| Can you give me an idea of what a basic set up should be like? A basic karaoke setup should consist of: PA System comprising of an Amplifier/Mixer with onboard FX (recommended)plus speakers. Karaoke CD+G/VCD/DVD Player. At least 2 Microphones (3 recommended) TV Stage monitor Karaoke software, CD+G/VCD/DVD discs Karaoke more>> |
| How do you go about getting gigs?
Lots of possibilities here. Get some business cards and/or flyers made up, and approach venues with a positive attitude.
If you have already completed some gigs, take some photographs of the people enjoying themselves, pictures of your rig, lighting more>> |
| Do I need special licenses to run a karaoke? Usually no special license is required by the KJ, however, the venue should have an Public Entertainments Licence (PEL). It is always advisable to check with the venue first. more>> |
| Is it true that you get groupies when you run a karaoke ? :) Sometimes :o) more>> |
| Is it better to have a regular venue, or one off gigs?
If you wish to build up a following, then it is desirable to have at least one residency where the public knows it can find you.
However, I wouldn't knock the idea of having one off gigs on the head.
At the residency, you will get the same old faces more>> |
| What is the respected opinion on drunks singing at karaoke?
Actually, this depends on the KJ, and the venue in question. We work in an environment where drunks are par for the course, and of course karaoke is perceived by the media to be at the lower end of the entertainment market. If we wish our chosen field to more>> |
| I am a singer that wants to be a KJ...what requirements do I need? I would also suggest that you be up to the job hostwise. There is nothing more boring than going to a karaoke that has a compere that says " So and so is on"...."Clap for so and so...next is..." You really have to have some sort of personality more>> |
| How big is your rig? Now then, it's not the size of your rig that matters but how you use it! You can sit and play with large knobs or slide things up and down all night, but if the quality of what you are trying to produce resembles Lassie on heat, then you need to make some more>> |
| How do you deal with customer abuse? Slap em!!! LOL more>> |
| What is the main cause of microphone feedback? Nearly always standing in front of the speakers this causes a midrange loop. Always stand where your karaoke host asks you to. You will find that you enjoy youself more! more>> |
| Should a KJ drink alcohol whilst working? There is nothing wrong with a KJ having a drink, so long as the gig or booking in question permits this, and that the KJ is responsible for their actions whilst under the influence of alcohol. Some DJ/KJ's like to loosen up a little before/during a gig... more>> |
| What should a KJ wear? This would be down to the type of Karaoke gig I suppose? Some KJs like to be comfortable whilst working, and some Karaoke setups have more than one person working, therefore the front man would be dressed smartly and the technician probably casual. At the more>> |
| Do you need to be a singer to be a kj NO! You do not need to be a singer to run Karaoke... everybody can sing! ... It's down to the listening audience whether they like your singing. Karaoke is about entertaining people and not thinking you're the next Robbie Williams or Madonna... let the Karaoke more>> |
| Should KJ's play music in between singers? This is a difficult one! Believe it or not some Karaoke Singers prefer not to have fill in music, yet some like some sort of fill in music between the Karaoke Singers. Sometimes it's good to vary your Karaoke nights, maybe with a little fill in music, maybe more>> |
| What's the best program to use for creating a Karaoke Book? Karaoke Info has created its very own online karaoke book creator at www.karaokebooks.comYou can also use Microsoft Excel, Word, Access or similar software and it is also possible to download a program specifically designed to create karaoke books. We recommend more>> |
| What would you say to be the minimum of songs to start with?
I assume you mean; how many songs should the KJ have in before they start?
Well, in my opinion, if you have a starting time then no matter how many singers you have there, you should make a start, it might encourage others in the audience to get up more>> |
| What would be a good number of songs to have in your song book before starting karaoke nights?
This all depends on your budget There are a few ways to do this:
1. Buy Karaoke Starter packs that have all the essential tracks that you will need, from 250 to 700 tracks.
2. Get feedback from other Karaoke Shows on what songs are most popular, more>> |
| I have a vast CDG collection. Is it legal to copy my discs, use the copies and keep my originals in the safe. I am a pro KJ. This is TOTALLY ILLEGAL. The practice of backing up your discs (whilst it makes complete sense to do so) is illegal and risks a fine or a prison term.... Copying karaoke / music cds from one media to another for any reason is illegal. more>> |
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