FAQ & Booking Guide

Although we try to make all communications as friendly as possible, it is important that all Events are booked with us directly and confirmed with a YPN contract.  This helps us by making sure that we have all the information and requirements for your event, and helps you by giving you the peace-of-mind that everything is booked and secure.

Getting a Quote

All bookings start off life as a quote.  To get a quote, you can simply complete the quote request form on our Contact Page

During office hours, we aim to turn around quotes in 90 minutes or less, but sometimes it may take longer if we need to speak to personnel at the Venue, or if we need to put together special services for you.  If we need any more information then we will contact you again shortly to confirm the extra information.

A quote will be sent as an email attachment in PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format.

Confirming a Booking

If you like what you see and want to go ahead with a booking then you can simply email us back or call us in the booking office and a contract will be written for your Event.  Sometimes additional information will be required, but normally this will be with to you by email within a few hours.

Once you have received your contract you just need to print out one copy, sign it and return it with the agreed deposit cheque.  Once the deposit cheque has cleared, then the booking is 100% secure in our diary and cannot be over-written. We will let you know when your cheque has been received and when it has cleared.

What Then?

We will contact you a few weeks before your Event to confirm all details and ensure that the information is still accurate.  You can contact us at any time to check or update details or amend your requirements.

If you have any questions about the booking process then please do not hesitate to contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

I like the look of the Your Perfect Night Disco packages; how do I get a quote for my Event?. 1

I like your quote, how do I book Your Perfect Night for my Event?. 2

When and how do I pay?. 2

When do I pay the balance of the Fee?. 2

We’re a Business, can we get a VAT receipt to reclaim the VAT. 2

What do the booking status codes mean?. 2

Is YourPerfect Night  a Disco agency?. 3

What sort of music does a Your Perfect Night  DJ play?. 3

I want to choose the music that you play, do you accept playlists?. 3

Can I ask my guests for requests in advance?. 3

How will you be dressed; I don’t like the idea of a DJ in Jeans or rude T-shirts?. 3

I went to this party and they had a great ‘Thingy Light’, can I have that at my party?. 3

How many members of Your Perfect Night  staff will attend my Event?. 3

What facilities will I need to supply for the DJ?. 4

Should I supply refreshments for the DJ and crew?. 4

What areas do you cover? Can you supply a Disco at the Royal Thingy Hotel in Whatsitford?. 4

We’ve chosen a song for our first dance, how can we make sure you will have it?. 4

My friend’s quote for a Your Perfect Night  Disco was much cheaper than mine, how comes?. 4

Are the access routes into the venue important?. 4

I’m planning a fund-raising Disco for a charity, can we have a discount?. 4

I want to chat to the DJ who will be playing at my party, how can I get in contact?. 5

Do you do Children’s parties?. 5

At the last wedding I went to, the Disco was setting up during the speeches; can you setup early?. 5

My venue want to see your paperwork, can you send them insurance details?. 5

I need to hire a generator, what are the power requirements for a YourPerfect Night  Disco?. 5

Is YourPerfect Night  reliable?. 6

My mate says he can do a Disco for £150; why is it so expensive to book a YourPerfect Night  Disco?. 6

Can you provide background music and microphones for the speeches at my wedding?. 6

Does YourPerfect Night  do Karaoke?. 6

It’s 11:50pm, we’re having a great time but the DJ is only booked until Midnight, can we extend?. 6

How many guests can your sound system cope with?. 7

I need to change details such as venue, times or dates, what do I do?. 7

I need to cancel my booking; Why isn’t the booking fee refundable?. 7

 

I like the look of the Your Perfect Night Disco packages; how do I get a
quote for my Event?

The easiest way to get a quote is to visit our website at www.yourperfectnight.co.uk and
click on the “contact us” link.  The online form will collect all the
information we need to produce your quote which will be emailed back to you
within a few hours.  We’re unable to give quotes by phone, although you’re very
welcome to give us a call to chat about the options and get advice from an
Event manager.

 

 

I like your quote, how do I book Your Perfect Night for my Event?

