NYE Pricing

[Jack]

Hi all,

Had an enquiry whilst at a gig yesterday for a gig on NYE.
The gig is basically for a lot of families who don't want to get babysitters so all the adults can enjoy their evening and I'm there to entertain the children. The organiser has asked me to treat it as a big party and do it just as I would a children's birthday party (obviously without the birthday things :) )
I would usually charge a rate of £30 per hour in my local area (which this is) but with it being NYE I would probably charge more, it would be from 8:00pm to 00:30am (TBC) and I was thinking of possibly doubling the hourly rate giving a total price of £270.
I was wondering what everyone else would do regarding NYE, and as to whether they would charge extra and how much extra it would be, obviously on a different scale for different operators.

Thanks and if anyone else has any other comments or advice on the gig please let me know.

Jack

[rob1963]

I reckon you're right to charge roughly double your normal rates for new years Eve. That's what I do on the rare occasions I get enquiries for that date.

Having said that, as usual I'll be getting less on NYE than I do for a normal wedding. That's because I have no control over the price, as the gig is through a friend's agency, and he charges less than me in the first place, and then takes his commission.

[Shaun]

I'd say 'double fee' for NYE is normal.

Up until last NYE I had stopped doing them. After working every weekend through the year I like to have that night off to spend with loved ones.

Not too keen on doing NYE this year (or any year onward) so have been quoting three times my normal fee. If I get a booking the financial incentive is there. If not I'll happily party with Family & Friends (which is what I'm looking forward to doing).

[Excalibur]

Double bubble is the accepted norm. I used to have a regular gig just like yours Jack, but the night before NYE, so babysitters were easier to get.

[Charlie Brown]

Yup, I agree!

Everyone charges double or more - taxis for example.

I managed £550 this year for the Masons.

[ppentertainments]

Like with how you set all your fees - It is down to what you NEED and THINK YOUR WORTH.

Like Rob, I find I can earn more from a wedding than NYE. Hence I took last year off, and with the fee I am charging will probably be off this year as well.

TBH though I get very few enquiries. A lot of places don't seem to bother now and most of those who do either have a resident DJ or 'sid' decides to double his fee to £120 :D :D :D

[BeerFunk]

Putting the pricing aside for a minute, I'm curious about the idea here... are all the adults going to be there, but just away from the disco area? Surely all the younger kids will be in bed before the bells too? It doesn't quite make sense to me :confused:

[Excalibur]

Yup, I agree!

Everyone charges double or more - taxis for example.

I managed £550 this year for the Masons.
Wow, rich family, Charlie? :confused:


Like with how you set all your fees - It is down to what you NEED and THINK YOUR WORTH.

Like Rob, I find I can earn more from a wedding than NYE. Hence I took last year off, and with the fee I am charging will probably be off this year as well.

TBH though I get very few enquiries. A lot of places don't seem to bother now and most of those who do either have a resident DJ or 'sid' decides to double his fee to £120 :D :D :D
That's what I'm doing this year. ;)

[Charlie Brown]

Wow, rich family, Charlie? :confused:


:lol:

Not half. :p

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I don't charge double my normal fee, but I service quite a few venues who give me regular work, so their price is discounted accordingly.

[yourdj]

Im quoting the following :)

http://www.yourdj.co.uk/christmas.html

[Corabar Entertainment]

Good God Toby!

How often do you reply to threads with a link to your site / a video of yours / a photograph of yourself...... you've even put your picture on the MDD Google Map FFS! :eek:

Can you ever pass a mirror without losing 10 minutes? :lol:

[Excalibur]

I don't charge double my normal fee, but I service quite a few venues who give me regular work, so their price is discounted accordingly.

And I too am working local and cheap(er than double) for the same reason. ;) ( But only one venue. ;) )

[Megamix]

I'm double - but I'm cheap anyway! - Plus I'd rather be playing the tunes than being made to dance to them by the missus

[yourdj]

Good God Toby!

