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Can I just hire a DJ for my bar/nightclub?Of course you can! We're able to provide just a DJ and decks to play music for your venue. We'll suit the setlist to what you and your patrons would like to hear.
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Are you fully insured?We are fully insured with PLI cover up to £5,000,000. A copy of our insurance documents are available on request.
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I'm planning a wedding for a client. What technical services can you offer?We're able to offer sound, lighting, av etc. Sound can be as simple as a way to play music for the ceremony all the way to having a mic'd up band and discreet or wireless hand held microphones for anyone who needs to be heard clearly. We can also offer a standard mobile disco set up all the way up to decking out your wedding space with beautiful accent lighting, in keeping with your chosen colour palette and theme. We can use accent lighting to highlight architectural details of the building (inside and/or outside), to light up the area you'll exchange vows, or we can add extra flair to your tables either by lighting them from above, or extra details such as small coloured lights on each table or flameless candles. The sky really is the limit on what lighting can add to your big day. If you have chosen to have av at your wedding, e.g. you want a picture/video montage, or someone has recorded a video message for you, we can offer equipment to enable playback of this and we're able to offer professional video editing services for that extra special something. We can even create bespoke graphics to be shown on screens or projected on to walls to really wow your guests with even more sparkle! Please note: While we can liaise with photographers and videographers for you who may be able to help with editing media from your wedding, this is not something we will handle directly for you. Video editing only refers to videos that are to be played at your ceremony or reception.
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How much do your services cost?That depends on your requirements. Our prices start at a minimum of £150 and vary depending on the length, location, and scale of your event, plus how many extras you book with us. Our invoices are itemised so you know exactly how much each selection has been charged at. Get in touch with us to discuss your requirements and we can advise you on a rough price.
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Do you charge a deposit?Yes, we charge 50% upfront to secure your booking. Once this is paid, that date is yours and no one else will be able to book it. The remaining balance is due 14 days before your event.
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What is your cancellation policy?If you cancel more than 14 days before your booking, we will refund your deposit. If you cancel less than 14 days before your booking you won't be refunded as we will have already paid and made arrangements for your event so please make sure everything is certain before booking. If there is extenuating circumstances and the booking needs to be cancelled through no fault of yours (which is very unlikely!) we will refund any money you have paid. The above is just an example. Full details of the cancellation policy will be in the agreement you are required to sign to confirm your booking. Please refer to this for the most up to date policy.
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You offer smoke and haze machines. Aren't they dangerous?No, smoke and haze machines are very safe and have been used in theatres and nightclubs for many many years. What is produced by these machines is not actually smoke, it's a vapour created by heating a water and glycol fluid. We only use the highest grade fluid to ensure safety and consistency. The types of smoke and haze machines we use are perfectly safe to inhale and cause no irritation or coughing, though people may do this as a joke. Any time smoke or haze is requested, we will need written permission from the venue beforehand as on rare occasions, they can set off particle or optical smoke detectors. The venue will get final say over this choice. If you have already paid for the booking which includes one of these machines, we unfortunately can't refund the cost of the machine so it's important to get permission ahead of time. If you're concerned about the safety of these machines, you can discuss this with us or opt to not have them present at your event.
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What's the difference between smoke machines and haze machines?The ones we use both work in the same way. The main difference is how it looks to the audience. A smoke machine (or fog machine) produces a jet of fog. We are able to aim this on stage, towards your audience, or sometimes we're even able to do vertical columns of fog which really adds to the climax of songs or big celebratory moments. A haze machine puts out a very subtle fine mist which is barely perceptible to your audience and you won't have the large jets or plumes of fog. Both work great for showing off the beams of the lighting and and lasers in the room making a spectacular show in the air. It's worth noting; fog machines tend to be quite loud when they're operated so bear this in mind if you decide you want them in a small or quiet setting. When you book, we can talk you through your options and let you choose the type of effect you would prefer and how we can achieve that for you.
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What sort of light shows do you offer?We love putting on a great show for your guests. We can scale our lighting rig to your venue and style. Our standard rig includes 2 t bars with 1 x moving head lights and 3 x led par on each.* This can be scaled to whatever size you require including more moving lights, more wash lights, more effect lights, large truss structures etc. For weddings or events that require an ambience, we can offer stage lighting, and ambient or decorative lighting solutions too. If you were to have a wedding in an old church, think about having all the columns light up in gorgeous colour and the sweetheart table lit up in pastel hues of your colour scheme. We can even project words or images around your venue to really give your event the edge. For bands and live events we offer a truss system that will give a colour wash and some effects lights giving a concert vibe. We use control software for all our lighting so unlike some other DJs, you'll get a customised light show that actually matches the music and we can customise the colours to your requirements. *while this is our standard rig, for smaller venues or events with tighter space, we may bring a stripped down version as the stands can take up a lot of space. Don't worry though, you'll still get a great light show no matter the size of our rig.