Once you have reviewed the quote and confirmed that it is
suitable for your Event then just reply to us by email and we will start the
booking process.  Let us know which Disco package you want to book and we will
start creating the booking contract for you to sign and return with the booking
deposit.  We may need more information to complete the booking forms for you so
we may email you with some more questions.

When and how do I pay?

We will require payment of a booking fee to secure your
booking (normally 18% (15% + VAT) of the total fee then rounded up to make the
balance a rounded figure).  Some of our partner venues ask us to take a higher
Booking Fee to fit in with their policies.   We prefer payment by BACS online
transfer but we also accept cheques made payable to ‘YourPerfectNight’.  Credit
or Debit Card (Maestro, Visa or MasterCard) payments and Paypal payments are
also possible.

When do I pay the balance of the Fee?

The balance of the fee is payable to the team at the
beginning of the night, in cash only.  As per Musician’s Union Terms and
Conditions, the fee must be paid to the DJ before the performance commences.  Many
Event organisers prefer to pay the balance in advance, which can be done up to
7 working before the Event.  We prefer payment by BACS online transfer but we
also accept cheques made payable to ‘YourPerfectNight’.  Credit or Debit Card
(Maestro, Visa or MasterCard) payments and Paypal payments are also possible.

We’re a Business, can we get a VAT receipt to
reclaim the VAT.

Yes, you can.  If you want to claim the VAT on the whole fee
then you’ll need to pay the full amount at the time of booking.  Tick the box
on your paperwork and we’ll send you a full VAT receipt with the VAT itemised.
If you only pay the booking fee then we can supply a VAT receipt for that too,
but the DJ will not be able to issue a VAT receipt for any balance payments
made on the night.  So if you want to claim back all the VAT you’ll need to pay
that up-front at time of booking.

What do the booking status codes mean?

We have several categories to help us describe the status of
your booking. The table below will help you to identify if your booking is
subject to a contract and how secure your booking is in our diary.

Booking Status Is a Contract in place? Is my booking secure? Description of Booking
status
A – Initial Enquiry
Quote
No Not until stage E The quote provided is valid
for 30 days, but does not constitute a contract and no booking has yet been
made.
B – Further Info Quote No Not until stage E Further information can be
provided to help you select Disco packages and options for your Event. The
booking is not yet secure and no contract has been made.
C – Booking – Provisional No Secure for 5 days When you tell us that you
want to make a booking we will ask for more information to complete your
contract.  We will secure your booking for 5 days while further information
is provided.
D – Booking – Tentative Verbal Contract Secure for 10 days Once the contract document
is completed it will be emailed to you for you to print, sign, and return
with the booking deposit.  The booking will be secure for 10 days and a
verbal contract exists while we wait for you to return the paperwork.
E – Booking – Confirmed Contracted Secure When we receive your
contract and deposit we will email to confirm that the booking is now secure.
This email acts as your receipt for the deposit paid and gives you
information about how to contact us if you need to alter your booking.
E1 – Booking – Confirmed
– Assigned
Contracted Secure Before your Event, a DJ
will be assigned to your Event and they will send you an introduction email.
A few days before your Event the DJ will call you to confirm the final
details.
F – Booking – Invoiced Contracted Complete If you have a credit
account with us, we will send you an invoice for your final payment on the
next working day after your Event.  Credit accounts normally have immediate
payment terms, so please post your payment back when you receive the invoice.
G – Booking – Complete Contracted Complete Once the booking is
complete we will send you a brief email to confirm that the contract is
complete and provide information about discounts for regular customers.

Is Your Perfect Night
a Disco agency?

NO, absolutely not! We do operate professionally with formal
documents that look like some agents use, but we are not an agency; our DJs are
directly employed by us and are carefully selected to make sure they operate
within our very high standards.  Some of our DJs use their off-days to work in
local clubs, but other than this they work exclusively for us.

What sort of music does a Your Perfect Night  DJ play?

