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I just posted this on the SWD blog..... If I am not available for your event this should help you with finding an alternative. 
As a VOWS Awards Winning DJ who prides himself on customer service I feel I can offer a few tips on the things you could ask to see if a DJ is serious about the business and the music.
Do you take Play-Lists and requests from Guests? It is your Big Night and a good DJ should be able to play all your requests. They should also ask you what songs you don't want to hear no matter who asks for them. As an extra they ought to be giving your guests cards and pens for requests.
Can we contact some of your previous customers? They should be more than happy to give you a long list of very happy customers
Do you have a ProDub Licence? A legal requirement for anyone using a laptop to play copies of their CDs or downloaded songs.
Can you call Ceilidh Dances? As a wedding has all ages present the majority can only cope with 30mins of Ceilidh Dancing... a DJ ought to be able to call the major dances for you should it be required.
Do you play MP3s or WAV (24bit PCM Audio) files? MP3s are reduced quality (compressed files) and are really not suitable for DJs... especially as most should be using a 24bit soundcard with their laptops. The quality will be noticeable.
Can you download a song at the last minute if urgently needed? There are specialist DJ websites where WAV files can be purchased. If the DJ is serious then they should have a 3G internet connection to be able to do this for you on the night!
Will my guests still be able to talk when you are playing? If they adhere to 2005 H&SE Noise at Work Directive you should be able to talk as-well as dance. As an extra, they should ideally be carrying protective headgear to offer for any babies present.
Can you cater for Multicultural and Interracial Marriages or for the requests of my foreign guests? The world is becoming culturally smaller. A good DJ should know what types of music to play for all corners of the globe or be willing to learn what to play.
Is your equipment electrically tested? Some venues won't let the DJ in the building without a PAT certificate. Check they have this.
Do you have Public Liability Insurance? In the unlikely event that an accident occurs you want to be assured that the DJ can be sued. Most should be taping down cables and securing lights with safety ties.
Do you have back-up equipment? If they are prepared then they should have a duplicate of almost everything in case of any emergency. (i.e laptop, soundcard, speakers, mixing desk). If they are really serious then they also should have a Uninterruptable Power Supplier (UPS Battery) so that they won't have to restart everything if there is the slightest of surges, spikes or power failures.
How much space do you take up and how long will it take you to be ready? A good DJ should have already visited or at least been in touch with your venue to ensure that there is sufficient access and set-up space. Most DJs should be at your Wedding at least 30mins before the required time to ensure that they have all their equipment in an anteroom ready to set-up when the room is ready. Doing this will keep their set-up time to less than 45mins.
On top of all that you should get 100% focus from your DJ. ie. Quick replies to your quote request and any other communications. Follow-up emails a month before the event to check your First Dances and confirm timings etc... And on the day they should be professional, polite and dedicated to ensuring that you and your guests have an absolute scream!
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If you are looking for a competent and confident Compere / MC to present at Awards Ceremonies, Conferences and Product Launches then Lee Live is your man.