What Up Lighting Can Do For Your Venue

What Up Lighting Can Do For Your Venue 

 Over the past 2 years, there has been an explosion in the popularity of uplighting at weddings & upscale events. It wasn’t that long ago when it required a considerable amount of money, lots of electricity, a

specialty lighting company & many hours of preparation to light an event facility. It seemed that at least for weddings this was something only for the super wealthy. This has all changed with the recent improvements made in LED lighting technology.

If you’re considering uplighting for your event, there are three basic technologies to consider; traditional incandescent uplights, wired LED uplights and wireless LED uplights.

Traditional incandescent uplights have been around for many years. These fixtures typically use a high wattage white halogen bulb as their light source. A colored filter, known as a gel, is placed in front of the light to change its color.

There are several factors that make the traditional incandescent fixtures impractical for lighting an event space.

First, these lights use lots of electricity. A typical fixture uses a 300w bulb and some use bulbs 500w or

more. It doesn’t take many to blow a fuse or circuit breaker. It’s not such a big deal if your coordinator can get to the fuse box quickly but I’ve heard stories where it’s taken twenty minutes or more. What if your dj or band were on the same circuit?

Because these fixtures need to be plugged in, with these lights come lots of extension cords, unsightly tape and possibly tripping hazards. The cords also limit placement. Because of that optimal lighting designs can be difficult to achieve.

With the electricity and high wattage bulb comes heat. These fixtures get very, very hot – hot enough to be a fire hazard, or to burn little fingers. Because lighting fixtures are a magnet to kids special safety measures

should always be taken.

These lighting fixtures do have some benefits, and it wouldn’t be fair to omit them. First they are cheap to purchase. A quick search on the internet turns up units to purchase in the $20 range. Second, they are quick to set up. Place them on the floor, attach a gel & plug them in, that’s it. Both add up to a quick and inexpensive ticket price for lighting services.

At The Dj Group we only use LED uplighting. Also we offer battery powered uplight fixtures for venues with limited power outlets. Please Contact Us if you would like to add any LED uplihgting to your Wedding DJ package. At only $25 a fixture this is a low cost but very high improvement to the atmosphere at your venue. We have a limited quantity so act fast this is a popular add-on for weddings this summer.

We hope you take this advice into mind when booking your wedding DJ.

Please visit us at: http://www.thedjgroup.net/

Songs That 99.9% Of People Will Dance To

Songs That 99.9% Of People Will Dance To                     http://www.thedjgroup.net/weddings.html

 Our Top 30 Best Typical Wedding Reception Requests

Wedding DJs typically only have one goal for their sets: get people to dance. How a DJ accomplishes this differs from set to set, venue to venue. Weddings by nature have a much more diverse audience with an

eclectic range of musical tastes to consider — most important of which are the bride’s and groom’s, of course. However, in order for the reception to be a true success, a good portion of the songs have to be timeless and have universal appeal. The songs below are the most tried and true tracks that will get guests dancing! These songs crop up more often than not on our playlists —and with good reason.


► "Old Time Rock and Roll" — Bob Seger
► "Fly Me to the Moon" — Frank Sinatra
► "Can't Help Falling In Love" - Elvis Presley
► "Unchained Melody" - The Righteous Brothers
► "Shout" — The Isley Brothers
► "Celebration" — Kool & the Gang
► "September" - Earth Wind & Fire
► "Stayin' Alive" - Bee Gees
► "Bell Biv DeVoe" - Poison
► "Apache Jump On It"- Sugar Hill Gang
► "1999" - Prince
► "Billie Jean" - Michael Jackson
► "Brown Eyed Girl" - Van Morrison
► "Sweet Caroline"- Neil Diamond
► "Thriller" - Michael Jackson
► "You Shook Me All Night Long" - AC/DC
► "Mony Mony" - Billy Idol
► "Suavemente" - Elvis Crespo
► "This is How We Do It" - Montell Jordan
► "Sweet Child O' Mine" - Guns 'N' Roses
► "Gangam Style"- PSY
► "Sexy And I Know It" - LMFAO
► "Please Don't Stop the Music" - Rihanna
► "Give Me EveryThing Tonight" - Pitbull ft. Neyo
► "I Gotta Feeling" - The Black Eyed Peas
► "Party Rock Anthem"- LMFAO
► "We Found Love”- Rihanna Ft. Calvin Harris
► "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy”- Big & Rich
► "Country Girl (shake it for me)”- Luke Bryan
► "Any Man Of Mine”- Shania Twain

