We had a call to do a big corporate event in Sunnyvale.  I asked them how many people will be present and they said their should be close to 1000 folks. We made sure we had plenty of sound that day. There was also a Band Playing. We were in charge of making announcements.  The big worry was to figure out where the stage was since it was a huge campus but it was easy to find and the staff made it easily accessible. They had not had a big event like this in years

Company hosted an amazing family day event for their employees and family, which was a pleasure for me to be part of. As much is 10 different food trucks, beautiful, car show, robotics presentations, and Chicago style stepping dance show that was hosted by one of their employees. Guest of all ages we’re all over enjoying good food and great music. I was happy to receive amount of compliments for providing music from the 70s and 80s dance and funk. Some hits enjoyed. Include the song requested by a guest “get up Offa that Thing by James Brown, September, by Earth, Wind and Fire, Billie, Jean, by Michael Jackson, Girls Just Wanna have Fun by Cyndi Lauper Dancing Queen by ABBA and tainted love by Soft Cell. The game plan was to have music from little kids to 70 year olds. We had to get really popular music ranging from 70s to current times.

Planning a corporate event? Whether it’s an awards ceremony, product launch, or company milestone celebration, having the right DJ can make or break your event. A good DJ will keep your guests entertained, energized, and engaged throughout the night. Here are some things to consider when looking for the perfect DJ for your corporate event.

Experience & Reputation

When planning any type of event, it’s important to hire someone with experience and a good reputation. Ask around and get testimonials from past clients; you want to make sure that you’re hiring someone who knows what they’re doing and has had successful events in the past. It’s also important to check out their portfolio: do they have experience working with corporate events? Do they have references from past clients? Are their reviews positive? All of these questions will help you determine if they are the right fit for your event.

Knowledgeable & Professional

The best DJs understand how to read a crowd and know what music will keep them engaged throughout the evening. They should be knowledgeable about different types of music and genres so that they can cater to all types of guests. A professional DJ is also important; they should arrive on time and be well-dressed in appropriate attire so that they look presentable to your guests. 

Flexible & Adaptable

A great corporate DJ should be able to easily adapt to whatever situation arises during an event; no two events are ever exactly alike! You might need them to adjust their set list based on feedback from guests, or even switch up the music style halfway through the night due to changes in mood or atmosphere. Being able to think quickly on their feet is key—a good DJ will always be prepared for anything!

A good DJ is essential for any successful corporate event; not only do they provide entertainment but also help create an atmosphere of fun and excitement throughout the night. When looking for the perfect DJ for your corporate event, make sure you take into account experience, reputation, knowledgeability, professionalism, and flexibility—all of which are key factors for success! With these tips in mind, you’ll be sure to find the perfect fit for your next corporate gathering! Select Black and White Affair as your dj and make it easy on yourself!  www.bwadj.com

When you spend time on a corporate event, you want to make sure you can stand out to your audience. As an experienced DJ, I can tell you that there are several types of corporate events where having a DJ present can significantly elevate the atmosphere, leaving your attendees thrilled and your company with good PR.

1.         Product Launches

Product launches have really shifted over time. What once occurred with little fanfare is now often a huge event. There is certainly good reason for this as a successful product launch can generate a ton of buzz.

Keep your attendees excited throughout the event by hiring a professional DJ. The right Los Angeles DJ will keep your audience engaged before and after the official program and announcements. It sets a great mood and also helps ensure that you have the appropriate sound setup for the event.

2.         Holiday Parties

Perhaps one of the most traditional corporate events is the holiday party. When done right, these serve as a great way to help employees bond and provide a well-deserved thank you for a year of hard work. However, they can also come off stale and uncomfortable.

There are many things that go into planning an effective corporate holiday party. Having a quality DJ is a good way to help promote the vibe you’re looking for and keep employees engaged. Our corporate event DJs in Los Angeles can help convey the exact mood you want!

3.         Team Building

When you think about team building, you probably don’t think about music. After all, most corporate team building involves things like bringing in trainers and speakers, heading into the woods for a retreat, or hitting a high ropes course to challenge yourselves.

For extended team building like all-day events or weekend retreats, hiring a Los Angeles DJ is a great way to provide some loosely structured fun. Whether you want to have a dance contest or just let people groove how they wish, getting your staff on the dance floor can help them bond in a fun manner outside of the day’s more formal programs.

4.         Charity Events

Many corporations provide contributions to various charities. After all, being socially conscious is an important part of branding while also allowing you to give back to a good cause. Many charity events take the form of galas, which are perfect for Los Angeles DJs. Help your attendees dance the night away with a silent disco or traditional dance experience.

However, having live music can also help keep the excitement level up for other types of charity events. Whether you are sponsoring a 5K fundraiser or community picnic, having music and a good sound system always comes in handy.

5.         Awards Banquet

If you’re thinking of the classic episode of The Office, you aren’t alone on this one. However, awards banquets are a staple when it comes to corporate events. And unlike the image that may be in your mind, they can be done quite well, making it fun and memorable for your employees.

