DJs For Hire vs DIY Disco Hire Packages

Why hiring a DJ is the right decision...

With more and more "DIY disco hire packages" on offer, I think it's time to let my potential customers know when that may not be the right solution. After all, DIY disco packages are often fine for a small household get-together.

But they most certainly are not suitable as live entertainment for a large crowd - at a wedding, for example.

Any true professional makes their work look easy. But appearances can be deceptive. Good DJing is a skilled profession that takes hours of continued practice. The top celebrity DJs put in at least 15 hours of practice per week to maintain their skills and playlists.

Good DJing is more than "the next MP3 track." Great music is just the beginning! You may have 3000+ songs on your iPod (or other MP3 playback device), but even the hottest gadget can't interact with guests, judge atmosphere and take care of sound systems while drawing on thousands of hours of experience in dealing with an audience.

• Professional DJs provide the right music AND interaction to keep the party vibrant and buzzing.
• Professional DJs carry thousands of songs - they are prepared for any eventuality, and can suit the music to the mood in an instant.
• A DIY hire will contain items of equipment you've never used before.
• If anything goes wrong with DIY hire equipment, you have no option or permission to repair it yourself, as this may mean losing your deposit.

• Professional DJs know their own equipment inside-out - and how to fix it.

Would you trust someone who "cooks great pasta" to create your wedding cake?

What memories do you want your guests to take away from the big day?

Take a look at the video below of an American couple who used an iPod instead of hiring a DJ. Let's just say it didn't go very well ...

Related pages:

Booking DJs or Hiring A Disco - Tips On Hiring A Quality Mobile Disco.

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