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We Sell Out New Orleans' Biggest School Events. Yours Is Next.

Just ask the Willow. Eight hundred students, one sold-out dance floor, every single year.

Trusted By
Jesuit Ursuline Lacoste Discovery Schools AOL Academy of the Sacred Heart Holy Cross The Willow St. Martin's Episcopal
Why Schools Book Us

Built For Southern Schools

Homecoming, prom, and formals move differently than a wedding reception. We know the room and how to run it.

1

Clean, High-Energy, Age-Appropriate

Every set is built to keep the floor packed without a single track that raises an eyebrow from a chaperone. We take content restrictions seriously and coordinate with staff on anything off-limits before the doors open.

2

Professional & Insured

Liability insurance, punctual load-in, and a sound check completed well before students arrive. We work directly with student council advisors and event committees on whatever paperwork the venue requires.

3

Court Presentations & Announcements

Wireless mics and a house sound system built for homecoming and prom court, grand entrances, and any announcement that needs to cut through eight hundred people on the floor.

4

Full Lighting & Production

Dance lighting, haze where the venue allows it, and backup gear on-site, so the night runs the same whether it's fifty students or eight hundred.

Proven With Schools

The Willow Books Us Every Year. So Can You.

Selling out a school dance isn't luck, it's a formula. We've spent years learning what actually gets a room of students on the floor and keeps them there, from the first song to the last. That's the same formula we bring to your homecoming, prom, or formal.


We work with the people planning the event, not around them. That means clear communication with advisors and committees on schedules, content guidelines, and insurance requirements well before the night itself, so there are no surprises for the school or the students.

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FAQ

Questions From Advisors

What administrators and student council advisors ask before booking a dance.

How much does a school dance DJ cost?−

Pricing is based on the size of your school and how many students you're expecting, since that changes the sound, lighting, and staging it takes to fill the room. Prom and homecoming typically run $2,000 to $4,000. What you're paying for isn't just a DJ, it's a team that's done this enough times to know how to sell out a school dance and deliver something students haven't experienced at a school event before. Tell us your headcount and venue and we'll build an exact number around it.

Are you insured for school events?+

Yes. We carry liability insurance and can provide documentation to your school before the event.

How do you handle content restrictions?+

We coordinate with staff ahead of time on anything off-limits, so there are no surprises once the doors open.

Can you handle homecoming or prom court announcements?+

Yes. We bring wireless mics and a sound system built to cut through a packed dance floor for court presentations and grand entrances.

How far in advance should we book?+

As soon as your date is set. Homecoming and prom season books up quickly.

What actually goes into a homecoming or prom production?+

As much as the room can hold: a sound system sized for the space, dance lighting with wash and moving heads, and a stage or DJ setup that fits the venue. We handle load-in directly with your school or venue ahead of time, so the student council or advisor gets to enjoy the night instead of running it.

Can you build a custom theme for our dance?+

Yes. Tell us the theme your committee picked and we'll build the lighting, music, and announcements around it.

Do you offer lighting, effects, or a photo booth for school events?+

Yes. Dance lighting and haze are part of our standard production, and we can also source a photo booth or LED wall for your event, just ask us when you reach out.

Do you travel outside New Orleans for school events?+

Yes, we cover schools across the Gulf South. Tell us where you're located and we'll work out the details.

What happens after we reach out?+

We'll follow up to talk through your date, venue, headcount, and any content guidelines, then send over a quote. Once you're booked, we confirm the details with your advisor ahead of the event so there's nothing left to figure out on the night itself.

Get In Touch

Let's Sell Out Your Dance

Fill out the form and we'll follow up to talk through your date, venue, and event details.

Call Us 504.383.5432
Email Us neil@musicandlightsla.com
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