You read me right! MISS DJ. Madonna in her famous hit says "Hey, Mr. DJ" which, of course, is lots of truthiness. Where are the lady DJ's?
A great DJ is hard to find for an event. Conflicting interests / tastes/ etc - as a planner we have to understand what the audience wants (not what WE want!), age groups, is there a program?, how long - what's on the DO NOT PLAY (thong song at corporate retreat?) . On same side, an overplayed radio hit will surely clear the hippest gallery opening. It is to your advantage, as planners, to understand what is cool/not cool if DJ booking is part of the deal.
But, let's get back to the lady DJ's - take a moment and check out some lady DJ's who are available to spin at events large and small.
Hesta Prynn - her name is .. smarty amazing, right? She has DJ'd megawatt parties for GIRLS, Vogue, DVF, and all the hottest fashion shows., etc - I adore. Her merch is even cool - http://hestaprynn.com/
DJ Mad Marj - holy smokes. New York socialite Marjorie Gubbleman revives her boarding school years' DJ passion! DJ Mad Marj in her elegant satin cocktail drape neck dress. http://madmarj.com/
Dj Ali - I saw her ad in BUSt magazine. Adorable retro vinyl (that means RECORDS) NY based Ali. Too cute - she's got everything from Otis to Rihanna. Spin spin spin! http://djalispinsvinyl.wordpress.com/
DJ Shiva - Midwesterner, DJ Shiva! Beat beat beatz.