How to get tips as a DJ: what works in 2026
How DJs get tips without feeling awkward: make tipping easy, thank guests in the moment and show a clear way to say thank you from a phone.
The DJ playbook
Practical guides for working DJs
Song requests, tips, bookings and better gigs. Short, specific, and written for the booth.
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Wedding DJ song requests: how to handle them well
How a wedding DJ can take song requests from guests without upsetting the couple: agree rules first, collect requests early and keep the dance floor full.
DJ song request app: how a QR code replaces paper slips
What a DJ song request app does, how guests use it with a QR code, and how to run one at your next gig without losing control of your set.
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Pricing your DJ services: a simple framework
How to price DJ services with a clear framework: cover your costs, charge for your time and sell packages that make the choice easy for clients.
Where to put your DJ QR code so guests actually scan it
The best places for a DJ QR code at weddings, bars and clubs: eye level, near queues and seats, with one clear line of text.
Reading the dance floor: signals every DJ should watch
How to read a dance floor in real time: the body language, timing and crowd signals that tell you when to hold, lift or change direction.
Create your DJ page in minutes: a step-by-step setup
Set up a free DJ page in a few minutes: pick your name, add your first event, download the QR code and see the live request list.
How to get tips as a DJ: what works in 2026
How DJs get tips without feeling awkward: make tipping easy, thank guests in the moment and show a clear way to say thank you from a phone.
Wedding DJ song requests: how to handle them well
How a wedding DJ can take song requests from guests without upsetting the couple: agree rules first, collect requests early and keep the dance floor full.
How to take song requests without losing control of your set
A way to take song requests that keeps your set intact: set the rules early, give guests one channel and treat the list as input, not orders.
Mobile DJ first gig checklist: what to bring and confirm
A practical checklist for your first mobile DJ gig: gear, venue details, backups, requests and the questions to ask the client before the day.
QR code song requests: how to set them up at your gig
A simple setup for QR code song requests: where the code goes, what it should say, and how to read the live list while you play.
DJ song request app: how a QR code replaces paper slips
What a DJ song request app does, how guests use it with a QR code, and how to run one at your next gig without losing control of your set.
Set up your free song request page
One QR code per event. Guests send requests and tips from their phones, and you watch the list live.