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WE DON'T HOPE FOR THE BEST - WE DELIVER IT.
TURN MOMENTS INTO MEMORIESFROM HIGH-ENERGY DJ SETS TO BESPOKE STYLING, PHOTO BOOTHS, AND ROVING PHOTOGRAPHY – WE BRING YOUR EVENT VISION TO LIFE.TRUSTED BY HUNDREDS OF CLIENTS ACROSS QUEENSLAND, OUR ALL-IN-ONE EVENT SERVICES MAKE PLANNING EFFORTLESS AND UNFORGETTABLE.BOOK NOW AND LET’S CREATE MAGIC TOGETHER.
GET A PERSONALISED QUOTE, NO OBLIGATION
WHETHER YOU NEED A DJ, MC, PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY, OR EVENT STYLING, WE’RE HERE TO BRING YOUR VISION TO LIFE.
ONCE YOUR DATE IS LOCKED IN, WE CAN PROVIDE A PERSONALISED, NO-OBLIGATION QUOTE. BUT WE WON’T JUST THROW NUMBERS AT YOU — WE REQUIRE A CONSULTATION FIRST TO ENSURE YOU’RE NOT OVERPAYING FOR UNNECESSARY SERVICES OR HOURS. THIS ALLOWS US TO CREATE A PACKAGE THAT FITS YOUR EXACT REQUIREMENTS AND BUDGET.
HOW IT WORKS
- FILL IN THE ENQUIRY FORM WITH YOUR EVENT DETAILS.
- SCHEDULE A QUICK 5 MINUTE CONSULTATION TO DISCUSS YOUR NEEDS.
- RECEIVE A CUSTOMISED QUOTE — FAIR, TRANSPARENT, AND TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS AND BUDGET.
WE’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT CREATING UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS. WHETHER YOU’RE CELEBRATING A WEDDING, BIRTHDAY, CORPORATE EVENT, OR ANY SPECIAL OCCASION, WE’RE HERE TO BRING YOUR VISION TO LIFE.
FROM PROFESSIONAL DJ SERVICES AND STUNNING EVENT STYLING TO PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEOGRAPHY, AND PHOTO BOOTHS, WE TAKE CARE OF ALL THE DETAILS SO YOU CAN RELAX AND ENJOY THE MOMENT. OUR TEAM IS DEDICATED
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OUR STORY
IN 2021, ANNIE AND TRISTAN SET OUT TO REDEFINE WHAT EVENT EXPERIENCES COULD BE. WITH YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDS, THEY SAW A CLEAR GAP IN THE MARKET — CLIENTS WERE CRAVING MORE THAN JUST STANDALONE SERVICES. THEY WANTED THE EASE OF A COMPLETE, SEAMLESS, AND PREMIUM SOLUTION — ONE THAT COMBINED ENTERTAINMENT, STYLING, AND COORDINATION UNDER A SINGLE TRUSTED NAME.SO, VANGUARD EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT WAS BORN — NOT JUST AS A BUSINESS, BUT AS A PASSION PROJECT DEDICATED TO CREATING UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS.
ANNIE'S VISION & PRECISION
WITH OVER 20 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE AS A SENIOR CONSULTANT IN THE CORPORATE WORLD, ANNIE HAS ALWAYS BEEN DRIVEN BY DETAIL, STRATEGY, AND A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE. SHE’S THE BACKBONE OF VANGUARD — MANAGING THE ADMINISTRATION, COORDINATION, AND OPERATIONAL SIDE OF THE BUSINESS WITH EFFICIENCY AND FINESSE.BUT HER TALENT GOES FAR BEYOND PAPERWORK. ANNIE LEADS OUR EVENT STYLING, PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY SERVICES — AND SHE’S A NATURAL. HER ABILITY TO VISUALISE SPACES, CAPTURE BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS, AND TELL STORIES THROUGH STYLE AND LENS IS WHAT GIVES EACH VANGUARD EVENT ITS SIGNATURE POLISHED LOOK.SHE HAS A SHARP EYE FOR AESTHETICS, A LOVE FOR CLEAN, COHESIVE DESIGN, AND A CALM, COLLECTED APPROACH THAT PUTS CLIENTS AT EASE. WHETHER SHE’S DESIGNING A STUNNING TABLESCAPE, CURATING THE PERFECT SHOT, OR EDITING YOUR VIDEO TO PERFECTION — ANNIE DOES IT WITH CARE, PURPOSE, AND A HIGH STANDARD THAT SHOWS IN EVERY DETAIL.SHE KNOWS WHAT WORKS, WHAT LASTS, AND WHAT LOOKS AMAZING BOTH ON THE DAY AND IN YOUR MEMORIES FOR YEARS TO COME. WHEN YOU WORK WITH VANGUARD, ANNIE IS YOUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES SUPERPOWER — MAKING SURE EVERYTHING FLOWS, EVERYTHING LOOKS INCREDIBLE, AND EVERYTHING FEELS EFFORTLESS.
