Availability over the next 2 years is limited due to the shear volume of bookings we receive. Once I receive the contract and deposit from a client, I cannot fulfil another booking. I am very loyal to my clients and this only builds trust. Clients have booked us 2-3 years in a advance. There are some VERY organised brides and grooms out there!

If you would like more information, please contact me on: http://platinummusicevents.co.uk/contact/

With ALL our clients, we unfortunately do not hold a date for anyone, without sending a contract first. The client then has 7 days to read, sign and send the contract back with a deposit. This then confirms booking and date has been taken. If the client fails to do this within the 7 day period, the date then becomes available.

Platinum Music & Events is run by my wife & I, Tom & Victoria Monteith. 9 times out of 10 we will both turn up to the event. We are both equally skilled DJs; however Tom does most of the DJ’n whilst Victoria takes photos of your evening. If you didn’t know, all our wedding packages come with FREE, yes, FREE evening photography.

Why is it free you ask?

When we started our business, we soon came to realise that as soon as the first dance was over with, the photographer leaves. We found at our own wedding that our best pictures, we the evening pictures when everyone was relaxed and enjoying the music. So we decided to add this as a free add-on for our clients, as we understand how much weddings add up. This is a thank you from us to you for booking us.

Set up times usually take between 45 minutes to an hour long and 45 minutes to an hour to tear down and back away. We usually arrive, an hour before set up time, just to make sure things run smoothly & to speak to you and your guests.

Yes! We have had some AMAZING reviews from our clients, who have been EXTREMELY pleased with our services. These have helped us to make each and every wedding, even better. Please see the below links of our testimonials and reviews.

You can also find our reviews on Google. Just type: Platinum Music & Events

http://www.facebook.com/platinummusicevents/reviews http://platinummusicevents.co.uk/testimonials/

20% of the balance is to be paid once the contract I have sent you is received back to us. This will then confirm your date. You will then be sent a receipt of payment.

Final payment is 5 days before your wedding; this is so that you don’t have to worry about carrying cash around with you all day.

Yes! MANY occasions guests have partied until the early hours, and have wanted us to carry on playing. The overtime rate is between £100 per hour & this is to be paid before the hour commences.

We always LEAVE with plenty of time in-case of emergencies like this. For extra peace of mind we have full business insurance and breakdown cover with RAC. So we are guaranteed to get to your wedding.

100% yes. We do not confirm bookings or hold dates until the contract is signed and sent back to us.

We will always turn up very smartly. Whether it’s a tuxedo or a suit, we will always dress to impress.

Not to say that a high priced DJ automatically equals great entertainment. But Remember the sayings “if it sounds too good to be true” or “you get what you pay for”. If a DJ quotes you a low price for a wedding reception or party, question him, probably it’s just a part time hobby for him to pick up a few extra pounds on the weekend, and he won’t be too worried about his reputation or repeat bookings . A full time professional DJ service will have spent many hours preparing for your event and if they are anything like me their reputation will mean everything to them. There is so much that goes into putting together professional entertainment for a wedding reception and it’s not something that you can just show up and wing on the night.

And The Number One Misconception about Mobile DJs Is

If only that where true, the length of a party, wedding reception or any other event is only a small fraction of the time a DJ invests in that event. It is the only part that YOU see. Driving time, consultations, equipment cleaning and maintenance, music library sourcing and updating and the daily routine of running a business are all critical in making the show a success.

DJ’s are NOT guests at parties or event. They are working under pressure and have a huge responsibility for the outcome of the event. People often rank their weddings as the most important day of their lives next to the day their children are born. Yet some will give this responsibility to the LOWEST BIDDER. The stress levels and expectations run very high during these events. After all the planning and expenses are invested the ultimate outcome of a wedding is placed almost solely in the hands of the DJ.

If a DJ makes his job look easy, it is because he has learned his craft one way, through years of experience. There are no formal training institutions, training facilities or schools for mobile DJ’s. Anyone can learn the control functions of most CD players and computer software programs. However, a professional smooth presentation, the ability to read any crowd and music mixing takes years of being behind a DJ booth to master. If it were that easy, anyone could do it.

Good parties don’t just happen. It takes planning and guidance. A professional DJ will know through planning and consultations what your music and entertainment needs are before your event. A professional DJ will meet your music and entertainment needs and through timing and years of experience know how to entertain your guests.

A professional DJ will take up to 2 hours to set up a sound and dance floor lighting system. There is more to it than just plugging everything up, it takes time to sound check and adjust dance floor lighting hide and tape down all the wires etc. At Some venues it can take longer because access is hindered by lack of a lift, ramp or parking proximity.

A professional DJ should have an in-depth knowledge of music from the last 70 years covering all styles of music. Many times guests will make requests at an event without knowing either the correct song title or artists, a DJ must have the ability to figure it out. There is a massive difference in home stereo equipment and professional grade sound equipment.

72% of all brides say they should have spent more time choosing their reception entertainment. During the wedding planning, brides say their highest priority is their attire, followed by the reception site and caterer. Reception entertainment is among the least of their priorities. Within one week after the reception, 78% of brides say they would have made the entertainment their highest priority! When asked, 81% of the guests say the thing they remember the most about a wedding is the entertainment. Good entertainment is not only the most important part of a reception or party it’s also the most critical part of it, just ask any former bride.