A few words from the company owner and professional DJ

DJ Ivan steps us through a typical client experience from inquiry and planning to final execution of a successful event

I like to go above and beyond for every client.

Every inquiry is personally addressed with 100% focus on listening to the client’s vision. We then prepare a package and a quote based on the information provided, including a link to our Digital Satisfaction Guarantee Agreement/Contract. Once we receive the signed agreement, we send an official invoice. A small deposit of $200 or $300 (depending on the total amount) is required to secure the date and your DJ. For events over $1,800, a second deposit may be required 60 days in advance. Final payment is collected 3 days before the event date.

For weddings, we schedule a phone or Zoom meeting no later than 3 days prior to the wedding day to review the itinerary and timeline.

After confirming a booking with a deposit, we send a confirmation email that includes a link to your very own “Client Portal” which contains online event planning tools and a playlist creator! You can complete the online itinerary/schedule with all relevant event details, create a “must-play” playlist, an “as-playable” list, a dedicated song list, and a “do-not-play” list, or add any songs not listed. You can also preview/listen to tracks before adding them to your playlist.

We of course also assist clients with questions and ideas during that process, as needed.

We request that you submit your playlist and itinerary at least 7 days prior to the phone/Zoom meeting to give us enough time to prepare around other events and office duties.

Before the phone/Zoom meeting, we build a playlist in our DJ system and prepare our DJ/MC itinerary/schedule. During the meeting we go over the sequence of events from the very beginning.

On the day of the event, we arrive 2–3 hours in advance to allow for traffic issues and to ensure we are ready on time. Once on site, we confirm the setup location and proceed to set up our sound and lighting equipment. Setup typically takes 1.5–2 hours depending on the layout. For ceremonies we add an extra 30 minutes to allow for wiggle room.

During the event we coordinate with all vendors to deliver a well-timed performance.

Every event is personalized to each client’s unique preferences. We focus on every detail and read the room’s energy to create the perfect flow of music and MC’ing. We prepare MC announcements in advance so we have all relevant information, then add our own touch and excitement to the presentation.

We aim to keep the dance floor full across all ages and genres.

After the event ends, we spend the next one to two hours tearing down equipment, loading it into our vehicle, and returning it to storage.

Karaoke events follow a similar flow, except we do not require a phone/Zoom meeting; song requests are taken in real time.

Any questions or any worries? We have you covered! We’ve been around the block and then some!

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DJU is Disc Jockeys Unlimited. Owned and operated by DJ Ivan since 2016, continuing the legacy of this successful DJ Service business in the Toronto area.