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.

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  • Most first-gig problems are about access and power, not music.
  • Confirm times, load-in and the contact person in writing.
  • Decide how you will take requests before you arrive.

Your first gig is rarely lost on the music. It is lost on a locked loading door, a missing extension cable or a client who expected something you never agreed. Sort the boring parts first and the playing takes care of itself.

Confirm the details in writing

A day or two before the gig, send a short message that repeats the essentials. Written confirmation protects both sides and answers questions before they become problems.

  • Start and finish times, and when music must stop
  • Load-in time and where to park
  • Name and number of one contact person on the day
  • Power access near the booth

Pack for failure, not for success

Bring a spare of anything that would stop the show if it broke: a second cable for each connection, a backup of your playlist on a separate drive and a power strip. Pack the night before and tick items off a list, not from memory.

Set up early

Arrive with at least an hour of buffer. Set up, test the sound from where guests will stand, and check that you can reach the booth without crossing the dance floor. A calm setup also tells the client you are professional.

Plan how you take requests

Decide before the night. Will you take them by QR code, from the bar staff or only from the host? A clear method keeps guests from crowding the booth. A QR sign near the entrance is the easiest to start with.

Wrap up properly

Thank the client before you pack. Ask if they are happy and whether you can use their feedback later. Pack your gear in the same order each time, so nothing is left behind.

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How early should a mobile DJ arrive?

Plan for at least an hour before guests arrive. More if the load-in is long or the venue is new to you.

Should I take requests at my first gig?

Yes, with a simple method. A QR sign keeps requests in one place and lets you decide what fits.

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