5 out of 5 stars and 109 reviews
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(109)Western MA, Southern VT, Northwestern CT, Eastern NY
About this vendor
Congratulations on your engagement—I’d love to connect and learn more about the celebration you’re envisioning.
With over 2 decades of experience as a wedding DJ and event lighting specialist, I work closely with couples to design an atmosphere that feels effortless, elegant, & distinctly theirs. From pristine ceremony sound & thoughtfully curated music to polished, unobtrusive emceeing and refined lighting design, every detail is handled with intention and care.
I’m honored to be among the most frequently referred wedding professionals in the Berkshires, trusted by couples and venues alike for a calm presence, seamless execution, and an elevated guest experience. My role is not just to play music—but to help shape the flow, energy, and emotional moments of your day.
If you’d like, I’m happy to schedule a Zoom to discuss your vision and explore how my services can complement it beautifully. I look forward to learning more about your plans.
Warm regards,
DJ Chris Plankey
Details
Equipment
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- Hip-Hop
- Jazz
Music Services
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
8-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+5 more.
Best of Weddings
The Knot independently assesses vendors for this award—it’s never self-reported. We base it on firsthand experiences from real couples and guests, and they must have a 4.5-star average across 7+ reviews in the qualifying year.
Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
Reviews
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Absolutely amazing to work with! He did an incredible job with our wedding, the lighting looked magical.
Chris was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.
While he provided incredible music and stunning lighting, he did so much more than just DJ our reception. C...
hris additionally supported us through the planning process. He helped us outline our timeline, ensured everything flowed seamlessly, and even led our wedding rehearsal — which gave us so much peace of mind going into the big day.
The lighting installations were absolutely perfect and completely transformed the atmosphere throughout the evening. From soft, romantic lighting during our first dance and dinner to high-energy party lighting that kicked off the reception, every transition felt intentional and beautifully executed.
Chris also went above and beyond by editing our selected songs to the perfect length for our first dance, as well as our father-daughter and mother-son dances. Those moments felt seamless and so thoughtfully prepared.
During the reception, he incorporated so many of our favorite songs, kept the energy high, and made sure there was never a dull moment on the dance floor. We received many compliments from our guests about how amazing the music was! He was also fantastic at reading the room — graciously taking guest requests and knowing which ones would elevate the vibe and which to gently pass on to keep the momentum going.
Chris is professional, organized, talented, and genuinely passionate about what he does. If you’re looking for a DJ who will not only deliver an unforgettable party but also support you throughout the wedding process, look no further. We are so grateful for everything he did to make our day absolutely perfect!
We had the absolute pleasure of working with DJ Chris for our wedding and we cannot recommend him highly enough. From our very first conversation, it was clear that he is organized...
, detail-oriented, and dedicated to providing an incredible experience. Every aspect of the rehearsal, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were executed flawlessly.
In addition to keeping the energy high and the dance floor full all evening, DJ Chris also provided lighting for our tent, which completely transformed the space and created the perfect ambiance for our celebration.
Beyond his professionalism and talent, DJ Chris is genuinely kind and was a joy to work with. We are so grateful to have had him as part of our wedding weekend and would not have wanted anyone else to handle such an important part of our day.
We really loved working with Chris. He was such a good listener and a helpful guide as we were navigating through wedding planning. We loved how he was very chill, organized and pr...
ofessional. He was able to combine our love of folk and love of jam bands in a seamless way. We really loved his couples *napkins up* quiz and his fun way to dismiss tables for the buffet. If we were to ever get married again, we would use him!
Chris is absolutely amazing! Our wedding day was perfect, and a huge part of that goes to Chris! His attention to detail for every part of the day is remarkable. The lightening, dr...
apery, and music created the perfect night. Highly recommend!
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Chris was recommended to us by our wedding venue, Bloom Meadows. We used his DJ, lighting/drapery and ceremony services for our wedding day. He is the total package!! From o...
ur first call with Chris we knew we had made the right decision choosing him. He is thorough, organized and takes time to get to know his clients making sure it is a good fit. Chris provides you with several questionnaires to ensure that your vision becomes his own.
