5 Things You Need to Do NOW If You’re Rescheduling
With Connecticut Re-opening it’s doors slowly but surely, we’ve seen restaurants, salons, gyms, and other businesses open their doors to a limited capacity. But in the events industry, we’re still waiting for the green light from Hartford to tell us when we can get back to hosting events. With this uncertainty overhead, we’ve been receiving emails nearly daily to re-schedule our events. We understand that you’ve taken so much time to research and create the perfect team for your day. It’s important that your team stays intact for your rescheduled event date. Here’s what we’re doing to help our clients to keep their team intact.
1. Contact your venue and get several date options when re-scheduling. This will help give you the best option for nailing down a date with all of your team.
2. Send a group email to all of your vendors with the dates that are available at your venue of choice so that they can check those dates against their future event schedule.
3. Don’t forget about Sundays and weekdays for your event. Often times, these non-conventional days offer big savings to you and double your chances of getting everything you need for the perfect celebration.
4. Follow up follow up follow up! Keeping lines of communication open with your creative team is essential. Especially now.
5. Once you and your team have chosen your new date, pop on social media and let your guests know about the date change so that they can begin making travel arrangements if needed.
Many couples don’t have the luxury of time when booking their DJ and in most cases do so between 8-12 months out. The pandemic is actually a blessing in disguise because you now have more options than ever to plan the event you’ve always wanted!
Wedding floor plan: Where should I put my DJ?
Are you completing your wedding floor plan? Where should I put my DJ?
Should I put them on the dance floor? How about in the corner next to the ficus tree? Oh wait, I know. Let’s put them smack dab next to my grandparents.
Where you put your DJ in the floor plan has a direct effect on the success of your event. The aforementioned locations are all very common when it comes to producing a floor plan. So where should you put your DJ?
The best location in the room whether it’s a private event, corporate holiday party, wedding, or anywhere a DJ is needed would be on the dance floor. Your entertainment should be visible to your guests. This allows the DJ to address your guests and capture their attention for any events or ongoings during your event. To keep from having to repeat the same message over and over again, sometimes a visual aid helps to grab the eyes of guests to let them know something is about to happen.
Another reason why the dance floor is the best place for your DJ is due to sound. The more centrally located the DJ is in the room, the less volume they will need to get the sound where it needs to be. In the case of being put in the corner next to the ficus tree, a DJ must crank it up to enable the guests in the far reaches of the room to hear things like toasts, announcements, and introductions. It is also very difficult to capture the attention of your guests when hiding in the corner.
And while we’re on the topic of sound, let’s talk about our more seasoned guests. It’s no secret, old people HATE loud anything. The NUMBER ONE complaint about DJs at any event is that they are too loud. For our 21 – 35 year old audience, volume isn’t as much of a concern. People in that age range attend bars, clubs, and concerts regularly. It’s expected that the music and the energy of the room will likely be matched in volume. But to a person with sensitive ears or intolerant ears, regardles of how quiet a DJ is, the constant exposure to professional grade audio equipment is hard on the ears.
For the comfort and enjoyment of your guests, consider putting your DJ front and center. We’re not trying to take the attention off of you. We just want your event to be successful and your guests to be comfortable.
Pryme Tyme Entertainment features a new and improved photo booth!
You asked and we listened.
We’ve just taken delivery on our new photo booth with lots of new and fun features and upgrades. As our clients become more and more tech savvy, we’ve raised the bar again to help get the most out of your photo booth experience.
From fully customizable photo templates and touch screen interface, to fully integrated social media sharing and video. Our booth does it all. But even with all of these upgrades, one thing has not changed. Service. All of our booths come with a helpful attendant and a generous helping of props for everyone to enjoy.
Because we’re so excited about our new booth, we’re offering 50% off our regular price for events booked now through December 31st! Check out our promo below.
Pryme Tyme is HIRING!
Pryme Tyme Entertainment wants YOU!
