NOV 11, 20262 MIN READ

Gig Life
How to DJ a Holiday Party (Office, Family, and Everything In Between)
How to DJ a holiday party: what to ask the planner, how to balance seasonal songs with current hits, and how to keep a mixed crowd happy.

How to DJ a holiday party: what to ask the planner, how to balance seasonal songs with current hits, and how to keep a mixed crowd happy.

Open-format DJing means playing hip-hop, country, and throwbacks in one night. Here's why it takes more skill than most people realize.

How much should a DJ charge? Count your real hours, price by event type, quote packages, and know when to raise your rate.


Dead dance floor? Here's how to figure out what's wrong and get people dancing again without wrecking your set.