Figuring Out How To Select A DJ For To Make Your Party Memorable

By Maria Conkle


If you are throwing a party it is great to hire a professional DJ that can get your guest dancing and having a wonderful time. Having great music and a DJ who knows what to play and how to read the crowd is an important ingredient for memorable party. Here we take a look at how to select a DJ to make your party memorable.

The first consideration when throwing a party is working out which type of music to play. At a wedding reception or family celebration there will be people of all ages. Therefore it may be better to hire a DJ who is experienced with these types of parties and will play classic pop tunes that everyone knows and loves.

If your party is mainly for people of your own generation who are young then you have many choices. You could have a party that plays dance music, such as Dubstep, Progressive House Techno, Drum and Bass etc. Or you could have a party that plays Indie Music, by bands such as The Smiths, Joy Division, Tame Impala, Neon Indian, Stone Roses and many others.

It can be quite fun to have a party that plays a specific genre of music, such as reggae or even just 80s pop classics. It may also be fun to have several DJs playing a different genre of music at each set. Maybe culminating in a fast dance music set as guests get more energetic.

Experienced DJs will be able to read the crowd and play the right tunes in order keep the party jumping. This is especially important for a dance set, where tempos and rhythms can be used to reflect the mood.

Some DJs prefer to use vinyl rather than play MP3s, although many are fine to play from a laptop with DJ software such as Tractor or others. Some DJs may also make their own music or mix up classic music combining beats and samples to create their own tracks. The DJ DJ Shadow is well known for taking this approach.

Often the best choice for a DJ is someone that you have seen before, this way you know that they are going to get the party jumping. But if you haven't it may be worth taking recommendations from friends. A good DJ will ask a lot of questions regarding the party, such as who are the guests, what is the age range and so on. It may also be worth taking a look at the DJs collection of music in order to find out how knowledgeable about music they are. Some DJs may only play the music that they like, but this may not be the same as the guests at the party.

So if you are wondering how to select a DJ following this advice should help. A good DJ is easy to find with a little effort, which is worth taking in order to have that perfect party people will remember. There may also be DJs that have websites so you can contact them that way, and also hear some samples of their sets.




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