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The Baltimore Area Disc Jockey
Association was founded in 1997 by local disc jockeys who wanted to
make a difference in their industry. BADJA was created on the
mission, "Setting the standard for the professional mobile
entertainment industry," and this ideal is one that members strive
for in order to improve the marketplace for clients and entertainers
alike.
BADJA members are accepted into the
organization only after they are found to have met the requirements
of a professional disc jockey, as determined by the
Board of Directors (a true jury of their peers). If an applicant
can demonstrate that he or she is an competent entertainer (after a
live evaluation at an event), uses professional equipment, operates
their business in a professional and fair manner, and is willing to
advance the cause of the organization, the applicant is accepted
into the BADJA family.
While BADJA sets and enforces the
standards of local entertainers, it also acts as its own advocacy
group by assisting and educating its members. BADJA members
participate in monthly educational and social activities to keep
them aware of changes in the industry that can benefit their
companies and benefit their clients. Live demonstrations of the
latest industry equipment, seminars on topics such as marketing,
legal issues, insurance, and even retirement planning session, help
BADJA members become better business owners and better
entertainers.
One of the most important advantages
of the BADJA family is the ability for members to help each other in
times of need. With dozens of professional disc jockeys, the group
acts like an "emergency net" if a member is unable to perform at an
event for any reason. BADJA members lend aid on a larger scale as
well, assisting disc jockeys nationwide in times of disaster or
hardship. Members of The Baltimore Area Disc Jockey Association
also give back their community by offering free or discounted entertainment for non-profit organizations sponsoring benefit events and
volunteering at civic events such as Maryland Public Television
telethons.
If you are interested in receiving
information from our BADJA members, please visit our
"request more information page"
and you will be contacted shortly by any member that is available
for your event. If you are a
disc jockey looking to improve your business and your skills please
visit our "join BADJA" page. |