DJ by Nick Logan - Auckland DJ for weddings and events

Some common questions I get asked by people considering me for to provide DJ entertainment at their wedding reception, ceremony, or event.

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How much do you charge for DJ services?

• Every wedding should be different. I'll meet with you to discuss your plans then give you an accurate quote based on your specific requirements. Ceremony services with cordless microphones and a discrete and compact sound system or Master of Ceremony services are all factors that we would go through and cover. The price varies depending on what's involved.

Our wedding isn’t in Auckland. Do you travel?

• The majority of my work is in the greater Auckland area, but I travel to the Waikato or Northland regularly for weddings. I've entertained at weddings in Gisborne (Bushmere Arms) and even Lanarch Castle in Dunedin.

Who will be the DJ at our event?

• I am the only DJ who will be at your event. I do not hire DJ staff, so I’ll never send along a trainee or a sub-contracted company in my place, guaranteed. From our first contact to your last dance, you'll deal with Nick Logan, the sole DJ and owner of this service.

What time should we plan for the DJ to start?

• I place a lot of value on the earlier parts of the evening, such as during dinner. I can be ready to play music from the moment your first guest arrives which really helps build the atmosphere for the rest of the night.

How can we play music at an outdoor beach or garden ceremony?

• I have a few options available, utilising either battery systems or small and compact power generators which are nearly silent.

How long do you play for?

• While we’ll define contracted times in our agreement, essentially my role is to entertain when and as required. I can start when you start, finish when you finish, or anywhere in between. Contact me to discuss your specific requirements

Do you do many weddings?

• Weddings are the main focus of my business making up around 75% of my events. The rest are generally “parties for grown ups” with corporate events or birthdays and similar celebrations.

Do you have references?

• With respect for the privacy of my clients, I normally do not reveal contact details however you can see a selection of comments from a range of past clients here.

Can we meet with you before the wedding?

• Certainly – in fact I actively encourage it. While I've been involved with hundreds of weddings and events, there's never been one exactly like yours before. I believe enthusiasm and commitment isn’t something that can truly be demonstrated via email or even over the phone which is why I encourage an in person meeting before you make any decisions. Even if you were to decide I'm not the right Dj for you, consider this meeting an opportunity to discuss your wedding day or event plans and take away some valuable tips that may help bring things together for you.

Can we choose the music?

• When it comes to the first dance or other special dances at your wedding, such as a father daughter dance for example, it’s entirely your choice. You might even want to pick out a few must play tracks for the night too. However, make that list too big and it defeats the purpose of hiring someone to look after the music for you. Rather than putting too much emphasis on choosing music, I usually encourage my clients to think about the songs or artists they definitely do not want to hear (“do not play” list).

Can we see you working at another event or wedding?

• I would never invite strangers or future clients to your wedding, and it wouldn’t be appropriate for you to visit theirs.

Our Master of Ceremonies is part of the wedding party – can you make some announcements?

• I regularly provide full Master of Ceremonies services, and making any announcements or introductions is just part of the service.

We have a large range of age groups, so can you play music that’s across the board?

• Of course! I carry thousands of songs to every event because there’s no way to predict what your guests will want to hear until they’re headed for the dance floor. What does work is variety, so I play a little bit of everything, old and new.

Have you worked at our venue before?

• Chances are yes, but there are new venues starting up all the time. Click here for a list of most of the venues I've worked with.

Will you play requests?

• Unless my client specifies otherwise then normally yes, if anyone makes a request. If the DJ is playing the right songs, often guests don’t need to make requests. Of course, I use discretion and consider the appropriateness of any request before playing it.

Should we have a meal prepared for the DJ?

• As a matter of personal preference, I choose not to eat when I’m working. I also don’t drink alcohol and I am smoke free.

What happens if you get sick?

• This is surprisingly not a common question, but it's an important one all the same and it's covered in my contract. It's never happened in 20 years, but I do have a system in place should the unthinkable occur.

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“If your guests leave right after they eat, that’s not a wedding celebration...
you’ve just paid for a very expensive dinner party.”

Nick Logan, professional DJ and wedding MC. Providing service from your ceremony to your last dance in Auckland or anywhere you need quality wedding entertainment.