08/29/2025
Are you deciding whether to hire a DJ or DIY with a speaker and a Playlist for your next event? Consider this:
Besides all the expert lighting, interaction, and fun your DJ will bring to your event, that music expertise gained over thousands and thousands of hours of playing to a crowd can do something outside of a rote playlist. Here's a few of the important factors in music selection:
1. Reading the crowd: Experienced DJs can gauge the audience's mood and energy, adjusting their playlist to match the vibe.
2. Understanding the event or venue: DJs tailor their music selection to fit the specific event, such as a wedding, festival, or club night.
3. Creating a flow or narrative: DJs curate a set list that takes the audience on a e journey, often building energy and tension before releasing it X
4. Considering the time of day or night: DJs adjust their music selection to suit the time slot, such as playing more mellow tracks during earlier hours and more energetic tracks later on.
5. Staying up-to-date with current trends and releases: DJs stay informed about new music, popular tracks, and emerging artists to keep their sets fresh and engaging.
6. Developing a personal style or brand: DJs often cultivate a unique sound or identity, which guides their music selection and helps them stand out.
7. Interacting with the audience: DJs may take requests or respond to crowd feedback to ensure the music resonates with the audience.
By balancing these factors, DJs can create an engaging and memorable experience for your next event. EventPro of Wisconsin would love to talk to you about planning it!
Paul Lothary, owner and DJ