Will i get a contract?
Yes you will get a contract
Every weekend DJs get calls from clients saying that their DJ has pulled out at the last minute.
This is normally where no contract is in place, it's cash on the night and the DJ has been offered a better paying gig which he then takes, letting you down!
Of all the questions here, this is the most important one, you MUST get a contract, there is no reason why a DJ can't issue one!
How long do you need to set up ?
one question we are always asked.
For a normal amount of equipment with reasonable access to the room/ marquee, most DJs will need an hour or 2 .
This is more relevant where you've only hired the venue for specific hours, the DJ will also need an hour at the end to pack away. Offering drunk relatives who will help is very kind, but rarely will the DJ want this, as more equipment gets damaged this way in our experience
Should you book extra's such as uplighting, this takes longer but your DJ should discuss this so you are fully aware.