Big Fish Music Productions

What Big Fish Music Productions does

Big Fish Music Productions, LLC is a privately held, founder-owned professional DJ entertainment services company headquartered in New Lenox, Illinois, operating primarily across the Chicagoland suburbs (including Orland Park, Tinley Park, Joliet, and Naperville) with willingness to travel elsewhere in the Midwest on availability. Founded in 2011 by James Traut (performing as DJ Big Fish) — initially as a hobby that scaled into a full business — the company delivers event entertainment for weddings, private parties, corporate gatherings, school dances/fundraisers, and faith-based occasions. The product surface consists of a core DJ Service offering plus three fee-based add-on modules: Photo Booth rental with social-sharing prints, professional Up Lighting, and Ministry Services covering faith-based music and wedding officiating.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer, project-based professional services model. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; customers book via the company website (djbigfish.com), phone (708-362-0947), and email ([email protected]), with supplementary demand capture through The Knot Marketplace and WeddingWire Marketplace listings. The team is small (approximately 6 employees), supplemented by a network of trusted external vendors for ancillary event services. Distribution runs through direct outreach, the two wedding marketplace platforms, an active Facebook presence, and customer testimonials displayed on the website. The company holds no patents, trademarks, or proprietary software assets in the data provided.

Third-party validation is concentrated in two credentials: multiple-time winner of Best of the Chicagoland Suburbs and member of The Knot Hall of Fame. Community-level engagements with the American Cancer Society and Chicago Schools reinforce brand visibility without indicating paid commercial partnerships of strategic scale. There is no evidence of external investment, parent-company ownership, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or expansion beyond the regional Midwest service radius. All claims are grounded in the company's own website, the founder's self-reported credentials, and the two wedding marketplace platforms.

Name

Big Fish Music Productions

Legal name

Big Fish Music Productions, LLC

Website

https://djbigfish.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Big Fish Music Productions is a founder-owned DJ entertainment company based in New Lenox, Illinois, providing professional DJ, photo booth, up lighting, and ministry/officiating services for weddings, private parties, corporate events, school functions, and faith-based gatherings across the Chicagoland suburbs and broader Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Entertainment Services

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130), Musical Groups and Artists (71113)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Party DJ, Music & Audio Services (HSACACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF), Backline & Musical Instrument Rentals (Concert/Performance Support) (THAHAEAL)

Keywords

• DJ entertainment services
• Wedding DJ services
• Photo booth rental
• Event up lighting
• Party entertainment services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Lenox

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. DJ Services: Professional DJ services for weddings, parties, and events. Core revenue stream combining music selection, sound equipment, and crowd reading expertise.
2. Photo Booth Rental: Photo booth rental service available for additional fee, includes props and customizable prints with social media/text sharing capabilities.
3. Up Lighting: Professional up lighting services available upon request for an additional fee. Transforms venue ambiance with customizable lighting.
4. Ministry Services: Spiritual guidance, faith-based music, and wedding officiating services for personalized and meaningful experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Big Fish Music Productions provides professional DJ entertainment for weddings, parties, corporate events, and faith-based gatherings, combining a large multi-genre music library with premium sound equipment and 10+ years of crowd-reading expertise. Add-on services include photo booth rentals, programmable up-lighting, and ministry/officiating services delivered as fully customizable entertainment packages.

Product overview

Big Fish Music Productions offers a suite of event entertainment services centered around its core DJ Service offering, supplemented by three add-on modules: Photo Booth rental, Up Lighting, and Ministry Services. The company provides fully customizable entertainment packages where DJ Service is the primary offering, while Photo Booth, Up Lighting, and Ministry Services are available as additional fee-based enhancements to create a comprehensive event experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DJ Service Professional DJ services for weddings, parties, corporate events, school events, and faith-based gatherings, combining a vast multi-genre music library with premium-quality sound equipment and 10+ years of crowd-reading expertise to keep dance floors active.
• Photo Booth Rental

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10 years of professional DJ experience serving the Chicagoland market
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• American Cancer SocietyminorOthersBig Fish Music Productions has provided entertainment at annual events for the American Cancer Society, demonstrating community involvement and corporate social responsibility.
• Chicago SchoolsminorOthersThe company has provided entertainment at numerous events for Chicago Schools, including school dances and fundraising events.
• Network of Trusted VendorsminorOthersTo ensure truly unforgettable experiences, Big Fish Music Productions partners with a network of trusted vendors for events requiring additional services beyond core DJ offerings.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BigFishDJ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/big-fish-music-productions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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