PressOnPlay

PressOnPlay is a DJ and sound-lighting service based in Moutier in the Jura region of Bern, serving weddings, anniversaries, company dinners and other celebrations across the cantons of Jura, Bern and Neuchâtel. The business takes a modular approach: couples can rent sound and lighting equipment alone, or add DJ animation for the evening, with pricing worked out individually based on the specific event. The website is short and publishes no price list, so booking requires a direct inquiry to learn what the service will cost. It does have an "Impressions" page with photos taken at past events and a "Matériel" page on the equipment.

The owner's background shapes the service. He has been passionate about music and parties since youth and started performing in 2004 as part of a DJ collective called Fire Project, working events across Switzerland. Fire Project ended in 2008, but he continued to handle small private events (weddings and anniversaries) and to expand his musical range. He launched PressOnPlay formally in early 2019 to offer DJ animation and equipment rental for smaller events. The site emphasizes that he listens carefully to what clients want and aims to deliver dynamic entertainment and lively atmosphere. What the site does not provide is testimonials, a client list or the owner's name: the presentation page speaks of him only in the third person. A couple considering PressOnPlay would rely on the photos, direct communication and references they ask for.

The service offers three package levels. The STARTER package is equipment rental only: the business rents out a complete audio-light system for one day, without transport to the venue and without a DJ operator present. A couple would manage setup themselves or hire a technician separately. The business does not publish a price for this option; couples request a quote. The MEDIUM package includes the same complete audio-light system for one day, but adds transport up to 50 kilometers and on-site setup included in the price. Again, no DJ operator is present; the equipment is delivered, installed and left ready to operate. This might suit a couple who has a DJ from another source or who wants to operate the equipment themselves. The price is quoted on request. The FULL package includes the complete audio-light system, transport up to 50 kilometers, on-site setup, and a DJ to animate the evening. This is the most complete option and the only one of the 3 with a DJ. As with the others, the price depends on the specific event and must be requested.

PressOnPlay's musical palette is broad. The site lists ten styles available: 70s and 80s hits, 90s tracks, dance, pop, house, Latino, R&B, reggaeton, rock and electronic music. The description emphasizes that the DJ can adjust the mix to suit the event and the guests, though the site does not go into detail about how that personalization works or whether the DJ meets with the couple beforehand to plan the evening. For a destination wedding or a couple unfamiliar with the DJ, the lack of detail about the planning process is a potential gap to clarify directly.

The geographic service area covers three cantons. The business is based in Moutier, in the Bernese Jura, and operates throughout Jura, Bern and Neuchâtel. The site lists several towns where the DJ serves: it specifically names Jura, Bienne, and Neuchâtel as service areas. The MEDIUM and FULL packages include transport of 50 km, and the site does not say what a venue further away would cost. For a couple marrying in a village hall or a country restaurant in the Bernese Jura, Jura or the Neuchâtel area, a supplier who names that region as home ground is useful, and expats working in Bern, Biel/Bienne or Neuchâtel who marry locally fall inside the stated area.

The booking process is straightforward but requires direct contact. There is no online calendar or availability checker, and the site gives an email address, info@pressonplay.ch, but no phone number. A couple fills out a quote form on the site, providing the event date, location, type of event (wedding, private party, company dinner, club/bar or other), expected guest count (0 to 50, 50 to 100, or 100 to 200), which services they want (DJ, sound, lighting or combinations), preferred music styles, and their budget in francs. The style list on the form is longer than the one on the services page and adds 2000s, rap, après-ski, country and French variété. The business then contacts them with a custom quote. Beyond the three example packages, there is no FAQ and no pricing, and no indication whether PressOnPlay works in English. All content on the website is in French only, so couples should be prepared to communicate in French during the inquiry and planning stages.

The key trade-offs with PressOnPlay become clear on examination. On the positive side, the service is regional and the services page says PressOnPlay adapts its offer to each request; the owner has DJed since 2004, first with Fire Project, then at private events, and under the PressOnPlay name since 2019; transport up to 50 kilometers is included in the MEDIUM and FULL packages; and the three-tier model accommodates different budgets and needs. On the difficult side, no prices are published, so a couple cannot budget without a specific inquiry; there are no testimonials, only a page of event photos, which makes it hard to judge the DJing itself before contacting the business; the minimal website provides no detail about how the DJ personalizes an event, how far in advance to book, whether the DJ consults with the couple beforehand, or how the business handles special requests; and the site is in French only and says nothing about English.

For a couple in the Jura, Bern or Neuchâtel region who are comfortable requesting a quote and discussing their event over email or phone in French, PressOnPlay offers a straightforward path to music and entertainment at a regional scale. For an English-speaking couple from abroad or an expat family, the lack of published information and the French-language-only interface mean the booking process will require patience and direct communication to clarify expectations and costs. A couple should reach out early to the quote form and be specific about their needs, timeline and language preferences, then ask for references from past weddings in their region before committing.