What to Expect When You Hire a Dee Jay or Band

Don't for get the contract - a very important party in yoru working relationship that is covered in tip 5 of this article.  But other than that, there is a lot to keep in mind when working with your DJ or band.  Here are some ways to pull off an even like a pro.

• Check-in the week before the event to confirm their arrival time and set up.
• Make sure you have their contact information including a cell phone number and know who to you call if they are late to your party (especially if you have hired them through an agency).
• Make all necessary introductions at the event so the "communication" can be clear - this is especially important if you have planned events happening like a deejay or lead singer announcing that all gather to sing Happy Birthday and the caterer needs to bring out the cake.
• Create a timetable for the party with important scheduled "events" that are going to take place such as "10:00pm cake is served and 'Birthday' by the Beatles is played by deejay." Distribute it to all who will be "playing a part" in the party. You don't want the deejay or band to be on a break during one of these moments!
• Finally, make sure to give the deejay or band a written play list of specific songs that you both have agreed that you like and want to be played at the party.