Part Time – Paid Entertainment Apprenticeship
Think you have what it takes to be a PTE DJ? Pryme Tyme Entertainment is currently looking for talented individuals who want to take their career to the next level. We LOVE what we do and have a passion for entertainment. Are you currently an experienced mobile DJ who is looking to join a team? Just starting out as a DJ in high school or college and want to take your passion to the next level? Have a specialty or a strong cultural background in music? Let us know! We pride ourselves on being able to entertain the most diverse of guests. Prior experience is a plus but not necessary. Training is available.
Our mission is to create a fun and engaging atmosphere at our events by fusing our love of music, drive for perfection, and thrill of helping our clients celebrate some of the most memorable times in their life. From weddings to schools and corporate to non profit, Pryme Tyme Entertainment is there.
So if you’ve got a fun personality, a can-do attitude, and a passion for events, contact [email protected] with your resume or call 203-437-7047 to set up an interview. Competitive pay. Formal attire, reliable transportation, and a strong work ethic required. We look forward to meeting you!
Check out this DJ’s package.
Check out DJ Packages.
It’s the first line of nearly every email that we get. “HI I’m Samantha and I would like to know what your dj packages are. Thanks.”
Of course you do! You are trying to plan your budget for your wedding dj or event. It makes sense. The first question anyone asks when trying to get all of their ducks in a row is about price. And why shouldn’t you? It’s an important question. But think about this. If you’ve ever called a cable company or a satellite provider and set up service, you probably know their schtick by heart. And it probably sounds a lot like what you’d expect a DJ to say. So many DJs across the country are also programmed to respond with tantalizing packages to make the largest one seem appealing. But, what if you’re not looking for 100 uplights, two 90″ TVs with hip hop videos and a 2 man entertainment team? What if your wedding is supposed to be a laid back affair with family and friends? DO you really need all of that stuff? Or better yet, does the venue you chose for it’s beauty and charm really fit with the 2016 equivalent to Studio 54?
If not, that’s ok! But, if you did want to go for the gusto, you could always have those options. Ultimately, the choice is yours. If you look at our wedding dj prices page you’ll notice that there are just 4 things offered on that page. These are our most popular options that people ask for. You certainly aren’t limited to those four and there are many more enhancements to choose from depending on your preferences but, we don’t want to limit you to what you can or cannot have by forcing you into a decision that just doesn’t work. Much like the cable tiers that include the basic channels, about 40 more that you don’t care about, and if you act now, they’ll throw in a month of Starz and 20 home shopping channels if you sign a 3 year contract today, you know and I know that you’re probably going to watch about 10% of what they are offering. And if you did want just one channel that isn’t included in that tier, you’d have to upgrade to a lot more undesired channels to get the one you’re looking for and pay exponentially more. In that scenario, who comes out on top?
We have a simple philosophy that we work from. “Take care of the client and everything else takes care of itself.” That’s why we don’t offer vacuum sealed, pre-made, postage paid packages for the events that we do. When you sit down at your first meeting, we want to know what YOU want so that WE can help you reach your goals for getting the wedding dj, lighting, photo booth, and any other amenities that you’re looking for. And by forming that partnership with you, it allows us to create one of a kind experiences for you and your guests.
So grab a pencil and a pad, and dream away. It’s not the Pryme Tyme show, its all about you.
Hiring a DJ: Invoice vs DJ Contract
Hiring a DJ: Invoice vs DJ Contract
Hiring a DJ is something most people do at least once in their lives for a variety of ocassions. For many it might be their wedding and for others, it could be a corporate event or private affair. But in all of these instances and with so many DJs out there, each one has a different business model that they follow.
Invoices are popular when it comes to service companies of all types. Take your home heating oil provider. They will fill your tank and leave an invoice for you at your door to find when you come home from work. If you have already signed a service agreement with them to provide service, you are obligated to pay for the services rendered. But if not, they are leaving you their product in good faith that you will pay for it regardless of what they write down on the invoice. It’s a scaryer their proposition for both consumer and company. But, it’s a risk that business owners take every day.