How often do you reply to threads with a link to your site / a video of yours / a photograph of yourself...... you've even put your picture on the MDD Google Map FFS! :eek:

Well my business is called Toby so it seems appropriate? People immediately know who they will get. When it was Your DJ I hardly had a single picture/video of me on my site. My other business (which will remain nameless :) ) has no mention of me either

I am a different person to my business persona in real life - its just the way i decided to promote myself for the discos ;)

I do however agree it is a bit overkill and must be annoying for people.
I have not done a video for ages. :)

[Dynamic Entertainment]

I too charge double, but its a regular venue, so chuck in a midweek staff christmas party in January for them :)

[Alex]

Good God Toby!
Can you ever pass a mirror without losing 10 minutes? :lol:


I actually just fell off my chair laughing!!!! Sorry toby! :D

Anyway.....
Last year I was booked by a local pub in town... I charged them £400 which they accepted no problems.
The pub is a lovely pub where I get on VERY well with them, which means I can have a drink with them too ( I stay overnight on NYE )

They enjoyed the last NYE so much, they have booked for again for this year AND next year!

I could get more...... but for the ease of it and fun.... I'm happy with what I get.

[Shaun]

Well my business is called Toby so it seems appropriate? People immediately know who they will get.

Yet one of the opening lines in your video is... "We have a bespoke number of modern DJs who are all available during December"

Your comment has confused me a little.

[Corabar Steve]

Yet one of the opening lines in your video is... "We have a bespoke number of modern DJs who are all available during December"



Your comment has confused me a little.
They tailor the amount of DJs to your needs :sj:

[Corabar Entertainment]

Yet one of the opening lines in your video is... "We have a bespoke number of modern DJs who are all available during December"

Your comment has confused me a little.


They tailor the amount of DJs to your needs :sj:
Good point! How can you have a 'bespoke number of DJs'???? That doesn't make sense :confused:

[Shaun]

I think he meant to say he has a number of modern DJs providing a bespoke service?

I'm more confused about his comment that his "business is called, Toby, and people immedietelly know who they will get". The video contradicts that statement as soon as he mentions he has a number of DJs, hense my initial confusion.

[Corabar Steve]

I'm more confused about his comment that his "business is called, Toby, and people immedietelly know who they will get". The video contradicts that statement as soon as he mentions he has a number of DJs, hense my initial confusion.
Why not there's a TV channel & a speaker set called Dave after all

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I've watched Dave, but not Dave after all....

[Excalibur]

I've watched Dave, but not Dave after all....

No Sir, I think you'll find it's Dave Ja vu. :coat:

[Corabar Steve]

Has anyone seen my comma? It should be around here somewhere.

[DeckstarDeluxe]

I've worked three NYE's and always charged £500.

[Corabar Steve]

Thanks for dragging it back on topic Neil (saved me from doing it)

[DeckstarDeluxe]

Thanks for dragging it back on topic Neil (saved me from doing it)

Did you see Big brother tonight by any chance :D

[Corabar Steve]

Stop it! :sj:

[Jack]

Well its nice to have a thread that's stretched to more than a page for once. :)

It's not a regular gig I do, but I was approached by the organiser who ran the same event last year with a different DJ and were interested in booking me instead after seeing me at a children's birthday party. He asked if I could give him a quote and I said that I would get back to him as soon as possible. (Hence the asking for advice)

The concept is for a large room (with bar) the adults will be at one end socialising and having a drink etc, and I will be there, at the other end, to entertain the children that they will bring with them, rather than having to arrange babysitting.

Thanks for all the advice so far, and the general feeling I have that double is the right way to go.

Thanks

Jack

[DeckstarDeluxe]

What worries me slighty is that you said "they dont want babysitters" or more likely dont want to shell out for one.

Which makes me wonder how far the budget will go.

Good luck though

[Dynamic Entertainment]

Well Jack...i think that once they adults are p:Censored: ed up, they will want you to entertain them too....

[Corabar Steve]

Well its nice to have a thread that's stretched to more than a page for once. :)
Shame a quarter of it was off topic :sj:

[simon1969]

I charge double on NYE !!!

[Jack]

What worries me slighty is that you said "they dont want babysitters" or more likely dont want to shell out for one.

I think it's more the issue of getting so many babysitters on NYE, but you might have a point, we shall see.


Good luck though

Thanks :)


Well Jack...i think that once they adults are p:Censored: ed up, they will want you to entertain them too....

That thought had come to me too, it's something I'm more than prepared to do, my speciality lies with children but from the adult events I have do the response has been good so I think it will be fine, not got all the details as yet thought.

Now let's see if my first use of multi-quote works!