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What do you require at venues?We require a few things to be able to operate smoothly and safely. This include: - 2 x 13A plug sockets close to the performing area - the performance area must be level, sheltered and waterproof - there should be a place for us to park a car or van and easily load our equipment to the performance space - if you have booked a performer through us (not including a DJ), there must be a private room with a mirror and bathroom for the entertainer to get ready For full details of what we require, please refer to the client agreement we send when you book.
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How does karaoke hire work?We use an industry standard karaoke system which has a library of over 50,000 songs. When you book a karaoke event through us, we will bring a laptop to run our software, 2 wireless microphones, a tv screen for the lyrics, and - if required - a pa system so everyone can hear your beautiful voices. We can also provide extra microphones and more screen if you require. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements. We unfortunately don't dry hire our karaoke setup so you are required to have a member of our staff set up, operate, and dismantle our equipment. We'll also provide interim music when no one's singing so there's no awkward silences. An internet connection is needed for karaoke. This can either be wifi or 4g/5g signal. If wifi costs money and is the only internet connection available, this will be charged to the client. Please ensure there is suitable coverage before booking.
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Am I able to hire an entertainer only?We only offer entertainers as an add on to events such as lighting or sound hire or a DJ booking, we can't hire only the entertainer. If you are just looking for entertainment only, we can still point you in the right direction but you will need to book direct with the entertainer or their management company and your agreement will be between you and them, not us.
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I'm planning a birthday or other celebration, how can you help?We can provide music, lighting, decorations, props, DJs, entertainers, hosts, etc. Whatever you'd like to make your celebration the biggest it can be! We also work closely with a number of venues around Aberdeen so we may be able to help with booking a location too.
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I have an event in the next 2 weeks and I need to make a last minute booking. Can you help?If we have availability and access to everything you need, we'll make sure your event happens. We will require the full balance upfront though as it falls within the 14 days of the event. We can discuss all the details with you though so you know what's happening. Get in contact with us as soon as you can with as much detail as possible and we'll work as fast as we can to get everything confirmed.
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Do you offer equipment dry hire?Not at present unfortunately. While we can provide equipment for your event, you will have to have at least one of our staff there to set it up and take it down and the must be there for the entirety of your event. We only let our staff operate our equipment too so bear this in mind when booking. We hope to offer dry hire in the future.
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What different types of microphones do you offer?We have 3 types of wireless microphones you can use for your event. They are: - handheld - like you would see on X Factor or similar - great for presenters or speeches, and karaoke - head mics - think Britney! - great for singing performances - discreet mic packs - similar to what is used by news readers - can be easily hidden in dress or suits and are great for when you need to boost someone's voice without being distracting When you get in touch, we'll discuss your requirements and options and select the best for your function.
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Can I plug my own equipment into your speakers or lights?Generally no, but sometimes it may be possible. Lighting We control our lights with DMX so if you would like to extend your venue's current lighting set up, we can discuss integrating control of your lights through our system. You won't be able to control our lights from your system though and as we only use led fixtures, we won't be able to run any incandescent lighting from our system. Sound If you need a band amplified and the performers have their own microphones, we can certainly help with this. They will need to provide everything before the mixer (mics, amps, backline, pedals etc) but we can pipe their mics through our speakers. We won't connect our speakers to a venues sound system as this can cause issues for amplifiers and for safety systems. If a venue (such as a nightclub) already has a full sound system, we're happy to connect our desk into that system. The simplest answer is to speak to us about what you're thinking and see how we can help.
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What kinds of music do you play?Anything you like! We have access to pretty much any published song in existence so we'll always find something that suits you. We like to tailor our DJ performances to what you like to hear, all the way from cheesy 70s pop to 00s dance classics to modern day metal and everything in between. When you book, we'll ask you what sort of things you like to listen to and we'll tailor the playlist to you and what keeps your guests dancing. We also use a QR code based request system enabling you and your guests to send song requests to the DJ without even leaving the dancefloor!
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How does the booking process work?First, you'll need to get in contact with us, either by sending an email, using the contact form on our contact us page, messaging us on Facebook, or by messaging us on Whatsapp. Tell us as much detail about what you're planning as you can so we're able to assist as best as we can. Next, we'll discuss your event and where we fit in and what we're able to help with. For weddings or larger events, we may request a phone call or to meet in person to discuss your budget and requirements. For more complex projects, we may need to get additional information from 3rd parties (e.g. if you've opted for a larger lighting rig than we stock or an entertainer) so this may take a little more time. In this case, we'll pencil the date in for you until we're back with all the answers you need. Once we've agreed everything, we'll send you an itemised invoice with deposit payment details and a short questionnaire. Don't worry, the questionnaire will only take a couple of minutes and helps us speed the process up for you and ensures your event is perfect. When you've submitted the questionnaire and paid the deposit, your booking is secured. Finally, we'll email a client agreement for you to check and sign and after that, you let us take care of everything else. The deposit must be paid at the time of booking and the final payment must be cleared by 14 days prior to your event. On the day of the event, we'll turn up at the agreed time and get set up, making sure everything is just how you want it. If you have any extra ideas or requirements between the booking stage and your event, feel free to contact us any of the ways above and we'll do our best to accommodate any changes you need.