TRISTAN'S PASSION & PERFORMANCE
WITH OVER TWO DECADES OF EXPERIENCE AS A CLUB DJ AND A STRONG BACKGROUND IN HOSPITALITY, TRISTAN UNDERSTANDS THE POWER OF GREAT ENTERTAINMENT — AND HOW IT CAN TRANSFORM AN EVENT. BUT HE’S NOT JUST THE PERSON BEHIND THE DECKS. TRISTAN IS THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THE VANGUARD EXPERIENCE.
AS THE FACE OF CLIENT COMMUNICATION, HE PERSONALLY HANDLES ALL ENQUIRIES, CONSULTATIONS, BOOKINGS AND SALES — TAKING THE TIME TO UNDERSTAND EACH CLIENT’S VISION DOWN TO THE SMALLEST DETAIL. FROM VENUE LIAISON AND LOGISTICS TO ON-THE-DAY COORDINATION, TRISTAN ENSURES THAT EVERYTHING RUNS SMOOTHLY AND PROFESSIONALLY.
WHEN IT COMES TO ENTERTAINMENT, TRISTAN BRINGS MORE THAN JUST MUSIC. HE CRAFTS ATMOSPHERES, SETS THE TONE, AND KNOWS EXACTLY HOW TO READ A ROOM. AS A DJ, MC — OR BOTH — HE’S FUN, ENGAGING, AND TAILORS EVERY PERFORMANCE TO SUIT THE STYLE, ENERGY, AND CHARACTER OF EACH EVENT. HIS PLAYLIST CURATION IS METICULOUS, AND HIS PRESENCE ON THE MIC IS BOTH WARM AND CONFIDENT.
BEHIND THE SCENES, TRISTAN PLAYS A MAJOR ROLE IN BUILDING AND DEVELOPING THE TALENT THAT MAKES UP THE WIDER VANGUARD TEAM. HE MANAGES SUBCONTRACTORS, TRAINS AND MENTORS EMERGING DJS, AND IS PASSIONATE ABOUT LIFTING THE STANDARD OF MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT ACROSS QUEENSLAND. THROUGH DJ LESSONS, ONGOING UPSKILLING, AND INDUSTRY GUIDANCE, HE’S ACTIVELY RAISING THE BAR FOR WHAT CLIENTS CAN EXPECT FROM PROFESSIONAL DJS IN THIS SPACE.
TRISTAN ISN’T JUST A DJ — HE’S A CREATIVE DIRECTOR, A BUSINESS OWNER, A MENTOR, AND A TRUE PROFESSIONAL WHO PUTS HIS HEART INTO EVERY EVENT. HIS PERSONAL TOUCH, WORK ETHIC, AND UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE HAVE BECOME THE FOUNDATION OF WHAT MAKES VANGUARD EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT SO TRUSTED AND SO SUCCESSFUL.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
AT VANGUARD, WE GO ABOVE AND BEYOND TO ALWAYS DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES. WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON CLEAR COMMUNICATION THROUGHOUT EVERY STAGE OF THE PROCESS — PRIOR TO, DURING, AND AFTER THE EVENT.
WE UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF STAYING CONNECTED WITH OUR CLIENTS, SO YOU CAN FEEL CONFIDENT AND EXCITED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE JOURNEY. EVERY SERVICE WE OFFER — WHETHER IT’S PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEOGRAPHY, DJING, STYLING, OR OUR STATE-OF-THE-ART PHOTO BOOTHS — IS TAILORED TO REFLECT THE INDIVIDUAL VISION OF OUR CLIENTS.
OUR AIM ISN’T JUST TO PROVIDE A SERVICE, BUT TO CURATE AN EXPERIENCE THAT MAKES EVERY MOMENT UNFORGETTABLE.WE TAKE PRIDE IN OUR ATTENTION TO DETAIL, PREMIUM QUALITY, AND SEAMLESS DELIVERY.
WE UNDERSTAND THAT YOUR EVENT IS MORE THAN JUST A CELEBRATION, IT’S A CHANCE TO TELL YOUR STORY, CREATE MEMORIES, AND LEAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION. THAT’S WHY WE WORK CLOSELY WITH EVERY CLIENT TO ENSURE THEIR VISION COMES TO LIFE IN THE MOST CREATIVE AND FLAWLESS WAY POSSIBLE.FROM THE MOMENT YOU REACH OUT TO US, WE FOCUS ON PROVIDING A SMOOTH, STRESS-FREE EXPERIENCE.
