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Ceremony to last dance
Wedding DJs run more than the dance floor. Most handle sound for the ceremony (microphones for the officiant and vows), cocktail hour, introductions, toasts, the first dance, cake cutting and the send-off, often acting as the MC who keeps the timeline moving. A good one meets with you beforehand to plan the schedule and a must-play and do-not-play list.
Ask whether they'll coordinate with your venue and planner, whether ceremony sound is included or extra, and who will actually show up on the day. Larger companies often send one of several DJs.
Birthdays, reunions, backyard parties
"Mobile" just means the DJ brings everything to you: speakers, a mixer, microphones and usually lighting. Party DJs cover birthdays, graduations, sweet 16s, quinceañeras, reunions and holiday parties, and many also do school dances.
For a home or backyard party, check power and noise rules, and ask how much space the setup needs. For kids' and family events, ask for clean edits of songs.
Galas, conferences, brand events
Event DJs work corporate parties, galas, fundraisers, conferences and festivals. Many companies in this group are full production outfits that also provide uplighting, staging, projectors and screens, wireless microphones for speeches, and sometimes photo booths.
They're used to tight schedules and venue rules. Ask about insurance certificates (many venues require them), load-in times, and whether they can play quietly under dinner and speeches.
Hosts who get the crowd involved
Karaoke hosts (often called KJs) bring a large song library, screens, microphones and a sign-up system, and keep the rotation fair. MCs and hosts run the program at events: announcements, games, raffles and keeping the energy up between activities.
Many bars book karaoke hosts for weekly nights. For a private event, ask how big their song catalog is and whether they handle requests in other languages.
Bars, lounges and residencies
Club DJs mix continuously, reading the room and blending tracks live, usually on club-standard decks the venue provides. They're booked by bars, nightclubs and lounges for regular nights or residencies, and some take private bookings for after-parties.
If you're hiring one for a private event, confirm they bring their own sound system. Many club DJs only bring their music and controllers.
Watch them work. Ask for video from a real event, not just a highlight reel, and listen to how they talk on the microphone.
Get it in writing. The contract should list the date, hours, arrival and setup time, equipment, overtime rate, deposit, cancellation terms and the name of the DJ who'll show up.
Ask about backup. Professional DJs carry spare equipment and have a plan if they're sick.
Check venue rules. Many venues require liability insurance, have sound limits or set load-in windows.
Share your music early. A must-play and do-not-play list, plus any special songs (first dance, entrances), saves surprises.