Chris had us (me!!) on the dance floor the entire night. He even went above any beyond helping one of my close friends execute a surprise on the dance floor. If you have a wedding or event coming up we highly recommend Chris!!
Chris was absolutely fantastic for us during the wedding planning in the months leading up to the big day and again during the celebration. He asked thoughtful questions during the...
prep phase and followed through on every tiny detail during the wedding ceremony and reception. He arrived early to set everything up, and he was a wonderful master of ceremonies throughout the day. The music was never too loud or too quiet for each part of the day, and once the reception and dancing began, he kept the energy high and kept people on the dance floor. If you choose to hire Chris, know that you are hiring more than just a DJ. Five stars!
We love Chris!!!! From the beginning, Chris was an absolute pleasure to work with. His DJing skills are incredible; our dance floor was so much fun and so lively! So many of our gu...
ests complimented the music. He was sure to play a wide variety that guests of all ages enjoyed.
More than the music, Chris could double as a wedding coordinator. He was SO HELPFUL in input for timeline for our day and was so organized. I truly don't know what we would've done without him!
A little snippet of a conversation Chris and I had about ceremony logistics, just to give you an idea about how genuine Chris is and how much he enjoys his line of work:
I had asked him if he wanted a copy of the vows/what our officiant was going to say, and Chris responded, "That's okay! I like to here everything in real time. Listening to the officiant and the vows is my favorite part of the evening." I thought that was such a sweet sentiment. It's so clear in everything that Chris does that he is passionate about his job!
I cannot recommend Chris enough!!! The best DJ around hands down.
Chris is amazing to work with. His attention to detail is top notch. Chris simply does not show up to your event with a cookie cutter play list. He gives you homework to make sure ...
your music is 100% customized. Our guests danced all night and people haven’t stopped talking about how much fun our reception was! Thank you Chris!!
From the moment my husband and I booked Chris we were impressed by his communication. Chris is very detail oriented and had us answer questionnaires that truly led to such an amaz...
ing experience. We highly recommend him.
My husband and both our families and friends raved on how fun the night was. Chris kept everyone on the dance floor and entertained throughout the entire night.
My husband and I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Chris again for another event.
Lindsey & John September 7th 2024
We had the pleasure of working with Chris as the DJ for our wedding on October 19th at Berkshire Hills, and we couldn't be more thrilled with his work! From start to finish, Chris ...
was incredibly communicative, concise, and organized, making the whole planning process smooth and stress-free. His professionalism was evident in every interaction, and he always made sure we were on the same page.
What truly set Chris apart was his wealth of experience. He made several thoughtful recommendations that we hadn’t even considered, adding extra touches that truly enhanced our big day. His guidance made a world of difference and allowed us to focus on enjoying our wedding rather than worrying about the details.
On the day of the event, Chris seamlessly curated the perfect playlist and kept the energy flowing all night long. Our guests were constantly on the dance floor, and we received so many compliments on the music choices. He knows exactly how to read the room and adapt to the crowd, ensuring everyone had an unforgettable time.
If you're looking for a DJ who is not only highly skilled but also truly dedicated to making your event memorable, we wholeheartedly recommend Chris. Thank you for making our wedding day everything we dreamed of!
Chris was so professional and responsive. His drapery and lighting was absolutely STUNNING! The event space really changes when you add it and I could not recommend him enough!
Wow, wow, wow....DJ Chris is amazing!!! We used him for our wedding of approx. 170 guests in the berkshires. We were highly impressed with DJ Chris after our first video call with ...
him where we learned that he was much more than just a DJ. He takes on the role of MC/coordinator for the entire event, ensuring the timeline of events is exactly as you picture and assists in making sure things flow seamlessly including communicating between vendors if needed. He is extremely professional, while also being very chill and easy to bounce ideas off of in order to reach your perfect vision for the evening. He completely customizes his music to each individual's interests, and does a great job in asking about details that I did not even think of. I would highly recommend DJ Chris!
Chris was truly the best DJ we could have asked for for our wedding! He was so detailed, helped create our timeline for the afternoon and helped for our rehearsal as well. He got e...
veryone out on the dance floor and we all had a blast dancing the night away! I couldn’t thank him enough! I would very VERY highly recommend him for your wedding or honestly any event!
