Most DJs charge a grip of money and do not offer discounts for smaller events. They have a good reason to. Most people need a DJ on Saturday, sometimes on Friday and Sunday but rarely any other day of the week. Since the options of when a DJ may be hired are limited to a small number of days a DJ will have a set price regardless of how small your event is. This will most likely not be the best option for you if you’re on a budget. Instead look for a part-time or hobbyist DJ that does not heavily relay on the money he or she makes from DJ’ing. Part-time or hobbyist DJs will be your best bet as they mostly DJ for the pure enjoyment of it. Since they have a primary source of income, anything they make on the side as a DJ is pure gravy.
Not all parties are the same
A lot of people think that all DJs are the same but if that’s the case, will all DJs have the amount of equipment and type of music you need? For example some people need sound indoors and outdoors. Some people need sound in multiple rooms and/or multiple levels. Some people need a DJ with wireless microphones. Others may want lighting effects while others want a DJ with karaoke and/or a combination of all the above.
When shopping for DJs, make sure they are asking you specifics about your party instead of trying to get you to sign on the dotted line first. Without learning more about your needs, how will either of you know if you are a good fit for each other? Remember, the more equipment a DJ provides, the more it will cost and the longer it will take to set up and tear down.