NYE 2005/2006

[ChrisPointon 0]

A quiet night for me, spent with the family. Although I've got to say that the new Year fireworks in London were spectacular http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/thumbup.gif , shame the rest of the night on TV was Crap http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/221.gif .

 

As you may have read in many earlier posts, I set myself the target of getting £500 for this New Years Eve, and also the marketing spiel (gained mainly from the tips of others here) to convince landlords that it was a fair price, despite the competition locally charging an average of £200 - £300 for NYE, and some others a great deal less http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/scared.gif . Despite having a few earlier enquiries and a last minute phonecall on 29th Dec, nobody was willing to pay that sort of figure locally, even for NYE http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/533.gif.

 

To be honest for some reason I wasn't that bothered about working NYE this year....maybe i'm getting old, or perhaps that because it's no longer part of my full time occupation that i'm getting pickey or indifferent http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/533.gif

 

I also had a long standing invitation to Dan's Wedding Reception, which in the end I was persuaded to decline to fulfill more traditional family loyalties, but equally £500 would have tempted me to work locally, had it have meterialised http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/smile.gif .

 

I have also noticed an increase in the number of colleagues who also found themselves looking for last minute work. Some, like me, had chosen family loyalties over taking a booking, a few had been let down at the last minute by venue management or clients cancelling (if you have a contract USE IT - don't let em get away with it) and for some, the work simply did not materialise.

 

Looking back at 2003 and 2004 NYE posts, I think that NYE 2005, has got to be the year where the most DJ's have found themselves looking for work on NYE at the last minute, or who never got the call. Could we be seeing a trend where a lot of people are chosing private parties, or spending the Evening with friends and family rather than going down to the pub?.

 

For those who are working, I also noticed that a lot of those bookings are actually Weddings rather than NYE parties as such, in other words, no different than a usual Saturday Night!. How many of those who took a Wedding tonight, also had enquiries for NYE parties, or would you too have not been working?. Are we seeing a drop in the number of enquries?, is there a pattern?, is it regional?

 

If there is a trend moving away from spending NYE down the local, and so less demand for entertainment, then hopefully in our favour, there could also be a trend towards more couples choosing to get married over the Xmas and New Year period so hopefully by Xmas and New Year 2006 (if we haven't been privatised or killed by legislation) it could balance out http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/smile.gif .

[Paul Smith 0]

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Although I've got to say that the new Year fireworks in London were spectacular

 

http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/goodjob.gif they were certainly impressive even on TV - was anyone from here there to see them 'live'?

[YourBigEvent 0]

NYE 2005

 

Started at 11pm, no pop music, started with Nancy Sinatra, and Audio Bullys track, onto Kaiser Chiefs, Razorlight keep it 'rocky' all night, until finish at 1am.

 

Best night for ages

 

 

[wizard 0]

I have just returned from a NYE birthday party.......so double celebration.

 

was a cracking night as well all 18 - 25 year olds could have just played an MTV dance playlist .....great night.

 

I have already had an enquiry for next year but not confirmed yet. It's in a school about 300yds from where I live....... that would be good could just crawl home and colect kit next day http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/sleep1.gif

 

Happy New year to one and all.

[gunslinger757 0]

QUOTE (Chris_Pointon @ Jan 1 2006, 02:36 AM)

A quiet night for me, spent with the family. Although I've got to say that the new Year fireworks in London were spectacular  http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/thumbup.gif , shame the rest of the night on TV was Crap  http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/221.gif . As you may have read in many earlier posts, I set myself the target of getting £500 for this New Years Eve, and also the marketing spiel (gained mainly from the tips of others here) to convince landlords that it was a fair price, despite the competition locally charging an average of £200 - £300 for NYE, and some others a great deal less  http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/scared.gif . Despite having a few earlier enquiries and a last minute phonecall on 29th Dec, nobody was willing to pay that sort of figure locally, even for NYE  http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/533.gif. To be honest for some reason I wasn't that bothered about working NYE this year....maybe i'm getting old, or perhaps that because it's no longer part of my full time occupation that i'm getting pickey or indifferent  http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/533.gif I also had a long standing invitation to Dan's Wedding Reception, which in the end I was persuaded to decline to fulfill more traditional family loyalties, but equally £500 would have tempted me to work locally, had it have meterialised  http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/smile.gif  . I have also noticed an increase in the number of colleagues who also found themselves looking for last minute work. Some, like me, had chosen family loyalties over taking a booking, a few had been let down at the last minute by venue management or clients cancelling (if you have a contract USE IT - don't let em get away with it) and for some, the work simply did not materialise. Looking back at 2003 and 2004 NYE posts, I think that NYE 2005, has got to be the year where the most DJ's have found themselves looking for work on NYE at the last minute, or who never got the call. Could we be seeing a trend where a lot of people are chosing private parties, or spending the Evening with friends and family rather than going down to the pub?. For those who are working, I also noticed that a lot of those bookings are actually Weddings rather than NYE parties as such, in other words, no different than a usual Saturday Night!. How many of those who took a Wedding tonight, also had enquiries for NYE parties, or would you too have not been working?. Are we seeing a drop in the number of enquries?, is there a pattern?, is it regional? If there is a trend moving away from spending NYE down the local, and so less demand for entertainment, then hopefully in our favour, there could also be a trend towards more couples choosing to get married over the Xmas and New Year period so hopefully by Xmas and New Year 2006 (if we haven't been privatised or killed by legislation) it could balance out  http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/smile.gif .