OUR ALL-IN-ONE SERVICE MEANS YOU DON’T NEED TO WORRY ABOUT COORDINATING MULTIPLE VENDORS, EVERYTHING IS HANDLED BY OUR EXPERT TEAM, ENSURING A COHESIVE, HASSLE-FREE EVENT. WHETHER YOU'RE PLANNING AN INTIMATE WEDDING, A CORPORATE GATHERING, OR A VIBRANT PARTY, WE MAKE SURE EVERY DETAIL ALIGNS PERFECTLY TO CREATE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.
A PREMIUM, ALL-IN-ONE EXPERIENCE
TOGETHER, ANNIE AND TRISTAN RECOGNISED THAT MODERN EVENT PLANNING NEEDED TO EVOLVE. CLIENTS WERE TIRED OF JUGGLING MULTIPLE SUPPLIERS AND NAVIGATING UNCLEAR EXPECTATIONS. THEY WANTED AN EXPERIENCE — PERSONAL, ELEVATED, AND SEAMLESS FROM START TO FINISH.
AT VANGUARD, WE OFFER EXACTLY THAT.
FROM DJS, MCS, AND ROVING PHOTOGRAPHY TO PREMIUM PHOTO BOOTHS, EVENT STYLING, AND VIDEOGRAPHY, WE BRING EVERYTHING TOGETHER UNDER ONE ROOF. OUR APPROACH IS DEEPLY COLLABORATIVE AND ENTIRELY BESPOKE — BECAUSE NO TWO CLIENTS OR EVENTS ARE EVER THE SAME.
WHY CLIENTS TRUST US
BOOKING WITH VANGUARD MEANS MORE THAN HIRING A SERVICE. IT MEANS PARTNERING WITH A TEAM THAT GENUINELY CARES ABOUT YOUR VISION, YOUR COMFORT, AND YOUR EXPERIENCE. WE’RE WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY — ANTICIPATING NEEDS, REMOVING STRESS, AND MAKING SURE EVERY DETAIL IS EXECUTED FLAWLESSLY.
WHETHER IT’S AN INTIMATE GATHERING OR A LARGE-SCALE CELEBRATION, WE BRING EXPERTISE, HEART, AND THE HIGHEST STANDARDS TO EVERY EVENT WE TOUCH.
WE DON’T JUST PLAN EVENTS — WE CREATE EXPERIENCES THAT FEEL EFFORTLESS, PERSONAL, AND UNFORGETTABLE.
LET’S BRING YOUR VISION TO LIFE.
OUR SERVICES
VANGUARD EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT IS YOUR GO-TO TEAM FOR ALL THINGS EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT. WE’RE A ONE-STOP SHOP THAT TAKES THE STRESS OUT OF PLANNING, OFFERING EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BRING YOUR EVENT TO LIFE.
FROM PROFESSIONAL DJS AND MCS WHO KNOW HOW TO READ THE ROOM, TO TALENTED PHOTOGRAPHERS AND VIDEOGRAPHERS WHO CAPTURE EVERY MOMENT – WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED. ADD IN OUR FUN PHOTO BOOTH, STUNNING BALLOON STYLING, AND FRIENDLY, RELIABLE SERVICE, AND YOU’VE GOT AN EXPERIENCE YOUR GUESTS WILL NEVER FORGET.
WHETHER IT’S A WEDDING, PARTY, OR CORPORATE EVENT – IF YOU CAN CELEBRATE IT, WE CAN ELEVATE IT.
FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS
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CAN WE REQUEST SPECIFIC SONGS OR PLAYLISTS?YES. YOU CAN PROVIDE SPECIFIC SONG REQUESTS OR A PLAYLIST FOR YOUR EVENT. WE REQUEST THAT UP TO 30 SONGS BE SUBMITTED AND ADDED TO THE PLANNER AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO YOUR EVENT. ON-THE-NIGHT REQUESTS ARE COMPLETELY FINE; SONGS MIGHT NOT BE PLAYED IMMEDIATELY BUT WILL BE INCORPORATED THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT. WE HAVE OVER 10,000 OFFLINE SONGS ACROSS DIFFERENT GENRES AND CAN STREAM ANY SONGS YOU OR YOUR GUESTS MIGHT HAVE. OUR DJ WILL ENSURE THE MUSIC FLOWS SMOOTHLY AND MAINTAINS THE ENERGY OF THE CROWD.
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DO YOU PROVIDE YOUR OWN SOUND AND LIGHTING EQUIPMENT?YES. WE PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SOUND AND LIGHTING EQUIPMENT FOR OUR DJ AND EVENT SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES SPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, MIXERS, LIGHTING UNITS, AND ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO DELIVER A PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE. CUSTOM OR SPECIALISED EQUIPMENT CAN BE ARRANGED UPON REQUEST AND MAY INCUR ADDITIONAL FEES.