Our musical mission statement is “Keep It Cool!” so we will
steer away from novelty tracks and cheese and give you a classy selection of
modern Chart and Dance music with cool classics mixed in. We would happily
accept requests from your guests if you wish, whilst rejecting any novelty
tracks or anything with cheesy dance routines.

But don’t worry if that doesn’t work for you, we’re happy to
work to your guidelines or you can take more control if you want, see below.

I want to choose the music that you play, do you
accept playlists?

Music guidelines, music policies and pre-requests can be
submitted at least 10 days in advance of the Event, just ask your event manager
for a link to our easy to use pre-request form.  We encourage you to supply a
maximum of 15 pre-requests to allow the DJ some freedom with the music choice,
but you can give detailed guidance or script the track choice for the Event if
you prefer.  You will need approx 20 tracks per hour of playback, so if you’re
starting at 8pm and finishing at midnight you should include at least 80 tracks.
When making choices, remember to think about the atmosphere on the dancefloor
and how ‘danceable’ your choice is. A song might sound fantastic in the car or
kitchen, but may not work on the dancefloor, so please consider each track
carefully.

Can I ask my guests for requests in advance?

We strongly discourage you from asking guests for pre-request
prior to the night; often in this situation we get many pre-requests for
unsuitably slow tracks and guests can get upset if their request gets filtered
by you or the DJ.  But that’s still fine with us if you want to do this, just
select option 3 on the pre-request page and specify a playlist for the night. You
will need approx 20 tracks per hour of playback, so if you’re starting at 8pm
and finishing at midnight you should include at least 80 tracks.

How will you be dressed; I don’t like the idea of a
DJ in Jeans or rude T-shirts?

On arrival and during the set-up, our staff will wear our
corporate work clothing. Once the Event is ready and the venue prepared, we
change into evening dress – smart corporate work-wear.  If you prefer not to
have the DJs in uniform then they would be happy to dress in smart casuals or
if you are planning a very formal Event, then for an extra £25 you can have the
DJ in a DJ (Dinner Jacket).

I went to this party and they had a great ‘Thingy
Light’, can I have that at my party?

We’ve got lots of optional extras that can be seen on our
website at www.yourperfectnight.co.uk.
If you can’t see what you are looking for then just send us an email or call
the office and we’ll try to find the effect you want.

How many members of Your Perfect Night  staff will attend my Event?

The number of our crew present at the Event will depend on
the size of the package booked and the access to the venue.  The booking office
will be able to confirm for sure how many crew members will be present, but as
a rough guide: Bronze and Silver shows will be operated by one or two persons, Gold
and above bookings will typically be operated by three or more staff.

What facilities will I need to supply for the DJ?

Our DJs are self-contained, so they just need a flat surface
to setup on.  If you have a venue with a fixed stage, then the DJ will be happy
to use this, but our beautiful lightshows normally look better when sitting at
the same level as the audience.  The venue must be safe and
covered (e.g. if this is an open-air function then we will require a securely
covered area to protect the staff and equipment in the Event of rain).

Should I supply refreshments for the DJ and crew?

Whilst the crew members don’t expect a five course meal, if
you are catering for your guests or providing a buffet then the crew would
appreciate the offer of some food and liquid refreshments!  We don’t allow any
staff to be inebriated while on-duty so any more than one alcoholic drink is a
no-no.  Please avoid embarrassing our staff by buying them alcoholic drinks.

What areas do you cover? Can you supply a Disco at
the Royal Thingy Hotel in Whatsitford?

Our office and DJs are based in the South West of England,
but we operate across the UK and beyond.  Even once the transport costs are
factored into your quote, we are sure that you will still find that our
services are good value for money.

We’ve chosen a song for our first dance, how can we
make sure you will have it?

We all carry a huge collection of music, but we haven’t got
everything; if you have chosen a very specific track then please get in touch
to let us know.  Because many tracks have lots of different versions we ask
that you send us the right track in advance of your big day. You can send us a
CD by post, or MP3 file by email and we will make sure it is sent to the DJ in
the week before your Reception, but to be on the safe side we would always
recommend that you bring the CD along with you.

My friend’s quote for a Your Perfect Night  Disco was much cheaper than
mine, how comes?