Chris Plankey was amazing! He was professional and made everything feel seamless. He did our lights at the Lake House Cottages of the Berkshires. He made the tent look absolutely b...
eautiful. If you book this venue for your wedding, you should definitely do special lighting in the tent. It set the tone beautifully.
We were looking for a specific vibe and wanted to rent speakers for our venue. Once we told Chris what we were looking for, he suggested a set up that ended up working really well!...
He communicated quickly and efficiently with us and worked with our officiant to set up the mics, and moved the speaker's based on our layout and flow. He was so nice and patient and made our day work flawlessly! If we had to do it again, we would pick Chris for speaker rental every time!! Highly recommend!!!
Chris DJ'ed and provided lights/drapery for my partner's and my commitment ceremony on 8/24/24. From the very first intro phone call, Chris was awesome. So kind, clear in his commu...
nication, and passionate about helping us get the experience we wanted. We were planning a few unconventional things, and he was excited about helping us make it all happen. Music/Dancing was a big deal for me when planning, and he took the time to understand me, my partner, and our guests. On the day of our party, he was the perfect professional, and (again) so kind. Several guests (and our photographer) went out of their way to find me and comment on how good he was in some way—how well mic'ed the ceremony was, how fun the dancing was all night, how creative the cocktail music was, and how cool some of his special touches were. One guest asked me for his contact info, for her friend's upcoming wedding. With his help with perfect music and beautiful ambiance, Chris was an essential piece in making the atmosphere perfect from start to finish. We're so incredibly grateful and can't recommend him enough! (Photos from Novella Photography.)
Working with Chris made our entire wedding and planning so much easier, Chris is knowledgeable about what he does and is sooo good at it. From meetings before the event to helping ...
to organize the rehearsal, the music, lights and curtains, we could not have asked for a better DJ/ go to guy!! I have also worked with Chris for other events besides weddings. He is meticulously, professional and no one walks away unhappy!!
Without Chris we would have not pulled off such a smooth, organized, and fun day! He offers so many great services and makes the process as easy as possible! I couldn’t recommend h...
im enough!
Chris was our DJ for our wedding at Bloom Meadows, and he was absolutely amazing to work with! From start to finish, he made the entire process easy and stress-free. Chris was SUPE...
R prepared, and we really appreciated the check-in call before the wedding to ensure everything was perfectly set.
He handled the lights, ceremony music, and reception music seamlessly, playing everything we wanted to hear. Our friends and family loved the music, which created an incredible dance floor experience. We highly recommend DJ Chris Plankey for your wedding!
We highly recommend DJ Chris Plankey for your wedding! From highly productive Zoom calls to fun questionnaires that better allow him to understand your music taste, the planning pr...
ocess was well-organized and thorough. Chris was there for us every step of the way, including 3 months before our wedding when we needed our wedding song edited in advance so we could practice our choreography! On our wedding day, our guests were highly engaged by preselected activities including the Photo Dash and the Newlywed Game. We had many guests comment on how much fun they had, as if they were at a real game show! And we had the TIME OF OUR LIVES on the dance floor which was packed all night. What sets Chris apart is his attention to detail and professionalism. He has truly mastered his craft, and we are so happy we chose him for our wedding DJ!
From beginning to end , Chris was highly communicative and detailed. Chris was professional, timely, and always a joy to speak with. The reception ran smoothly with out any snags d...
ue to Chris’ detailed timeline he created based on the details of the day I gave him. He even shortened all our songs for our dances in a way that made sense and made them seamless. The day after our wedding, all of our guest kept raving about how good our DJ was. I recommend Chris for all of your DJ needs.
DJ Chris was absolutely wonderful! The forms he provided helped us plan our wedding with ease! DJ Chris continued to support us during our wedding, and we had a blast!
We utilized MusiChris DJ Service for our October wedding at The Red Barn at Hampshire College. Chris was absolutely wonderful to work with throughout our entire planning process. H...
e is very professional and detailed, and truly takes the time to get to know his clients and their expectations for their events through several Zoom meetings as well as through the use of detailed questionnaires. On the evening of our wedding, Chris had the dance floor occupied at all times with his music choices as well as his willingness and ability to play several non-traditional song requests from our guests. We are continuing to hear excellent reviews of our wedding from our guests, and Chris had a huge role in making the event perfect for everyone! We would HIGHLY recommend MusiChris DJ Service for any wedding/event! Thank you again, Chris!