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CAN YOU PLAY CULTURAL OR TRADITIONAL MUSIC (E.G. GREEK, INDIAN, LATIN)?YES. OUR DJ CAN INCORPORATE CULTURAL OR TRADITIONAL MUSIC INTO YOUR EVENT. WE WORK WITH YOU TO UNDERSTAND THE SPECIFIC SONGS OR STYLES REQUIRED AND ENSURE THEY ARE SEAMLESSLY INCLUDED IN THE PLAYLIST. IF SPECIAL TRACKS NEED TO BE SOURCED, PLEASE LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE TO ENSURE THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR EVENT.
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CAN YOU ALSO PROVIDE MUSIC FOR THE CEREMONY/COCKTAIL HOUR (FOR WEDDINGS)?YES. WE CAN PROVIDE MUSIC FOR YOUR CEREMONY, COCKTAIL HOUR, OR ANY PART OF YOUR WEDDING. OUR DJ WILL WORK WITH YOU TO CREATE A CUSTOMISED PLAYLIST THAT SUITS THE MOOD AND STYLE OF EACH SEGMENT OF YOUR EVENT. ADDITIONAL HOURS OR SERVICES MAY INCUR EXTRA FEES, WHICH WILL BE OUTLINED IN YOUR INVOICE.
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HOW DO YOU READ THE CROWD AND ADAPT THE MUSIC?OUR DJ CONSTANTLY OBSERVES THE CROWD THROUGHOUT THE EVENT TO GAUGE ENERGY, ENGAGEMENT, AND MOOD. BASED ON THE REACTIONS, SONG REQUESTS, AND DANCING PATTERNS, THE DJ ADJUSTS THE PLAYLIST IN REAL TIME TO KEEP GUESTS ENGAGED, ENSURE SMOOTH TRANSITIONS, AND MAINTAIN THE PERFECT VIBE FOR THE EVENT.
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WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU PLAY?WE TAILOR OUR MUSIC SELECTION TO SUIT YOUR EVENT AND PERSONAL TASTE. WHETHER YOU’RE INTO CHART HITS, R&B, HIP HOP, HOUSE, AFROBEATS, CLASSICS OR SOMETHING NICHE – WE’VE GOT IT COVERED.
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WHAT TYPES OF EVENTS HAVE YOU DJED BEFORE?OUR DJ TEAM HAS EXPERIENCE ACROSS A WIDE RANGE OF EVENTS, INCLUDING WEDDINGS, CORPORATE FUNCTIONS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, SCHOOL FORMALS, ANNIVERSARIES, PRODUCT LAUNCHES, FESTIVALS, AND PRIVATE CELEBRATIONS. WE CUSTOMISE OUR MUSIC AND SERVICES TO SUIT THE STYLE, SIZE, AND AUDIENCE OF EACH EVENT.
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CAN WE PROVIDE A DO-NOT-PLAY LIST?YES, ABSOLUTELY. AS PART OF OUR PLANNING PORTAL, YOU’LL HAVE THE OPTION TO CREATE A CUSTOM PLAYLIST — INCLUDING SONGS YOU'D LOVE TO HEAR AND A DO-NOT-PLAY LIST. THIS HELPS US CURATE THE PERFECT SOUNDTRACK FOR YOUR EVENT, WHILE AVOIDING ANY SONGS YOU'D RATHER SKIP.
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DO YOU TAKE REQUESTS FROM GUESTS?YES, WE’RE HAPPY TO TAKE SONG REQUESTS FROM YOUR GUESTS – UNLESS YOU'D PREFER US NOT TO. WE’LL ALWAYS PRIORITISE YOUR MUSICAL STYLE AND KEEP THE ENERGY JUST RIGHT. THANKS TO OUR STREAMING CAPABILITIES, WE CAN ACCESS AND PLAY NEARLY ANY REQUEST – EVEN TRACKS NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR PLAYLIST AND OUR OFFLINE LIBRARY.
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HOW DO YOU HANDLE DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS AND MUSIC TASTES?OUR DJ SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO SUIT YOUR GUESTS’ PREFERENCES AND AGE GROUPS. WE WORK WITH YOU BEFORE THE EVENT TO CREATE A CUSTOM PLAYLIST, INCORPORATING SONGS FROM DIFFERENT ERAS AND GENRES. DURING THE EVENT, THE DJ READS THE ROOM AND ADAPTS THE MUSIC IN REAL TIME TO KEEP EVERYONE ENGAGED AND DANCING.
