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Watch This Video Before Hiring a DJ

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Remember that doing your research and due diligence before an event is the best way to ensure it runs smoothly. Here are 8 key questions to ask your next DJ before you decide to hire. Learn more at  DJ Shannon C - Top Event Female DJ

Sporting Events DJ in St. Pete

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I was recently speaking with one of the owners of my Crossfit Gym about providing DJ services for their upcoming Crossfit Event , the Clearwater Beach Brawl (If you’re local to Clearwater, FL and interested in Crossfit Competition, check out the details  here ! We were discussing the ways in which the DJ has an impact (negative or positive) on a sporting event, as well as the ways a skilled DJ can add value. I’ve played for a variety of sporting events over the years ranging from Kickball League Tournaments, 5k Races, Gym Events and live Gym Classes, Crossfit Competitions, Tampa Bay Lighting Events, and even a live-televised event with Amsoil ArenaCross. When it comes to sporting events, there are a few key ways that a skilled DJ can add great value, and an unskilled DJ can make a negative impact on your event. Understanding the role that the DJ plays will help you in screening and selecting the vendor that’s best for you. 1. A skilled Sports DJ Will Help Set The Tone F...

How To Work With an LGBT Client When You’re Not LGBT?

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That said, with rapid social change happening all over the world, businesses will certainly be starting to take notice of the value of working with the LGBT community. Here’s a few of the top benefits of being inclusive and supportive of LGBT customers: 1. We Spend More . Economic Market Surveys over the last decade shows LGBT customers to have a higher income than the average of society, and more importantly, we spend comparatively more money on certain products and services. (A 2011 study conducted by the City of Philadelphia noted that the LGBT community spent an average of 57% more than other travelers in 2011.) 2. We Tend to Be Trend Setters and Early Adopters . LGBT customers tend to be more adventurous and enthusiastic to new trends. Which means we are more likely to be open to that new idea you want to try. Also, by winning gays as customers, companies could get easier access to other groups of society as well. 3. We Represent Loyalty in Growing Numbers . LGBT custo...

Ways You Don’t Realize That a DJ Can Mess Up Your Wedding

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When it comes to hiring a DJ for your special day, it’s important to select a vendor that is going to show up and do it right the first time. After all, you only get one shot at your Wedding Day. When brides talk to me about stresses around hiring a Wedding DJ, a few common concerns come up. I’ve heard brides express worry around being embarrassed by the DJ, the DJ playing the wrong songs at the wrong times, or worst case, the DJ not showing up at all. While these are all obvious ways that a DJ can make a mess of your big day, there are still a few less commonly considered ways that a DJ can make your Wedding Day memorable for all of the wrong reasons. As with all event planning, I believe that screening vendors is one of the best ways to ensure your event goes as smoothly as possible. So with each mistake, I’ll recommend a question to ask in the interview process to help make sure you avoid a messy ending. Not So Grand Entrance  – While lots of people think of the DJ pl...

Do You Need a DJ for your Birthday Party in Miami?

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Are you looking for a DJ to make your event a success? Of course you are! But with so many Djs available, making a choice can be overwhelming. Regardless of your situation, one thing I’m sure of is that you want your event to STAND OUT- in a GOOD way! And you want your guests to stay and enjoy themselves! Also, I bet you want to hear something other than the same cookie-cutter songs that you hear at every party! But you DON’T want to hear anything that will offend your guests. Does this sound familiar? If you’re with me so far, read on! A good DJ can take your event from average to AWESOME. By providing a versatile song selection and accurately reading the crowd and controlling the vibe of the event, a good DJ can keep your guests engaged the entire time, and talking about your party for months to come! Meet DJ Shannon C. A DJ, Entrepreneur, Radio Personality, and Business Owner dedicated to inspiring happiness and healing through music. A Born and Raised Florida Girl w...

Best Song Selection for Promotional Events

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One of easiest ways to bring life to your next Corporate or Promotional Event is to add a live DJ! In the last article, I discussed ways to use a DJ to take your live event to the next level. ( Click Here  to check out that article) And while adding a DJ is one of the most versatile and cost effective ways to kick your event up a notch, it’s important to understand when selecting your entertainment, that playing for a party and playing a promotional event are two very different things. To be most effective, you’ll want to book a DJ who understands the 4 factors that impact standard song selection at Corporate and Promotional events. I’ve played several corporate and promotional events ranging from Retail Grand Openings for H&M and Tommy Hilfiger to and Beauty Trend Shows for Nordstrom, to trade shows for Florida Diversity Business Council, Rapid 3d Print, and SalesForce, to even 5k events for Life Link Florida and promotional give aways for GTE Financial. One thing that...

Top Event Female DJ in Tampa

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Meet DJ Shannon C. A DJ, Entrepreneur, Radio Personality, and Business Owner dedicated to inspiring happiness and healing through music. A Born and Raised Florida Girl with a Passion, a Laptop and a dream, I am honored to work in an industry where I can help people to experience joy, nostalgia, and escape through music. Through digital DJ services, customized performances, thoughtful song selection, and community education, I help people like you experience the joy of music when attending a DJ Shannon C event. A Question that I’m Frequently Asked is “How Did You Get Started as a Dj?” For as long as I can remember, I’ve been completely in love with music. My grandmother started me on the piano at 5, and by 7 I could sit down and play songs I would hear on the radio. My musical ear was always very strong. I always gravitated to musical instruments, so it was no surprise that by age 12, I was the lead flutist in my middle school orchestra, and by 16, a lead trombonist in o...

Do You Need Wedding DJ in Orlando?

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As a wedding DJ, I always enjoy talking to married couples, especially about their wedding experiences. Even couples who have been married for 25+ years will often look back in horror as they explain what went wrong on that special day. Surprisingly often, I hear “ Our wedding was great, but our DJ…awful!” When planning and budgeting, many brides lump the importance of the wedding entertainment into the same category as things like the tablecloths and draping. Trust and believe, I’ve never heard a single complaint where the wedding was great, but the tablecloths were all wrong and ruined everything! In 25 years, no one will remember the tablecloths, but they absolutely will remember the experience they had with their wedding DJ. In an effort to educate you so that you make your wedding entertainment choice a detail of higher importance than tablecloths and drapes, allow me to highlight 5 Things That Can Go Wrong On Your Wedding Day DJ Because of Your DJ!! 1. The Music You W...

Fashion Event DJ in St.Pete

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Are you looking for a DJ to make your event a success? Of course you are! But with so many Djs available, making a choice can be overwhelming. Regardless of your situation, one thing I’m sure of is that you want your event to STAND OUT- in a GOOD way! And you want your guests to stay and enjoy themselves! Also, I bet you want to hear something other than the same cookie-cutter songs that you hear at every party! But you DON’T want to hear anything that will offend your guests. Does this sound familiar? If you’re with me so far, read on! A good DJ can take your event from average to AWESOME. By providing a versatile song selection and accurately reading the crowd and controlling the vibe of the event, a good DJ can keep your guests engaged the entire time, and talking about your party for months to come! Meet DJ Shannon C. A DJ, Entrepreneur, Radio Personality, and Business Owner dedicated to inspiring happiness and healing through music. A Born and Raised Florida Girl w...