604-816-7277 Hi, it’s Mark Bossert from Top Local Lead Generation. We’re here with DJ Boogie Shoes Gary Waight; we’re going to be talking about Vancouver DJ services and event details and one of the common questions that people ask Gary when he’s getting ready for an event. So how’re you doing today Gary? Gary: Doing very well, we’re noticing the fall weather starting to come in a little bit, starting to get a little cooler. Mark: It’s getting a little bit cooler it was pretty warm during the day but cool at night. So, let’s just jump right in. What do you wear when you’re doing an event? Gary: Well, of course it always depends upon the event and one of the key questions I always ask the client, what would they like me to wear, you know for example if it’s a barbecue I’ll always ask if a nice golf shirt, shorts, you know maybe even sandals if it’s o.k. to wear that and if it’s a little bit more formal event then of course I will wear the tie, the shirt, the dress slacks, dress shoes and for some places like the Capilano Golf Course a jacket is mandatory, they want you to wear a jacket but I always ask the client. One of the key things that I always mention to people when they’re looking for their DJ services is actually how does your DJ or your music service provider dress when they’re attending your meeting, your consultation meeting. I think this is a very important aspect of maybe looking into the future of what it is, how professional they are, I mean this is a business meeting for them and they should actually really be dressed business casual, maybe a tie’s not necessary but they should be wearing dress slacks , shoes, nice shirt. Be dressed nicely because that will give you an indication of how professional they’re going to be at your event. Mark: That’s great advice. So what sort of sound equipment do you bring to the event? Gary: Well there again depends upon the event. A budget event with maybe 70 guests usually requires a small PA system perhaps a little lighting, of course your music and mikes and oftentimes that will do the event very fine. A larger event over 120 guests you’ll want a larger PA system, you’ll want to have a larger PA system because you want to have that extra head room so that your sound’s nice and clear and not distorted if you have to push the speakers and they’ll bring more lighting including some laser lighting as well and always wireless mikes and you can also include a projector and screen and lots of other little features including a DJ who may be providing an interactive element or component if desired. For all my events I try to bring a little bit more than is required and a good case in point is that last Friday I did Supernatural which is the TV series. They had a convention up here at the Sheraton Wall and I really didn’t understand how big this event was going to be. I thought it was only going to be a couple hundred people but in the back of my mind I thought, you know, I better bring a little bit of a larger PA system and I walked into the convention and there was 600 screaming fans and I was so lucky that I had brought a larger PA system because we were able to provide a nice sound for them that reach those 5 or 600 screaming fans and everything went smoothly. So I always try to bring a little bit more just in case. Mark: That’s awesome, so I guess, a common question, when do you set up your equipment? Gary: Setting up is always an important factor. I like to be there about one hour before at least, even a little before that, I like to be fully prepared to start at the contracted time and I also like to provide a little extra service for any of the guests that may be at the reception or the event a little early so I can provide a little background music so it’s not silence when their sitting there ten or fifteen minutes before the event actually is scheduled to take place, just adds a bit of ambience for the event. So I try to get there a little bit early so I can do that as well. Some clients have asked me to set up during dinner or while the reception is taking place, I always try to avoid that simply because it can really bother your guests if I have to wheel equipment through the tables and then set that up and turn on the system, test it a little bit, making sounds, you could even be having your speeches, things going on. It’s always nice to have your music service, your DJ services set up before the event actually takes place unless you have a different room. If there’s a different room where the DJ ‘s going to set up as opposed to where the reception’s going to happen of course the you can pretty much set up any time.
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