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DJs in Malta

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About djs in Malta

A DJ plays recorded music and reads the room, which is the main difference from a live band. Wedding and party DJs often act as MC too, announcing the couple's entrance, the cake and the first dance. Club and event DJs tend to stick to a style, such as house, commercial, Latin or 80s and 90s. Many bring their own speakers, mixer and lights.

Book a DJ when you want a wide mix of music across a long night, or when a band will not fit the venue or the budget. Check the venue's rules first: many have a sound limit, a finishing time and a set place for the DJ booth. Outdoor venues and villas in residential areas are often stricter about noise.

The price depends on how long they play, the date, the sound and lighting package, set-up time and travel. Extras such as a dance floor, uplighting, a separate speaker for the ceremony, a microphone for speeches or a live saxophonist over the set all add to the quote.

What djs in Malta do: wedding reception dj, ceremony music and a microphone for the vows, birthday or engagement party, company party or product launch. By Tminta
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What you can hire them for

  • Wedding reception DJ
  • Ceremony music and a microphone for the vows
  • Birthday or engagement party
  • Company party or product launch
  • Club night or bar residency
  • Beach or pool party
  • Sound system hire
  • Dance floor lighting
  • MC for announcements and speeches
  • School or teen party

What to ask before you hire

  1. 1

    Can I send you a must-play list and a do-not-play list?

  2. 2

    Do you bring your own sound system, and is it the right size for my guest numbers?

  3. 3

    Will you also act as MC and handle the announcements?

  4. 4

    What do you need from the venue: power, a table, cover if it rains?

  5. 5

    Do you carry backup equipment in case something fails on the night?

  6. 6

    How early do you arrive to set up, and how long does it take to pack down?

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Good to know in Malta

  • A permit from the Malta Tourism Authority is required to play amplified music or musical instruments, or to use loudspeakers or amplifiers, in a bar or restaurant. A sound engineer report confirming that soundproofing has been installed is part of the requirement. Source

Questions

How much does a DJ cost in Malta?

The fee depends on the hours, the day of the week, the time of year and the kit. A DJ with a small speaker set for a house party costs less than a full wedding package with ceremony sound, lighting and an MC. Travel and late finishes can add to it. Ask each DJ to quote for the same hours and the same equipment so you can compare fairly.

Can I book a DJ for a wedding in Gozo?

Yes, ask whether the DJ is based in Gozo or travels there. If they come from Malta, the ferry and the time to move speakers and lights are usually part of the quote. Check the venue's sound rules and finishing time too, and give the DJ a contact at the venue so they can sort out power and access before the day.

Can I find a DJ at short notice?

Often, for weeknights and quieter months. Saturdays in summer and the weeks around Christmas and New Year book up first. Message several DJs at once with the date, venue, hours, guest numbers and the kind of music you like. A DJ with a smaller set-up is usually easier to book at the last minute.

Should I book a DJ or a live band?

A DJ can play any song in its original version, switch style in seconds and needs less space and power. A band brings a live feel but plays its set list in its own style. Many couples combine the two, with a band during dinner and a DJ for dancing. If you do both, ask whether the DJ can share the band's sound system.

How do I contact a dj in Malta?

Open a profile and call, message, email or visit their website. You contact them direct, and there are no fees.

Does Tminta charge a fee?

No. Searching and contacting djs on Tminta is free. You deal with them direct.

I am a dj. How do I get listed?

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