Horizon Entertainment

FAQs

At Horizon Entertainment we encourage our clients to let us assist them is creating an experience that all their guests will enjoy. This begins by meeting with our customers and determining their needs. Based on the customer needs we will recommend a package that will meet those needs. Once the event is booked, our clients will have access to our online planning site where they can select their music, plan the event, and set the timeline. The next step is to meet and ensure that everyone is on the same page.

All our DJs use computerized music systems. Our DJs carry their music library on their computer systems instead of using CDs. All the music in our library has been converted to digital MP3 format as is stored on the hard disk. The DJ can find any song in the database with a few keystrokes in less than one minute. We DO NOT download music from the Internet. Every song in our database came from a CD that we own. We get all the latest music directly from the same sources as your local radio station so we will always have you favorite chart hits.

Our DJs mainly perform events in the Washington DC metro area. We have performed events as far away as Florida to the south and Massachusetts to the north. We typically charge an additional fee for events over 60 miles from our offices in Springfield, VA. The additional charge is dependent on the distance required. This charge will be included in the quote that we provide you if you have selected your venue or venue city before booking our services.

Since we can only perform a certain number events on any given day, it is recommended that you book with us as soon as possible. The longer you wait the more competition there is for your date. However, if you are trying to plan an event with short lead-time please call us, as we will try to do everything possible to accommodate your request. We have performed events where we were booked over a year in advance as well as only a few hours before.

Once you have made the decision to book with us you need to sign your entertainment agreement. If you don’t already have one that was sent to you by our event planner then contact us to request it. Send a signed copy of the agreement and the requested deposit back to us and your date is secure.

Since we know how important it is for your event to go smoothly, all of our DJs carry backup equipment in the event of a malfunction. Also, as a full-time DJ company we have a backup DJ available in the event that your assigned DJ has an unexpected emergency.

Our policy is to discuss our services with customers prior to pricing. This allows us to present a package that will meet your needs. Everyone has different expectations when booking entertainment for their event. Once we know what you are looking for we can let you know if we are equipped to handle your requirements. There are many options to choose from including number of DJs, number of sound systems, location of systems, extended lighting, length of contract, etc. and the combination of these will determine your individual package and associated cost.

Selecting the right DJ for your event is important. A DJ can help create the tone that you wish to set. We have several packages designed to provide an entertainment option for different tastes and different budgets. While we would love for you to hire us; ultimately the best choice is the one that makes you feel most comfortable.

Our DJs arrive about one hour prior to the event start time. Although our system can be set up in less than 20 minutes, we like to allow plenty of time to test all components and make adjustments for optimal sound performance at your venue. Under most circumstances, there is no additional charge for setup and tear down time. The time that you book our DJs for is 100% performance time.

Anyone who books with us has access to all our interactive planning tools. These tools can help anyone get started with their event. We are also available by phone or in person to discuss your ideas and offer suggestions. Our event planners are experts at pulling it all together. Once you have booked with us feel free to contact us to assist with even the smallest detail.

We are always willing to play selections from your personal music collection. We do ask that you provide those CDs to the DJ at least one week prior to the event. Our DJs will audition the CDs to ensure that the requested songs plays correctly and the DJ will be able to get familiar with the music to determine the best way to fit it with your other music selections. All CDs will be promptly returned to you.

All our DJs will normally wear a black tuxedo to formal events at no additional cost to you. For more casual events, the DJ will accommodate your required dress code from a suit and tie to a tie-dyed shirt and shorts. It is completely your call!

All our DJs are seasoned professionals capable of adapting their natural style to your needs. Whether you want an outgoing and energetic DJ Entertainer or a professional Master of Ceremonies keeping the activities on track and the guests informed or a low-key DJ playing great music; it is completely your choice. If you are looking for some major crowd interaction consider booking one of our packages that includes both a Disc Jockey and a Master of Ceremonies.

That is completely up to you. We will welcome all requests from your guests if that is your choice. When you complete your music request list you are able to select music that you DO NOT want played. If we get a request for a song that is on your DO NOT play list then our DJs are able to handle this very diplomatically without upsetting any of your guests.

We typically play more mellow music during this time: jazz, soft rock, instrumentals and love songs. We keep the volume down low so your guests can talk to each other comfortably. The ultimate choice however is up to you. We will honor your music requests during the entire event.

Our DJs perform the entire contracted time. We do not take regular breaks and leave the room quiet. If our DJ needs to leave the room for any reason he will generally not be gone longer than the length of one song. As a precaution, he will configure his system to play another song automatically in his absence.

No, this is not a requirement. However, at most events that we perform where meals are served the vendors (DJ, photographer, videographer, etc) are generally provided with a meal.

Feel free to tip your DJ if you wish. The DJ will accept it as the utmost compliment. While a tip is not expected, it is always appreciated.