Build Your Event Music Brief

Turn favorite styles, meaningful songs and music to avoid into a useful starting point for your DJ.

Start with your people

Think about who will be in the room: friends, relatives, coworkers and guests from different generations. Tell your DJ what brings them together. Describe the atmosphere you want without assuming everyone shares the same taste.

Choose a few musical anchors

Pick a handful of styles or artists that feel like you. Separate the sounds you love from the songs that have personal meaning. You do not need to program every minute; a short, clear brief leaves room to respond to your guests.

Separate must-play from do-not-play

Keep a short list of essential songs and another for music you want avoided. Include artist and version when it matters. A song title alone may not identify the clean edit, remix or recording you mean.

Describe the energy

Would you like relaxed conversation, familiar singalongs, an energetic dance floor, or a progression through all three? Mention which moments need a particular feel. Share whether clean versions are required and discuss guest requests.

Use the Listening Room as a starting point

Bring your favorite styles, must-play songs and do-not-play list into a conversation with (DJ E-swift) Ed. Your music brief is a starting point; confirm the final music and important cues together.

Bring the brief to your inquiry

Include your event type, date or date range, venue or city and a short music summary. If your plans change, update the brief before the event. Requesting availability does not reserve your date.

Your planning checklist

1. People

2. Favorite styles

3. Must-play / avoid

4. Energy & edits

5. Review with Ed

Request Your Event Date

An inquiry does not reserve your date. We will confirm availability, services and next steps with you.