DJ Barney

I agree with you both, firslty in being honest... that was my intention to explain that this is one of few gigs and if request i wil take the price hit to secure the booking and "get my foot in the door". I would pretty much bend over backwards and take it to start getting weddings going Jas, whilst i do agree prehaps calling myself a specialist is wrong i see no harm in doing so as long as i do make it clear that it is the start of many. Its, i suppose, to be given the opportunity to at least be heard; and its worked. So far i have closed and performed at a couple of functions since upda

I'm not claiming to be a wedding planner, just their DJ with free event planning resources... As i have said, they are yet to book me so i would like some great ideas to really seal the deal. I'm going to create a list of venues worked, round up my testimonials (although they where done via online so lack the authenticate effect, have plenty of photos which i shall bring along. I always use contracts, have headed paper, business cards the words. They have asked for music playlist so i will simply give them a small sample selection. I might even make a one off printed "Leave behind" b

Hi All, This is my first pre-booking (they have yet to book) wedding meeting... Im not entirely sure what exactly to bring with me, any suggestions? Cheers Barney

Personally i go all out, not only do i class it as their present :) but remember in the wise words of Jane Zotman: Everyone you meet is a potential client... im sure there will be people you dont know there, why not impress them! Maybe they are planning a party soon, or maybe their friend is! Dont loose out on business, for 10 minutes extra unloading and set up time!

Being a Club DJ and turning 21 myself shortly here would be my top current chart and all time chart toppers to play if its a younger crowd Current Top 10 (in no particular order): Akon - Right Now Akon - Dangerous Flo Rider - Right Round Katy Perry - Hot & Cold [bimbo Jones Mix] Lady GaGa - Just Dance Pink - So What [bimbo Jones Mix] Guru Josh Project - Inifinty 2008 [Klass Mix] Rihanna - Live your life Kid Kudi - Day n Night [crookers remix] The Outsiders - Keep this fire burning [freemason remix] All Time Top 10 (no particular order) Robyn S vs Steve Ange

Hi All, I would appear many of you have residencies at hotels and what not, alas, i have none... I am wondering whats the best way to try go get in with hotels as their resident or recommended DJ? Tips and advice also welcome :) Many thanks

Well i downloaded the trial of ADJ MyDMX and had a play, got to good grips with it... but i want to design and view my lighting shows in the 3D viewer with the correct colour light. Im using acme dynamos which only come out either white or yellow and acme pumas which i can only manage to get out as white I also have 2 LED (starville) par cans i wish to put on, does any1 know which exisiting product will match? Thanks for your help

Welcome along to the forum...

Whats your take on sending newsletters to past and present customers? Any suggestions for articles would be really good! Cheers

Well i must admit, english isnt my strongest subject - i wrote the baseline article and the editor made it more readable... many of you will probably guess my english and spelling isnt fantastic :) but shall definatly consider doing something for someone! lol

Thank you all for your advice, i think it would be better offer investing in maybe KAM LED800 Special thanks to jim for the excellent explanation

lol mayb £127.50 an hour? that such a precise ammount! lol good luck with all the good 'ens nocked out

How about sell one... to me :) that will cut down brightness!

Does it look like i have a function one system... no im on peaveys, does it look like i have martin lighting... no im on acme! Im pretty sure my rig set up could be considered lower value than many of your yet im in there... they offer a range not just 1 type... infact last month was a mid point between us two... but surely we would want to see the higher end of the market, listen to their story and find out what they found to be sucessful. Anyone who chosen to ignore such articles isnt appricated the value that reading what made others so sucessful he can s:cense: as much money as he lik

I kid you not amigos... A contact in china takes apart the £20 poor 4.3mw red laser crabs, puts in a small circuit and a blue diode (of which i think i has come from a Blue-Ray drive, but could be wrong) and presto a very cheap and simple laser crab. Which also opporates on a 9v batter for 2 hours, although must be turned off every 2 hours either way to avoide over heating.... 2 hours of lasering ur crowd must be enough anyway! But yea, so its is a pretty powerful and unique unit... cheap from china :) probably wont last long... but at that price, cant complain!

I had 100 120gms quality leader headed paper made for £20, and the company thru in 50 free compliment slips... :)

Ofcourse every circumstance is differnt but in general? Im looking to buy a 100mw blue laser crab, can get them for £135ish shipped from china! If anyone else is interested please let met know via PM. Would this crab look out of place?

Hi All, Im looking at getting a DMX controller, im a bit of a novice in DMX but understand how to set it up and that, somehow :S! Anyway, my typical lighting rig is going to consist of some Acme Dynamos, Some Acme Panthas, An Acme Dynaroll, Some LED Par56s. I stupidily thought that all the acme stuff would work together, or at least by the CA8 but it doesnt... I want to set up my programs beforehand and then press a button every so often to put on a new seqeunce. Looking down the cheaper end of the stick. What are the best option? Cheers

Greeting, I dont current, but would like to start using event follow up questionairs... Would anyone be willing to send me their (via email or whatever) to have a look at what i could do. Also any advice on the topic will help :)

I cant believe my ears... we as an industry have one magazine, and it is absolutely filled with everything from kit reviews, profiles (like mine just done) charts, future releases, techs corner, marketing ideas and many other articles all relevant like the much debated car/van/or trailor use. Theres plenty to read, and i am almost gob smacked that people have slated it, in some cases before even reading a copy! I would suggest taking the offer of the free sample before passing judgement. As far as the content goes, your always welcome to volenteer your own articles, like i did.

Anyone looking to sell one?

Hi All, Im just curious as to what everyone here uses for background/reception music? I need to get something better, ideally a nonstop mix of something good - Currently (hanging my head in shame) i use Mastercuts Nu Soul & Jazz CDs Any recommendation to styles would be good or better still actual CD/Complications would be ace Nice one

Im assuming most of you subscribe to pro mobile? Did anyone happen to catch my article? Any comments on it?

prehaps a better way to ask this would be: What am i liable for as the sub-contracting agent?

Well i didnt realise i had any obligation, my sub-contractor agreement states that they do their own taxes, they are responsible for any claims agains poor performance not showing up etc... all worded correctly so thats not the issue... Im just wondering what in need to ensure i have done to make sure im all good.