krusy12
What cost is appropriate to charge for djing at small venues like weddings, small parties, etc..?
Mensajes Tue 23 Jul 13 @ 2:09 am
kradcliffe
Depends on country, location, social class, venue, your gear and your ability.
No easy answer without you giving more info!
Keith
No easy answer without you giving more info!
Keith
Mensajes Tue 23 Jul 13 @ 2:45 am
krusy12
United states, semi up scale place. Just asking what a good rate would be.
Mensajes Tue 23 Jul 13 @ 2:50 am
PachN
There are still some variables: Distance to location. Do you have your own light setup? Own speakers or do you have to rent sth...
How long do you have to play? 5h or 10h?
I would recommend to make some packages, like:
- small (own) pa, small light setup, 5h inclusive, extra hour + extra money
- mid pa, mid lights, 5h incl., extra hour + extra money.
- same for large setups.
What you have to do is, give each variable a price and then add it up.
How long do you have to play? 5h or 10h?
I would recommend to make some packages, like:
- small (own) pa, small light setup, 5h inclusive, extra hour + extra money
- mid pa, mid lights, 5h incl., extra hour + extra money.
- same for large setups.
What you have to do is, give each variable a price and then add it up.
Mensajes Tue 23 Jul 13 @ 4:44 am
groovindj
There is no straight answer. it's not like asking the price of a can of Coke.
Things like food and drink are commodities, whereas a DJ is a service. The buyer hires you, they don't buy you.
They're hiring a person, not an item. They're hiring your skills and experience. Your ability to do the job.
The rate you charge should be based on how experienced you are, how long you're playing for (hours worked), how far you need to travel to get there, how easy or difficult the setup is (ground floor, first floor), the equipment you need (which is related to the size of the room and how many people will be there) and more besides.
Consider how much it would cost the client to hire just the equipment from a PA rental store. Add to that an amount which you consider fair for yourself to DJ for the required time.
Things like food and drink are commodities, whereas a DJ is a service. The buyer hires you, they don't buy you.
They're hiring a person, not an item. They're hiring your skills and experience. Your ability to do the job.
The rate you charge should be based on how experienced you are, how long you're playing for (hours worked), how far you need to travel to get there, how easy or difficult the setup is (ground floor, first floor), the equipment you need (which is related to the size of the room and how many people will be there) and more besides.
Consider how much it would cost the client to hire just the equipment from a PA rental store. Add to that an amount which you consider fair for yourself to DJ for the required time.
Mensajes Tue 23 Jul 13 @ 7:02 am
danielsr2006
You should also try to found out how much the other DJs in you're area are making.
Mensajes Tue 23 Jul 13 @ 7:03 am
DJ Zibs
It really depends on who you're djing for, how long, and how good you are. I've read your other posts and you're a beginner right? So you probably wouldn't be getting paid $400 a night yet.
Mensajes Tue 23 Jul 13 @ 10:44 am
Tear Em 'Up
The only answer that matters is, what do you feel your time is worth. While marketplace and experience can come into play, it really boils down to how much you feel your time is worth.
Mensajes Tue 23 Jul 13 @ 11:37 am