Hiring one of our amazing Los Angeles DJs will be a great addition for your awards night. In addition to providing ongoing background music, this makes for a great sound setup for the actual main program.

Final Thoughts

If you are planning corporate events in the Greater Los Angeles area including Glendale and Burbank, there are many events where adding a DJ can enhance the mood and ensure your event is a success. Contact us for more information about booking and to get any of your questions answered. We are happy to begin serving the LA area.

  So I was fortunate to be at two different Marriott’s in two different cities and I was equally impressed with both Hotels. On Friday, I was in San Ramon Marriot. I had to park in the back in the dock of the hotel to unload my equipment. I was greeting by multiple workers. Most of the time I am ignored but it feels good to be greeted. In the back of the hotel they have rules to remind the employees. It just reinforces the concept of good customer service. On the sign, it mentions to smile to customers and also greet them. When I was unloading some employees asked if I need a bigger cart to help unload. Through out the night, I had to stay close to my mixer to make sure there was no feedback so I could not go out to eat but one of the employees asked if I need a drink and made sure I was hydrated.

  To have good customer service helps a venue become great. They hotel had 3 sources of entertainment going on at one time consisting of a band and two djs. In the room we were at we had a few chrismas trees that were decorated. They had outlets for power but also had power boxes incase I need more juice. Only a few places I have seen have that option of getting more power from the power box so it is good to have rather then not to have.  

   We had two events in two different Marriott’s and both of them excelled in customer service. Both places were elegant and the wait staff was very cheery. It was also nice that at the end of the event the staff was not trying to eagerly have me leave the premises with my equipment. Overall a top notch experience with a very good hotel chain.

 Last year I did a corporate holiday party in San Jose. It was a good time with lots of positive energy. They contacted me again and asked if I can do their event this year in Napa. For some reason I think of Napa being over 2 hours away but it is not that far from San Jose. Usually I only drive less than an hour to the events but I remember the positive vibe from the company event we had last year.

  I made sure we had two wireless microphones since at times there seems to be more than one event happening at a time. They were doing a raffle so they would read out numbers and the guests would receive nice prizes. It was their 25th year anniversary so we were instructed to stop what was happening every 25 minutes and make a game show sound and they would do a black jack game based on who was selected. The guests would have an option to keep the 50 dollars or a chance to double it by playing black jack. If they lose then they only get 25 dollars. It was fun on top of fun.

 As a dj you are supposed to not interrupt the speaker but with the 25-minute count down that did not matter. It was pretty humorous to play the Jeopardy daily double sound effect in the middle of someone speaking and it was black jack time.  Also during the night, they played the hi low game with big cards and guests had to predict if their card would be higher or lower than the dealer. The last guest standing would win a good prize.

 During the raffle, they would give out framed pictures of a comedian. So it felt like the white elephant prank. But the guests were not left out. Those three that got the gift was invited to play a game for big cash prizes at the end.

The company gave out nice prizes and the guests were super excited. The positive energy of playing of the games then transitioned to a night of dancing. It was an easy night of playing music since everyone was in positive spirits

In the South county area one has wineries to choose from for big spaces. But in Morgan Hill there is a restaurant that can boast that it has two areas to have parties. I was able to be part of a company party.

Mama Mia always had a big banquet room where I have djed a few times before. They also had a smaller room for small private dinners. Mama Mia did a genius thing and expanded that small room so it can hold bigger parties. On Saturday they had a band in their bigger room and they had me the dj in their newer room. They were able to add some flowers to the room to add a little color to the room. The party was served buffet style. The staff was on it in serving the party and keeping the space clutter free.

 They do have a private bathroom close to the back venue area but there are also the main bathrooms in the front that have more availability.

 One neat factor was even though a band was playing in the same restaurant I did not even hear any of their music. We were able to have two parties at one in close vicinity without the music interfering with each other. Another perk of the back room is that the back parking lot is only a few steps away so to decorate with flowers or to set up dj equipment is really easy.

 So now Mama Mia’s has two nice inside areas to host events and lets not forget their nice outside area so now it’s a triple threat in hosting nice events.

Los Gatos Lodge is a great place for any social gathering. Typically, I set up by the patio area inside but this last function I was in a different room. The room had a mobile bar and there was plenty of tables in the room. On the side of the room was a long table for the buffet and the desserts. I was scheduled to come in the middle of their cocktail hour to set up and they already had a wireless microphone and music playing in their internal system. Los Gatos Lodge would be an ideal place to plan a corporate event or reunion since they can run sound without a dj in case they did not have one or wanted to save money that expense.

It was a 45-year reunion from a local high school.  It was the class of 1974. I do always ask for a list after I send a list of my own to chose from. Usually what I do then I go and look at the top songs of all the years they went to high school so I search from 1971, 1972, 1973, and 1974. I just do not just include the disco but the rock songs. I remember one reunion I did one member said that back in the 70s people were into rock or into disco. I was able to play both. I was able to accommodate requests from the party people at the event. Sometimes that is needed to play a gem that the class jammed to in their younger years.

It was a fabulous party and a lot of folks were dancing to the fun songs they selected.