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How much do you
charge?
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This is
by far the most frequently asked question. Our prices reflect a quality sound
& lighting package together with a highly experienced DJ with over 18 years
in the Entertainment & Leisure industry. We have a set rate card in
operation at RSK Entertainment & Leisure. A starting guide to our prices
are included on the relevant pages. You can also get a specific quote for your
special event or function by checking availability and then using our
on-line quote generator (New
Window). Please note that additional fees may be incurred due to
distance travelled and access to venue. Please telephone to discuss your
requirements.
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Do you have Public
Liability Insurance? How much is it for? Can we see the certificate.
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Yes, we
currently have £10 Million Public Liability Insurance cover and are
members of The Musicians Union. The certificate is available for viewing /
download on request.
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Do you provide a
contract or written details of our booking?
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All booking contracts
with RSK Entertainment & Leisure are confirmed in writing and delivered to
you by Royal Mail.
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How much reservation
fee do you require?
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We require a small
non returnable reservation fee of £20.00
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When is the balance of
the fee payable?
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If the payment is
cash then the remaining balance is required within the first hour of the
function. If you are paying by cheque, we require that to be settled one week
prior to your event.
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Does your fee include
travel costs?
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Our fees include
local travel costs within the Newcastle Upon Tyne and immediate surrounding
areas. Additional costs may be incurred if travel extends these boundaries. We
will discuss this with you before you make your booking.
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Do all fees include
VAT?
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We do not charge VAT
for our service as we are currently under the threshold for VAT
registration.
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Do you have Portable
Appliance Test Certificates (PAT)
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Yes, we are fully PAT
Certified by NewDale
Technical Services. Our PAT Certificates are available for viewing /
download on request.
PAT Certificates are a legal requirement legislated in the The
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, The Management of Health and Safety at Work
Regulations 1999, and The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. Even if you
don't book with us, make sure you ask to see PAT Certificates. If they cannot
produce valid certificates then they are operating illegally and we would
recommend you avoid making a booking with them.
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How long have you been
established as a DJ and how long have you been DJ'ing at Weddings?
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I began my DJ'ing
career in 1985 when I was 19. I continued to DJ until 1990 performing at a wide
range of functions and events. In 1990, I took a break from the profession to
undertake a HND in Business and Finance (Music and Entertainment Management) I
then studied for a BA (Hons) Degree in Creative and Performing Arts. I returned
to full-time professional DJ'ing in 1997 and have continued to build a
successful reputation since this time.
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How many Weddings per
year would you DJ at?
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I personally perform
at approximately 40+ Weddings per year.
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Do you provide all of
the equipment?
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Yes, ALL necessary
equipment is provided.
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Do you provide
lighting?....Can we see pictures of your set up?
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Yes, all lighting is
provided to suit the venue / space allocated. Images of our current lighting
show(s) can be viewed on this website from small shows to large shows. We also
regularly update / renew our lighting systems.
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What happens if you are
unavailable to DJ at our event, e.g. through illness?
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This is the one
occasion where obviously I would have no alternative but to get another DJ to
perform / provide equipment. The DJ company I would select would be of equal
high quality and professionalism and all relevant information regarding your
function would be passed on. However, I have never had to cancel a performance
due to illness since being in the industry.
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Are you able to comply
with a decibel restriction if there is one?
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I will adjust volume
to suit the size of the room and the audience, however, if you feel it is too
loud or too quiet please come and tell me. If there is a sound limiter in
operation at your function room, I would request advance notification of
this.
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Do you have any
testimonials we could view before making a booking?
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Yes, There are a
selection of Client References
taken from Performance Evaluation returns available for viewing on this
website. These are updated regularly.
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Do you have a demo CD
that we could listen to or do you have a booking we could come to?
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No, we do not have a
demo CD. We are unable to invite you to one of our bookings because the
functions we perform at are private celebrations and are individual to my
clients. We do some of our work in pubs in the local area however, the music
and the style in which we work in a pub would be completely different to the
way we would perform at your celebration. It would therefore give you the wrong
impression. Also, I would not consider inviting someone to your party and I am
sure that you wouldn't want a total stranger turning up at your party just to
watch me. We do have a large selection of client testimonials on this site
which we hope will act as an assurance of our quality of work to you.
