FAQ's
Here is a selection questions that we get asked most often, If you have further questions or wish to discuss anything in more detail please don’t hesitate to contact Irelands favourite Dj company
What areas do you cover?
We are based in Dublin and cover most of Ireland; however a mileage charge applies after the first 45 miles.
What type of events do you do?
Any event where a DJ, mobile disco and/or Karaoke host is required, from weddings to children’s parties and everything in between. We really do cater for everyone and make every event unique and to the clients requirements.
Can we meet you to discuss our event before/after booking?
Of course. most clients are happy to discuss their requirements via email or over the phone but some prefer to meet me in person. We are more than happy to oblige in these cases and usually arrange to meet somewhere at equal distance between us.
Can I come and watch midnight Djs play anywhere before we book you?
This is a really difficult one, we completely understand why prospective clients want to seek assurance that we are good at our job before they book us but there are two reasons why this can prove difficult.
1. Nearly all of our bookings are for private parties, where it would be entirely inappropriate for us to invite prospective clients along!
2. Each event we play at is very different, we work with the client to ensure they get exactly what they want; therefore it is unlikely that any other event will be a good representation of how we will play at your event e.g. one client might want a whole night of heavy metal where as you’d want party classics.
We are happy to meet up with potential clients to discuss their requirements and/or to put them in touch with previous clients if they’d like a reference. Our testimonial page may also be useful in seeking assurance. Of course, you are more than welcome to come along if I have a gig in a public place.
How far in advance should I book you?
We are happy to take booking as far in to the future as you require. Saturdays get booked up anything up to 1 year in advance however mid-week bookings tend to be much closer to the event date.
Do you have a back-up plan in case of illness ?
We have never missed a booking yet! However we do I have numerous Djs and always have a Dj on standby should the need ever arise.
I want to book you for a child’s party. Can you play any games with them?
We happy to play some music based games if you require and can also organise a dance off or/and karaoke sing off too. We also have lots of childrens karaoke tracks.
Are you happy to work from a playlist that I supply?
Absolutely! Around 50% of our clients provide us with a playlist/list of requests in advance of their event, this ensures that the music played is exactly what the client wants. We like to receive any playlist around 1 week prior to the event, so that we can get any tracks that we don’t already have.
Do I have to supply you with a playlist/list of requests?
No. It is completely the client’s choice as to how much input they have into the music we play.
What music do you play?
Generally clients give us some idea of the type of music that they’d like played and avoided! We always work closely with our clients to ensure they get what they want. We have all genres of music that span every decade.
Do you take requests on the night?
Yes, if you want us to. Most clients allow their guest to make request but some specify that they don’t want us to take any, it’s your event and the decision is completely yours!
What happens if I want a song that you haven’t got?
If we know in advance of the event of any specific songs that you’d like played, midnight Djs will always ensure that we have got it prior to your event or give you the opportunity to provide the music if we can’t find it ! Midnight Djs carry well over 40,000 tracks in our collection so the problem shouldn’t arise.
Are the prices on your website actually what we pay?
Yes. There are no hidden charges whatsoever. You pay exactly what the website says.
What do your prices include?
Prices include Dj, sound, lighting, transport, and vat.
How do I pay midnight Djs
Deposits (€75) are payable by cheque or PayPal, which can be paid online with a debit or credit card or from a PayPal account. Deposits are non-refundable and the balance generally we ask for the balance to be paid in cash at the beginning of the event. If you’d prefer to pay by bank transfer/cheque/invoice/PayPal please let us know at least 10 days before your event so that any payment can be cleared prior to the event date.
How long does it take you to set up?
It takes the Dj around 30-40 minutes to set up but we usually allow around 1 hour to be on the safe side and to counter act any traffic/unloading/access problems.
I might require you to set up earlier in the day than you’re due to start playing. Is this a problem?
No it’s not a problem. A lot of wedding venues use the same room for the disco and the wedding breakfast, and don’t want us to disturb you by setting up during your meal (we however very quiet!).
We can be set up for whatever time suits the venue but this will incur an additional charge. We generally charge by the hour at our additional hour’s rate. If the venue is local to us then we will set up and just charging for the extra journey time. However if the venue is too far away we will charge for the hours between the set up time and the time you require us to start. Please do discuss this with us as midnight Djs are always happy to come to an arrangement with you should the time between set up and start be very long.
How many electric sockets do you need access to?
We just need a minimum of 1 socket and a small table.
How much space do you need?
Our standard layout requires around 9ft wide x 4ft deep. However, we can reconfigure our equipment to fit most spaces, so if spaces in an issue for you then just let us know and we’ll reconfigure our set-up accordingly.
Can I use your microphone and sound systems for speeches and announcements?
No problem once the equipment is set-up.
Will you make some announcements on our behalf?
Yes, if you require the Dj to announce the first dance, cutting of the cake, get everyone to sing happy birthday etc. etc. just ask.
My event has a colour theme, can you use lighting that matches my theme?
Yes. Some of our lighting can be tailored to a specific colour. We will need to know about your colour requirements in advance of the event though, so our lighting can be programmed. We also carry different colour stand star cloths that you can choose from.
Will you liaise directly with my venue about any requirements you or they have?
We can as sometimes the venue will specifically ask to talk to us directly to discuss our space/electrical requirements and to discuss set up time etc. We often speak directly to the event coordinator regarding proof of PAT testing and Public Liability Insurance.
Do I need to feed on the night?
You’re certainly not obliged to feed the Dj at your event.