The DJ shapes the energy of a wedding more than almost any other vendor. A great set keeps grandparents and college friends on the same dance floor; a poor one empties it by the second song. Use these twenty questions to compare DJs and avoid surprises on the night.
Music and experience
1. How many weddings and sangeets have you played, and can we see videos? 2. Will you do a music consultation and take a must-play and do-not-play list? 3. How do you blend Bollywood, regional, Punjabi, English and family favourites? 4. Can you handle entry songs, couple dances and family performances with cues? 5. Do you take requests on the night, and how?
Sound, lighting and equipment
6. What sound system will you bring for our guest count and venue size? 7. Are wireless microphones included for speeches and anchoring? 8. What dance-floor lighting is included, and what are the upgrade options? 9. Do you bring backup equipment — a second laptop, media and cables? 10. How much power do you need, and will you coordinate with the venue or generator?
Logistics and timing
11. How early will you arrive to set up and soundcheck? 12. How many hours of performance are included, and what is the overtime rate? 13. Who is our point of contact on the day? 14. Have you checked the venue's sound limits and curfew? 15. Will you coordinate with the wedding planner, band, anchor and photographer?
Contracts and payments
16. What exactly is included in the quote, in writing? 17. What deposit do you need and when is the balance due? 18. What is your cancellation and rescheduling policy? 19. Is GST included? 20. What happens if the DJ falls ill — is there a replacement?
How Klaslead handles it
Every Klaslead LIVE Events & DJ booking includes a pre-event music consultation and do-not-play list, a professional DJ with backup laptop and media, mixer and controller or CDJ-class setups as required, on-site setup, soundcheck and teardown, and coordination with venue AV and planners. Wireless mics, lighting packages, live percussion and vocalists are available as add-ons. Live event deposits are non-refundable within 14 days of the event because of artist and crew commitments.
Key takeaways
- Ask for videos and a music consultation.
- Confirm sound, mics, lighting and backup in writing.
- Check venue sound limits, curfew and power.
- Agree setup time, performance hours and overtime.
- Read deposit and cancellation terms carefully.
