DJ hire questions, answered by Tim

Most asked DJ hire questions

The ten questions Tim hears most often, answered in full.

• How far in advance should I book a DJ?

  For summer Saturdays, bank holidays and December parties, book 12 to 18 months ahead.

  Weekday weddings and off-peak Sundays usually need 6 to 12 months. Midweek events and January to March dates can often be booked at short notice. Popular dates often go more than a year ahead, so check yours early.

• What are your DJ packages and prices?

  Wedding packages run from £525 for The Micro Wedding Celebration to £1,950 for The Ultimate Showstopper Production.

  Birthday, anniversary, retro and Christmas parties start from £450, children's parties from £225 and photo booths from £375. Every price is shown up front on the booking page, and monthly payment plans are available.

  🧰 Open the Photo Booth Pose Wheel

• Is checking availability free?

  Yes.

  Checking your date is free and you're under no obligation to book. You'll see packages and prices straight away, and nobody will call to chase you. Your date isn't held until you pay a deposit and sign your contract, so it stays open to other enquiries until then.

• Will Tim act as MC and make the announcements?

  Yes.

  Tim can announce the grand entrance, call guests to the wedding breakfast, introduce the speeches, and lead the cake cutting, first dance, buffet, bouquet toss and your send-off. You agree the running order with him beforehand, and he uses wireless microphones so he can speak from the best spot in the room.

  🧰 Open the Speech Timer

• How much space and power does the DJ need?

  About 2 metres by 2 metres for the DJ booth, plus clear floor space in front for dancing.

  Tim needs at least two standard 13-amp sockets, ideally within 5 to 10 metres of where he sets up. In small rooms the lighting can be scaled down, and in big halls it can be scaled up.

• Can I send Tim my own playlist?

  Yes.

  Once you've booked, your client portal has a playlist form. List your Must Play songs, your Play If Possible favourites and your Do Not Play songs. There's also a Notes for Tim box for the first dance, cake cutting and any dedications. Tim's library covers more than 50 years of music, and he'll source rare tracks if he doesn't already have them.

  🧰 Open the First Dance Finder

• Can guests request songs on the night?

  Yes, in three ways.

  Guests can scan the QR code on their table and send a request straight to Tim's touchscreen, with no app or sign-up needed. They can come to the DJ booth and ask. Or they can simply have a chat with Tim, who'll fit the song in at the right moment.

• What public liability insurance do you have?

  £10 million Public Liability Insurance, covering you, your guests and your venue.

  You can download the certificate from your client portal to send to your venue.

• How do guests get their photos?

  Instantly.

  Guests can scan a QR code on the screen, AirDrop to an iPhone, share straight to Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or X, or send the files to their email or phone. They can take photos, GIFs, boomerangs and 30-second video messages. After the event, you get a link to a gallery of everything taken on the night.

• Mistake 3: Hiring a friend with decks

  A friend means well, but they'll want to enjoy the party too.

  They rarely have insurance, PAT-tested equipment, backup kit or experience reading a mixed-age crowd. If anything goes wrong, it's awkward to say so. A professional keeps the night on track so you can relax.