Frequently Asked Questions
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Wedding DJ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are your rates?
A: We believe that every event is different and therefore will work with you to determine a reasonable fee for your event. We require a $50.00 deposit to lock in your event date. All established fees represent a flat rate: we do not charge for mileage or acommodation within MN, ND, IA, SD and WI.
Q: Will you meet with my fiancé and I?
A: Absolutely. We'll schedule a time to sit down with both of you at your convenience and go over all of your event's details pertaining to the wedding, reception, dance and our role throughout your event. We also provide tools to help guide you in planning for your event.
Q: Will you provide a sound system for our ceremony and DJ the reception, too?
A: Absolutely! Call us today to find out more.
Q: Do you use professional equipment?
A: Yes. In fact, we're dealers for some of the best names on the market: JBL, Electro-Voice, Behringer, Shure and Audio-Technica, just to name a few.
Q: Do you provide back-up gear in case of emergency?
A: Yes. Chances are nothing will happen at your event, but if it does, we're prepared with back-up supplies and equipment. We also have access to equipment across Minnesota as we have locations in Moorhead, Alexandria, St. Cloud and Minneapolis.
Q: How many years of experience do you have?
A: Livewire Entertainment has been in business since 1999, and since then we've built and grown our business to meet our high standards of quality and excellence in everything we do. All of our staff are professionally trained to reinforce our reputation for excellence.
Q: May we call references?
A: Absolutely. Contact us for current references.
Q: How will you be dressed?
A: Formal, professional attire that is appropriate for your event. For weddings, we typically wear suit and tie; for concerts or other events, we might wear Livewire Entertainment logowear (polos, etc) that is appropriate for the stage; for theatrical events, strictly stage-black road-worthy apparel. Our goal is cover every detail possible in regard to our role before, during and after your event, and attire is no exception.
Q: How long does it take you to set up / When will you set up?
A: We prefer to take about two hours to set up our full sound and light system. We always set up before guests arrive, and will work with our clients and their event venue to maintain this policy.
Q: Do you take requests?
A: Yes! However, our DJs will play requests at their discretion.
Q: What type of music is available / What happens if I want a song that’s not in your music library?
A: We have just about any style of music one might want! Our 15,000+ library of songs has genres ranging from Big Band and Fusion to Classical, Choral, Contemporary and Christian, Country and more. Contact us for a PDF of our full music listing.
Q: Are you insured?
A: Yes. We carry a $1 million liability policy covering damage to property and individuals.
Q: Are you licensed?
A: Temporary wiring (wiring for the theatrical or stage event) does not require any licensure within the five-state area.
Q: What is your policy on food and alcohol?
A: Company policy: under no circumstances will any of our staff consume alcohol at any Livewire Entertainment event. We ask that food be available for the number of Livewire Entertainment staff servicing your event. However, we do not need a "table;" we can arrange to eat somewhere else with the facility's catering staff.
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Mobile DJ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are your rates?
A: We believe that every event is different and therefore will work with you to determine a reasonable fee for your event. We require a $50.00 deposit to lock in your event date. All established fees represent a flat rate: we do not charge for mileage or acommodation within MN, ND, IA, SD and WI.
Q: What types of events do you service?
A: All events. Contact us to talk about yours!
Q: Do you use professional equipment?
A: Yes. In fact, we're dealers for some of the best names on the market: JBL, Electro-Voice, Behringer, Shure and Audio-Technica, just to name a few.
Q: Do you provide back-up gear in case of emergency?
A: Yes. Chances are nothing will happen at your event, but if it does, we're prepared with back-up supplies and equipment. We also have access to equipment across Minnesota as we have locations in Moorhead, Alexandria, St. Cloud and Minneapolis.
Q: How many years of experience do you have?
A: Livewire Entertainment has been in business since 1999, and since then we've built and grown our business to meet our high standards of quality and excellence in everything we do. All of our staff are professionally trained to reinforce our reputation for excellence.
Q: May we call references?
A: Absolutely. Contact us for current references.
Q: How will you be dressed?
A: Formal, professional attire that is appropriate for your event. For weddings, we typically wear suit and tie; for concerts or other events, we might wear Livewire Entertainment logowear (polos, etc) that is appropriate for the stage; for theatrical events, strictly stage-black road-worthy apparel. Our goal is cover every detail possible in regard to our role before, during and after your event, and attire is no exception.
Q: How long does it take you to set up / When will you set up?
A: We prefer to take about two hours to set up our full sound and light system. We always set up before guests arrive, and will work with our clients and their event venue to maintain this policy.
Q: Do you take requests?
A: Yes! However, our DJs will play requests at their discretion.
Q: What type of music is available / What happens if I want a song that’s not in your music library?
