Weddings Selling booked events to other DJS?

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Bill Kexel

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If you were to sell your booked events to other DJs (for whatever reason)
Are you obligated to notify your clients beforehand?
Do you need the clients approval?
Need anything in writing?
What happens if the client refuses?

I have actually talked to people that found out on their wedding day that their DJ "sold" their event to another DJ (DJ took a better paying booking, & sold theirs to the rookie DJ) They were livid. They felt that they should've been notified.
Do they have any legal grounds?

Your feelings on this?
 
Bill Kexel said:
If you were to sell your booked events to other DJs (for whatever reason)
Are you obligated to notify your clients beforehand?
Do you need the clients approval?
Need anything in writing?
What happens if the client refuses?

I have actually talked to people that found out on their wedding day that their DJ "sold" their event to another DJ (DJ took a better paying booking, & sold theirs to the rookie DJ) They were livid. They felt that they should've been notified.
Do they have any legal grounds?

Your feelings on this?
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It would depend on what is in the Contract and how it is worded.
 
There are many reasons beyond the unethical and immoral ones (sickness, death in family), so your contract should allow it, but I would think you would need to notify the client. In the case of a multi-op, I would assume there is some of that flexibility already there by nature. For most of us, good business sense should dictate we don't do it, but good contract sense says it should be planned for.
 
"what you see is what you get!" No bait and switch here, either. Emergency only and then notify the Client in the most expeditious manner possible with explanation.
 
wow!
that must SUCK (for the b/g)
I thought it was like how I felt when my mortgage was sold to another bank...
but I think this is WORSE!
 
To answer the actual question "Do they have legal grounds?" it depends on the contract they signed and whether or not they actually did receive DJ service or not. More than likely, their main recourse is going to be in bad reviews. My guess is a judge is going to simply ask if a DJ was present and delivered the service. It is bad business, either way.
 
The only way I wouldn't show up is if I'm sick or in the hospital. I don't give a damn if another gig comes through paying more. If I've signed a contract to be at an event, that automatically says I'm not available. My reputation is more important then making some extra money. The repercussions can hurt our business too much. Someone post something online giving as a super bad review can cost us a lot more money then it was worth making the extra money at the other gig.
 
I agree with most above. When you hire me, you get me. I refer gigs to other DJ's and take a small fee for it, but I will never sell my customer out for the sake of a higher paying gig.
 
That provision would have to be specifically indicated in the contract. Then, if it were... most savvy clinets who bothered to read it would likely not hire you. The contract i supposed to protect their interests too.

Mine provides that I can provide equivalent substitute entertainment if the DJ booked can not perform - but, the substitute has to be approved by the client, and at no additional cost.

Switching or deleting talent without a clear contract provision is grounds for a suit and you can easily be whacked with triple damages. (I've seen it happen.. DJ booked a two person show (DJ & MC) showed up alone and ended up giving back his $1,000 fee along with an additional $1,000 in damages.)
 
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