Planning your evening.
Straight answers to the questions couples actually ask — costs, timings, music, and what your venue will need.
How to Choose the Last Song of Your Wedding
The final track shapes what guests remember most. Here's how to pick one that fits your evening and brief your DJ clearly. Written by Matt Rooney DJ, Bolton.
Read the guide → September 2026Do You Need a Host as Well as a DJ?
Not sure whether your DJ can also MC your wedding? Here's what each role actually covers and how to tell if one person can do both.
Read the guide → September 2026Milestone Birthday Parties: Music That Works
Planning a 40th, 50th or 60th birthday party? Here's what to think about for the music, from era playlists to timing and venue rules.
Read the guide → September 2026Wedding Music Planning: A Month-by-Month Guide
A clear timeline for planning your wedding music, from booking your DJ to handing over your must-play list the week before. Written by Matt Rooney DJ, Bolton.
Read the guide → September 2026Your DJ from Arrival to Last Dance
Find out exactly what your DJ does from the moment they arrive to the final song — load-in, setup, first dance and everything in between.
Read the guide → September 2026How Google Ranks Local Wedding DJs
Google's local search results aren't random. Here's what actually puts a DJ near the top — and what to check before you book. Written by Matt Rooney DJ, Bolton.
Read the guide → September 2026Planning Music for a Work Christmas Party
How to get the music right at a work Christmas party — from background during drinks to a full dance floor by the end of the night.
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