When preparing for an evening, you would like to delegate tasks such as cooking, storage or cleaning, in order to take full advantage of the moment. Musical animation, on the other hand, poses a particular challenge, as the DJ budget is difficult to estimate. The role of DJ, even that of DJ marriage is more abstract than that of food or drinks, is not immediately obvious.
The cost of rental equipment, as in JM LOC or Audiosource, is relatively easy to anticipate. However, you still have to choose the right offer, go get the equipment, understand the instructions, install it, disassemble it, and report it the next day, which can be tedious.
To these logistical constraints adds the management of the varied musical tastes of the guests, a challenge that definitely pleads in favor of hiring a DJ.
However, a previously ignored item of expenditure comes into play: the budget to be allocated to the DJ. But what is the ideal price?
In Switzerland as in France, the DJ budget generally varies between 400 and 3,000 € / CHF. This difference is explained by several factors, mainly supply and demand, but not only. Here is an explanation in 5 key points.
Saturdays between March and June are very busy with weddings. Thursdays in December are very much demanded by companies. New Year can lead to an increase of 30% to 50%.
The distance to be travelled by the provider impacts the fare: the TCS estimates the 2025 fare of 0.78CHF / km. It is therefore preferable to hire a local DJ.
The equipment provided by a DJ is charged less than a rental. Nevertheless, the equipment must be adequate for the event. Lighting must be of good quality and properly arranged in a large volume.
There are several DJ contact platforms, it's the provider pays the match. StarOfService.ch requests CHF1400.- per year / to be amortized. Stagend.ch asks for 20% of the stamp, and the ‘promotion' of the profile costs CHF600.- / year. The presence on a platform can be a sign of volume of work, but it also has a consequence on the rate that the DJ will propose due to the induced costs.
A professional DJ pays social charges on his turnover. He must hold accounts which must be presented to the tax administration.
A club resident DJ will have more demand, and set higher rates than a private event specialist.
For popular events and public institutions, sound and lights are provided by the organizer. The offer includes only the service.
The price may be more advantageous because a public establishment, a Club, is a showcase for developing the ‘product' that the DJ sells.
between 500 and 1000.-
Marriage requires more time to prepare; Sometimes the DJ must be on site early in the morning for logistical reasons, or for a sound support at the ceremony.
The DJ budget sometimes takes into account specific needs: uplights, beam, heavy smoke, confetti, etc.
between 1200 and 2500.-
As a rule, companies use a professional DJ because for accounting reasons, the DJ must be declared.
The administrative part takes longer than for a wedding or an anniversary. You have to produce an offer, sometimes validate the order, and produce an invoice for both the account and the final payment.
between 900 and 1500.-
Depending on event type and number of guestsI'm making you a proposal including the right equipment.
A detailed estimate is drawn up quickly according to the hours of attendance requested by your organization.
For corporate parties, I can offer a blind test or karaoke.
| Club | Start | Advanced | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sounds | N/A | NO SUBS | WITH SUB | WITH SUB |
| Guest | N/A | <50 | <60 | <250 |
| Lights | N/A | 0-3 FX | 5-8 FX | 10-14 FX |
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