Based on actual "work requests" from one DJ search service in San Diego County (California).
Survey limited to DJ requests for weddings, birthdays, graduations, private parties, and school dances only; NOT dance clubs.
Equipment/Services most/least often requested in ads for paying gigs:
- Most requested: Sound/PA
- So so: MC and Dance Lighting
- Not so much: Mics (!)
- Least requested: Fog machine and Karaoke
Types of Music most/least often requested in ads for paying gigs:
- Most requested: Pop
- Second Most: Rock and Top 40
- Third Most: Country
- So so: HipHop/Rap, R&B/Soul and Electronic
- Not so much: Latin (!) and 1950s rock-n-roll
- Least requested: Karaoke, Polka (!), and 1920s/jazz/swing
Average (estimated) number of guests per event: 92
Average contracted DJ event duration: 4.5 hours
Average contracted DJ pay-per-hour: $123/hour
Average DJ contractual consideration: $554 per gig
IMAGE CREDIT
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