Prices do change depending on the time of year and day of
the week of your Event; prices are more expensive during our peak times
(December and May to September), so off-peak quotes are often discounted to
encourage off-peak bookings. Travel costs are also taken into account when we
construct a quote, so if your Event is further away from our closest DJ then
this may account for additional charges. Sunday to Friday Events are often
considered off-peak too and discounted (excluding Bank Holidays.)

Are the access routes into the venue important?

Yes, very! The way we get equipment to the dancefloor area is
important.  Getting the equipment into the venue and setup safely is one of the
most important parts of the job, so we need to know at the time of quoting if
there is an un-reasonable access route to get into the venue.  For instance: a
level loading bay in a hotel with a 10m corridor to the dancefloor area is
considered reasonable access, but access through a working kitchen is not
reasonable access;  access with one goods lift with level or ramped loading is
reasonable access, but travel of over 30m from the load bay is not reasonable
access. Any more than a few stairs is also un-reasonable access.  If your venue
does not have reasonable access then it’s not problem for us as long as we know
about it in advance so we can make sure the quote includes
additional crew members to make the setup safe.  If we arrive at a venue with a
normal number of crew and the access routes are un-reasonable then we may not
be able to setup ready for your start time; unreasonable access routes can add
up to 90 minutes to the setup time and in extreme cases it may not be possible
for the crew to setup at all.  If you are in any doubt whatsoever then please
don’t hesitate to contact the booking office by email for more advice.  If the
venue is new to us, then we would be happy to meet you at the venue to survey
the access routes and advise appropriately.

I’m planning a fund-raising Disco for a charity,
can we have a discount?

We support a number of local charities and are not currently
planning on increasing our level of support, but depending on the profile of
the Event, we may be interested in exchanging advertising space for a discount
on the fee.

I want to chat to the DJ who will be playing at my
party, how can I get in contact?

You can give us a call in the bookings office on 0845 867
8371 and chat to a DJ, or leave a message and a DJ will give you a call back.
We normally assign specific DJs to Events around 2 weeks in advance, and the
DJs will always call you on the Monday or Tuesday before your weekend Event (or
end of the previous week for midweek Event) to confirm details such as times,
access and first dances for Weddings, etc.   If you want a specific DJ assigned
to your Event then just mention this in your booking email and we can assign
them straight away.

Do you do Children’s parties?

We are happy to quote for any function, but we are not very
competitive when comparing us against specialist Children’s entertainers.  We
can cater for Events for young adults as our DJs and Crew are CRB checked; we
would be happy to provide a quote for your school or college prom or party.

At the last wedding I went to, the Disco was
setting up during the speeches; can you setup early?

Yes, absolutely! Normally our crew will arrive around 90
minutes before the start of your function to setup for the Event, but if you
would like the equipment to be setup during the morning or early afternoon,
then specify this when you ask for a quote and we’ll factor the extra time into
the quote.  If you have already booked and want to bring-forward the setup
time, then let us know by email and we can give you an estimate on the extra
costs (roughly £15 per hour required prior to the function start time.)  If you
are sharing the same function room for your wedding breakfast then this will
reduce the turn-around time between your afternoon and evening function, and
you will be able to use the DJ microphone for your speeches with no extra
charge.

My venue want to see your paperwork, can you send
them insurance details?

Of course! We are happy to supply supporting paperwork for your Event including PLI, ELI, Health & Safety Method Statement, Risk Assessment and Proof of our ProDub License, IPAF and other compliance documents. Requests for paperwork must be made to the booking office at least 10 working days in advance of your Event, along with a copy of the venue’s paperwork. This is a requirement of our insurance provider to prevent fraudulent claims and remove ‘grey areas’.

