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DJ Roster
Probably the most popular choice for entertainment and with good reason - they can be a cheap and reliable way to fill a room with human-curated noise. The huge market for DJs however hides a lot of range and diversity, making it crucial with this type more than any other that you first research the DJ and establish communication early. Entry level DJs will simply show up with a playlist of music, hopefully in line with your event and what you’ve asked for! They might even venture onto the mic to announce a happy birthday or congratulations, but that’s about it.
More serious DJs put a lot of effort into both their playlisting and their performance. They might create their own medleys or mixes, with tracks harmonised with each other or with the transition into new tracks carefully timed for maximum audience reaction. More than anything, a good DJ will embody the spirit of the event with their performance. They might be jumping or dancing to the music they play and leading the audience to engage.