We hope you take this advice into mind when booking your wedding DJ.

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What Make A Great DJ!

What Make A Great DJ!                                                 http://www.thedjgroup.net/weddings.html
A Disk Jockey or DJ is a person who entertains the crowd by playing music. Selecting a good Disk Jockey (DJ) for the wedding is easier said than done as a good DJ can add to the overall mood of the wedding by

making people dance to the enjoyable music and but if you go wrong in your selection, everything can go for a toss. Are you confused about how should you go about in selecting a good DJ? What qualities you must look for in a wedding DJ?

First thing that you must look for is the level of knowledge of the DJ in his field. A good wedding DJ must have knowledge of different genres of music as it is an important asset for his profession. And it is not sufficient just to have knowledge of different genres of music, a good DJ must know how to combine and blend different types of music to create a fusion. He must be up to date with the latest hits and other dance numbers which people like. He must be proficient in choosing and playing the right kind of music that goes with the theme of the wedding and is in sync with the overall mood of the occasion.

Another important quality of a wedding DJ is his communication skills. He must be good at it as it is a part of his job to interact with the guests in a wedding and make announcements. He must be able to listen carefully and understand the demands of the guests and shall be prompt enough in playing the same. Another important thing that must be there in a good wedding DJ is his knowledge about the special occasion and the hosts. He must be prepared with the names of the bride and groom, names of important guests and family members, names of friends of the bride and groom, the schedule of events and other details to make announcements.

Punctuality is also an important trait that must be present in a good wedding DJ. A good wedding DJ must be punctual in arriving at the wedding venue and making the arrangements in time, before the arrival of the guests. Nothing worse can happen than the DJ fixing equipment and arranging things in front of the guests.

You must also check the DJ on his originality in playing music. He must be able to add something new and unexpected to the songs that make them sound better. If he can add something interesting to an existing song or piece of music and make it more enjoyable, it is good.

A good wedding DJ must be willing to dress according to your wedding theme. You would not want your wedding DJ to be dressed in totally different attire that is not at all in sync with your wedding party theme. He must be flexible enough to understand your requirements and act accordingly. He must have a good personality and is willing to get involved with the guests.

Due to the huge demand and good earnings prospects many people have entered into this line. If you start looking for a wedding DJ, you will come across many options. There is a lot of competition involved in the

wedding DJ business with each one claiming to be better than the others on one parameter or the other. How should one judge whether the qualities exist in the DJ or not? There are various ways to hire a good wedding DJ by judging his qualities. You can visit some of the performances of the DJ and judge the above mentioned qualities there. You can also take references from friends and relatives who have utilized the services of wedding DJs in any of the weddings. Honest reviews on the internet are also a good option to judge the quality of services of a wedding DJ. You must also talk to the DJ about his collection of songs, equipment, technology used, number of weddings served, his most prominent strength, has he ever been in a difficult situation while performing, how has he dealt with it, etc. to get an idea about how well has he done so far. You must also check with him that he is using original music and not the pirated versions of the same.

Last but not definitely the least, a wedding DJ may have all the qualities that qualify him to be the best wedding DJ, but if he charges much more than what you can afford, he may not remain the best for you anymore. A good DJ must have competitive prices and convenient payment schedule. For you the one who fits in your budget and offers the best of the services shall be the final choice.

We hope you take this advice into mind when booking your wedding DJ.

