Friday, October 30, 2009

Have You Noticed that Everyone Wants to be a DJ?

by June Hoffman of Megasound

First, I shook my head when people said that the I-pod would make a great DJ replacement.

Then I saw the advertisements for the new “DJ Hero” game. I thought this might be good training for the next generation of disc jockey hopefuls. You know - really give them an education for what it would be like in the real world of spinning tunes, creating awesome segues and mixes, and packing the floor with throngs of dancers.



Now, I am unsure if I should be honored or fall on the floor in laughter at the news that Jay-Z wants to be an expensive “wedding DJ” with a really cool DJ name. Jay-Z is talking about offering video and dancers and on-queue champagne and music. Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, has a whole plan and once he perfects this plan, he intends on finding out what the top-priced DJ charges and then wants to double that price. Maybe some people would be excited at the idea of having Jay-Z as the reception entertainment and shelling out $10,000+.


Jay-Z wants to perform at Bar-mitzvahs and weddings and tour. He said: “I’m definitely going to go by a different name. I want people to hear it and be like, DJ Wow!’. It’s got to look good in lights.” Hello?!? Has anyone mentioned to Jay-Z “who” the focus is at weddings?

Jay-Z might be a real boost for the wedding DJ market though. He said that when he gets better at the craft, he would charge more. Nationwide, most disc jockey rates have been artificially low and have not even kept up with the cost of living or the real costs of doing business.

I see both sides of the appeal of Jay-Z being a wedding DJ. I have my doubts as to whether many brides and grooms would actually want to pay for Jay-Z to DJ their wedding. Now, if Jay-Z wants to learn the ropes of being a quality wedding disc jockey, he can always intern in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I am pretty sure there a quite a few excellent wedding entertainment directors in California, Las Vegas, Atlanta, and beyond, that would spend some worthwhile time assisting Jay-Z in perfecting his DJ skills as well.

I even came up with a catchy business card for Jay-Z on his new venture.


Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Sunday October 18, 2009

Kissing Demonstrations




                 (Not Paid Actors)
By a Real ^ Bride and Groom




~ Megasound Booth~



Memorial Coliseum
4000 Parnell Avenue
Fort Wayne, IN

Sunday, October 18, 2009
Noon-4pm




Bring Your Fiancé & show us your best kiss & get an extra chance to win our show prizes!!

Meet Jill and Eric in person!
 Check out their kissing demonstrations (with each other only)!
Get real insight and inspiration from the real deal!!

1st Place - $300 gift certificate off reception with Megasound

2nd Place - $150 gift certificate off wedding with Megasound

Register & receive a Free “cocktail hour” ($50 value) with your Megasound entertainment

*Certain restrictions apply. Prizes can not be combined with any other specials or offers. No cash value. Certificate and retainer must be included with signed contract to be valid.



Thursday, October 1, 2009

Save the Date (February 26, 2010)




Save the Date



Friday, February 26, 2010

for

Staycee’s Dream Wedding



Get ready to laugh!

Have a hanky all set for when you cry!

Be prepared to be a part of the joy!

Be a part of the excitement!

This is more than your ordinary wedding!!

This is Staycee’s Dream Wedding!!!



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