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I have been given a
much cheaper quote by another company, can you beat their price?
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Can we kick
it?....... No we can't!
RSK Entertainment & Leisure are a professional mobile disco service and we
understand that you will have a budget for your entertainment. However, booking
a DJ solely because they are cheap is a mistake that many people make. It's a
mistake that is only made once but by that time it is usually too late.
We have a set rate-card in operation for different events &
functions therefore we never get involved in undercutting another quote you may
have had.
Our prices reflect a high quality entertainment package unrivalled by many of
our competitors. Cheap disco companies are cheap for a reason, perhaps they use
inferior and unreliable equipment (distorting, home built
speakers together with dirty outdated lighting). Usually they do not
have the necessary PAT certificates or do not carry Public Liability Insurance.
Perhaps they are not legally registered with the Inland Revenue and are happy
to provide their services for 'beer money'. More often than not the DJ will be
inexperienced and be unwilling to honour your requests.
RSK Entertainment & Leisure are registered with the Inland Revenue as a
business. This is my full-time profession & career, not a 'beer money
gig'.
We take great pride in presenting a unique, personal and individual party
experience to our clients. We offer a customer service that is second to none.
We have all necessary legal documentation and certificates. We do not
sub-contract work, when you book RSK Entertainment & Leisure it is us who
will turn up at your function.
Our equipment is modern, clean and well maintained and we always carry backup
equipment. We are also the only disco company in the North East to offer a
money back service guarantee for reliability and quality. If you do decide to
book through a 'cheap' company, then we wish you luck but please be aware of
the points made above and remember cheap entertainment is seldom good.. quality
entertainment is priceless!
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How long do you need to
set up your equipment?
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We would require
approximately 60 minutes to fully set and check the show, depending on the show
you require.
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What time will you need
to arrive?
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Wherever possible, we
like to arrive and set up early. We usually work with the venue to arrange a
suitable time. We can discuss / arrange a suitable time for a get in and set up
when you make your booking.
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How long a break do you
require during the set?
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I do not require a
break during a show, although during the buffet, I tend to lower the volume and
play background music until the buffet is complete.
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Do you require
feeding?
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At functions, we
(myself and one crew member) are usually offered a
buffet or meal.
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Will you provide CDs to
be played during your break?
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During the buffet, I
play background music at a lower level than the main party volume. If you wish
you can provide any specific music for me to play.
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What will you wear at
our function?
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We always dress
appropriately for each function we perform. At Weddings and other formal
events, this will be black trousers, white or black shirt with tie, waistcoat
and black jacket. For more 'laid back' functions we would take a more casual
approach. However, we are always smart in appearance.
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Do you require an area
to change in? If so, please let us know any specific requirements
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It is always
preferable to be offered changing facilities but it is not an absolute
requirement.
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Do you have a play-list
we can look at?
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Every party is
different, therefore I do not have a generic playlist for viewing, however, our
on-line music library contains a Top 200 songs feature. The list is dynamically
compiled based on on-line requests made over the past 12 months by thousands of
clients around the world. When you book with RSK Entertainment & Leisure,
you have access to our on-line music library of over 60,000 songs. You can also
make your own playlist on-line. If any of the tracks you require are not in our
library, I can source these tracks from fellow DJ's
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Would you respect a
list of songs that we specifically do not want to hear?
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Most definitely, the
booking form and on-line request form allows you to include songs you
would rather not be played at your celebration.
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Can we provide CDs with
songs that we specifically want to hear if you do not have them in your
play-list?
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If I cannot source
music that you require to be played, then, of course you can provide the
CD's.
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Do you take on the
night requests from guests?
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As well as your
personal requests, I also encourage requests from your guests. I prefer people
to approach me and ask for a particular song they would like to be played.
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How much talk /
interaction do you have during the disco?
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Usually, I talk when
I want to encourage a party atmosphere / dancing. I sometimes introduce myself
to guests at their tables before the party starts and get one or two requests
for later. In short, I generally 'let the music do the talking'! I do however
make all necessary announcements such as requests and dedications, announcing
the buffet, and any announcements given to me by Bar Staff or MD.
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Do you announce the
first dance?
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Yes, I am usually
required to announce the first dance but if you have alternative arrangements
such as a Master Of Ceremonies present, then that is fine also.
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