About Us..
Value: Our mission is to provide a superior mobile DJ service, at a price that often beats the competition. The mobile DJ industry has exploded in the past few years with a lot of startups, with little experience, incomplete music libraries, unprofessional equipment, and worst of all, unprofessional service. The average rate in the Richmond area for a wedding DJ is in the $750 to $1000 range. Can you you hire a wedding DJ for $350? Sure! The question you have to ask is, why is this guy willing to dedicate 12 hours of his life to me so cheaply? Probably, because he's not. He's not going to want to meet face to face with you to plan your event. He's not going to spend the time organizing your music, and preparing for your event. He's not going to offer an interactive website to help you plan your event. He's not going to arrive at least an hour and a half early to setup and double check everything. He probably won't even be the DJ who shows up to play your wedding. He'll book a better job, and pawn off your special day on someone who's desperate enough to work a wedding for less than average. You're going to get what you paid for though, the bare minimum. Many people blow their event budgets completely before hiring a DJ, and then shop around for the cheapest they can find. This can be a huge mistake. When brides are asked after their wedding what they would have spent more money on, a vast majority agreed....the entertainment. Note: The biggest complaint in the mobile DJ industry today is that the person you meet with is almost always not who ends up playing your event. We put the name of your DJ in your contract, so there are no surprises.
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Professional: We are professional DJs that entertain for a living. Whether in a club, on the radio, or at a wedding reception at The Jefferson, we alter our style and delivery to perfectly match the requirements of each event. Whether it's your wedding day, Bat Mitzvah, or your Sweet 16, we know that YOU are the star!
Flexible: We offer multiple sound and light systems to meet your event needs, because every event is unique. "One size fits all" does NOT apply in the DJ industry. The gear is a huge part of the show, and we make it a priority to use only the best equipment available. Our systems include professional Martin Lighting, Yorkville and JBL speaker systems, Pioneer CD players, Shure wired and wireless microphones, Rane mixers, HP laptops, DBX digital processors, and our 20,000 song CD and MP3 music library.
Trusted: You are considering hiring the ONLY DJ company in Richmond that provides sound systems & professional announcers to all of the following events and companies. Fox Richmond's annual Richmond Idol competition, The Wedding Guide's Wedding Expos, Clear Channel's Richmond Bridal Shows, Event Savvy's Elegance In Bridal Shows, and The Greater Virginia Bridal Showcase. Trust the company the pros trust! A large percentage of our business comes from personal referrals, from clients, friends, and other vendors in the event industry.
With over 18 years of Radio, Club and Mobile DJ experience, Jason Paige, the owner of Celebrity Radio DJs, knows how to entertain any type of audience. Whether you would like a conservative, polished approach for your wedding reception, or a fun interactive experience for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Jason and our other DJs alter their style to suit your needs.
Backup: We carry all of our gear to every event, so there's always backup equipment just a few feet away. It may seem like overkill for us to show up with a 16' trailer full of equipment, but in the unlikely event that there is a problem, you'll be glad it's there. Note: If a DJ shows up in his Mom's minivan, do you really think he's got a backup system in there?
Insured: All of our DJs carry a minimum of $2,000,000 in liability insurance. Note: Very few mobile DJs in operation today have any sort of business or liability insurance.
Convenient: We are available to meet with you as much as necessary to plan your event properly. A DJ probably isn't going to know you and your tastes very well if he's never met you... We're here to help when you need us, and we don't charge extra for consultations. If you'd like to meet with us before you book your event, we'll get together and make sure we're a good match.
Preparation: We make it a priority to meet with all of our clients face to face, both before they decide to book us, and of course after they do. It's one of the reasons so many of the events we play are huge successes. We get to know you a bit, and find out exactly what your needs and expectations for the event are from the beginning. It doesn't matter if your event is in Virginia Beach, Richmond, or Northern Virginia, we'll find a time that's convenient for YOU, and come to you to plan your event.
Attire: We dress appropriately for each type of event. Suit and tie for most formal events. We typically refrain from the tuxedo and bow tie, unless specifically requested by a client.
Organization: Our interactive website allows you the freedom to plan your event your way, at your convenience. These tools compile all the information we'll need during your event to make sure it is executed flawlessly and on time. With your login password you can search our database and pick your must play songs, play if possible, and do not play songs, add notes for dedications, construct timelines, list introductions, candle lighting info, you name it! Get a quote, book, make a deposit/payment, plan your event, chat with us live and give us feedback after your event all here on the site. It's a complete online planning solution! Note: There is no additional charge for this service, and most companies don't even offer it.
Versatile: We can also provide music for your ceremony, if it's taking place at the same site as the reception. We provide a PA system, separate wireless microphones for both bride and groom and your pastor, and up to 30 minutes of prelude music before your ceremony. We can also provide sound mixing, backing tracks, and microphones/amplification for soloists, or instrumentalists. The normal rate to add ceremony production/music to your package is $125.
Comprehensive: Karaoke can be added to any package below for an additional $250. System includes dual tray CD-G player, TV monitor on stand, 2 microphones, and 3650 favorites to choose from. See our list of karaoke songs here.
Entertaining: We can provide video packages that will take your party to the ultimate level. Your guests will be amazed! The entire event will be shown on either of our 6 x 8 foot projection screens, or on up to four 50" LCD monitors. We'll mix in music videos and custom graphics, that will keep all of your guests entertained. Video game packages can also be added for an additional cost.
We can also broadcast our events live on the internet! You can hear all the music, announcements, etc. right here on the website. This is great for out of town friends that can't make it to your event. They can tune in to your event and party right along with you at home, at the office, or on their Pocket PC! Not only do they hear the music live in stereo at CD quality (depends on available connection speed), but we mix a live microphone from the event into the stream so they can hear the crowd, announcements, dedications, etc. We can support up to 1000 listeners, so nobody will miss your party! There is no additional cost to broadcast your event. You can also opt out if you prefer to keep your event private.
We broadcast a mix of popular Top 40/Rock/80's/90's/Country music 24/7, when we're not live from an event.
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