We utilize Chris for our lighting services for our wedding this summer and he was absolutely wonderful to work with! Chris helped us identify a package that not only worked with ou...
r budget but did exactly what we were looking for at our venue. The lighting was classic and beautifully accentuated our tent, elevating the guest experience! Thank you, Chris!! We can't recommend him more!
Chris was amazing to work with! He was very professional, organized, and on top of it all. He gives you detailed online documents to fill out about your reception and ceremony so y...
ou both are on the same page and so he knows your exact vision. I really appreciated him giving us his time to meet via zoom 2 or 3 times to answer any questions or concerns I had and to go over all the documents that I previously filled out .
We had 170 people at our wedding and I was so pleased with the way Chris was able to handle such a big crowd. He had to guide them to the ceremony, cocktail hour, and to find their seats for the reception. This was all done so smoothy. Not to mention the dance floor was packed all night with our guests dancing the night away! They all loved it!
We also hired him to do the lighting in the reception hall and outside on the patio. It was beautifully done! I highly recommend Chris for your ceremony, reception, and lighting needs!
Chris was very professional, extremely kind and easy to work with! He made our planning experience even better! We appreciate him keeping to our playlist and do not playlist! Overa...
ll 10/10!
We got married at the Cheshire Rod & Gun Club, Chris was great to work with and did an amazing job with the lights and curtains. Definitely recommend for any event you may have.
Chris did the lighting and backdrop behind our sweetheart table at Crissey Farm and it looked beautiful! We didn't have to worry about a thing, he came in and made it look exactly ...
how he said he would
Almost 9 years ago Chris traveled to NY for my sister's wedding. He was incredible to the point where a few years later, he then traveled to NJ for my brother's wedding. And then...
it was my turn, and we had the honor of having Chris be able to make it out to NY to celebrate my wedding! The time and attention to detail that Chris portrays is next to none. He delivered, and all of my doubts about the wedding not being organized went away! He asked about the smallest details from the processional all the way until the last song of the night that was played. We had a few meetings, phone calls and a lot of emails, but every single detail and every single second we spent with Chris was top notch service. He had our backs and knew exactly what we wanted. We are very selective when it comes to the music we like, and we were able to send Chris a list of our must plays and he showed up! I honestly could ramble on and on about how great Chris is, we had the best wedding ever and a lot of that had to do with Chris and how exceptional his work is. He takes his job seriously and you will see that from the first moment you speak with him. We will only ever recommend Chris!
Chris really did a great job creating a musical environment as well as being the MC for the evening. The dance floor was on fire and we could not recommend him enough!
We could not have had a better DJ then Chris. It was evident early on in the process that we had chosen a phenomenal DJ. The professionalism of our initial meeting, the thorough on...
line documents, the timeline, the communication and full execution of the day was beyond our expectation. The dance floor was not empty from the time the ceremony ended to the end of the reception. This man knows his business and read our crowd like a book!!! He has an incredible attention to detail and made everything come together seamlessly! I wish there was an option to give more then five stars!
If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. We didn’t hire a wedding planner and took on most of it ourselves. I had been to a wedding where Chris was the DJ and it was a blast so ...
when we started planning he was our first call. When we had our initial meeting with Chris, we were instantly impressed with how he conducted himself and how he explained everything he had to offer. We booked him immediately. Since then he was constantly in contact not only with us, but he also communicated with other vendors like the caterer, venue and photographer. He met us at our venue a month or so before but he also coordinated the rehearsal and walked us through every step of the wedding day. Everyone involved felt extremely comfortable with their roles for our big day and my now wife and I didn’t worry at all that everything would happen smoothly. We were very impressed with the website Chris used to get to know us and to better understand the vibe we wanted at our wedding. Our wedding was almost two weeks ago now and everyone I talk to that was in attendance has commented on how much fun they had and how impressed they were with Chris. The dance floor was absolutely packed from the first dance song he played right up until the end. Don’t think twice and book Chris for your next event, worth every single penny. A couple of things Chris coordinated that we highly recommend was the anniversary dance and the photo dash.
