"CHEESE-FREE. OBNOXIOUS-FREE. STRESS-FREE." BOUTIQUE DJ+MC & EVENT DIRECTION
Award-Winning Akron Wedding DJ Cleveland Ohio
NO LINE DANCES.
NO DATED INTERACTIONS.
NO OBNOXIOUS ANNOUNCING.
NO TACKY SIGNS.
NO CHEESE!
NO WORRIES OR STRESS.
JUST GREAT TUNES & A GREAT TIME.
WELCOME TO
J HELBIG CHEESE-FREE
DJ+MC!
AN AWARD-WINNING "NON-CHEESY, NON-OBNOXIOUS" BOUTIQUE DJ + MC
HONORED TO BE ONE OF THE BEST
WEDDING DJS FROM CLEVELAND TO AKRON/CANTON TO MID-OHIO TO PITTSBURGH!
A BIT ABOUT JACK
Hi there & thanks for "clicking" by. I'm Jack Helbig. If you were expecting a lame and cheesy DJ name like almost-everyone seems to have, sorry-not-sorry. I use my actual name.
Using my real name is just the beginning of how different I am from most DJs/DJ services you've experienced (being an at event) or other DJs you've talked to.
First off, if my name sounds familiar, that's because you probably hear me each weekday morning as I'm an on-air radio personality/producer (in addition to possessing radio programming experience as well). I've actually been an on-air personality for over two decades at a number of radio stations (Top 40, Classic Hits, Adult Top 40 & News/Talk) during that time. I even possess actual programming experience.
I am a real DJ & MC with one of the most unique industry experiences in the area. Not only that, I have a solid background in nightclubs, in addition to public appearances & private events.
Unlike a majority of the DJs in Cleveland, Akron/Canton, Pittsburgh & beyond doing this, this overall industry has always been my career and not something I do "on the side." You'll be hard-pressed finding another DJ in the area that possesses this kind of unique experience.
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I have three simple goals:
Be different, be consistent and be one of the best!
I will let my reviews, along with my distinctive industry awards from The Knot & Wedding Wire speak for themselves.
I pride myself in offering a distinctive brand & signature style that really separates me from the majority of Cleveland DJs, Akron DJs, Canton DJs & Pittsburgh DJs/DJ services around.
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What I do NOT do is just as vital as what I do do. You'll also realize how authentic I am and how dedicated I am to what I do and my high expectations I personally place upon myself.
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LOCATION
I am based in Northeast Ohio, but I offer my services throughout Ohio along with the Pittsburgh & Erie PA markets and Wheeling WV markets. You can easily follow me on Instagram to see where I am every weekend (@nocheesedjjack). Plus, I love to travel!
RELAXED, ORGANIC, INCLUSIVE & FUN!
WEDDINGS & EVENTS
AN APPROACH & PHILOSOPHY UNLIKE ANY OTHER
I'm going to be honest: Many event & (especially) wedding DJs in Cleveland, Akron/Canton & Pittsburgh are just an embarrassment.
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Why? Well, at one point in time, some DJ thought "Hey, you what would be great?
DJs hijacking an event and making themselves the center of attention at someone's wedding or event by constantly talking on the mic, telling lame and stale jokes (although they're not a comedian), bringing along some props, forcing guests into playing games, leading in dance lessons in the middle of the dance floor and berating guests to 'get on the dance floor'" while playing the same, dated soundtrack."
Essentially -- to quote Ludacris -- "act a fool!" JUST...NO!
I've always found this annoying -- and quite honestly -- somewhat insulting to the guests that they aren't capable of entertaining themselves and need the DJ to find a way to entertain the -- as if they're at a kids party.
I attend industry conferences and workshops and "industry leaders" and, sadly, they're still talking about doing this. Hence that obnoxiousness and ridiculousness still exists with a majority of Akron DJs, Cleveland DJs, Ohio DJs, Pittsburgh DJs in one-way-or-another today. And, much to the chagrin of the industry and today's couples.
That element of putting myself in the guests' shoes is another vital part of my distinctive approach, philosophy and (somewhat unconventional) attitude towards DJ entertainment that is the backbone to my exclusive "Non-Cheesy, Non-Obnoxious" branding.
I WANT YOU AND YOUR GUESTS TO HAVE A GREAT TIME DOING WHAT THEY FEEL LIKE DOING.
So, I allow events to flow organically - NOT rushed
I ALSO LET EVENTS FLOW ORGANICALLY - NOT RUSHED (that's another huge pet peeve of mine are wedding vendors who think everything needs to be rushed).
MY WEDDINGS & EVENTS ARE RELAXED AND FUN -- WHERE EVERYONE FEELS INCLUDED.
I don't resort to props. Or line dances. Or constantly talking (not to be confused with being a professional Master of Ceremonies).
You'll NEVER hear me "tell" people they "need to be on the dance floor", or to "put their hands in the air", or "let me hear you scream" and other ridiculous, cheesy and just-outright obnoxious (and lame) majority of the DJs in Akron/Canton, DJs in Cleveland, DJs in Pittsburgh (& beyond) still do.
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