We do not use the portable appliance testing (PAT) process because it is not thorough enough for our needs. The PAT test process was intended for small appliances like table lamps and computers in an office that do not move. Event equipment like ours are toured into venues several times a week and undergo much harder wear and tear, so a single annual test is not enough to capture faults or risks. Much like MOT tests on cars, it only proves that a piece of equipment was safe at one point in the last 12 months and is not necessarily roadworthy today. To keep ahead of this, our staff are qualified or supervised in at least one City & Guilds such as electrical test-and-inspect 7671 or temporary electrical systems 7909 and our processes include inspecting equipment every time it is used. In addition, when equipment is loaded out of our warehouse, roughly every four to six weeks, each item is tested for electrical safety including visual inspections, insulation resistance testing and other tests that go beyond the PAT testing process and fully meet our obligations under Health & Safety legislation.
Some venues have a requirement for every item of equipment to be PAT tested and certified, but most are flexible enough to understand and embrace our more rigid testing policy. However, in very rare circumstances, a very small subset of venues can be too inflexible and will not allow equipment onsite without a PAT certificate. If your venue has this kind of uncompromising standpoint, are they really geared up to offering a flexible approach to other aspects of your event? Sadly, we will not be compatible with that venue, but if you really want us to supply services to a venue with these uncompromising terms then we are happy for you to supply a PAT testing operative to test and certify equipment as it is unloaded. This can add several hours to the setup time. If you need to cancel your event because of your venue’s rules, we regret that we cannot offer a refund of the Booking Fee

I need to hire a generator, what are the power
requirements for a Your Perfect Night
Disco?

Power is important; we will require between 20amps and 63amps
depending on the package booked.  This means that if your Event is being held
at home, then at least two independent domestic power outlets will be required
to power the most basic show.  Please remember that a double adapter or 4-way
power block cannot be used to increase outlet load, the outlets need to be
separate sockets and must not exceed the circuit load.  If you are using a barn
or temporary structure, then you may need to consider hiring a generator to
supply enough power for the Event.  The table below shows recommendations for
generators depending on the Disco package booked. We insist that you have a
second generator to ensure that backup power is available in the case of
generator failure.  The generator recommendations below have been overrated to
allow sufficient headroom to ensure the generator is used within its
capability.  If you need any more information then please contact the booking
office.  We do have some generators in our hire stock so please get in touch
before booking your generator; if we are unable to supply a suitable generator
from our stock, then we also have trade accounts with 3rd party
generator hire companies which may be cheaper than booking direct.  PTO or
building site generators are not suitable. We offer a full range of power
distribution suitable for any size of event, right up to huge festival sites;
please see http://www.yourperfectnight.co.uk/services/temporary-power
for more information.

Disco Package Total power required (in Amps) Number of independent 13a domestic
sockets (on a circuit capable of total load in Amps)
Peak Power draw Recommended Generator KVA Rating
Bronze 20 2 sockets (20 Amps) 5000 watts 10 kVA
Silver 25 2 sockets (25 Amps) 6000 watts 10 kVA
Gold 32 3 sockets (32 Amps) 8000 watts 15 kVA
Platinum 38 3 sockets (38 Amps) 10000 watts 20 kVA
Titanium 63 5 sockets (63 Amps) 12000 watts 25 kVA

Is Your Perfect Night
reliable?

Absolutely! Your Perfect
Night has been operating for over 15 years, but our DJs have
combined experience of over 100 years; in all this time we have never let down
a client and we never will!  We usually have a spare DJ or Engineer on stand-by
to step-in in the case of a break-down or last-minute illness.  All our
vehicles are regularly serviced and maintained to reduce the risk of breakdowns
and we have a comprehensive computer system to prevent any risk of
over-booking.  We understand that you may be concerned about no-shows because
there are many unscrupulous companies in our industry who will take the highest
fee and let-down the rest, but please be assured that once your contract with Your Perfect Night  is signed, we are bound by
law and honour to perform at your Event and it would take an act of God to stop
that happening!

My mate says he can do a Disco for £150; why is it
so expensive to book a Your Perfect Night
Disco?

