Why the Men In Black?

We cater to events small and huge, but you will always get our A-game. Our goal is the same as yours; that you and your guests have a great time. Once your contract has been signed with MiB, we aren’t just taking your deposit and promising to show up the day of your event; we’re there with you along the way. We will work out your format and music preferences, offer suggestions, but at the end of the day it’s your party and we’ll do everything we can to make your event happen as you wish it. Our music selection is current and varied, containing more than 30,000 tracks, so it's rare that I won't have a song someone wants to hear. Beyond that, we are very well equipped to handle a wide mix of music and are always happy to play requests. While we are primarily a DJ service, we offer karaoke and live entertainment services as well (jazz trio playing dinner music, a pianist playing you down the aisle,or a comedian/magician entertaining after dinner at your company party or fundraiser)…lots of possiblities. If you’re planning a wedding, work party, mitzfah, stag and doe, celebraton of life, banquet, fundraiser, birthday party, Halloween party, New Years party, intimate dinner party, convention, or any reason you want to celebrate, the Men In Black will rock your house.

Weddings

To us, there is nothing more important on your wedding day than your comfort in knowing that the music is taken care of, we know what is happening and when. Our involvement at the wedding starts when your guests are outside the hall. We are inside, everything is set up, lights are ready to go, and there’s the background music of your choice playing. Our consultation is comprehensive. We will meet with you for a consultation about a month before your wedding to finalize your iitinerary and music preferences..We work out the details on the songs you would like played for your cocktails and dinner, your entrance music, and of course, your specific songs. We also will check in with your hall staff to make sure that everything is timed properly - making sure that the dinner is ready to be served when we start your Grand Entrance, so that there are no awkward gaps in the program. Our goal here is to plan everything related to our involvement in your event so that you can relax and have a good time. Beyond the music, we do your wedding your way. If you want all of the normal ‘wedding cheese’; bouquet and garter tosses, kissing games, maybe a congo line or generation dance, we’re happy to do that. Or none of it; whatever works for you. Or if you want a non-traditional, completely different wedding plan, we can do that as well.

Same-Sex Weddings

It’s painful for us when people ask if we are ok with a wedding with two brides or two grooms (or whatever combinaton and label you wish to use). There is no need to ask if we’re ok with it - WE ABSOLUTELY ARE. We are happy to work out the program of the night, no matter how far you’re breaking with tradition. For us, it’s about equality and everybody having a great time.

Theme Weddings

Are you planning a theme wedding? Have a Jedi officiant? Maybe a Klingon Best Man? Is your wedding limo a TARDIS? With a name like “Men In Black”, you know we have the right attitude to pull off your theme properly. Live long and prosper!

Sound and Lighting

Other options: Additional cordless/lapel microphones Hazer (makes lighting all look like laser beams) Bigger, bassier sound - depending on the size of the party, we would recommend larger speakers and a bass bin to ensure you really feel the music. Decorative uplighting More lighting - lots of possibilities for semi intelligent and intelligent lighting. If you have something in mind, we can definitely deliver.

The Jazz Connection Big Band

A unique 18 piece Jazz ensemble. Bring their incredible sound to your Fund Raiser, Music Festival or corporate event.

Stand Up Comedians and Magicians

Planning your corporate holiday party or summer barbecue and want some variety? We can bring you some of the most talented local comedians to do a 30 or 45 minute set of material. (clean or not, your choice).

Solo Musicians

There are a lot of options here - a classical guitarist, pianist, or bagpiper playing your wedding ceremony music as you walk down the aisle; a violinist playing around your tables as your guests dine. We work with and know a lot of great, reputable musical artists and can satisfy nearly any request for live music.

Live Entertainment Solutions

Part of what sets MiB apart from other DJ companies is our ability to offer professional musicians and other entertainers to enhance you event. Pricing is more reasonable than you might think. Let us know when you’re booking the DJ service where your interest lies and we can discuss your options…

MiB Jazz Trio

A live jazz trio will liven up any wedding or corporate party, as a part of a

DJ package or on their own.

Also great for cocktail parties and restarants!

Phone - (289) 768-2758

Email- info@meninblack.ca

If you’ve liked what you’ve seen so far, please feel welcome to email, call or text with your inquiry, and we will either answer live or get back to you very shortly. (If your need is sudden or urgent, a text message will usually be the fastest way to get a response)

Who Are the Men In Black?

Men In Black Entertainment was started in late 2001. Mark and Simon, the two partners in the MiB were DJing a friend’s wedding and were both wearing black suits, white shirts, and black ties. A few times that night, people said “Hey look, it’s the men in black”, and the name stuck. Since then, they’ve played music, MC’d, and performed live music at more than 600 functions between the two of us. We like to think we’ve learned a few things along the way. Beyond being business partners, they’re lifelong friends who met way back in the third grade (sometime during the stone age).

We have a philosophy: Provide a great service at a reaonable price. We are professional and friendly, and try and plan every detail (that we’re involved in) as best we can so that there are no surprises. We include MC services and dance floor lighting with every function, as we do not like nickel and diming our clients; we are a business, but we offer a reasonable base service with upgrades available, such as karaoke, extra lighting, bigger sound, hazer/fog machines, uplighting, and live entertainment options. We wanted to create a company that was different than every other “Joe’s DJ Service” around, in that from day one, we’ve offered traditional DJ services, often combined with live music services for a wedding ceremony (such as a violinist, pianist, classical guitarist), or for cocktails/dinner music (our jazz trio does a wonderful job with a combination of saxophone, piano, and bass). We want to work with you, get an idea of what you need done, so that we can exceed those needs and make sure everybody has a great time at your function. Also, We hear from clients all the time who are looking for a DJ because their chosen DJ was suddenly (and usually with little/no notice) unavailable to do their function. This will never happen with MiB. It’s in every contract we do that if we are unable to attend, for whatever reason, it is our responsibility to find a replacement at no additional cost to you. In our case, Simon is Mark’s backup, Mark is Simon’s backup, and if we’re both occupied, we know many skilled DJs who would do a great job. That said, we’ve never had an issue or missed a function. We just want to make sure we’re covered in case of a worst-case scenario. Just like having backup equipment, this is how we bring peace of mind to our clients.

Disc Jockey, Live Music Director, Master of Ceremonies

Simon is an accredited music teacher, plays several instruments (though his favourite axe is his sax), and plays in several R&B/rock bands. In addition to being the band leader when he’s joined by the MiB Combo, Simon is one of the musical directors of the Hamilton-based 18 piece big band “The Jazz Connection”.

Disc Jockey, Master of Ceremonies, Salesperson, Comedian

Mark grew up with a love of comedy, radio, and music. He went to school for radio but ended up not pursuing it as a career. By day he works in the homebuilding industry. Mark still scratches his radio itch a the host of “The Soundtrack Show” at 101.5 The Hawk (Mohawk College Radio), and still gets on stage from time to time around Hamilton to practice standup comedy.

Gallery

Some are wedding pictures, others from some of the Halloween functions we’ve done, and some pictures from Polaris 22, the Toronto Trek convention we were invited to play for.