Every proposal uses one of two payment structures. The DJ chooses which, and it's stated under Payment Structure & Schedule in the proposal terms.
Full Amount
You pay the whole cost to confirm. One payment, and the booking is confirmed as soon as it clears.
Deposit
You pay a deposit now to confirm the date, and the remaining balance falls due 7 days before your event.
The deposit is either a fixed amount or a percentage of the total. The proposal shows Deposit, Due Later, and Total Due so you can see all three figures before accepting.
The part to pay attention to
On a deposit booking, if the remaining balance isn't paid by its due date, the event is canceled and the deposit is forfeited. You'll see this stated on your confirmed event under a Heads up... notice, with the exact date.
This isn't a penalty someone applies by hand — it's how the booking works. So:
- Note the due date when you accept
- Keep the card on your account current
- If money is going to be tight that week, tell the DJ before the date rather than after
See When Your Remaining Balance Is Due.
Which is better for you
A deposit spreads the cost and keeps money in your account longer, which usually makes it the better option on a booking made months ahead.
Full amount means it's done. Nothing to remember, no risk of losing a deposit to a missed date. Reasonable if the total is small or the event is soon.
You don't choose — the DJ sets it. If a deposit structure genuinely doesn't suit you, ask; some will accommodate.
Cancelling
The cancellation deadline is a separate thing from the payment schedule. Cancel before the date in Cancellation Policy and you get a full refund. After it, what you've paid may be forfeited. See Canceling Your Event.
Changes after you've paid
If you add hours during the event, that's a separate payment. See Adding Extra Hours While Your Event Is Running.