Chris is so much more than just a DJ. He not only exceeded our expectations we had for the decor but also helped us execute the plans we had for the flower guy and the surprise we ...
had planned for our officiant. Chris is very detailed oriented, he’s extremely organized and will make sure all party’s involved for the wedding are on top of their game. Chris is the most genuine guy on top of all of that! Our wedding was exactly what we dreamed of and a big part of that is because of him!
Chris is a highly detailed and conscientious DJ. We had a very unique and complicated unorthodox wedding ceremony in mind (involving monitors and sound playing from a separate comp...
uter), but he assured us that it was feasible, but also figured out all the technical details and executed it to perfection. Nothing slipped through the cracks, he is the epitome of a professional, and we are thinking about ways we can work with him in the future. He is adaptable, gracious, honest, thoughtful and inventive. You need look no further for a terrific DJ and emcee. His work is nothing but perfection.
DJ Chris was absolutely amazing! He helped with truly everything from the timeline, the lighting, the music, all the fun, everything!! We could not have asked for a better DJ. He c...
ommunicated seamlessly throughout the event and planning. If you’re looking for someone to take your wedding to the next level, DJ Chris is the way to go.
Chris did our lighting, provided DJ services as well as master of ceremony services. It became very obvious early on that he is a master of his craft from start to finish from all...
of the planning aspects to the actual execution on the day of nothing would’ve turned out the way it did without his help! He helped us picking out lighting options and pulled it off wonderfully, he provided audio support for the ceremony itself and provided a very professional looking presentation to the whole thing, he provided audio cues to make sure the ceremony and reception ran smoothly, and at the actual DJ booth he worked with us to make sure the dance floor was busy and vibes were at their happiest the whole night! 12/10 could not recommend more
Chris provided both our DJ and lighting services for our wedding and I cannot begin to explain how great he was! He was so incredibly detailed in his planning and collaboration wi...
th us prior to our wedding. He helped tremendously with our whole wedding day process and we cannot thank him enough for how smooth and perfect the whole day was! In addition, the dance floor was packed the entire night!
Chris also went above and beyond in many ways for us which we are extremely grateful! For example, we requested a song to be played by a particular artist for our late grandmother. Chris went above and beyond and created an entire mix of this artist! He also sent us audio clips of our ceremony and speeches which we will cherish for years to come! THANK YOU!!
Chris was absolutely amazing. He was so easy to work with and his attention to detail is second to none. He ensured everything was perfect! He even surprised us with recordings of ...
our speeches, grand entrances, & ceremony. We are actually at a loss for words with how amazing Chris is. You certainly won't find a better DJ to work with.
Chris was a pleasure to work with. He provided us with an amazing party of a reception, great audio and mics for the ceremony, and a beautiful lighting setup for dinner/reception. ...
He is extremely thorough, and it really shows during the day. We had multiple guests tell us how great he us without even asking.
Chris is the best DJ hands down and it is not even close! From the initial meeting to the end of our wedding he was professional, organized, and most of all FUN! He takes extensive...
notes and leaves no stone unturned to make sure that your day/event runs as smooth as possible. He takes into account all of your wishes, recommendations, and preferences. He is able to play any sort of music and make it flow with the party! Not only is he a great DJ with but his MC skills are phenomenal. He knows how to talk to guests and organize a large group people to keep the party going. We didn't have to worry about a thing once we hired Chris. 10/10 would recommend.
Chris's DJ and lighting services went above and beyond my expectations. I could not be happier with my decision to hire him. Our lighting was absolutely beautiful. The DJ service w...
ent beyond being a DJ and he helped plan the entire day and night. He is very professional and made me feel confident that everything would go smoothly. The songs he chose kept our guests on the dance floor all night and he was very flexible when we decided to change up the order of events last minute. Highly highly recommend booking him!
