for the adviser at this short of notice to find some at a reasonable price wont be easy, if the dj knows the adviser is in a tight spot he (the dj) can charge anything he wants, that's what in was saying when I told him good luck
Actually, this late in the game, it is much more likely they will find a DJ who is eager to book something if they are open. That DJ will likely offer a lower price, or choose to work for whatever their budget is.
It's generally easier to BOOK A DJ at alower price within 30 days of the event date than it is to find DJs at a low price 1 year out, or even 5 months out. The only uncertain factor is if any DJ is available, and willing to work the event 12 days out.
I get this type of inquiry all the time. If I am booked I automatically say "Unfortunately, I am booked. However, I have 3 other DJs on my roster. Give me 1 hour to check their schedules and reach out to one of them to see if they are able to do this dance for you." Customer always says "Oh sure, of course, I know we don't have a lot of time here, so if anybody is available, pleast let me know. Me ---> "OK...Give me 1 hour, and I will get back to you, and if I don't have any of my DJs available, I can reach out to a talent agency I am affiliated with, and see if they have anybody available that I can book for you on your behalf",
This type of inquiry isn't too concerned with WHO the DJ is. They just want to know they are booking a qualified DJ who is available, and willing to do the job for them. This is usually easy money for me for just handling the contract.
I just booked one last Friday for this Saturday. Put one of my DJs on it who was open and willing to do it and work within their budget. Their budget was $600. I take 20% for booking him on it, and he has money he wasn't expected on making this weekend.
If he wasn't available, I could have still booked a DJ through the agency. I would have split the commission with them on booking one of their DJs.