I wasn't working this new years eve, though I could of been. I destest New Years eve with a passion, mainly because you get the "once a yearers" out, who think they can speak to you like dirt and want to be treat like kings because they're spending £25 ahead on a meal.

 

As for the trend towards private parties, I do think this is something you will see increasing. A lot of people I spoke to were a) either staying in or b) having a party at home. New years eve isn't the celebration it was 5 or 10 years ago. My friend who has his own pub won't put entertainment on new years eve because he says it costs him too much money.

 

As for there being lots of people looking for work, one of the reasons for this is the market is saturated. I don't wish this to go off topic or sound like an old fogey, but when I started, I was taken on by an agency, the guy in charge took me out with him and I learned off him. Because equipment is so cheap now, any tom, dick or harry can buy a load of gear and set themsleves up as a DJ, they work for less cos it's only beer money for them and people also see DJ's as the lowest of the low.

 

and on that note happy new year!

 

Edited January 1, 2006 by gunslinger757

[robbiedj 0]

Great night all round. Went right through the cheese board http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif

 

Everybody was in party mood and had plenty of requests, most of which were already on the hypothetical playlist anyway. Only had to play Amarillo twice.

 

We tested out a new economy bubble machine. Low maintainence, only needs filling with fluid and the odd addition of any alcohol available. No electricity required.

 

New bubble machine

[Kingy 0]

Happy New Year all!

 

My night was easy, Souled Out performed two sets at 50 minutes each, which meant I could relax and enjoy the band. They were really good!

 

I didn't partake of the meal ( Stilton & Brocolli soup, Duck, Sherry triffle) which was not my faves to say the least. Ticket price:£50 a head!!!

 

Grandmaster Swing saw us through the meal, then a couple of swing tracks in full to fill the dance floor. By 10 I had it full. Commercial cheese and party all night long. 308 / 310 happy people. Only one OLD guy and his wife complained it was too loud, but as he had no manners or tact when complaining I chose to ignore him.

All round pleasant evening, re-booked for next year already.

[Leonna 0]

Great night at the local chinese restaurant. Mixed crowd as usual, kept most people happy, did the normal rounds of 60's, 70's, 80's etc. Some of the best received were Sandstorm, The Launch, Jump around, One Step Beyond, Lip up fatty. Worst recieved Rythm of the night and Mundian To Bach Ke.

 

Finished with a NYNY,the can can, then some slow ones ending with Angels. Raptous (spelt wrong I am sure) applause from the dancefloor for me when finished around 1.30.

 

All in all a great night as I had my family with me, my 2 kids were superb eldest (11) just sleeping over a couple of chairs, youngest (6) still full of beans.

 

Ended up celebrating NY 5 secs early as had a drunken chinese restaurant manager and drunk husband organising when the countdown started. My hubby said 15 secs, chinese manager heard it as 10 and off he went! Couldn't really stop the crowd in full countdown mode! Anyway, I don't think anyone probably noticed http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/rolleyes.gif

 

 

[tonyj 0]

just spoked to a mate who was working a hotel a couple doors from were i was..

 

and this is the conversation he had with the hotel owner...

 

 

"its 10 past 9 why havent you started the dancing?"

 

"er theres still 5 serving tables on the dance floor, theres no room...."

 

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[music box 0]

Yup agreat as I have already said in another topic.

But am pleased that everone else had a great night too.

On the subject from Chris There is some cheap gear out there and yes some people are trying to cash in on this trade but they are and will be caught out, Entertaining people is not an easy trade only if the entertainer is good then it looks easy but that is down to the entertainer, some people have but most dont that is why there is big hole in intertaining Chris mentiontion that about tv on New years eve) take ant and dec for example ( poor entertainers to me) In the entertaiment in general there is not the talent around now I will more than likly upset a few here and this is my view there is no one any where near the entertainment value of say the 2 ronnies etc the list is endless of past away stars that will never be replaced big shame I know but we need better talent to come through and its easier now than the past stars had it. Some think they have it but there soon found out, so to the good entertainer both young and old if you enjoy it stay in there dont get did illusioned(check spelling hehe) If the phone is ringing and contacts are made then its up to you on your price if the phone only ring occassional then you have to take what you can thats supply on demand I am affraid.

I just hope that the general public realise this as they control it where it is a Disco or stage show we are all in the same boat.

Age is NOT a problem, only health. If you are in good health at 76 and enjoying the music then keep going.

My grand father was out till 86 as MC.

