Professional Disc Jockey Artist
A professional disc jockey artist with 5+ years of experience providing DJ entertainment for weddings, parties, corporate events, nightclub events, and private functions.
Positions & specializations
About this operator
The Professional Disc Jockey Artist manages the entire entertainment flow at events — from background music during dinner to high-energy dance sets. The DJ reads the crowd, takes song requests, handles MC duties for announcements, and keeps the party going with seamless transitions and live remixing. The DJ brings their own DJ controller, laptop, and music library covering all genres — Sinhala, Tamil, Hindi, English pop, EDM, hip-hop, R&B, and classic hits. Sound system equipment (speakers, mixer, amplifier) is rented separately from Rentitem.lk for a complete setup.
This is our senior professional tier - capable of serious commercial events, weddings, corporate functions, and large parties. We do not position this operator as an industry expert or award-grade specialist. For international club residencies, festival main-stage sets, or chart-topping production, please engage an independent industry specialist directly.
Skills
Responsibilities
- Managing music playback and seamless transitions between tracks
- Reading the crowd and adjusting the playlist accordingly
- Taking and accommodating song requests
- MC duties — announcements, speaker introductions, event flow management
- Live remixing and beat matching during sets
- Coordinating with event organizers on timing and special moments
- Managing guest interactions and entertainment flow
Common use cases
What's included
- 01 × Professional DJ (5+ years experience)
- DJ controller and laptop
- Extensive multi-genre music library
- MC and announcement duties
- Beat mixing and live remixing
- 6 hours of standard coverage (evening/night events)
Extra charges (quoted on booking)
- Outstation travel — Quoted on booking (locations outside Colombo district)
- Overtime — 150% of hourly rate per extra hour
Frequently asked
Does the DJ bring speakers or a sound system?
Can the DJ play specific songs or genres?
Can the DJ handle MC duties?
What is the standard coverage duration?
Can the DJ accommodate special song requests on the spot?
What happens if the DJ needs to take a break?
Do travel charges apply?
What is the minimum booking notice?
Things to know
- Sound system (speakers, mixer, amplifier) is rented separately from Rentitem.lk. The DJ brings controller and laptop only.
- Standard booking is 6 hours for evening/night events. Overtime at 150% of hourly rate applies for extended hours.
- Song requests should be shared in advance to ensure availability in the DJ's library.
- Venue must have a stable power supply (230V) for DJ equipment.
- Outdoor events require weather protection (canopy/tent) for DJ equipment.
- Travel charges apply for locations outside Colombo district.
- Food and refreshments must be arranged by the client for the DJ.
- Advance booking recommended — minimum 5 days notice, especially for weekend events.
- Cancellation within 48 hours of the event forfeits the booking fee.
- For support, contact WhatsApp: +94 777 186 500