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How much did you pay for DJ or one-man-band?



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amother
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Post Tue, Nov 23 2021, 9:29 pm
Looking for a budget friendly music option for a small wedding. I asked a DJ and the rate he named seemed high so I'm wondering what is typical. About a 4 hour job. (NY, if it matters)
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amother
DarkGray


 

Post Wed, Nov 24 2021, 2:54 am
I'm curious to hear about your budget. I have a few references for DJs in NY, if you're interested.
I can ask around. My DH was a DJ in that area and has a few friends who are still there.
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amother
Leaf


 

Post Wed, Nov 24 2021, 3:50 am
I booked a DJ this week for $400. Hes staying from start to end of Bar Mitzvah.
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mommy3b2c




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Nov 24 2021, 4:24 am
amother [ Leaf ] wrote:
I booked a DJ this week for $400. Hes staying from start to end of Bar Mitzvah.


Wow. For my sons bar mitzvah it’s $2500 for 4 hours
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naomi2




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Nov 24 2021, 5:27 am
A one or two dj team for 1500
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amother
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Post Wed, Nov 24 2021, 5:38 am
Wow, that's quite a range.

I do not have a budget yet because I need to base that on what's reasonable and I literally have no idea. We're trying to spend as little as possible overall but of course things are adding up too fast.
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amother
Copper


 

Post Wed, Nov 24 2021, 6:42 am
mommy3b2c wrote:
Wow. For my sons bar mitzvah it’s $2500 for 4 hours


Yikes, that seems like a fortune! We made a Bar Mitzvah in Flatbush earlier this year and paid a one-man band (keyboard/singer), who usually costs more than a DJ, under $1000.

OP, make sure you get references from whoever you're thinking of using, just to make sure people have been happy with him. Or better yet, ask if he has any jobs coming up where you can drop by to watch him in action.
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amother
Topaz


 

Post Wed, Nov 24 2021, 6:54 am
mommy3b2c wrote:
Wow. For my sons bar mitzvah it’s $2500 for 4 hours

Was he also a motivator?
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amother
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Post Wed, Nov 24 2021, 8:42 pm
Bump, wondering if anyone knows specifically what the going rate is for a wedding looking to pay less than a band
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amother
SandyBrown


 

Post Wed, Nov 24 2021, 9:12 pm
2k for DJ and motivator, including lighting.
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amother
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Post Wed, Nov 24 2021, 9:25 pm
I don't want a motivator, B"H our crowd is motivated enough. I just want nice leibedig music without a band. And I would love to know how much that is supposed to cost because I have someone who could potentially do it but they asked what my budget is and I have no idea because I don't know what goes.
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