When it comes to corporate events, what separates an inexperienced DJ from a professional DJ, is asking the right questions! When you receive the initial email or phone call with date and time, that is just the beginning! It is important to find out who the main contact is, or if there is more than one contact running the event. Then together, it’s time to start creating a timeline that runs smoothly and makes sense! It’s important to know what other activities will take place outside of playing music for cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing. Will there be any specific speakers, or does the DJ just make general announcements? Will there be prizes handed out through a drawing? Will there be awards given, and if so, how many recipients, and would they need special music played for each recipient? If it is a Salsa Challenge or Chili Cook-off, how many guests will participate, so it can be determined how much time is needed to complete the event. Whether it is as simple as making general announcements, or being the MC for a special event, I take pride in asking the right questions, and taking those answers to form a well organized timeline. Corporate events are always fun, as they should be
