You should consider the following regarding volume restrictions when choosing your event venue
The really large, frequently booked event locations are usually well-prepared in terms of volume control. However, events often take place at hip, unusual venues or relatively small locations (i.e., Christmas parties) As an event DJ, I have often encountered strange volume regulations which can quickly bring an event and a successful party to an early end.
1. Clearly query restrictions
Clarify immediately at the beginning with the event location whether there are any time or other restrictions regarding noise levels and the party. Have these – even if it seems petty to you – put down in writing in the contract so that there are no disagreements about the details later on.
2. Have the DJ check the sound technology on site
Often, event venues want to require tenants to use their on-site technology. And even though it sounds tempting and practical, along the lines of: „We can just tick the box for the technology,“ from an event DJ's perspective, it's a rather questionable requirement. For the venue operator, it means the least amount of effort, but that doesn't mean the system actually guarantees good sound that does the party justice.
I myself have experienced dreadful, sometimes ancient sound systems that rattle, crunch, and crackle – that's hardly the sound an event planner and host would want for their guests. But fundamentally, existing sound technology isn't a negative indicator. In this case, it's best to get a list from the event venue operator with the specifications of the sound technology and from them Event DJ get checked.
3. Question any decibel limit
Attention regarding the „decibel limit“! I tend to put a question mark next to event locations that specify a decibel limit, as this usually indicates a deeper problem (see Tip 4). Therefore, have the DJ check the specified decibel limit here briefly and whether it's suitable for a party.
4. Read reviews of the event location carefully
Perhaps it's a typical German phenomenon, but at event locations, you often have a neighbour who is not a good neighbour and is very strict about party volume. Unfortunately, location operators usually don't play their cards openly, so it's advisable to ask an event DJ (I'm happy to help here) before booking the location or to look for reviews of the event location online. Unfortunately, I have already experienced venues in a court battle with their direct neighbours and continued to rent out their event location without mentioning the volume restrictions!5. Make a good choice of DJ
Book a good event DJ 🙂 well in advance who can professionally advise you on choosing and technically checking the sound of the event location.