As with any purchase, whether it’s a luxury yacht, a pair of
shoes or a pizza: you get what you pay for!  We are the first to admit that our
Disco packages are not the cheapest on the market and you could easily half our
fee by looking through the Disco category in your local yellow pages. We fully
understand that many Events do not have the budget to justify one of our Disco packages
and we would not hold any grudge at all if you choose one of our competitors.
It’s very expensive to make sure that everything is done professionally and
100% by-the-book, so if you find a local DJ who offers services very cheaply
then it would be worth checking to make sure that they have Public Liability,
Employers Liability, and  Event Cancellation Insurance, Digital Media Storage
Licenses, Public Performance Licences, Musician’s Union Membership, Backup
equipment and personnel, Reliable equipment and vehicles, Smart and Professional
crew members who do not smoke or drink, and most of all, do they have the image
that you want for your Event?  Let’s face it; your Wedding could be perfect
with the perfect Couple, the weather could be perfect, the reception perfect, the
venue perfect, and the food perfect; but if the entertainment isn’t perfect
then your guests could go home with poor memories of the night.

Can you provide background music and microphones
for the speeches at my wedding?

We can offer complete packages for weddings including music
for the ceremony, microphones, video or data projectors for multimedia
speeches, band lighting and PA, architectural lighting, safety lighting or
anything else with a plug on it. Please contact us with your requirements for a
custom quote.

Does Your Perfect Night
do Karaoke?

Yes, Karaoke is an optional extra available for any of the
Disco packages, but it’s important to remember that our DJs are professional
DJs and not Karaoke Jockeys.  If you booked a specialist Karaoke show, then the
KJ would sing the first few songs to try and get the crowd started and then
offer the mic out.  No-one wants to hear our DJs sing… no-one!

It’s 11:50pm, we’re having a great time but the DJ
is only booked until Midnight, can we extend?

Yes! Subject to negotiation, performance licenses and noise
curfew rules (and reason) the DJ will be happy to play on until the party is
over.  As a rough guide, the DJ performance fees are £60 per hour, so bear this
in mind when asking the DJ to extend, and please check with the venue (or
neighbours if you are at home) that this is okay with them.  Please consider
carefully if the Event would benefit from an extension; if there are only a
handful of people remaining then you may prefer to enjoy a late drink in the
bar rather than keeping the neighbours awake.

 

 

 

How many guests can your sound system cope with?

We use High-Quality sound systems capable of superb quality
and performance all-night.  The size and capability of the system will depend on
the Disco package booked; the table below gives details of the sound systems
includes with each Disco package.  If you are planning a larger Event then we
would be happy to quote for the use of any of our higher-powered systems from
our 12kW Drum ‘n’ Bass rig up to our 48kW long-throw line-array concert PA
system suitable for Events up to 10,000 guests.

Disco Package Brief Sound System Details Power of PA Suitable for Events up to
Bronze Pair of Full-Range Speakers 1000W 120 guests
Silver Full-Range Speakers and supplemental Subs 2000W 180 guests
Gold Bi-Amped Speakers with Subs 4000W 250 guests
Platinum Bi-Amped Speakers with Subs doubled up 8000W 400 guests
Titanium Tri-Amped system with delay stacks or a
Line-Array
n/a 800 guests

I need to change details such as venue, times or
dates, what do I do?

Please reply to your booking email and let us know what
changes you need to make.  If you are increasing the performance or setup time
then additional costs may be incurred.  If you are changing venues, then in the
Event of more complex access routes we may need to add additional crew.  If you
need to change the date of your function, then we will attempt to reschedule
the Event, but if the new date for your venue is fully booked then the booking
may need to be cancelled or subcontracted to one of our recommended Event partners.

I need to cancel my booking; Why isn’t the booking
fee refundable?

In the Event of a cancellation, depending on the notice
given, there is a risk that the DJ may remain unutilised and will then lose
their income on that night.  The Booking Fee goes part-way to compensating the
DJ for this loss and partly covers the administration time to process the
paperwork.  If you cancel the booking within a few weeks of the Event, then
further cancellation charges are applicable, please see the Terms and
Conditions on your contract for more details.  Under certain circumstances
(notably if the DJ is reutilised) the Booking Fee can be used partly to book a Your Perfect Night Disco for another Event,
please contact the booking office for more information.

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