Help & FAQs

Got a question? Let me know and I'll answer it here on the FAQ! Text it to 0410868612 or email it to info@billygoatkaraoke.com.au

General

Yes! But don't take my word for it. πŸ‘‰ Tap here for my Google reviews

Yes! We LOVE people who support those getting up to sing πŸ‘. Without you, karaoke would be NOTHING!

Yes! πŸ‘‰ Tap this link to ENTER the $20 draw, and you'll go on the mailing list.

Requesting Songs

Yes! πŸ‘‰ Tap here to see the song list. If your song isn't in the list, contact me by Monday and I'll do my best to add it for that week's shows (90% chance I can get it for you), or let me know on show night (75% chance I can get it for you at a show).

If your song isn't in the list, let me know at the show (75% chance I can get it for you at the show) or contact me by Monday and I'll do my best to add it for that week's shows (90% chance I can get it for you).

Come up and grab a request slip and song book from the stage area. Write down your name, the song you want to sing and the song's artist. Hand the slip to me!

No. Please wait your turn like everyone else.

"Not even if I give you $20?"

No.

"Not even if I give you $200?"

Possibly. Then I'd immediately spend it on drinks for eveyone in the rotation who has to wait longer because you got bumped up.

Unless at a charity or paid private function event, entry to the venue is free and there will be no cost to sing songs. I do have a tip jar though! 😎

Yes! Otherwise you'd be getting up for more than one song per rotation while everyone else only sings one, and that wouldn't be fair, would it? 🀨

Yes! But that will count as their song for that rotation i.e. they'll have to wait until the next rotation to sing their next song.

Not unless they've invited you to. You wouldn't want someone else doing that to you, would you? πŸ€”

No. It's illegal for me to do this for you.

No. It's illegal for me to do this for you.

Yes. Note: the song list may also contain songs that are not kid-friendly. If kids are at a show, I do my best to hold off any non-kid-friendly songs until they have left. I also reserve the right to not allow a child to sing a song that I feel may not be appropriate.

Booking Billy Goat Karaoke

πŸ‘‰ Tap here to get the ball rolling for your venue, corporate function or private party booking!

I supply everything needed! High quality PA system and lights, a lyrics screen for singers, song books, song request slips, pens, props... even free lollies! You just supply the venue, and if possible a large screen TV or projector for me to display lyrics on so that the audience can sing along with the performers. If you don't have a large screen TV or projector, I can supply a 42 inch screen for an additional $22 incl GST. Billy Goat Karaoke is a full karaoke dj hire service.

No - I only offer a hosted karaoke hire service i.e. a full karaoke dj hire service.

Here's what I do:

  • I have over 1400 followers on Facebook, Instagram and in my direct email mailing list that I will advertise your venue to! πŸ˜ƒ
  • I post paid Facebook and Instagram ads for EVERY show, which I supply you with to add to your own Facebook and Instagram pages too.
  • I share the above Facebook and Instagram posts to many Facebook groups local to your venue.
  • I give you customised A2, A3 and A4 pdf posters to put up in and around your venue (in your outside poster holders and in high foot traffic areas inside, like around the main bar and on the back of toilet stall doors and on or near bathroom mirrors). I can also supply you will my logo images so that your marketing department can create their own media e.g. for table toppers, your own socials ads etc.
  • I'll create an unforgettable karaoke experience that people will tell their mates about. Word of mouth is KING.

Here's what you do:

  • If you have an email list - let them know about karaoke night before every show!
  • Create a recurring event about karaoke night on your Facebook page.
  • Print and put up the posters I give you!
  • If karaoke is weekly or fortnightly, invest in an outside banner that says something simple, like "KARAOKE, every Friday, 8pm" (white, bold text on a red background is best).
  • Supply me with a $20 venue voucher for the per-show draw. People scan my QR code to enter the draw, which places them on my mailing-list, allowing me to email them reminders about karaoke at your venue!

Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes! πŸŽ‰πŸ₯‚πŸ₯³πŸ»πŸŽˆπŸ•ΊπŸ½πŸ’ƒ

Yes. I've worn many a themed outfit, from 80's to toga, and I've even frocked up (not pretty). Regarding songs - I recommend letting people also sing songs that maybe don't fit the theme of your event.

You pay, I will play 😎.

Yes.

3 metres square is the ideal minimum.

Yes - I have $30,000,000 public liability per occurrence and $30,000,000 product liability per occurrence.

Gear & Sound

Yes! I have three cordless microphones🎀🎀🎀, plus I also have plenty of inflatable microphones for those who just want to be pretend rock stars!

Yes! I actively mix the sound while you're singing.

Yes! I can take songs up or down up to 4 semitones (half steps). Note - my system doesn't show me the original key of the songs e.g. I won't know if your song is in D major. However, most karaoke songs are created to be in the same key as the original version.

Not unless you sound like Freddie Mercury.

Sorry - my system doesn't have this feature.

Yes!

Yes.

3 metres square is the ideal minimum.

$20 Draw

Scan the QR code on the back of the song request slips, or πŸ‘‰ Tap this link to ENTER.

Each venue has its own draw, so you'll need to enter one time at each venue. Once you've entered at a venue, you'll be entered into all future Billy Goat Karaoke draws at that venue.

Yes. You'll have 3 minutes to collect your prize, else... redraw!

Random software draw.

Yes - every show that I personally host.

Karaoke Singing Tips

A great starting point is to hold the microphone about 5-10 centimetres (2-4 inches) from your mouth at a 45 degree angle. That will give me the best opportunity to mix a GREAT sound for you.

Holding it further away will likely make your voice sound thin and too quiet, plus it increases the chance of feedback - that high pitched, loud, horrible whine - occurring because I've had to turn the microphone up so loud to compensate for the loss of volume.

Holding it closer will make your voice sound unclear and muffled, plus increases the chance of distortion occurring.