Thanks

Jack

[yourdj]

I actually just fell off my chair laughing!!!! Sorry toby! :D

Thanks Alex. :)
Your proof - did i look like a complete mess yesterday or not :D unshaven, rubbish clothes and messy hair :p


Yet one of the opening lines in your video is... "We have a bespoke number of modern DJs who are all available during December"

Your comment has confused me a little.

Yes that comment does not make sense. :p I act as an agency of sorts during December which does contradict my statement earlier :)


Why not there's a TV channel & a speaker set called Dave after all

Just the same as Alex entertainment etc. I just thought my name would do as it has a tag line DJ & entertainer. On another note I should be getting my Dave (speakers) soon. Not the G2 however. :)

[Shakermaker Promotions]

I don't charge double my normal fee, but I service quite a few venues who give me regular work, so their price is discounted accordingly.

Same as!

[yourdj]

Well Jack...i think that once they adults are p:Censored: ed up, they will want you to entertain them too....

I don't know. Kids do get involved with the parents on NYE as its a special event. Depends of the people however I suppose.

If I had kids I would want to be involved with them. On a party or wedding then i would not mind if they were doing their own thing with mates.

[djdave01]

i normally charge double rates, but ive not had a NYE off for about 8 years, so i think i'll borrow Shauns idea and quote triple price. If i get a gig then great, if i dont i'll get the night off.

[Vectis]

I'm having this NYE (in fact, come to think of it, EVERY NYE) off :p

Previously I'd get lots of enquiries so I'd keep saying no until a nice venue came along - country pub or similar - then charge £400 plus 5 tickets so the family could be there. I'd only take out a basic rig too for that. With most NYE event tickets being £30+ that's a good earner. In fact, the last one was charging £45 per ticket because there was a decent 3-course meal included.

[Steve the DJ]

In answer to the OP, I usually do an agency gig that is priced between £500 - £600.

However NYE is one of those nights were I am really not bothered if I work or not and this year so far I have nothing booked in. :shrug:

Slightly off topic I know but it's quite refreshing to have a young member on here who seems to have a decent grasp of the English language and how to construct sentences.

:approve:

A few older members would do well to take note... :D

[SC Events]

I am booked for NYE and for a decent price too.

It got to June and I began thinking I wonder if i'll get booked for NYE this year (I have done the past 2) and then I did a party at a venue not to far from home and they booked me for NYE, then about 4 weeks later, I did a Wedding in a hotel and they asked me if I was free to do NYE for them!!

No enquiries, then 2 enquiries come along at once almost :D

I don't mind working NYE, my Dad & Step-mom will be coming over from Canada hopefully, so I will get to see them as well as the venue managers have said all my family can go in for free :)

[Tom Lovick]

I've got few NYE enquires coming through and I have quoted £250, my normal price for the type of event is £150. Have I quoted too low? :confused:

[rob1963]

I've got few NYE enquires coming through and I have quoted £250, my normal price for the type of event is £150. Have I quoted too low? :confused:

No, that sounds about right to me, Tom.

If you normally charge £150, I'd say anything between £250 & £300 is fine.

[DB Entertainments]

I'm having this NYE (in fact, come to think of it, EVERY NYE) off :p

Previously I'd get lots of enquiries so I'd keep saying no until a nice venue came along - country pub or similar - then charge £400 plus 5 tickets so the family could be there. I'd only take out a basic rig too for that. With most NYE event tickets being £30+ that's a good earner. In fact, the last one was charging £45 per ticket because there was a decent 3-course meal included.


I also do something very similar to this, great Idea :)

[yourdj]

charge £400 plus 5 tickets so the family could be there.

So your Djing while your family are having a party :confused: :)

good idea I would say.

[DazzyD]

I'm using Shaun's method of NYE pricing!

I'm really not too fussed whether I work NYE or not but, if the price is right, I'll do it. But I've currently had 4 enquiries turned down with an asking price of £450. If people don't want me, then that's their loss. I've enough christmas parties to be able to spend money on NYE! ;)

[DB Entertainments]

So your Djing while your family are having a party :confused: :)

good idea I would say.

At least their there with you.... :)

[surround sounds]

I have worked the last 15years on new years eve.15years ago i used to charge £200ish now i get £450.Last year they had a singer on with me.She was throu a agency,she charged £600 and she was :Censored:

[yourdj]

I've got few NYE enquires coming through and I have quoted £250, my normal price for the type of event is £150. Have I quoted too low? :confused:

If your a newish DJ without too much expirience (which i am assuming) then thats what your worth i would say :confused: Its easy to over price yourself in this business and get ahead of your actual ability.

