QR Code Song Requests for DJs: The Complete Setup Guide (In Under 10 Minutes)

QR code song requests are the fastest way to modernize your gigs.

No app. No awkward booth walk-ups. Guests scan, request, and you see everything in one place.

Here's the exact setup that works for weddings, clubs, bars, and private events.

Step 1: Create your event

Set up an event (name + date). You'll get:

• a guest request link
• a QR code guests can scan

Pro tip: name it something guests recognize ("Aisha & Mark Wedding" or "Saturday Night @ Atlas Bar").

Step 2: Decide your rules (control = everything)

Before the event, decide:

• Do you allow voting? (optional)
• Do you allow tipping? (recommended if monetization is your goal)
• Do you want requests always open, or only after a certain time?

Make it simple and consistent.

Step 3: Put the QR code where people will actually see it

Best placements:

• Near the DJ booth (screen or sign)
• Bar area
• Near seating / tables

Avoid: hidden corners, tiny prints, or places where people don't linger.

Step 4: Use one sentence of instruction

Don't overthink the copy. Use this: "Scan to request a song (and tip if you'd like)."

That's enough.

Step 5: Mention it at the right time

Two mentions is perfect:

• Once early ("Requests are open—scan the QR.")
• Once at peak ("Drop your requests in the QR queue—let's go.")

Too many mentions feels salesy. Two is clean.

Step 6: Work the queue like a pro

A request queue is not a playlist. It's a signal.

Best practice:

• Look for clusters (multiple similar requests)
• Use requests as a direction, not a command
• Save "perfect timing" songs for peak moments
• Skip what doesn't fit

You're still curating the night.

Step 7: Turn tipping into appreciation

If you enable tips, never promise "tip = guaranteed play."

Instead:

• "Tips are appreciated"
• "I'll do my best to fit requests in"
• "You're supporting the DJ tonight—thank you"

This keeps the vibe positive and professional.

The result

You get:

• fewer booth interruptions
• better crowd insight
• more engaged guests
• and (often) more money per gig

If you want a QR request system built for DJs, PlayThatNext is designed specifically for this flow.

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