Please visit us at: http://www.thedjgroup.net/

What Is A Wedding DJ

What Is A Wedding DJ                                                       http://www.thedjgroup.net/weddings.html  

 Hey it a simple question... But its more then what you would think!


What Is A Wedding DJ
A wedding DJ isn’t just someone who spins records, plays music from CDs, Mp3 or puts on a light show. Instead, a skilled wedding DJ knows how to draw the guests out onto the dance floor, help encourage them to interact with each other, be playful and actually entertain the crowd, making the wedding reception as memorable an event as possible. This article outlines what music knowledge and business decisions are necessary to become a wedding DJ.


DjDrew's Top 3 Ways To Make Ever Wedding Gig A Great Success!

1. Build an eclectic music collection to make yourself more marketable.

Unlike being a DJ in a specific type of club, people hiring you to entertain at weddings and receptions will have widely varied musical tastes and needs. At The DJ Group our music library consists of over 165,000 clean edit songs and over 25,000 edited music videos to date making our library one of Canada's largest mobile dj music library's

2.Develop an entertainer’s “schtick” so you are comfortable speaking to groups of people.

While the majority of your time will be spent playing music, you also need to be able to draw the attention of the guests throughout the night for announcements and your duties as a DJ/MC. To make your routine more interesting and appealing. and if your bride and groom would like you to be very interactive with there guests its all ways good to Surf the Internet for speeches you can have on file for “impromptu” toasts and other

announcements so you don’t have to speak on the fly and to make you appear very organized and prepared. Proportionality and proper speech is key. The DJ Group has a intense 6 month training program and a three-night-hands-on DJ training proses that all our Wedding DJs go through to guarantee success to every wedding they DJ/MC

3. With most DJ company's this would not be mentioned but is very important with us at The DJ Group "How Does Your DJ Dress & Look"

A good wedding DJ must be willing to dress according to your wedding theme Or not stick out like a peacock in a room of pigeons. You would not want your wedding DJ to be dressed in totally different attire that is not at all in sync with your wedding party theme. He or She must be flexible enough to understand your requirements and act accordingly. He or She must have a good personality and is willing to get involved with the guests. A Biggie I always see at wedding shows when we are promoting is DJ that are in there late 40's to 50's and even 60's way over wait siting down handing out there promo. 95% of brides and grooms are between the ages of 25-35. I don't think i will go any feather with this. I think you get what im saying!

We hope you take this advice into mind when booking your wedding DJ.

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Are You Having A Wedding Soon?                                        http://www.thedjgroup.net/weddings.html
Looking For A Great DJ Company?...Read Our Top 10 To Ask your DJ Before Booking List.

1. Do you offer a written contract?

All of the wedding disc jockeys you interview may not have the same standards of professionalism. A written, legal contract is one of the first indicators of whether a DJ is professional and reliable. Furthermore, a contract establishes the DJ’s obligation to the client and outlines what is required for the DJ’s success, by

outlining his setup requirements and other factors related to his performance. For this reason, a written contract is absolutely essential and any DJ not using a written contract should not, in our opinion, be considered for a wedding reception.

2. Will you be the DJ at our wedding?

Often, the person you speak with is not the person who will be your DJ on your wedding day. This is a very common practice among large agencies. It is absolutely paramount that you have an opportunity to interview, in person, the specific DJ that you will be working with and determine whether you feel comfortable with them. You should also expect that the individual DJ’s name is specified on your contract – it is the only way you can be guaranteed his or her services at your wedding.

3. May we meet with you in person before we sign a contract?

Many wedding DJs attempt to conduct their interviews over the telephone and through email instead of meeting face-to-face with prospective clients. In our experience, there are two reasons a disc jockey would do this – either they don’t feel you are worth their time, or they have something to hide. Some deejays are very different in person than on the telephone and what is presented on their website, and you should insist on meeting in face-to-face so you can judge for yourself whether they are a good match for you and your wedding. Your "gut" feeling is very important in selecting the right disc jockey, and it's practically impossible to make this evaluation unless you are together in person.

