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Since 1986 Musique Nonstop has been bringing the life of the party. Our professional staff has over 600 weddings under our belt not including countless other private parties, Mardi Gras parades, corporate events big and small, festivals, and high school dances. We have the ability to provide professional sound, lighting, video, and even catering for almost any event. Weather your needs call for just a basic DJ set up for a few close friends or major sound system with video screens playing your custom content as well as live cameras, a nightclub style intelligent light show for upwards of 3000 guest, we have the ability to get the job done. We are also familiar with most wedding reception venues, photographers, caterers, and other DJ services in southern Louisiana which makes us a one stop shop for brides. We will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have about the companies you may use for your big day.

We also make sure the DJ that meets with the bride and groom before the wedding also plays for the reception. This eliminates opportunity for oversights and keeps everyone on the same page during your event.

Dates tend to book between 3 and 8 months in advance. October thru December tend to be the busiest times of the year along with March – May. In the event that we are booked on your day we will be happy to suggest other DJ companies that we know also do a great job.

No matter what the size of Wedding reception, Musique Nonstop prides itself on its extensive experience to adapt to any location and occasion. We meet with every couple and spend time to carefully plan each event. In fact there is NO event too big/small or difficult to accommodate. Remember, your wedding is your day! We will play your wedding any way you want us to, you will never be pressured to “get pictures done” or “do this dance now” from us. We do however make suggestions or give you reminders through out the course of the wedding reception to accomplish the preset goals of the bride and groom

It all begins with the introduction of bridal party. Before your arrival at the reception area we will coordinate with your bridal party and guest of interest. We will then introduce the bridal party and any other guest you wish which keeps everyone together and helps in the flow of the reception which maximizes the bride and grooms free time at the reception ( It also gives your photographer a extra chance get some good pictures.) Usually immediately following the introduction of the bridal party we will then introduce the bride and groom and play the First Dance Song. Following the first dance will be the Bride/Father and or Son/Mother dance and finally the Bridal Party Dance. These three dances take approximately 10 to 12 minutes. Many Brides choose to then cut the cake and have the champagne toast because the entire bridal party is together which cuts down on time trying to find a rogue member of the bridal party. Finally it is time for you to put on your boogie shoes and have a good time. We typically open the dance floor with a mixture of 50’s, 60’s,70’s, and 80’s then evolve into the newer popular music later in the reception. Some brides choose to do special dances witch include money dance, special dedications, line dances, etc. These will take place at a specified point during the reception along with the throwing of the garter and bouquet. Finally ending with an appropriate bon voyage song.

This article was written by Ram Jam Productions located in Baton Rouge, LA and can be found at www.ramjamproductions.com. These guys have a great website and DJ Service.

Choosing a disc jockey for your function is one of the most important decisions you can make to insure the success of the event. Everything else can be perfect, but if the music isn't good, the party will fizzle. Selecting the right disc jockey can be confusing. There are over 30,000 disc jockeys in America, all promising they will do a great job for you. So how do you pick the right one for you? This article will provide some guidance to help you make the decision easier.

The best and easiest way to find a disc jockey is to hire one you've already heard. If you've been to a wedding or a party where the disc jockey was great, find out who he or she was. If you didn't get their card, ask the host or the manager of the function room where the party was held.

If you haven't heard a good disc jockey recently, ask your friends. Your friends probably have the same taste in music as you. Maybe they have been to a function you missed. Let them know ahead of time that you are looking for one and ask them to keep their eyes and ears open.

If the first two suggestions don't work, your job gets tougher. You might have to go to the yellow pages. Look under Disc Jockeys, Wedding Planning and Entertainment. You may find disc jockeys listed under any one of these categories. Circle the ads in which the disc jockey mentions the type of party you are planning. For example, a disc jockey whose ad says "We specialize in weddings" would be a good one to call for a wedding reception. You will probably find several disc jockeys whose ads look good. How do you tell which one is the best? Probably the worst way to choose a disc jockey is on price alone. Some disc jockeys are more expensive than others. Prices can range from $100 to $2,000 for a four hour event. That's quite a difference, and it would be very tempting to choose the cheapest alternative. If that's all you can afford, then you have no choice. But consider the law of supply and demand. There is a reason some disc jockeys charge more money than others. They are usually worth it. They can charge more because they have a lot of jobs, and they have a good reputation. Generally, the disc jockeys on the low end of the price scale are new to the business and are trying to get established. They could do a great job, and might be worth a shot if your party is on the informal side. But there is probably more risk with a less experienced person.

As you speak with the disc jockeys, pay attention to their professionalism over the phone. It tends to spill over into their disc jockey style. The most important thing to ask about is their experience with your type of event. If you are planning an event like a wedding, school dance, or company party, it would be normal to expect a professional disc jockey to have performed for at least 20 of these events. A number in the hundreds is actually more common for a disc jockey who is well established.

Disc jockeys with less experience might also do a good job. And they'll usually cost less. If you talk to one who sounds interesting, ask them for references. Get five or six names and phone numbers of people who have recently hired them. Call these references and ask about the disc jockey's performance. Any disc jockey can easily give you two or three names. Getting more names is a better test of the quality of their performance. You might also ask the disc jockey if they are performing in a location where you could hear them. If so, make a visit, unannounced. Observe how the disc jockey interacts with the crowd. Are people having fun? Are people dancing? Is the music too loud? Is the disc jockey dressed appropriately? These are all good clues to the disc jockey's skills and personality.

Always ask the disc jockey about their request policy. The best disc jockeys will take requests from the audience and work them into their routine. However, do not expect the disc jockey to play every request. Many requests are simply inappropriate for the mood of the event. A good disc jockey is not a jukebox, he will blend the requests with songs he feels will properly motivate the crowd. The art of Disc Jockeying is timing and this takes experience. Forcing a disc jockey to ignore his or her instincts by making them play every request will result in an "uneven" (and less fun) party. On the other hand, the disc jockey should try to play as many of your audience's requests as possible. Try to get a feel for their philosophy of requests as you interview them. It is also appropriate to give a disc jockey a list of five or six songs you "must have". Be careful not to make this list more than 15 or 20 songs.

Many disc jockeys boast about the number of songs they have. While variety is great, the fact is that they will only be able to play about 60 to 70 songs in a four hour show. Having the right 60 songs is a lot more important than having 20,000 songs your crowd doesn't want to hear. After you tell the disc jockey what type of party you are having and who the audience will be, ask them what type of music they'd suggest. You should feel comfortable with most of his or her selections.

Many disc jockeys also boast about having great equipment. Unless you are familiar with professional audio gear, you probably won't know the difference between which brands are great and which are budget. However, your disc jockey should at least have professional grade equipment. If they list brand names you are familiar with at the local electronics retailer, that is cause for further questioning. Home stereo equipment is not designed to stand up under four or five hours of high volume use. It could fail in the middle of your party! For example, typical professional disc jockey power amplifiers usually have 800 to 1200 watts per channel, where consumer amplifiers that are considered powerful may have only 100 watts per channel.

Some disc jockey companies have more than one disc jockey working for them. In this case, it's important to get references on the particular disc jockey who will be assigned to your show. Even if the company has been around for ten years, they might have hired your disc jockey last week. He might be a pro himself, or he might be newly trained. Be sure of who you are getting.