We get many questions regarding certain topics and consequently we have compiled a list of the most asked ones.
What should I look for when hiring a DJ?
When looking for a DJ, always go by what you want rather than what the DJ wants. If you are unsure about your options, seek direction from the DJ prior to the event. We have heard many stories where DJs have turned up to gigs and did not have songs that were suitable for the event. A good DJ will make sure that the customer knows what they want prior to the event. In the case where the customer can't decide on what they want, the DJ should take some initiative and bring a variety of music. This is always what we do.
In all aspects, getting together with the DJ prior to the event helps in the planning of it as well as clarifies the requirements before the event takes place. Make sure you know what you want, and what you don't want from the DJ e.g. if you want some dance and trance music played, make sure the DJ has some of the tunes that you like. Request to hear some of their songs if necessary before making your decision to hire them. If you want spotlights or a smoke machine and the venue doesn't provide it, make sure the DJ can organise it for you. We have spent quite a bit of time developing our site to enable customer's to have a good understanding of what we can offer.
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Do you do weddings?
Yes, we do weddings. We have DJ'd at some weddings where the bride & groom have put together a playlist of their own songs. In this instance, they compiled their own personal CD's of their favourite chosen songs arranged in the order they wanted them played at the reception. If you would like us to play your own songs (that we don't have) then please feel free to create your own CD's and give them to the DJ prior to the event.
For convenience purposes, it would be highly appreciated and advised that a wedding program of the reception was made available before the wedding. This entails an outline of the order of events for the night and the times they will occur e.g. when guests are arriving between 6-6:30pm (play love songs), MC introduction @ 6.30pm (no song played), bridal waltz @ 7pm (play bridal waltz song) - so on and so forth. This is kind of an instructions list that will let me know when to play what songs and at what times. There's nothing worse than not knowing what to play and when to play it! Not only will this make our life much easier but it will leave you feeling assured that the right music will be played at the right times on the night.
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I live in Mt Gambier which is not considered Metropolitan Adelaide. Am I able to access your services?
Unfortunately at this stage we only operate in the metropolitan area of Adelaide (that is areas within 30 km of Adelaide's CBD)
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How do I go about making a booking with you?
There are several ways to make a booking with us.
- Use our on-line booking system
- Call one of our staff members
- email us
Simply log onto our website (www.voraciousmusic.com.au) and sign up a member in order to start processing your booking. It's that easy!
This is where you provide us with details of your event. You will be able to view the packages we offer and choose one that best suits you, or you can create your own package. We have made it as easy as possible to create your booking with step by step instructions on the website. On the other hand, you can ring us on ..... and we can arrange the booking for you.
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What other services do you offer besides disc jockeying?
At this stage, we primarily offer Disc Jockeying as a service, which means we will provide the music and audio equipment for you on the day. Any other special requirements for the event, i.e. MC/Guest Speaker, lighting, smoke/bubble machine, karaoke etc. must be arranged by yourself.
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At this stage, we primarily offer Disc Jockeying as a service, which means we will provide the music and audio equipment for you on the day.
At this stage, we only cater for wedding receptions and not wedding ceremonies.
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How much notice do you require for a booking?
We require at least 2 weeks notice prior to the event date. This allows us enough time to make all the necessary arrangements to ensure that your event runs as smoothly as possible.
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Is there a deposit fee I have to pay to confirm my booking?
Yes, we do require a deposit fee of 10% of the total price of the booking inclusive of GST to confirm your booking.
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Is there a cancellation fee if I decide to pull out of my booking?
No, however, your deposit will be non-refundable if you decide to cancel your booking.
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How do I pay for the booking? When do you require payment for the booking?
The deposit is required immediately once booking has been made in order to confirm and lock-in your booking. Your booking can not be finalised once this deposit has been received, therefore, it is strongly advised that you try and pay your deposit as soon as you have made your booking. The balance remaining is required on the day of the event and is to be paid upfront by cash or cheque.
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Once I have made a booking what do I do?
Our Booking Administrator will then contact you to discuss with you the details of your booking. To make both our lives easier, we will also require you to download our Event Program form on our website. This form is to be filled out and the final copy given to us two weeks prior to the event, outlining to us the order of events taking place on the day. This ensures that we play the right music when you want and helps minimise the amount of misunderstandings on the night.
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How many songs can I add to my playlist?
You can add as many songs to your playlist as you wish, but bear in mind that the duration of your event determines the amount of songs that can be played. On average, …… songs can be played throughout a 5 hour event, but keeping in mind those times when music is not required (e.g. during speeches). Therefore, it is suggested that you choose your songs carefully.
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What if I want to change the songs on my playlist?
We allow up to a period of 2 days prior to the event to finalise your playlist.
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What if there are songs I want to add to my playlist but aren't in your music database?
If we don't have the songs you want on our music database, then we can try and obtain them for you. But just let us know at least 2 weeks before the event. This gives us enough time to let you know whether we got them or not.
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Help, I don't know what music I want and I don’t know what most of the music on your database sounds like. What do I do?
If you are stuck with the type of music you want played at your event, think about the kind of mood that you want to render, bearing in mind your guests who will be listening to the music. We provide a range of music from jazz to house to contemporary, so there is an array of genres to choose from.
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What happens if there are no packages you currently offer that suit my needs?
Create your own custom package, using our selected products and services.
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What events do you do?
We really do any type of event that is asked of us. If you just need a DJ for your event, then by all means contact us to make a booking, or simply use our on-line system to book one of our DJ's. If you want a pre-made package, or you know what you want, then make your own! We only want to provide the services that you need.
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