02/26/2025
🎧Ever wonder what it’s like to DJ a wedding or corporate event? It’s not just about playing music - it’s about guiding the chaos of egos, personalities, social hierarchies and hidden agendas.
While the DJ is hired to uplift the mood with their presence, their cool factor, their song choices (also not always their song choices), their energy and transitions, it’s the couples’ vibe (or the event hosts) and yes - THE GUESTS - that set the tone for the party more than the DJ in many ways.
I find that if they all have a stronger chemistry with me as their DJ, their night will usually unfold way better. Or else folks be zoning out, disengaged, bouncing early or trying to control the environment.
As hosts, do you ever deal with multiple guests who arrive late and others who can’t wait to leave? Or making a fuss? It’s tough to be in the middle to deal with those elements and also be present for those who are still there.
My job is to adjust music on the fly, keep things fluid while being mindful of how different groups are interacting with each other while you’re dealing with that and a million other things.
My advice to hosts - be mindful of your guest list if an energetic dance floor is what you want. The plus ones, the children, distant relatives or any cultural or traditional obligation to a person or group, just inviting everyone and anyone for the sake of having higher attendance - ask yourself - will they add or takeaway from what I/we want to achieve here? It’s not as easy as I’m suggesting to axe people but this is a reminder that you need to cater/please everyone - you can’t. There will always be unwanted drama, judgement and hurt feelings - and curating a guest list will feel overwhelming. So maybe this advice isn’t for you.
Here’s a book recommendation for anyone who wants to understand what I’m sharing more: “The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters” by
You’re welcome 🤗
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