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DO YOU BRING YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT?YES, WE PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR EVENT, INCLUDING TOP-QUALITY SOUND SYSTEMS, A WIRELESS MICROPHONE, DJ LIGHTING, AND MORE. OUR TEAM WILL ENSURE EVERYTHING IS SET UP TO PERFECTION, SO YOU CAN FOCUS ON ENJOYING THE EVENT. WE’RE HAPPY TO ACCOMMODATE ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUESTS, INCLUDING BATTERY-POWERED SPEAKERS OR OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS. JUST LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE, AND WE’LL ENSURE THE RIGHT GEAR IS AVAILABLE AND SET UP FOR YOUR EVENT. OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING RUNS SMOOTHLY, SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT A THING.
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WHAT TYPES OF EVENTS DO YOU DJ FOR?WE SPECIALISE IN A WIDE RANGE OF EVENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: - WEDDINGS – WE CREATE THE PERFECT SOUNDTRACK FOR YOUR BIG DAY, FROM THE CEREMONY TO THE RECEPTION, TAILORED TO YOUR PERSONAL STYLE. - CORPORATE EVENTS – WHETHER IT’S A PRODUCT LAUNCH, GALA, OR OFFICE PARTY, WE PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SOUND AND ENERGY THAT MATCHES THE MOOD OF YOUR EVENT. - PRIVATE PARTIES – FROM BIRTHDAYS TO ANNIVERSARIES, WE’LL KEEP YOUR GUESTS DANCING ALL NIGHT LONG WITH A CUSTOM PLAYLIST THAT’S JUST RIGHT. - FESTIVALS & LIVE EVENTS – WE HAVE EXPERIENCE PLAYING AT LARGER FESTIVALS, CONCERTS, AND OUTDOOR EVENTS, BRINGING ENERGY AND EXCITEMENT TO ANY LARGE-SCALE CELEBRATION. - CLUB NIGHTS & PUB EVENTS – IF YOU’RE HOSTING A NIGHT OUT AND WANT TO KEEP THE CROWD MOVING, WE’VE GOT THE KNOW-HOW TO SET THE TONE AND KEEP THE DANCE FLOOR BUSY.
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DO YOU NEED ANYTHING FROM THE VENUE (E.G. POWER, TABLE, COVERED AREA)?YES, WE DO REQUIRE A FEW THINGS FROM THE VENUE TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND SAFE SETUP. THESE INCLUDE: - POWER: A RELIABLE POWER SOURCE IS ESSENTIAL TO RUN OUR EQUIPMENT. WE REQUIRE A STANDARD POWER OUTLET (240V) WITHIN REACH OF THE PERFORMANCE AREA. - COVERED AREA (FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS): IF YOUR EVENT IS OUTDOORS, IT’S IMPORTANT THAT THE PERFORMANCE AREA IS COVERED TO PROTECT OUR EQUIPMENT FROM THE WEATHER. A DRY, SAFE, AND STABLE SURFACE IS ESSENTIAL. PLEASE AVOID HILLSIDES OR AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE WIND OR RAIN. - RUN SHEET: WE REQUIRE A RUN SHEET AS SOON AS IT’S FINALIZED WITH YOUR VENUE. THIS WILL HELP US COORDINATE EVERYTHING ACCORDING TO YOUR SCHEDULE. - SPACE: WE NEED AT LEAST 2 METERS BY 2 METERS OF SPACE TO SET UP OUR PROFESSIONAL DJ BOOTH AND EQUIPMENT. WE’LL PROVIDE YOU WITH A SPECIFIC LIST OF REQUIREMENTS BASED ON YOUR EVENT TYPE, AND IF YOU’RE UNSURE ABOUT ANY VENUE CONDITIONS, JUST LET US KNOW! WE’RE HAPPY TO WORK WITH YOU AND THE VENUE TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING GOES OFF WITHOUT A HITCH.
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CAN YOU TAILOR YOUR DJ SERVICES FOR A SPECIFIC EVENT THEME?ABSOLUTELY! WHETHER YOU’RE HAVING A VINTAGE WEDDING, 80S-THEMED PARTY, OR A BLACK-TIE GALA, WE CAN CURATE THE PERFECT SOUNDTRACK TO MATCH YOUR THEME. JUST LET US KNOW YOUR IDEAS, AND WE’LL HELP BRING YOUR EVENT VIBE TO LIFE WITH CUSTOM MUSIC SELECTIONS.
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CAN YOU DJ FOR BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR EVENTS?YES, WE CAN! WE HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO COVER BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPACES, INCLUDING BATTERY-POWERED SPEAKERS FOR EVENTS WHERE POWER SOURCES ARE LIMITED. HOWEVER, FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS, WE DO REQUIRE THE AREA TO BE DRY, COVERED, SAFE, AND LEVEL. UNFORTUNATELY, WE CAN’T PLAY ON A HILLSIDE OR OTHER UNSAFE TERRAIN.
