Guides from
the booth.

Eight things to sort before December, from the venue's curfew to who holds the mic for speeches.

What to ask a DJ or agency before a launch, awards night or end-of-year function, and what good answers sound like.

Our actual event rates for 3 to 6 hour bookings, what equipment costs, and what changes the price.

How to structure, pace and refresh your venue's Spotify playlists so the music works as hard as the menu.

Genres, tempo ranges and volume for each part of the day, from first coffee to last drinks.

Curfews, sound limiters and load-in times: why a DJ who knows your venue makes the night run smoother.

Choosing the moment in the song, sound for garden ceremonies, and what to send your DJ.

Ceremony, cocktail hour, entrances and the dance floor: where live sax lifts the day most.

Launches, VIP nights and late-night trading, plus how to get everyday store music right.