When planning an event, you will likely find that hiring a DJ is an excellent entertainment option. While DJs are obviously talented at selecting and mixing music, they are also able to provide a certain level of energy and guest interaction that do not tend to come with other types of entertainers. While you will clearly be responsible for the type of music your DJ is playing, it is very important not to micromanage them. DJs perform at their best when you simply let them to their job. In order to help you understand this, below are tips to consider when working with your DJ to ensure you allow them to work freely without micromanaging.
Select Genres, Not a Complete Playlist
While you will likely look to hire a certain type of DJ in order to fulfill your music needs, there are some DJs who are able to cover a wide range of genres. When working with your DJ prior to the event, it is important that you select genres for them rather than attempting to come up with a complete playlist of specific songs. This will give your DJ the ability to find songs that they can easily mix within the genre while sticking to the theme and energy of your event.
Request a Limited Number of Specific Songs
You should only look to provide your DJ with the genre and style of music you would like, but this does not mean you may not want to hear a few specific songs while attending your event. If you are going to provide your DJ with a list of specific songs, be sure to keep this list as short as possible.
Consider Guest Suggestions
If your DJ is open to the idea, consider allowing guests to come up and make suggestions during the performance. You should by no means require your DJ to do this, but if they are open to the idea, feel free to execute. Guests may request songs that the DJ does not have or feel is appropriate, so it will ultimately be their call if the suggested song is played or not.
Let Your DJ Do Their Job
At the event, your DJ will be very busy performing their set and attempting to mix music for the audience. While you may feel like it is your job as the event planner constantly control what is playing, this is the farthest thing from the truth. Instead, you should let your DJ do their job with the trust and faith that the person you hired will continue to play great music and interact with guests. Only stop or correct the DJ if the music they are playing is completely inappropriate for the guests in attendance.
Trust the Professional
While you obviously want to have as much control over your event as possible, micromanaging your DJ will create more problems and animosity that you may expect. By trusting the professional you hired to DJ, you have a better opportunity to control other aspects of the event which require your attention. Otherwise, just enjoy the music!
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