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What’s included in your DJ Package?
Everything! These packages come with all gear rental & setup/teardown of: Sound System, Mics, Basic Party Lights package, all Music, unlimited consultations as needed throughout the planning process. No hidden or additional fees. You can always ADD additional options such as extra lighting, slideshow package, etc. Your Bay Area wedding DJ is very flexible and here to provide you with exactly what you need for your Bay Area event! We service San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley & anywhere in 200 mile radius of the Bay Area. Actually, we’ll fly to NYC or anywhere in the World for the right booking fee + flights! 🙂
How much do you charge?
Get a QUOTE and you will see. Our DJ pricing is about average of what will you find in Bay Area for professional DJ services. There might be cheaper, but be careful of the “instant DJ” with no reviews & no experience. We are one of the most reasonable priced professional DJ companies in the greater Bay area. Contact us for a QUOTE today & we will give you the best price possible!
Why book a Bay Area Beats DJ?
We have over 105 five star reviews & decades of experience! We smile & love our job, and specialize in making people on the dancefloor smile as well! You will need a DJ to trigger all your special songs (first dance, cake cutting, etc) & an iPhone playlist would just set you up for possible disasters. Now I’m not saying it’s impossible to get away with, but extremely tough. Volumes of songs differ, when to trigger songs at exact moments, all require a skilled DJ. A professional DJ will get your guests out on the dance floor dancing the night away!
So if you want to make your event one to remember for years, book one of Bay Area Beats DJs today!
Why do some DJ’s charge so little for their services?
- They don’t offer real professional DJ services. This could mean that they just began DJ’ing, are using home stereo equipment, have limited music collection, no back-up equipment, limited planning & coordination experience, limited customer service skills. All of these factors could lead to major problems for your special event! If your DJ is only charging $500usd or under, chances are they are a newbie. Be warned.
- Most DJs have very little experience. Many so called “DJ’s” just began learning the trade & think they can just play any songs on their laptop & charge professional rates as a mobile DJ.
This could lead to a disaster at your event if they run into any of the many issues that could surface: volume spikes, electrical/hardware issues, software issues, not knowing how to setup microphones properly without feedback, etc. - Some DJs are subcontracting your event. Be careful when booking your DJ in knowing what you are getting. Ask them if they will be your DJ. Ask them how many DJ’s are in their company?
- How much is your DJ worth? The average US wedding costs $20,000usd. For the San Francisco Bay area, the average is about $30,000usd. The DJ is responsible for 75% of the success of your reception party. Doesn’t it make sense that your DJ should get paid in proportion for offering so many services: gear rental for sound/lighting/dj gear, microphones & providing coordination for speeches & toasts, making the party happen!
Bottom line: Professional DJs are experienced, use top quality gear, show up early & have many 100’s of weddings & events under their belts to make your party successful & FUN! Isnt it worth paying the average $800-1500usd for a Ceremony & Reception package from a professional so you can rest assured that your party won’t be a dud? We at Bay Area Beats DJs take pride in our 15+ years of combined experience & all 5 star reviews! Bay Area Beats DJs won the Wedding Wire’s Couples Choice award again for 2018, putting us at top 5% of the nations wedding vendors!
Are you insured?
Yes. Bay Area Beats DJs have a full liability insurance policy with a coverage value of $2,000,000. More then enough for all Bay Area venues. We are happy to provide you or your venue with a copy of our insurance policy upon request.
What kind of music do you have in your collection?
Bay Area Beats DJs have an enormous library of music encompassing all genres, including international music. You can choose between huge collections of Oldies, Rock, Pop, Latin, Indian, Country, Blues, Hawaiian, Reggae & all styles of Electronic Dance music & then some! We carry an extensive music selection to cater to any occasion, with over 65,000 songs to choose from! We update our collection constantly, making sure we have all the current hits. We can play any request, guaranteed!
Do you have a microphone we can use?
Yes. Two wireless mics are provided at no extra cost for all packages.
How would you explain your style of DJ’ing?
Our DJ’s have a professional “cheese-free” approach to MC’ing & are skilled at mixing tracks. Bay Area Beats DJs take pride in not “over-talking” on the mic, but just making the appropriate announcements the clients want. We specialize in keeping the dance floor going without too many interruptions on the mic.
Do you offer additional services?
At Bay AreaBeats DJs, we focus on what we know best: a DJ providing sound systems & music for your event. If live musicians are your preference, we’re glad to refer you to the area’s most talented bands, guitarists, solo/duet artists & more. As for lighting, we can provide simple to medium setups, but we strongly feel that bigger lighting setups require a separate lighting company with skilled lighting technicians.
Do you offer a Slideshow video package?
Yes. Bay Area Beats DJs offers slideshow packages as well.
How involved are you in choosing the music playlist?
