Frequently Asked Questions

Peter Styla is a Toronto-based DJ with over 20 years of experience and thousands of events performed globally, operating as Styla Entertainment.

A Canadian citizen of Lebanese descent, born and raised in South Africa, he previously ran a DJ and events business in Johannesburg before immigrating to Canada during the pandemic and settling in Toronto.

Toronto and the greater GTA, including corporate venues, hotels, and conference centres.

Travel outside the immediate Toronto area is available for an additional travel fee based on distance.

No. Peter Styla focuses exclusively on corporate and private (non-wedding) events.

If you’re looking for a wedding DJ, this isn’t the right fit — for everything else, corporate or private, get in touch.

Corporate events — conferences, galas, product launches, holiday parties, award nights — and private events such as milestone birthdays, anniversaries, and private parties.

Weddings are not offered.

Use the “Check Your Date” button anywhere on this site.

It opens real-time availability through DJ Intelligence, the booking platform used for all scheduling, so you see accurate availability instantly rather than waiting on an email reply.

As early as possible once your date and venue are confirmed.

Popular dates, especially corporate holiday season and Q4, are booked months ahead.

You’ll receive an agreement and retainer request through DJ Intelligence.

Once the signed agreement and retainer are received, the date is confirmed and held exclusively for your event.

All planning is conducted in writing, from initial booking through final event details, to ensure every detail is captured accurately ahead of the event day.

This keeps expectations clear for both sides and avoids any confusion on the day itself.

Yes. Add-ons like extra hours, uplighting, or karaoke hosting can be added any time before the event, subject to availability.

See the Booking Terms page for the full change and cancellation policy.

Corporate event rates start from a standard rate of $1,695, with a lower Launch Rate currently available for a limited time.

Private event pricing follows a similar structure. Full current pricing is listed on the homepage.

Professional DJ performance for the booked event duration, all music programming and guest song requests, and standard sound connection to the venue’s house system where available.

Possible add-ons include extra performance hours, overtime, early setup, karaoke hosting, uplighting, and venue parking.

Bookings outside the immediate Toronto area include a distance-based travel fee. All add-ons are listed with pricing on the homepage.

A 50% retainer secures the date, with the balance due 14 days before the event.

All terms, including payment, are agreed and settled before the event — there’s no post-event billing or invoicing after the fact. Full details are on the Booking Terms page.

No. HST at 13% is added and shown separately, since Styla Entertainment is HST registered.

No. Peter Styla operates as a walk-in DJ, connecting directly into your venue’s existing house sound system for every event — corporate or private.

This keeps setup fast, reliable, and free of unnecessary equipment clutter for venues that already have professional audio in place.

Peter Styla doesn’t arrange or supply equipment directly. If your venue doesn’t already have house sound in place, a technical rider outlining the exact requirements can be provided ahead of time, and your venue or event team arranges the rental.

A venue with house sound already in place remains the ideal fit for the walk-in setup.

Standard setup is included and coordinated with your venue ahead of time.

Early setup, if required by your venue’s schedule, is available as an add-on.

Yes. Guest song requests are welcomed and factored into the music programming for the event, alongside any specific requests from the client in advance.

Karaoke hosting is available as an add-on for eligible bookings — confirm availability when booking.

Uplighting is available as an add-on to enhance the venue’s look and feel — confirm availability and fixture count when booking.

Yes. Coordinating with a venue’s AV team, production company, or event planner ahead of time is standard practice for corporate bookings.

Yes. A full invoice with HST itemized separately is provided, with payment settled before the event — no post-event invoicing.

Details on insurance can be confirmed directly when booking a corporate event — reach out via the booking form with any specific venue or procurement requirements.