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Can you do school discos?We can provide mobile DJ services for school discos. This will include radio edit versions of songs and nothing inappropriate for the age group. We are also able to provide you a DJ with a valid PVG check for better peace of mind if this is something you require. Please mention this when you book.
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Do I have to help you set up?No, let us handle all the heavy lifting. We'll do everything to get ourselves set up, run our equipment, and dismantle and pack up after. You won't have to touch a thing, you just get to enjoy your time!
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What if I don't like something?We'll make sure we get plenty of information from you prior to the event so we hope this won't happen. In the unlikely chance it does, come and speak to our friendly DJ and we'll put it right straight away for you. If you don't want to do it face to face, we're more than happy for you to message us any time before or during your event but please tell us as soon as you're not happy with something so we can fix it asap! We like having happy clients, our business is built on it! 😊
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What happens if I can't pay the balance?Sometimes things get in the way and we understand that. If you're unable to pay the deposit, the booking won't have been made so it's not an issue. If you have paid the deposit, the booking has been made and you'll have to refer to the cancellation policy. If you decide to move your event to another date, we'll try and work with you to accommodate this and you'll be able to use your deposit against the new date instead.
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What areas do you cover?We're based in Aberdeen but can travel anywhere in Scotland that you require us.
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Do I have to pay travel?We'll travel for free anywhere within 5 miles of AB11. After this, we charge a mileage of £1/mile. For venues that are more than 2 hours drive away, there may be additional charges but we'll discuss this with you before making your booking.
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Can I have a DJ and karaoke at the same time?Of course you can! Our DJs can do their thing mixing your favourite tunes, and if you've opted for karaoke at the same time, we'll call out the next singer(s) and mix their karaoke tune seamlessly into the DJ set.
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How long do you play for?We can tailor the timing to suit your event. We charge for a minimum of 3 hours to cover our costs and we can work as long as you need within reason. For events where we are required to be on site for longer than 6 hours, there may be an addition cost, and - in line with working time regulations - the DJ will require a break. We can discuss this during the booking process to ensure a minimal impact to your event.
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Do you take song requests?Absolutely! We love engaging with the crowd and are happy to take requests during the event using our QR code request system. Our DJs don't usually take verbal requests from bigger crowds as this often leads to confusion and unhappy guests. Using the QR code means requests are all listed for the DJ and we know who's requested them making things even more seamless for everyone. While we're discussing your tastes in music, you'll be able to tell us what you do and don't like and you'll be able to give us your must plays, and your do not plays. You'll also be asked whether guest can request songs on your banned list or whether you'd prefer we don't play them at all.
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Will I need to provide any equipment for you?We'll bring everything we need unless discussed beforehand. Unless you are booking a DJ for a club or bar, it's unlikely we'll need anything provided by you. We just need 2 x 13A sockets and a performance area for all our gear.
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How far in advance should I book?We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for peak dates (like weekends and December). However, we'll always do our best to accommodate last minute bookings if we're able. For larger events and weddings, we may need more time to plan so if you're thinking of booking with us, get in contact as soon as you can for the best chance of securing your date.
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Can you set up earlier?Definitely. We can arrive and set up before your guests arrive to ensure everything runs smoothly from the start. Just let us know what times you would like us to set up and pack away, and what times you'd like us providing music. Please note: we require a member of staff to stay onsite with our equipment for the duration of it being set up. This both protects our expensive equipment, and also means you don't get a bill for something going missing or getting damaged.
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What happens if one of my guests breaks a piece of equipment?Even though we'll do our best to make sure this can't happen, sometimes accidents do happen. If something of ours breaks, we'll discuss this with you after the event and you may be charged a proportion of the cost to replace the damaged item. In extreme cases, we may have to stop for a little while to fix something or make the area safe again. This is one of the reasons we retain the right to refuse use of our equipment to anyone who is deemed unfit, e.g. a very small child or someone who's had just a few too many sherrys.
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What if my event is outdoors?We're happy to play at outdoor events, provided there is adequate cover and power supply. Let us know your plans, and we'll work with you to make it happen.
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What equipment do you have available?Lighting We have a variety of lighting stands from small t-bars, to a large 5m truss system, various moving head fixtures, led pars, binders, beam lights, wash lights, uplighters, and fog and haze machines. All our lighting is led so our power draw is minimal enabling us to safely run the majority of our events from 2 x 13A sockets. Sound A full PA system, mixer, DJ controller (large and small), wired microphones, wireless handheld microphones, wireless lavalier microphones, wireless head-worn microphones, etc. AV & karaoke We can also provide TV screens for karaoke lyrics or video playback. This list isn't exhaustive and we're always expanding our gear so if there's something you want but you don't see listed, still get in touch as we may be able to provide it or source it for you including; cold spark machines, Co2 cannons, flame machines, confetti machines, larger TV screens, projectors and screens, larger lighting / sound setups, dry ice machines, podiums / lecterns, effects lights, backdrops, illuminated dance floors, and more.
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