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DO YOU PROVIDE AN MC OR DO WE NEED TO HIRE ONE SEPARATELY?WE CAN PROVIDE A COMPLETE DJ & MC SERVICE FOR YOUR EVENT, OR WE CAN WORK WITH AN EXISTING MC IF YOU PREFER. OUR DJS ARE EXPERIENCED IN MCING AND CAN HANDLE ANNOUNCEMENTS, TOASTS, INTRODUCTIONS, AND TIMING THROUGHOUT THE EVENT. IF YOU WOULD PREFER A DEDICATED MC, WE CAN RECOMMEND PROFESSIONALS WHO WILL WORK ALONGSIDE OUR DJ TO CREATE A SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE. JUST LET US KNOW YOUR PREFERENCE, AND WE’LL MAKE SURE EVERYTHING RUNS SMOOTHLY!
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CAN THE DJ SET UP EARLY BUT START PLAYING LATER?YES. IF YOU REQUIRE AN EARLY SETUP OR “BUMP-IN” TO PREPARE THE VENUE BUT DO NOT NEED THE DJ TO START PLAYING UNTIL LATER, THIS CAN BE ARRANGED. ADDITIONAL FEES MAY APPLY FOR EARLY ACCESS OR EXTENDED ONSITE TIME, AND THE DETAILS WILL BE CONFIRMED IN YOUR INVOICE.
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WILL WE WORK WITH YOU DIRECTLY OR SOMEONE ELSE ON THE TEAM?YOU WILL WORK DIRECTLY WITH OUR TEAM MEMBER ASSIGNED TO YOUR EVENT. WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE A PERSONALISED EXPERIENCE, AND YOU'LL ALWAYS BE INFORMED OF THE DJ OR EVENT PERSONNEL WHO WILL BE ASSIGNED TO YOUR EVENT. WE BELIEVE IN MATCHING THE RIGHT DJ WITH THE RIGHT EVENT, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT YOUR BUDGET, EVENT TYPE, AND ATMOSPHERE. ALL OUR DJS ARE PROFESSIONALS, AND WE ENSURE THAT WHOEVER IS ASSIGNED TO YOUR EVENT WILL BE FULLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED IN PROVIDING A GREAT EXPERIENCE. PLEASE REFER TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUBSTITUTIONS DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. REST ASSURED, YOUR EVENT WILL BE IN EXPERT HANDS, AND WE'LL ALWAYS AIM TO DELIVER THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SERVICE.
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WHAT DO YOU WEAR TO EVENTS?WE BELIEVE IN LOOKING PROFESSIONAL AND FITTING THE ATMOSPHERE OF YOUR EVENT. FOR WEDDINGS AND CORPORATE EVENTS, WE TYPICALLY WEAR BLACK-TIE ATTIRE OR SMART CASUAL, DEPENDING ON YOUR PREFERENCE AND THE FORMALITY OF THE EVENT. FOR MORE CASUAL PARTIES OR FESTIVALS, WE DRESS IN APPROPRIATE, STYLISH ATTIRE THAT MATCHES THE VIBE. WE WANT TO MAKE SURE WE NOT ONLY SOUND GREAT BUT LOOK THE PART TOO!
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HOW DO YOU HANDLE LAST-MINUTE CHANGES?WE UNDERSTAND THAT EVENTS CAN BE DYNAMIC, AND LAST-MINUTE CHANGES ARE SOMETIMES INEVITABLE. WE STRIVE TO BE FLEXIBLE AND ADAPT TO ANY CHANGES, WHETHER IT'S A SHIFT IN SCHEDULE, A CHANGE IN PREFERRED MUSIC, OR A CHANGE TO THE VENUE. HOWEVER, WE ASK THAT YOU PROVIDE US WITH AS MUCH NOTICE AS POSSIBLE TO ENSURE A SMOOTH TRANSITION AND TO MINIMISE ANY IMPACT ON THE QUALITY OF SERVICE. IF A LAST-MINUTE CHANGE IMPACTS THE PERSONNEL OR EQUIPMENT WE’VE PREVIOUSLY ARRANGED, WE WILL INFORM YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND WORK TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION THAT MEETS YOUR EXPECTATIONS. PLEASE REFER TO OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS (SPECIFICALLY SECTION 3) FOR DETAILS ABOUT CANCELLATIONS OR CHANGES AND HOW THESE MAY IMPACT YOUR EVENT. REST ASSURED, WE WILL DO EVERYTHING WE CAN TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR NEEDS AND DELIVER A GREAT EXPERIENCE, EVEN IF CHANGES COME UP CLOSE TO THE EVENT.
