David, Nikki or Pauline Wilkinson

52 Middleham Road,

Newton Hall,

Durham, DH1 5QH

Phone: 0191 386 6348

Mobile 0777 333 5208

E-mail: david@disco-party.co.uk

ASSURANCES

 

CRB Checks

All DJ’s employed by ‘Noo Noo’s Parties and Black Night Disco’s’ hold certificates issued by the ‘Criminal Records Bureau’ (CRB).  This insures that all DJ’s are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.  See www.crb.homeoffice.gov.uk for more information on CRB checks.

 

PAT testing of electrical equipment

All electrical equipment used at public functions receives a regular ‘Portable Appliance Test’, commonly known as a ‘PAT test’. This insures that all equipment is safe to use and there are no electrical faults with the equipment and that it adheres to the ‘The Electricity at Work Act 1989’.

 

Note: By employing a non-professional DJ to cater for your event, it is putting the public and the venue at risk. It is likely that their equipment will not have been PAT tested and does not comply with ‘The Electricity at Work Act 1989’, this may entail that insurance policies may no longer be valid.

 

 

Pro Dub licence

All DJs (based in the UK and Channel Islands) who transfer their music collection from vinyl or CD to MP3 or other digital format must hold a valid ProDub licence. As part of a venues own public performance licence, they will be required to verify if your DJ requires a ProDub licence and if so, actually holds one. If your DJ doesn't hold the necessary proof, they could be prevented from setting-up, thus ruining your event. At Noo Noo’s and Black Night Disco’s we of course hold a ProDub licence.

 

The ProDub licence is managed by the MCPS-PRS Alliance (Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society and Performing Rights Society). This non-profit organisation is responsible for the payment of royalties to writers, composers and music publishers. Please see www.prsformusic.com/aboutus/pages/default.aspx for more information.

 

 

Public liability insurance

We hold a current Public liability insurance policy for £10,000,000 via the musician’s union www.musiciansunion.org.uk It covers both the public and the venue against the unlikely event that our service may cause any damage.

 

Dangers of not hiring professional entertainers who do not hold such insurance:

Many hotels and corporate venues insist DJs are fully insured. If your DJ arrives to set-up on your big day and is unable to produce evidence of insurance, they may be refused entry. If your DJ causes damage to property or individuals you may end-up being liable for the costs.