| a mobile discotheque these days is not like it used to | | | | and smoke effects, amps, speakers and a whole |
| be. With the advances in technology and competition, | | | | other range of equipment that needs to be constantly |
| you are more likely hiring very many different services | | | | checked and rechecked. |
| in one. | | | | The role of the Mobile DJ has also gone under a |
| Being a Mobile DJ is a lot involved then just sticking on | | | | significant change. They often have interchangeable |
| a couple of records. Bear this in mind next time you | | | | roles such a MC, lighting and audio specialists, party |
| hire one. Before they even get to play there first | | | | planner, interactive hosts and a range of other |
| record, they must set up the gear, do a risk | | | | functions. All done while they keep a constant watch |
| assessment to make sure it meets with health and | | | | on there equipment. (For insurance purposes they are |
| safety regulations for both there own and the | | | | not allowed to leave there equipment throughout the |
| companies insurance guidelines. Your mobile DJ will | | | | event). A good mobile DJ also has to be able to be a |
| often be insured for million pounds in liability insurance | | | | mind reader and have good empathy. A lot of the |
| to make sure your covered in the event of an | | | | reason behind a good event is because the needs and |
| accident. | | | | requirements of the guests have been taken on board, |
| But its not just the setting up at the function room. | | | | without them actually having to say what they are. |
| There record collection has often take year to collect | | | | Of course a certain amount of communication |
| and maintain, and they must keep on top of current | | | | between the host and mobile DJ is vital. Knowing what |
| releases and musical trends. Transport is another | | | | sort of event is being planned is vital. If its celebrating |
| factor. The mobile disco equipment often costs | | | | an eighth birthday you hardly want to eurodance |
| thousands of pounds and transporting it safely is | | | | tracks or hip hop all night. Matching the volume, the |
| critical. The equipment is no longer just a couple of | | | | tracks, and the right amount of involvement is vital to a |
| decks and a microphone, but will often include lighting | | | | parties success. |