Tonsk 0 Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 In addition to the poll I posted for the average charge for 2007, I thought it may be interesting to see if people are charging more and why for next year.... In 2007 I charged an average of £225, in 2008 so far my average charge is around £265ish...... Why have I charged more? Well I put the price up by £25 just as a yearly price rise, but I think I am now worth more - I have about 40-50 gigs more experience than last year, I do things for the children if required, I organise everything the B&G want on the evening, I am going to try and do ceremony music etc but that is not included in this poll, it is just about providing disco entertainment for 5 hours, 10 miles from your home. So I believe my worth is more - Others may not, thinking that I am just doing my job and should like it... What about you? How much and why? What makes you better than anyone else? The Right Music - based in Norwich and covering all Norfolk and Suffolk Link to post Share on other sites
Mattaious 0 Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Can't comment really, As next year ill be in Greece, But theres no option for euros :shrug: :hurt: Link to post Share on other sites
Dream Catchers 0 Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 £200-£250 It seems to be the going rate around here (Manchester/Bolton/Wigan) Jim Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk DJ 0 Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Voted for £200-250. Difficult to get above that here. Agents appear to be charging about £190 here for 2007/08. Link to post Share on other sites
DJ James Lake 0 Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Voted for £200-250. Difficult to get above that here. Agents appear to be charging about £190 here for 2007/08. Agents only get away with if DJs are prepared to do it for that Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_Mitchell 0 Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Agents only get away with if DJs are prepared to do it for that Most who work for agents are part time djs. £190 on top of their weekly wage from their full time job isn`t a bad bonus. Steve 5 European cups and 18 leagues, that`s what we call history. Link to post Share on other sites
Tonsk 0 Posted September 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 (edited) Voted for £200-250. Difficult to get above that here. You know I disagree with that one - I've been quoting and getting £300+, just a shame I can't do them now.. For everyone else, why did you put the price up? What is the difference between this year and last? Edited September 5, 2007 by Tonsk The Right Music - based in Norwich and covering all Norfolk and Suffolk Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Smith 0 Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 For everyone else, why did you put the price up? What is the difference between this year and last? Three reasons for me Inflation Demand Added Value Link to post Share on other sites
mcsleepez 0 Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 I'm charging an average of around £140 to £170 around the Worcester/Cheltenham area. Could go a bit higher but the diary is full so I'm not complaining. Had a few wedding receptions in the cotswolds and banged in a price of £500+. They pay it and I spend it Link to post Share on other sites
Tonsk 0 Posted September 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 (edited) Three reasons for me Inflation Demand Added Value I think your middle bullet point is the key - Our key business tools is us - Anyone can go and buy the equipment and become a DJ, so we can't sell ourselves on kit... Its the demand - There is only one of us after all, so ever day is a premium.... Although I would be interested to know what your "added value" is Paul - I know we all have some (or we should) so what's yours? Although Mcsleepez, if your diary is full at the price you charge, why don't you put your price up a little and work less for the same amount? Edited September 6, 2007 by Tonsk The Right Music - based in Norwich and covering all Norfolk and Suffolk Link to post Share on other sites
C.S 0 Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 with scandinavian prices i put mine up to the £700 bracket which is expensive even for here but i have bookings at that price for next year. I will try anything,once! The Cornish will arise again ! Manager of the Andy Harris Fan Club. Keep pasties Cornish Link to post Share on other sites
Partyprint 0 Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 I'm maybe looking into the £151-£200 range but will have to do a bit more research first, Every DJ I speak to around here charges around £120 so I dont want to outprice myself. Wedding Dj in Liverpool Link to post Share on other sites
TonyB 0 Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 (edited) I'm maybe looking into the £151-£200 range but will have to do a bit more research first, Every DJ I speak to around here charges around £120 so I dont want to outprice myself. If you chase the same market as every other DJ you will have to charge the same or less to compete. Perhaps put your prices up and go more upmarket where there is less competition? Edited December 4, 2007 by TonyB Link to post Share on other sites
bags 0 Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 most dj's around here are charging £150 Link to post Share on other sites
Dream Catchers 0 Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 most dj's around here are charging £150 What area? Jim Link to post Share on other sites
robbiedj 0 Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 I've gone for £400+. I'm charging an average of around £140 to £170 around the Worcester/Cheltenham area. Could go a bit higher but the diary is full so I'm not complaining. Had a few wedding receptions in the cotswolds and banged in a price of £500+. They pay it and I spend it Did you expect them to refuse that? I have done several functions where I deliberately overpriced as I didn't really want to work the area or the times, only to have the quote accepted at once! :wall: Oh well, seemed a good idea at the time. I hate to just turn down work. tongue out icon Can't comment really, As next year ill be in Greece, But theres no option for euros :shrug: :hurt: OK. Go here http://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html Then you can vote. You want me to play what? Secretary of NADJ, Member of SEDA Magic Moments.. making your moment magic Link to post Share on other sites
johny k 0 Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 people who go out for less in my opinon are odviously not paying tax and insurance and are what as classed as bedroom djs with hobbies. thats why this job is saturated. regards john Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 people who go out for less in my opinon are odviously not paying tax and insurance and are what as classed as bedroom djs with hobbies. thats why this job is saturated. regards john Post of the month? Link to post Share on other sites
robbiedj 0 Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 people who go out for less in my opinon are odviously not paying tax and insurance and are what as classed as bedroom djs with hobbies. thats why this job is saturated. regards john Less than what? £100 or £1000 ? You want me to play what? Secretary of NADJ, Member of SEDA Magic Moments.. making your moment magic Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Less than what? £100 or £1000 ? Exactly! Link to post Share on other sites
johny k 0 Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Exactly! £150 of course i have two friends who are top djs and their rates are £2500 per hour mad hatter and ltj buckham so its not all about the money. Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Smith 0 Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 their rates are £2500 per hour That's more like it (or have you missed out a decimal point) smile icon Link to post Share on other sites
Ste Owens 0 Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 When I first started properly going round I was charging £50 for 4 hours!!! But now ive got 4 years under my belt and a lot more gear, a lot more experience I know how to keep a dancefloor filled. But still years of learning left. Next year can get me a set of wheels and go everywhere! Now I charge about £150 - £250 depending on the function and thats lancashire in the north west. Ste Stephen Owens Entertainments Office: 01704 897078 Mobile: 0782 8270 854 Web: www.stephen-owens.co.uk Email: Monkey-business-disco@hotmail.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Wilson 0 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Who's the guy that is charging less than £100? I want to know why? Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Westcott 0 Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 The reason? It's because that's what he charges... He either has low overheads, does loads of gigs to compensate for the low price, makes a loss or has some other reason to keep the prices highly affordable. Link to post Share on other sites
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