Master of Ceremonies (MC) any one can do this!

We have all been to functions or weddings and said wow that looks easy I can do this.
We lets enlighten people on what the role of an Master of Ceremonies (MC Emcee) really is.

It is just making announcements right? No it isn't.

When people take the role seriously people suddenly find out there is a lot more to it and that the Uncle, Aunt or Friend might not actually be the best person for the job.

To start with the MC needs to either know or get to know the client a bit first so that when the MC addresses the clients he or she comes across as someone that is known to the client.
The MC also needs to know the venue or get to know the venue and find out from the venue what the running order is and the MC helps to keep to this running order make making changes to the process as the night progresses.
The MC also needs to know the house rules, such as no drinks on the dance floor, where the toilets are, where smokers can go and how to control the crowd.

People have to understand that sometimes a friend is not the best person for this role as they can get heckled or put off by their friends and yes this may be funny at the time but the MC has to control the crowd to make sure things get done in the time frame allowed so the food does not get ruined.

Many times I have heard people say gee the steak or fish wasn't very hot! or why did it take so long for the mains to come out? most of the time this happens is the speeches went for too long and the Chef needs notice to prepare his or her food.

A true MC is involved in most of the day and sometimes even the ceremony and group photo time.

As an example I am generally there when the bride arrives for the ceremony and make sure she has had enough to drink and is calm and excited (not stressed or drained) before she walks down the aisle. Then when it comes to the reception I keep an eye on the bride and groom to make sure they have enough fluid (water is best) as there is a lot of build up to the day some people come down during the reception and all of a sudden the headache kicks in or just dehydration.

So as you can see a true MC does more than just announcements, in a nut shell and bullet point the key roles are:

Liase with Client to make them comfortable before and on the day
Liase with venue to ensure all timings are kept to
Create atmosphere with the crowd to create the mood for a party
Remain sober to make sure all guests and clients are happy the full night without problems
To find solutions if there are any issues, such as thorns on the throwing Bouquet

As you can see there is a lot more to it than just talking on a microphone, so before you ask your friends or relatives to be your MC seriously consider if they are able to fulfil the requirements.

For any further assistance or help please contacts us and we at DJ PeterD Entertainment Plus will be happy to help.

Remember to have fun and relax.
www.djpeterd.com.au

DJAA Workshops

It was a privilege to go to QLD this week and do a workshop on the Sunshine coast and in Brisbane where we had a good number of professional DJ's entertainers attend to see what DJAA (DJ Alliance Australia) had to offer the industry.
We had Steve Bowen and Mimo from Bowens Entertainment, Glenn McKay from G&M Solutions and myself from DJ PeterD Entertainment Plus doing presentations on professionalism, Ethics, Life experiences and the Boomerang theory.
Everything we did blew everyone away as they had never seen people from the industry work as a team.
We have stirred interest in DJAA and what we can do to lift awareness of professionals in the industry so make sure when you are looking for entertainment either ask if they are DJAA members or if they at least work by standards such as Public liability, Tag and Test on cables and do the purchase their music legally?
Remember quality is worth paying for to make sure you have the best available
DJ PeterD
www.djaa.com.au

Special moments

Special moments are a collection of many things.
By sitting with your entertainment supplier we can work on creating moments for your wedding day and night that will be remembered by you and your guests.
One moment can be simply the first dance between Groom and Bride and the Groom presents the bride with a gift.
Or a Father Daughter dance with a song that has special meaning, at the same time the Groom can ask his mum to join in.
There are so many things that could be done and the options are endless and only restricted by your own open mind and the supplier you choose.
We hope you enjoy our blogs and if you have any suggestions please let us know and we would be happy to answer all questions
DJ PeterD

The difference

Would you like to know the difference between just music and a professional wedding entertainment supplier?

Well here it is:

Just music =
Exactly that just playing music and yes we can help it look like we have a played a major part part but almost anyone can just play music.

Professional wedding entertainment =
Discussing with you how to create special moments on the night to highlight your special night
Creating the ambient lighting structure for any room (many venues just have lights and look very boring)
Provide sufficient lighting without it looking like a school disco (unless that is what you want)
Get to know you as if we are friends so the process before and on the night looks and feels personal
To have back ups for everything such as DJ illness or equipment failure
No need for playlists as a professional can read a crowd and has all the music needed on hand

There are so many other things to consider and if you would like to discuss them feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help you.

www.djpdentertainmentplus.com

The right entertainment

You have decided to get married and it is now time to work out what plays an important part in the big day/ night.

Don’t get me wrong everything plays a part and everything done right contributes in a big way to the success of your main event.

We have seen forums and surveys done where past brides have re visited what they had done and discussed what they would have done differently.

You guessed it many said they would have done the entertainment in a better way as prior to the event they thought it was just music! And anyone can play just music.

The first thing to consider when deciding on entertainment is what do you want and what is realistic? As a DJ/MC Entertainer I can strongly state a professional DJ/MC Entertainer is worth every penny and you get so much more from them.

So what do you get from a professional? All professionals will sit with you personally and discuss how and what you would like from your main event, we do not tell you we ask you and will guide you through the wedding minefield.

All professionals are able to MC and some will even be entertainers. What do you mean with entertainer? What we mean is they will interact with your guests and be lively on the microphone and if the vibe is right will even play games to create crowd involvement.

As a professional we also try to create special moments on the night so that people will leave your wedding saying they have never seen that before!

Another key benefit of a DJ/MC Entertainer is the fact you have non stop music from beginning to end so no breaks and no volume changing up and down during the night.

What should you look for when finding entertainment? The same as you should for a venue or celebrant, Personality!!!!!! If you like the person you talk to and get the right vibe book them. Just like a venue you walk in and fall in love with the venue, staff, food, location or all, you need to have that same feeling with your entertainment as we play a massive part in your big event.

Don’t worry about asking all the questions as the true professional will ask you the questions to make sure you and them are a perfect match, there is a source for DJ’s in Australia www.djaa.com.au where the DJ’s are all accredited and must adhere to certain standards, this group is also linked up with the WA DJ association, New Zealand association and associated with others in the US.

Another key thing to keep in mind is: Have a great time and allow your suppliers to service you as this will make your wedding stress free.

We hope you find this blog usefull and if you are looking for a professional that services Victoria (we are also happy to travel) contact Peter de Wever from www.djpeterd.com.au