Booking Chris was one of the best decisions we made throughout our wedding planning process. Not only is he incredibly detail-oriented and professional, he is personable, fun and e...
xtremely passionate about his job. He made us feel so relaxed and confident from our very first zoom call with him, all the way until the last song he played at our wedding. He was so easy to work with and went above and beyond to make sure our big day was special and a night to remember. We can't say enough good things about Chris and would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone. Thanks again, Chris!
Chris did an unbelievable job. My wife and I ended up selecting all vendors that cared and put in the same amount of effort that her and I put into our relationship. Chris was no d...
ifferent. Personally I think I’m a music lover Chris showed the same passion and interest from our first phone call to our last before our wedding day. We talked as a couple with Chris as scheduled and he and I 1:1 a number of times through the process. Having gone through the process during COVID and shortly after Chris made the process personable and painless. The process was simple and easy to follow. His questionnaire followed the ceremony/reception almost exactly and made my wife feel at ease during the day.
Chris met us the day prior to our wedding at our venue and got the ball rolling for our justice of peace who had no experience. He made the JP, our family and my wife and I at ease about our wedding. Then it was time. Your DJ can essentially run the schedule for the night with a microphone and Chris goes above and beyond to meet your needs. Would recommend him to anyone in the area and anywhere he’s willing to travel.
Happily Mike and Brittney
DJ CHRIS IS AMAZING!!
I’ve known about Chris from working weddings at a young age. My wife and I were in the midst of planning our wedding and searching for a DJ for our at home ce...
remony and reception. I mentioned I had remembered a guy who was great. Well we found Chris and contacted him.
Immediately we received a response from him and went over some basics. His services were exactly as he promised. His lighting was spectacular. The music sound was perfect. Chris went above our expectations not only on the DJ side but the help with planning and input on all of the small details. We did not hire just a DJ but more of the entire event coordinator. Everything he promised was spot on. We highly recommend Chris and his expertise for anyones function. He adapts to his work space and created an absolute perfect setting for our special day!
Thank you Chris!
Marc and Nancy
Working with Chris was one of the best decisions my wife and I made! Similar to what other reviews have mentioned, he is more than just an incredible DJ. As soon as we hired him, h...
e provided us with all kinds of planning resources and worksheets to ensure that he could deliver everything we could possibly want on our wedding day. And whether it was to clarify the pronunciation of someone's name, confirm the order of the day's events, or make sure that a song clip was edited to our liking, he communicated with us regularly to make sure every detail was in place. He also worked directly with our venue's event coordinator to ensure that everything went smoothly throughout the evening!
Although our wedding was two months ago, it's worth noting that we STILL have guests raving about Chris' organization, energy, and music selection. He had songs for everyone there, which kept our dance floor completely full all night long.
Chris, we can't thank you enough for EVERYTHING! You were one of the highlights of our wedding day!
Joe & Abby Dapson
Amazing!! worth every penny ! i had a princess wedding thanks to him , i went to my friends wedding and instantly knew i needed him for mine ! he is the best
When my fiance and I got engaged in July 2021, we reached out to Chris immediately. He was the DJ at my sister's wedding years ago, and we were so impressed that we knew we wanted ...
him to be a part of our wedding day. From the beginning of the planning process, Chris was professional, organized, and so easy to work with. He was extremely helpful each step of the way, made the planning process easy and stress free. Chris is more than just a DJ - he was instrumental in planning our rehearsal, ceremony, reception, and made sure the coordination between all of our vendors went seamlessly. He listened to what we envisioned for our special day, and went above and beyond to make our dream wedding a reality. The music at our reception was the perfect mix that included something for everyone - our guests had a blast and I didn't want to leave the dance floor! Thank you Chris for making our wedding even better than what we could have imagined. I would highly recommend him to anyone I know!
Chris was absolutely amazing!! He was so easy to work with , very thorough with his work. He ensured everything was perfect! He has even provided us with recordings of our speeches...
, grand entrances, & ceremony. Absolutely amazing, would rate him 1000000000 stars if I could! Thank you Chris.
We had a great experience with Chris! He is soo organized with attention to detail to all aspects of the day, he really is much more than a DJ, but a key factor to day of timeline ...
. He was very patient with me with song selection and delivered us a truly amazing night of dancing. 10/10 recommend.
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MusiChris DJ and Lighting Service