A booking request tells a DJ about your event and asks whether they're interested. It isn't a commitment and nothing is charged — you're asking for a quote.
Sending one
Select Book on the DJ's profile. You'll need an account for this step; browsing and listening don't require one.
The form asks for:
Details — the Occasion and an Event Name. The name is just for your own reference, so "Sarah & Tom's Wedding" is more useful than "Wedding".
Date & Time — when it starts and ends, plus the timezone.
Location — start typing the venue address and pick it from the suggestions. A map preview confirms you've got the right place.
Event Extras — the add-ons you'd like. These may cost extra or may not be available; the DJ will price them on the proposal.
Comments — anything you want them to know.
Then select Request.
Estimated Cost
Above the button you'll see a rough figure — your hours multiplied by the DJ's average rate. It excludes extras, taxes, and fees, and the DJ sets their real price on the proposal. Treat it as a sanity check, not a quote.
If they're unavailable
If the DJ is already booked, the form tells you. You can still send the request — plans change — but it's usually faster to look at someone else.
What to put in Comments
This is where you separate yourself from a one-line request. Worth including:
- Roughly how many guests
- The vibe you're after, and any genres your crowd definitely does or doesn't want
- Key moments — first dance, speeches, cake, a specific finish time
- Anything about the venue: an early load-in, a noise curfew, stairs, no parking
- Whether you need them on the mic
A DJ who can picture your event writes you a better proposal.
After you send
The status becomes Event Requested and the DJ is notified. They can accept and prepare an offer, or decline. You can track it under Events in your dashboard.
Asking several DJs
Sensible, and supported. Your event can hold requests to multiple DJs, and you compare the proposals that come back. See Requesting the Same Event From Several DJs.
Changing your mind
You can drop a request at any point before paying. Nothing is charged.