Some say that just business, but my prices have steadily risen to conform with my experience, how busy I am at that time of year & the service I provide.


:)

[paull]

I would have charged £300 (double your normal fee). That is how I have costed NYE amd have always got work.

[gaza]

coincidentally, i have just secured a new years eve booking half an hour ago
that one is £500 8pm - 1am

[NKR]

We are out on NYE at usual £700 through the agency. 7:30 to 1:00am with some vocal work.

Hoping next year to get off agency work and onto £900, which is doable.

Its the vocal work that gets us that kind of bunce.

[yourdj]

We are out on NYE at usual £700 through the agency. 7:30 to 1:00am with some vocal work.

Hoping next year to get off agency work and onto £900, which is doable.

Its the vocal work that gets us that kind of bunce.

What kind of vocal work? :)

[Twinspin]

Usually double. But im not doing Xmas Eve or New Years Eve This year. Ive worked it every year for the last 10 years and id like a year off.

[NKR]

What kind of vocal work? :)

Singing.

[pwes]

I normally aim for the 600 mark, and have reduced this slightly sometimes for a regular venue, I can't think of anything more depressing than being at home on NYE and not out earning !

Roll on the next millenium when we can seriously take the P again !!

[rob1963]

Roll on the next millenium when we can seriously take the P again !!

But everyone on the forum will have retired by then (apart from Excalibur).

:D

[yourdj]

Singing.

like cabaret? That sound interesting :)

[DazzyD]

like cabaret? That sound interesting :)

Toby, have you had your head stuck in the sand for the last year? :confused:

It's been mentioned a fair few times that Kev (or was it Neil? Damn that whisky!) is a singer. Just look in the "what's everyone doing this weekend?" threads. I'm sure it's been mentioned there before.

[Corabar Entertainment]

Toby, have you had your head stuck in the sand for the last year? :confused: Funnily enough, I thought something similar when I read Toby's post.
I'm sure it's been mentioned there before....and probably 20-30 other threads, too :D :D :D

Anyway, we're hijacking this thread somewhat, so :ontopic:

[Excalibur]

Roll on the next millenium when we can seriously take the P again !!


But everyone on the forum will have retired by then (apart from Excalibur).

That's right young 'un. :D


Toby, have you had your head stuck in the sand for the last year? :confused:

It's been mentioned a fair few times that Kev (or was it Neil? Damn that whisky!) is a singer. Just look in the "what's everyone doing this weekend?" threads. I'm sure it's been mentioned there before.

Yeah, there's a somg about it, I think.

" Kev's a singer" :coat:


OK Lads and Lasses, quandary time. A local venue which used to give me a lot of work wants me. It's easy, local, and minimal kit with dream access.I used to be happy to do it as a thank you for the years work. I thought long and hard about it last year, because the work has dropped off immensely, they're not getting bookings. I went there for a quiet life, and as reported, we had a great time.

I've just been offered a gig at three times the price. Travelling involved, and poor access.

Come on folks, tell me what to do, please.

[Jonathan Ford]

I think the key here Peter is the phrase "used to give me a lot of work". Have they stopped doing so because there is no work, or are they using someone else?

If this could be a way back in to a range of decent, easy local work, I'd probably take the hit on price for NYE as a one off and do it. However, if they just want you the once........show me the money!!

[NKR]

like cabaret? That sound interesting :)

Not quite cabaret.

This NYE is 1 hour swing set during the meal from 8:00 till 9:00.

Then one 45 minute live party set at around 10:00 to 10:45 with DJ work around it.

Works very well.

[yourdj]

Not quite cabaret.

This NYE is 1 hour swing set during the meal from 8:00 till 9:00.

Then one 45 minute live party set at around 10:00 to 10:45 with DJ work around it.

Works very well.

sounds like great fun :)

[Excalibur]

I think the key here Peter is the phrase "used to give me a lot of work". Have they stopped doing so because there is no work, or are they using someone else?

If this could be a way back in to a range of decent, easy local work, I'd probably take the hit on price for NYE as a one off and do it. However, if they just want you the once........show me the money!!

I'm still preferred. There's just less work. :(

[Jonathan Ford]

I'm still preferred. There's just less work. :(

In that case, er, .......good luck with your decision.....I've got nothing!!