DJ First

DJ First has been running in Melbourne since 1980, and today it's a team of eight DJs spread across the metro area, so there's usually one living close to your venue. Each DJ dresses the part and is comfortable on the microphone, handling announcements and introductions without fuss. The music gets grouped into runs of four or five songs that share a genre, beat or style, which helps a dance floor hold. A 21st gets a different night from a wedding reception, and the DJ can be as chatty or as low-key as you want. Karaoke is available too. Indoors, a standard double power point does the job. Outdoors or in a marquee, they need power within 10 metres and cover from rain. Setup happens an hour before you start, and they're insured.