EssexDiscoDJ

Loving the Sheriff story...Thanks for sharing that one. This got me thinking though, wouldn't it be great to always carry a "decoy DJ". Someone who can field all the daft requests, tell drunken guests that they can "have a go", explain why slipknot is inappropriate and keep the "one more song" crowd busy while you sneak the gear out the back door. Just an idea.

I've never done any agency gigs but I would find it hard to do a wedding when I'd had no communication with the clients beforehand. Certainly only finding out the first dance when you show up (knowing the hassle I've had getting some of the more obscure ones). There are some nights where, regardless of what you do, the guests just don't want to dance. This is NOT the end of the world but when you have someone repeatedly telling you that you're doing a bad job it can bring you down. Never mind...treat it as a one off, the next gig will be better and maybe try the meet-and-greet, I've

As suggested above, lighting is very much a matter of personal taste but it makes sense to invest in something versatile. I have to agree that, budget permitting, moving heads are a great effect to have. A moving head can be used all night and, with the right control, can create almost any effect you like. First dance? simple, slow panning white beams. 70's disco? Easy, use 'em to flash primary colours spots like 70's par-cans. Modern dance? Go nuts with strobes, gobos and colours. The best thing I ever bought was 4 ACME spot knights (I solution 4S) which I used as the centrepiece fo

Hi, I would totally agree with the suggestion above. On-the-job learning is the way forward. Even if you don't know anyone personally then have a word with friends/family to see if they know anyone or offer your services for free to an established/respected DJ in the area (we could all use someone to help carry gear etc.). I'm not suggesting you let yourself be taken for a mug but it's the best way to learn and, with the right DJ, you will learn more in a few gigs than you could with all the advice and research in the world. With a bit of luck, with a bit of enthusiasm you may e

The inability in some people to see the importance of booking the right entertainment for their even staggers me. Why spend thousands on a wedding and then book a cheap mobile disco that could potentially ruin the day? Lighting is incredibly important in creating an atmosphere at any even and, if you lose that through poor ambient lighting, then it can be hard to keep a crowd dancing.

Hi everybody, Let me introduce myself, my name's Phil and I've recently got back into DJ'ing. I stopped DJ'ing full time a few years back when juggling a day-job and gigging all became a bit too much and took its' toll on my health. I went a few years without a gig until an old DJ friend asked me to cover a wedding for him (He'd provide the rig and client details, I just turn up and play). I agreed as a one-off but had a great night with a top crowd and a full dancefloor so I ended up agreeing to doing another. Now the bug's bitten again but I'm determined NOT to go back to