The simple answer is: as much as you would like us to be! You will have the ability to completely customize your playlists for the DJ to spin & weave his magic. It is highly recommended that clients give us some of their favorite artists, songs & a genres of music they would like. From there, we can can design a playlist for you based on those tastes. Some clients prefer to give us an exact playlist of songs & let our DJ’s do the mixing. It’s really up to you. The important thing is that everybody will be dancing & therefore that you choose music for all of your guests various tastes.
How do payments & deposits work?
A $300 deposit by Paypal or mailed check fully secures your date. The remaining balance owed is due by the end of the event. The invoice & contract can be returned by email or mail with your signature. This retainer reserves and guarantees the services of Bay Area Beats DJs for your event.
We’re also having a live band. Can they plug into your system?
Yes, small to medium bands no problem. We provide a mixer for them to plug their instrument cables into. We can provide a sound technician to help with the volumes & various adjustments.
Do you take requests?
Always. We DJ to please the crowd, not ourselves. Nevertheless…when the crowd is happy, we are happy!
Who will be the DJ?
There are currently six DJ’s on the team of Bay Area Beats DJ’s. All are award winning wedding DJs that have also played many company events, private parties, clubs, bar mitzvahs & have hundreds of events under their belt!
Rest assured, they will get your party bumpin’!
What are your needs at our venue?
We require standard power outlets to plug our equipment into, within 100 feet of where the DJ will be set up. We provide our own table with black or white linens, but if you require special colors, you will need to bring the décor. One chair & one meal also required.
What kind of equipment do you use?
We use state of the art new QSC Series speakers, Mackie Mixers, Vestax DJ Mixers & other name brands of great sounding audio gear. Shure Wireless microphones are always provided, and wireless speakers are available if needed by the venue (they are great for outdoor ceremony sites where there is no power).
Here is our exact list of current gear:
- QSC 12.2″ pair of new speakers (top of the line, crystal clear!)
- Vestax VCI-400 DJ Controller Mixer – 4 channel
- Shure Wireless Combo System – 1 lavalier mic, 1 handheld mic
- Shure Wireless Combo System – 2 handheld wireless mics
- Mackie ProFX8 12 Channel Mixer
- Macbook Pro 15″ laptop
- Apple iPad
- American DJ “Party Light”
- Chauvet DJ “Party Light”
- Uplights – 12 , you pick the color!
- 4ft DJ Table & Black/White linen
- 2 Black Scrims & 2 White Scrims for Speaker Stands
- DJ Event Facade – white 4′ x 4′ panel that covers the DJ booth & makes it look very elegant!
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David Trevors2024-02-24Adrian from Bay Area Beats delivered a wedding DJ performance that far exceeded our expectations. From excellent pre-event communication to a flawless execution on the big day, Adrian demonstrated unmatched professionalism and talent. His music selection was impeccable, seamlessly blending genres and keeping the dance floor alive throughout the night. The top-notch equipment and sound quality added an extra layer of magic to the celebration, and Adrian's friendly demeanor created a fantastic atmosphere. In short, if you want a DJ who truly cares about making your day unforgettable, look no further than Adrian and Bay Area Beats. Five stars without a doubt! Cheers, [A Delighted Newlywed]
Karen Hutchison2024-02-23Highly recommend Bay Area Beats DJs. Adrian was terrific to work with, and everyone loved him. He made sure the whole crowd was up and dancing and enjoying the event!
Pilar Bardina2023-10-11Adrian helped us celebrate a birthday party! He was professional, reliable, and has an amazing setup! Look no further for your next event!!
Onkar Patil2023-08-01Adrian took our wedding celebration to another level with his DJ services. He brought life to the reception party after our guests were tired and exhausted from our 2 ceremonies. He also helped us find live musicians for our American ceremony and helped us coordinate everything. He worked with our American Pop and Bollywood music preferences and smoothly transitioned between tracks where guests didn’t feel disconnected. We would recommend him to everyone for any event you like to hire his services
vickycreator12023-07-21They DJ for our social at DVC and was absolutely fantastic to work with! He is super nice and so fun to have at our social!
Sterling Lanier2023-05-21We hired Adrian for a corporate event and he was fantastic. He read the room correctly the whole time, he picked and maintained the right vibe, and made it a fun experience for everyone. And he was easy to work with, which is important when planning an event with lots of moving parts. Highly recommend.
William Bermingham2023-05-16I hired Adrian to DJ a silent disco event for a residential community in Mission Bay and him and his team absolutely killed it! If you’re looking for more than someone just throwing on a playlist and want actual entertainers that will read and hype the crowd, you’ve come to the right place.
Nadia Vandergriff2023-04-08Adrian was a fantastic wedding DJ! He was wonderful to work with and was on top of everything throughout the process. He played all the music we wanted and set the mood we were looking for. Adrian was warm and engaging with our guests and did a great job going with the flow when unexpected changes came up. We would definitely hire him again!!
Marian Lam2022-11-11Adrian was an awesome DJ/MC at my wedding. Everyone loved his music!
Christopher Williams2022-11-10Best DJ EVER! Beautifully managed our wedding the entire evening. Got everyone up and dancing all night long.
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