forward this onto your venue or send you a copy.

How do we know that you will turn up?

We are members of the National Association of Disc Jockeys, as such we have to conform to their codes of practise. If we were to be unreliable or have reason to be complained about then we could lose our membership and be removed from the association. Not something we want!

Is your equipment PAT (Portable Appliance Tested)?

Yes, all our equipment is regularly inspected by professional electricians as per current health and safety guidelines.

Do you have PLI (Public Liability Insurance)?

Yes, we have full cover upto £10m. Certificates are available to be forwarded to your venue upon request.

 

  • Price,  Payment & Booking

Do you issue contracts?
Yes, we feel this is a very important part of the booking. Once all the details have been agreed we'll send you out two contracts , one for you to keep and one to be returned to us. With a signed contract you are 100% guarunteed we are going to turn up.
Do we need to pay a deposit?

Yes, there is a booking fee payable on return of the contract. Once the signed contract and booking fee are received your booking is 100% guaranteed.

Do you have a copy of your terms & conditions?

Our terms & conditions are available to view online by clicking here and scrolling down. You will also receive our terms & conditions with the contract.

My mate says he can do a disco for £100 Can you match that?
I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to match that. Our prices are competitive although not the cheapest offer superb value for money but you get what you pay for. The Wedding disco takes up a large part of the reception and can make or break the day. Bear in mind your "mate" will probably not have PLI or any PAT checks on his equipment and could well be refused entry to your chosen venue.
Can we pay for our booking online?
Certainly, just go to our online payments page and click the button to either pay your deposit or the remaining balance. All payments are via Paypal, totaly secure and we wont charge you any extra for using this facility.
Can we come and see you play before our event?

As the majority of our work is private functions you can appreciate that it's not really practicable for you to come along to someone else's party, no one likes a gate crasher!

Do you have a promotional DVD?
As we tailor each event to the individual we feel that a promotional DVD can sometimes be misleading as everybodys idea of their event is different. Thats why what you want is the most important thing to us.
Can we have additional hours on the night?
If the venues licence and their management is happy for us to continue then yes. Additional hours are charged at a flat rate payable on the night.
What is your usual playing time?
We usually like to base ourselves on a 4 hr set although this is flexible depending on your venue (usually 8pm til midnight).
How far in advance should I book?

We now have a dedicated team of quality DJ's operating on a first come, first served basis. Bookings can be taken 2 years in advance. It's never too early to book.

How much do you charge

Every event be it a Wedding or a party are slightly different. When quoting you a price we take into account factors such as location, number of people attending, is there easy access to the venue are there any special requirement's etc. Please call or email for a competitive quote.

 

  • Music and Lighting

Can we have background music while the reception is on in the afternoon?
If you need Background music while you're dining then that can also be done , we can discuss this when we meet you prior to your event.
Would we be able to have karaoke and a disco at the same event?

At the end of the day it is your event and you can have exactly what you want, however combining both can sometimes break up the night and not allow it to flow aswell as we would like. You can have both but in our opinion you would be better off with either or.

Do you use Strobe lighting?
No. Unless specified by the client we don't use strobe lighting , however we can on request bring strobe lighting with us.
Do you use Haze effects?
If the venue allows it then yes we would use haze to enhance the visual effects, but if you dont want it, no problem!
Do you have lights?
Yes we do. We believe a disco should provide an allround package. Our lighting is the latest led type effects all of which are programmable to ensure they stay on the dancefloor and not in your guests eyes! If you have a specific lighting requirement please ask as i'm sure we'll be able to sort it for you. Lighting is tailored to your event.
What sort of music will you play?
Our Dj's carry a wide range of music from the 50's through the 60's, 70's 80's 90's right up to today's charts. If you want a full on dance party or a chilled birthday party then we'll sort it for you. We always contact the client to get a playlist of the type of music you'd like and any particular song you'd like playing.
Do your DJ's talk a lot?

Our Djs will talk as much or as little as you want. It's your event so if you want just a large "Juke box" no problem equally if you want the full "Rave on , Phoenix nights" touch then you can have it! Of course we will do dedications and any announcements you require.

 

  • Other Services

We want something a bit different. Can you do a quiz?

Yes we can! As long as you let us know before hand we can add a quiz with as many or few questions as you want.

Do you know any good bands we could hire?
We have a wide range of bands available to us ranging from Swing through to Ceilidh bands it all depends on your taste.
Do you know where we can hire a portable dancefloor from?
You can hire from us! We have our own LED dancefloor and also starlight "twinkling" floors. just have a look at the page on the website.
Do you know anyone that makes Ice sculptures?
We certainly do. We are able to supply you with just about anything sculptured in Ice! If you want a swan or a pair of hearts with your names in it's possible. You could even have a Challenger Tank if you wanted, unfortunately not full size though!

 

 

If your question is not listed above then please get in touch via the contact us page or just give us a call.

 
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