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IS SETUP/TAKEDOWN TIME INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?YES. ALL SETUP AND TAKEDOWN TIME IS INCLUDED IN OUR PRICING. WE ARRIVE WELL BEFORE YOUR EVENT TO ENSURE EVERYTHING IS READY ON TIME, AND PACK DOWN ONLY BEGINS ONCE YOUR EVENT HAS FINISHED. THERE ARE NO EXTRA CHARGES FOR THIS.
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ARE YOU INSURED?YES, WE ARE FULLY INSURED. VANGUARD EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT HOLDS COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE, WHICH COVERS THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF YOUR GUESTS, AS WELL AS THE PROTECTION OF OUR EQUIPMENT DURING YOUR EVENT. THIS ENSURES PEACE OF MIND FOR BOTH YOU AND US. WE TAKE GREAT CARE TO MEET ALL SAFETY STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS, AND OUR INSURANCE PROVIDES ADDED SECURITY FOR BOTH PARTIES THROUGHOUT THE EVENT. IF YOU REQUIRE ADDITIONAL DETAILS OR CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE, PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO ASK.
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DO YOU HAVE A CURRENT PUBLIC LIABILITY POLICY?YES, WE HAVE A CURRENT PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY IN PLACE. OUR INSURANCE COVERS ALL ASPECTS OF OUR SERVICES, INCLUDING SAFETY AND DAMAGE PROTECTION FOR BOTH OUR EQUIPMENT AND YOUR EVENT VENUE. THIS GIVES YOU PEACE OF MIND KNOWING THAT WE'RE FULLY COVERED IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF ANY INCIDENTS. IF YOU REQUIRE A COPY OF OUR INSURANCE CERTIFICATE OR ADDITIONAL DETAILS, PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH US. WE’RE HAPPY TO PROVIDE THIS FOR YOUR RECORDS.
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CAN YOU PROVIDE A CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT?YES, ABSOLUTELY. A FORMAL AGREEMENT IS INCLUDED AS PART OF OUR BOOKING AND PLANNING PORTAL. ONCE YOU CONFIRM YOUR SERVICES, YOU'LL RECEIVE ACCESS TO OUR ONLINE PORTAL WHERE YOU CAN REVIEW, SIGN, AND DOWNLOAD YOUR CONTRACT AT ANY TIME. THIS ENSURES CLARITY AROUND WHAT’S INCLUDED, OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND GIVES YOU COMPLETE PEACE OF MIND.
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HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE AND WHAT'S INCLUDED?OUR PRICING DEPENDS ON THE TYPE OF SERVICE, EVENT LENGTH, AND LOCATION. ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT, SETUP AND PACK DOWN, AND EXPERIENCED STAFF. WE ALSO OFFER BUNDLED PACKAGES THAT COMBINE SERVICES SUCH AS DJ, PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEOGRAPHY, STYLING, OR PHOTO BOOTHS FOR BETTER VALUE. CONTACT US FOR A TAILORED QUOTE.
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DO YOU OFFER PACKAGES (E.G. DJ + PHOTO BOOTH + MC)?YES. WE OFFER FLEXIBLE PACKAGES THAT ALLOW YOU TO COMBINE SERVICES SUCH AS DJ, PHOTO BOOTH, MC, PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEOGRAPHY, AND EVENT STYLING. BOOKING MULTIPLE SERVICES TOGETHER NOT ONLY PROVIDES BETTER VALUE BUT ALSO ENSURES A SEAMLESS, FULLY COORDINATED EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR EVENT.
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ARE THERE ANY HIDDEN FEES?NO. ALL COSTS ARE CLEARLY OUTLINED IN YOUR QUOTE AND INVOICE. THE ONLY ADDITIONAL FEES THAT MAY APPLY ARE FOR TRAVEL OUTSIDE OUR STANDARD SERVICE AREAS, LATE FINISH TIMES, OR SPECIFIC CUSTOM REQUESTS. WE WILL ALWAYS DISCUSS THESE WITH YOU UPFRONT SO THERE ARE NO SURPRISES.
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HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD WE BOOK?WE RECOMMEND BOOKING AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO SECURE YOUR DATE, ESPECIALLY FOR WEEKENDS AND PEAK SEASON. IDEALLY, BOOKINGS SHOULD BE MADE AT LEAST 6–12 MONTHS IN ADVANCE. ONCE YOU CONFIRM YOUR DATE, WE WILL CONVERT YOUR QUOTE INTO AN INVOICE AND SECURE YOUR BOOKING WITH A DEPOSIT.
