Are there additional fees to have continuous music without breaks?

Question Asked: 11/07/2019

Wedding Date: 9/08/2018

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Lost Corz

(2) · Canberra, Regional NSW and surrounds

Posted: 6/09/2019

Hi there, we provide DJ music between our breaks because asking our lead singer to sing constantly for 4 hours is risks doing damage to his vocal cords.  That's why the keyboard player takes over during the breaks to provide ongoing music to keep the dance floor full!! 

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NikNat Entertainment

(55) · Gold Coast / Tweed Heads / Brisbane / Sunshine Coast

Posted: 21/03/2023

Just ask.

But we don't charge any extra.
In fact, that is kinda what a good DJ will do, keep the music flowing with no breaks.

(Of course, other than when speeches are on!)

Prestige Wedding Entertainment

(6) · NSW State Wide

Posted: 10/01/2023

Nope just book us for continuous play

Russell Harris Entertainment

(7) · Cairns | Port Douglas | Palm Cove | Mission Beach, Tablelands

Posted: 4/07/2022

As a musician, MC and DJ I have always provided continuous music. There is nothing that can kill an atmosphere that you have worked hard to create more than a big pause or gap in the program.  I like to have a copy of the runsheet before each wedding that I do and even if it is very informal  l will check what is coming up during the evening with the bride and groom or MC just to make sure things are running to plan , that I don't get caught out having a break when there is something important happening that requires the music turned off or back on and they are happy with how the night is progressing.

There is no difference in fees with my performances.

NOVA DJs

(7) · Melbourne

Posted: 17/04/2022

Most DJs are expected to play without any break for several hours.

(well, in fact, the DJ might take a quick toilet break, or even grab a bite, but the music never stops - unless requested!)

Usually, the booking fee covers this.

Some DJs may charge an hourly rate - so it's important to ask about this when you are getting quotes.

It's also important to discuss your expectations with the DJ, to make sure they are on the same page as you!

Eilish Ellen Live Music & DJ

(32) · Gold Coast, Queensland

Posted: 11/01/2022

Hi!

As both a DJ and Live Performer, I always have a playlist queued between my sets so there is never a moment of silence! Most musicians will do the same :) Without a break, our voices and playing will tire and won't be up to standard for the whole day.

Hope this helps! x

The Music Co.

(6) · Sunshine Coast and Surrounds

Posted: 11/07/2021

We will play background music for set breaks so there will never be any weird silences. Our break music can be tailored to suit your particular event. 

Bill Olson Music

(20) · Canberra

Posted: 9/07/2021

As a live performer it is important to have regular breaks to keep your vocal and energy levels maintained for the whole event. I regularly play longer sets so i can fit a break in at a more appropriate time, and it is equally as important to have some "break music' playing so there are no gaps and silences in the performance.

If a client insisted on no breaks at all for an extended period of time ,then that would have to be taken in to consideration.

Bill Olson

billolsonmusic.com

Phaze Entertainment

(0) · Melbourne

Posted: 16/06/2021

Our Fee Is Entaild As"Set-Up/Pack-Up" & Nothing Inbetween......Flat Rate....

Michael Geeves - Acoustic's, DJ & Band

(2) · Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast

Posted: 5/05/2021

Absolutley no additional charge! That what you are paying us to do.

Birds of a Feather Duo

(9) · NSW, VIC

Posted: 30/11/2020

There are no additional fees to have continuous music. That is, to play DJ music in between breaks of live music. Since we are a live music act, we aim to have minimal breaks and to keep them short. In these breaks we play music from a selected playlist that suits the atmosphere of your event  (or, you can provide one if you wish) at no additional cost.

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