A: We have just about any style of music one might want! Our 15,000+ library of songs has genres ranging from Big Band and Fusion to Classical, Choral, Contemporary and Christian, Country and more. Contact us for a PDF of our full music listing.
Q: Are you insured?
A: Yes. We carry a $1 million liability policy covering damage to property and individuals.
Q: Are you licensed?
A: Temporary wiring (wiring for the theatrical or stage event) does not require any licensure within the five-state area.
Q: What is your policy on food and alcohol?
A: Company policy: under no circumstances will any of our staff consume alcohol at any Livewire Entertainment event. We ask that food be available for the number of Livewire Entertainment staff servicing your event. However, we do not need a "table;" we can arrange to eat somewhere else with the facility's catering staff.
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Sound Reinforcement Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What types of events do you service?
A: Community events and school events (parades, meetings, etc), theatrical events (indoor or outdoor), concerts (indoor or outdoor), church events, ceremonies, etc. We are "your all-event specialists" -- don't hesitate to contact us for your event, regardless of what it might be!
Q: How many years of experience do you have?
A: Livewire Entertainment has been in business since 1999, and since then we've built and grown our business to meet our high standards of quality and excellence in everything we do. All of our staff are professionally trained to reinforce our reputation for excellence.
Q: Do you use professional equipment?
A: Yes. In fact, we're dealers for some of the best names on the market: JBL, Electro-Voice, Behringer, Shure and Audio-Technica, just to name a few.
Q: What types of equipment do you provide?
A: Speakers, mixers, amplifiers, microphones, wireless microphones, video projectors and screens (and rear-projection), professional audio wiring (XLR, 1/4", Speakon, etc), stage lighting (by subcontract) and DJ lighting.
Q: What's the maximum production capacity of Livewire's Sound Reinforcement services?
A: We've handled events with as few as 10 people up to a few thousand people in an outdoor setting. We are constantly expanding and are happy to discuss options, availability and equipment capacity in regard to your event with you.
Q: Do you provide back-up gear in case of emergency?
A: Yes. Chances are nothing will happen at your event, but if it does, we're prepared with back-up supplies and equipment. We also have access to equipment across Minnesota as we have locations in Moorhead, Alexandria, St. Cloud and Minneapolis.
Q: How will you be dressed?
A: Formal, professional attire that is appropriate for your event. For weddings, we typically wear suit and tie; for concerts or other events, we might wear Livewire Entertainment logowear (polos, etc) that is appropriate for the stage; for theatrical events, strictly stage-black road-worthy apparel. Our goal is cover every detail possible in regard to our role before, during and after your event, and attire is no exception.
Q: How long does it take you to set up / When will you set up?
A: This depends on the nature of your event. We will work with you to establish set up and tear down times for your event. Our policy is that all of our set up and/or installation is complete by the time guests arrive to your event.
Q: May we call references?
A: Absolutely. Contact us for current references.
Q: Are you insured?
A: Yes. We carry a $1 million liability policy covering damage to property and individuals.
Q: Are you licensed?
A: Temporary wiring (wiring for the theatrical or stage event) does not require any licensure within the five-state area.
Q: What is your policy on food and alcohol?
A: Company policy: under no circumstances will any of our staff consume alcohol at any Livewire Entertainment event. We ask that food be available for the number of Livewire Entertainment staff servicing your event. However, we do not need a "table;" we can arrange to eat somewhere else with the facility's catering staff.
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Audio Installation and Consulting, 24-Hour Maintenance and Repair
Q: How many years of experience do you have?
A: Livewire Entertainment has been in business since 1999, and since then we've built and grown our business to meet our high standards of quality and excellence in everything we do. All of our staff are professionally trained to reinforce our reputation for excellence.
Q: How far do you travel?
A: We cover all of MN, ND, IA, SD and ND.
Q: How long will it take you to get to my location? We're in a crisis!
A: Our 24-Hour Maintenance and Repair services are based out of Moorhead, MN. We only travel by ground, so a search for driving directions on Google Maps would be a good estimate.
Q: Can you fix it?
A: We'll do our best! We carry a large quantity of wiring and audio adapting supplies with us at all times, so chances are that even if we can't fix it on-the-spot, we might be able to patch things up so that the system is operable while we order the correct parts and work with it further.
Q: What do you install (fix)?
A: While we work primarily with audio systems, professional or residential, we are also well-versed in the operation, installation and repair of video, video projection and stage lighting systems. We cover indoor and outdoor systems.
Q: Are you insured?
A: Yes. We carry a $1 million liability policy covering damage to property and individuals.
Q: Are you licensed?
A: No. Though we have experience and knowledge in the field of electrical and communication wiring systems, we do not indepedently carry a Power Limited Technician (PLT) license in the State of Minnesota. We subcontract with electrical contractors to verify our work and therefore are in compliance with all State standards.
Q: May we call references?
A: Absolutely. Contact us for current references.
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