🎯 How do you start the rotation?
The first request slip received establishes the start of the rotation. The rotation continues through the list of singers (including first-time singers) before returning to the starting point.
👥 How do you mix new singers into your rotation?
Singers turning in their first slip are added to the end of the rotation with singers in the currently established rotation cycle.
🚫 What if people submit slips under different names?
Anyone discovered submitting slips under different names to intentionally bypass rotation rules is removed from the rotation. We understand and encourage stage names or funny nicknames as a joke to add entertainment value. However, when someone purposely changes their name on a slip strictly to cut ahead of everyone else in a fair rotation, they lose their spot. There are plenty of singers waiting patiently to have a good time.
⏱️ How do you keep the rotation in order?
Our standard is First Come, First Served. We hold a singer’s spot in the rotation using their prior slip as a guide until it reaches the front. This gives you time to look for your next song. If you choose not to sing again, the slip is removed, and your spot will be held for the next cycle.
🎤 How do you handle people who like to sing duets as well as solos?
Duets are always the trickiest part of a rotation. To keep it as fair as possible, a duet counts as a turn for one of the singers. Simply let the host know whose turn the duet should count against when you come up to sing.
🛑 What about people who grab the mic while others are singing?
You may only join a song at the direct invitation of the original solo artist. If someone jumps on a mic uninvited, their own slip is moved to the end of the rotation, and the song is counted as their turn for the round.
🚪 What if someone leaves the venue and returns later?
We keep a singer’s old slip in the rotation for one full cycle, giving you time to grab a drink or step outside. If your name is called twice and you do not answer, your slip is removed. Anyone returning after their slip has been removed is placed at the end of the active rotation.
⭐ How often does the host sing during the rotation?
As a host, DJ Bigdog’s primary job is to provide entertainment and spotlight the singers. The customers always come first! The host steps out of the singing rotation as soon as four to six singers are in the queue. The host will only sing by popular customer request or for specialty dedications.