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WHAT'S REQUIRED TO SECURE OUR DATE?TO SECURE YOUR DATE, WE REQUIRE A DEPOSIT. ONCE THE DEPOSIT IS PAID, YOUR BOOKING IS CONFIRMED, AND WE WILL SEND YOU A BOOKING CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH ALL LOGIN CREDENTIALS TO OUR PLANNING PORTAL. THE REMAINING BALANCE IS DUE 30 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR EVENT.
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HOW LONG DO YOU USUALLY PLAY FOR AND CAN YOU STAY LONGER IF THE EVENT RUNS OVER TIME?OUR DJ SERVICES ARE FLEXIBLE AND CAN BE BOOKED FOR ANY DURATION TO SUIT YOUR EVENT. THE MOST POPULAR BOOKING TIME IS 5 HOURS. IF YOUR EVENT RUNS BEYOND THE BOOKED HOURS, YOU MAY REQUEST OVERTIME. THIS MUST BE ARRANGED DIRECTLY WITH THE DJ, WHO HAS THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR DECLINE THE EXTENSION. ADDITIONAL HOURS WILL INCUR AN OVERTIME FEE BASED ON THE DJ’S STANDARD RATES AS OUTLINED IN THE INVOICE.
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HOW DO I BOOK WITH YOU?ONCE YOU CONFIRM YOUR DATE AND SERVICES, WE WILL CONVERT THE QUOTE WE’VE SENT YOU INTO AN INVOICE. YOUR BOOKING IS SECURED WITH A DEPOSIT. ONCE THE DEPOSIT IS PAID, WE WILL SEND YOU A BOOKING CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH ALL THE LOGIN CREDENTIALS TO OUR PLANNING PORTAL. THE REMAINING BALANCE IS DUE 30 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR EVENT.
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WHAT SERVICES DO YOU OFFER?VANGUARD EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT IS YOUR ALL-IN-ONE PARTNER FOR PREMIUM EVENT EXPERIENCES—STREAMLINED, STYLISH, AND SEAMLESS. HERE’S WHAT YOU GET: - MOBILE DJ SERVICES PROFESSIONAL DJ ENTERTAINMENT WITH PREMIUM SOUND & LIGHTING, PERSONALIZED PLAYLISTS, CLUB-STYLE MIXING, AND MICROPHONE SUPPORT FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MC DUTIES - MC SERVICES A SKILLED MC TO GUIDE YOUR EVENT WITH ENGAGING, CUSTOMIZED SCRIPTING THAT ENSURES SMOOTH TRANSITIONS BETWEEN SPEECHES, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PROGRAMS - ROVING PHOTOGRAPHER DISCREET, PROFESSIONAL EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY CAPTURING BOTH NATURAL CANDID SHOTS AND POSED MOMENTS, WITH HIGH-RES EDITED IMAGES DELIVERED PROMPTLY - PHOTO BOOTH A FUN, HIGH-TECH BOOTH EXPERIENCE FEATURING INSTANT PRINTS, DIGITAL COPIES, CUSTOM BRANDING FOR CORPORATE EVENTS, AND UNLIMITED GUEST SESSIONS - EVENT STYLING ELEGANT BALLOON STYLING, TABLE DECOR, BACKDROPS, AND THEMED SETUPS—ALL DESIGNED TO MATCH YOUR EVENT’S COLOR SCHEME AND STYLE, WITH STRESS-FREE SETUP AND PACK-DOWN - WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY CAPTURING YOUR SPECIAL DAY WITH A BLEND OF CANDID AND POSED SHOTS, HIGH-RES EDITS, DISCREET PHOTOGRAPHY, ONLINE STORAGE, AND OPTIONAL PRE-WEDDING ENGAGEMENT SHOOTS - CORPORATE EVENT AUDIO–VISUAL & LIGHTING SOLUTIONS FOR CONNECTED CORPORATE FUNCTIONS, WE OFFER FULL DJ, MC, MUSIC, LIGHTING, AND STAGING SOLUTIONS—TAILORED FOR EOFY PARTIES, AWARDS NIGHTS, PRODUCT LAUNCHES, UNIVERSITY BALLS, FASHION SHOWS, AND MORE
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DO YOU HAVE BACKUP GEAR IN CASE OF EQUIPMENT FAILURE?YES. WE ALWAYS PROVIDE BACKUP EQUIPMENT FOR ALL OUR DJ AND EVENT SERVICES TO ENSURE YOUR EVENT RUNS SMOOTHLY. THIS INCLUDES SPARE SPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, LIGHTING, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL GEAR. OUR TEAM IS TRAINED TO QUICKLY SWITCH TO BACKUP EQUIPMENT IF ANY ISSUES ARISE DURING THE EVENT.