But think about this in terms of the consumer. How does “good faith” work? If you hired a DJ on a handshake or a verbal confirmation, you are taking a leap of faith that the DJ will come to your event prepared to render their service to you and your guests and perform to your expectations for the agreed price. But that leaves a lot of gray area.
If you’re in the process of searching for DJs to hire for your next event, when it comes time to choose one, be sure to read and sign a service agreement or contract with them. By doing so, not only is the company protected legally for non payment but your investment is also legally protected should the company become unable to fufill the requirements of the contract. By a DJ service putting their reputation on the line in writing and legally promising to perform for payment, they are fully obligated to uphold the terms and conditions without exception unless otherwise written in the contract that both parties are signing.
Be sure to hire a DJ you can trust and who is a good fit. Your event depends on it.
Music lawsuits. You may want to turn off your radio after reading this.
Protect yourself from a music lawsuit. Do you have a radio playing at your place of business? You may want to turn it off after reading this.
I am writing one of the most important blog entries that I ever have today. This affects everyone.
Recently on Facebook (TM) Facebook Inc. I came across an article about a Connecticut business that was being sued by BMI TM (Broadcast Music Incorporated) for playing music at their restaurant. This business owner thought that he was abiding the law by subscribing to a music service for his business. Unfortunately, according to the law, this is not the case. Because of this oversight, this lawsuit could cost him thousands and possibly the business he worked so hard to grow.
Read the article on HartfordBusiness.com by clicking here.
Sued for a Song: Music licensing lawsuits hit CT Restaurants
Just today, a second article regarding a bar that was being sued for a cover band playing copyrighted material in their venue. The damages sought from BMI (Broadcast Music Incorporated) could potentially reach $1.5 million dollars. For a small business, this is impossible to withstand.
You can read the article at OnStage Magazine here.
BMI Sues Bar For Cover Band Show, seeks $1.5M
In addition to music licensing lawsuits, all media is subject to copyright law. What that means is, if you are promoting an event using a picture that you have found on the internet, you could possibly be infringing on a copyright. Companies like Getty Images TM are having a field day with small businesses by sending settlement demand letters to people that they have baited with enticing images to be used in business.
So protect yourself, ask permission. Get familiar with copyright law and music licensing. It may turn out to be the best thing you do for your business.
Katerina’s Sweet 16 Party
Last night, we headed up to the Pond House Grille in Glastonbury, CT for Katerina’s Sweet 16 Party. Despite the blizzard like conditions, everyone wade it safely. After a white knuckle ride up to Glastonbury, we beat our setup record. With just an hour to spare, we had the entire ballroom at the Pond House uplit in purple, a color changing, cascading waterfall, dancing under the stars, and audio ready to go for when guests arrived. PHEW!
60 of Katerina’s family and closest friends danced the night away with an eclectic mix covering several decades of music. The Funtastic Photo Booth was a big hit as guests dressed up in their favorite charachters for a fun photo. Check out some of the pix from last night’s Sweet 16.
Pryme Tyme Entertainment becomes a household name.
We are proud to announce that after 19 years, Pryme Tyme Entertainment has become a household and respected name in entertainment in CT. From our humble beginnings in Watertown CT in 1995 to serving the tri-state area for all of it’s disc jockey, photo booth, and media needs, we’ve really come a long way.
In addition to our service offerings, we have really raised the bar with dedicated service. Our mission has not changed in 19 years. We are here to serve you. To make your dream wedding a reality. To partner with you to make your event a fun, stress free, and memorable experience.
We are also proud to announce that we are officially preferred vendors at both the Grand Oak Villa in Watertown and Hawks Landing Country Club in Southington. What does this mean exactly? It means that these venues have seen our work and trust us to serve their clients. It is truly an honor to partner with these great venues.
We look forward to serving you for your next wedding, school or corporate event. Thank you to all of our clients for the last 19 years. Without you, there would be no Pryme Tyme Entertainment.