4. How long will you hold our date for us?

When you contact a professional disc jockey, they should be willing to hold your date for you for a reasonable amount of time in order to give you a chance to meet with them. They should also give you ample time after your meeting to make a decision and give you time to interview other DJs. Some DJs will use

pressure sales tactics to “hard close” you at your meeting, offering a special sale that ends that day, or claiming that another couple is meeting with them for the same date – attempting to pressure you to make a decision on the spot. Any DJ that uses these types of tactics is unprofessional and is most likely doing so in order to keep you from meeting other DJs (whom they know you’ll like more than you like them). One week is a reasonable amount of time to expect your date to be held for you following an initial meeting. we give two weeks.

5. Do you work exclusively for this company?

Most large agencies use independent DJ subcontractors to perform their events. Often, these DJs work for several agencies and also accept bookings directly. A disc jockey, or the agency through whom he is booked, should be able to explain the DJ’s obligation to that agency and what will happen if he leaves that agency. Often, there is nothing more than a verbal confirmation between the independent DJ and the agency for each booking -- a frequent cause of problems. If you choose a DJ who subcontracts for several agencies and books his own events, you need to be clear on what will happen if he is accidentally double-booked for your wedding date, or what would happen to your event if you contract the DJ through an agency and he decides to skip out on your event to book something else for a higher price. To find out whether your DJ is available independently or through numerous agencies, try performing a web search for their name and the word "DJ".

6. How long have you been a DJ and how many weddings have you done?

A wedding is such an important occasion, and you don't want your DJ's first wedding to be your own. The number of years someone has been a DJ will give you some indication of their experience level, but some DJs only perform for a few events (and fewer weddings) each year. A DJ with half as many years in the industry may have many times as many weddings under his belt, so you should also ask how many weddings the DJ has done. Also be sure to ask if the DJ has any formal training, either from a DJ company or a DJ school.

7. How many weddings do you do each year?

Just like any other profession, performing for weddings requires one’s skills to be in top form. If a DJ

performs for only a few weddings per year, they may not be “at the top of their game” by the time your wedding date arrives. Asking how many weddings they do per year will give you an indication of their level of commitment to your type of event.

8. How many other types of events do you do per year?

Different DJs focus on different types of events – some consider themselves a “jack of all trades” and claim expertise in all types of events, and others are specialists. The ratio between the number of weddings a DJ performs for and the amount of other, non-wedding events they do will tell you where their focus lies. If you are looking for a “low-key” wedding DJ and someone you meet with does mostly school dances or Bar Mitzvahs, they may not be very focused on the type of sophisticated presentation you want for your wedding.

9. Do you perform for more than one event in a day?

Some DJs will do as many events as they possibly can, and often try to pack their weekends with all types of DJ work. If a disc jockey has already done an event in the afternoon before your wedding, they will likely be physically exhausted by the latter half of your wedding, which is exactly when they need to be the most alert and active. This is most common at large agencies, where “weekend warriors” may perform at four to six events over a three-day period. It is hard to believe that any DJ could give that many couples an adequate

amount of attention leading up to, and on, their wedding day.

10. What makes you different from your competitors?

Any professional wedding disc jockey will take pride in their work, and be able to answer this question honestly and communicate the things that make their services unique. Some DJs, however, will take this opportunity to “bash” their competition and say negative things about specific DJs or agencies. We consider this type of behavior unprofessional (in fact, doing this is strictly forbidden for members of the American Disc Jockey Association), and is a poor reflection on them. In fact, you may want to consider making it a point to meet any DJ that they say something bad about – DJs that engage in this type of thing will often target the DJs they're afraid you’ll book instead of them, and they’re probably right

 We hope you take this advice into mind when booking your wedding DJ.

Please visit us at: http://www.thedjgroup.net/