Properly in the wrong area to rant on but just wanted to bring the point home that GOOD ENTERTAINERS and that is what you are will WIN

 

Pete

Edited January 1, 2006 by music box

[desperatedan 0]

Did a new venue for NYE pub/resturant in adlington,

Very good night not the ideal venue as lot of small areas but 250 people fancy dress and a full dancefloor all night, Finished at 2:15am and recived a £30 tip so must have impressed landlord.

I have attached picture of set up like I say wasnt ideal space wise but made the best of it.

 

http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/2954/picture0088bi.th.jpg http://img462.imageshack.us/img462/3900/picture0093ew.th.jpg

 

The dancefloor or dance shoe box should i say...

 

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Also for the first time on the dj forum the face behind dandydiscos - The first scary picture of 2006 for you all http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/fright.gif

http://img462.imageshack.us/img462/4024/picture0178wd.th.jpg

 

And lastly the next generation of dandy discos

 

http://img462.imageshack.us/img462/1744/picture0579ao.th.jpg

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/thumbup.gif

 

 

 

 

 

 

[DJ Marky Marc 0]

Very good night for me...

 

Put a large light show on as you can see in the pictures and setup the decks just to the left of the main stage area...

 

http://www.disco-man.co.uk/images/NYEmiddle.jpg

 

http://www.disco-man.co.uk/images/NYEleft.jpg

 

Lots of people to entertain infact a total of just over 1800

 

http://www.disco-man.co.uk/images/NYE2.jpg

 

and one very nice bloke with a guitar called Eric to keep people busy between my DJ sets http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif

 

CLICK or Right click and save target as...

 

Will post some nice picters later when I get a chance to sort them out

 

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/042.gif

[mick 0]

My gig went well, started off with chart pop, then loads of disco/70s and cheese up till 12 then scotish stuff, motown, party and some slowies. Bit of smoochie cavorting to Dean Martin amore. Finished at 1-30 with a big sing song Daydream Believer them Sir Tom's Deliliha with my son Luke singing on the Mike.

Went home in my Citroen van happy and remembering why I do the job.

Got home and had champers with smoked salmon butties watching repeat of Live 8 on TV. Wicked !! - mick

[brianmole 0]

Nice 1 Marky! Was that bloke at the side of the stage looking for his crossfader? http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif

 

I drove up to Bury St Edmunds about 2pm, got there about 4pm, leisurely setup, got fed, was subjected to the horror of a piper for 1.5 hours, then did a classic cheese party from 10pm till 1am. Recorded the whole thing using my new Gemini ikey, worked well. Got back home after a hotel stay at lunchtime today.

 

Only hiccup was a dead Acme Dynamo http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/014.gif Still it's under warranty http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/smile.gif

[Andy Westcott 0]

Not working, so I took the family out to a pub near where I used to live, where they were supposed to have 'entertainment' laid on.

 

I was hoping for a disco of sorts, but it turned out to be karaoke, but the guy had another booking so set up some gear to let us get on with it ourselves. There's professionalism for you..... Trouble was, he took an essential item with him in error, not sure what exactly what, but the karaoke equipment couldn't be used.

Every cloud does have a silver lining then!! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif WooHoo!!

 

Next year, I've promised myself, I'll be conducting the party instead of just attending someone else's. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/wacko.gif

[FDDJ 0]

Happy New Year everyone, I "did a Chris" and spent the evening with friends and family.

 

Stuck the Heart 106.2 Club Classic Mix on and just chilled out.

[spinner 0]

Packed dancefloor from 9pm through till 1 am.

 

Great atmosphere. Appreciative and very lively guests.

 

A really enjoyable night.

 

Couldn't ask for more.

[C.S 0]

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Marky marc  Small gig for me this year, 2 bands Eric Clapton and about 1800 people

 

Oh dear http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/fright.gif

[centrestagediscos 0]

i had to get my passport out and head into deepest darkest cornwall, took a generator but they have now caught up with the rest of the country and had electric had a great night and i'm already signed up for next year and some other work apparantly im now an honoury cornishmen just got to get through the initiation ceromony http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/fear.gif

[YourBigEvent 0]

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Small gig for me this year, 2 bands Eric Clapton and about 1800 people.

 

Only a quiet one for me too, started at 7pm with Pink Floyd, they were the warm up band for Robbie Willaims, who could only do an hour set because my wife had invited him back for supper, so U2 had to finish off till 12.30, they stopped at midnight so I could play my 5 minute set, then all of us had burgers on the A38, and only 177,500 turned up.

 

Hoping for something a little better next year.

[paula 0]

http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/stupid.gif You could allways do a NYE in Hyde Park with your burger eating friends http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/rolleyes.gif

[YourBigEvent 0]

Why go to Hyde Park when The Millenium Staduim kept its roof closed for us ?

[paula 0]

Is the Millenium staidum the name of the burger bar on the A38 ?

[Kingy 0]

QUOTE (ADS Entertainments @ Jan 2 2006, 10:54 AM)

QUOTE Small gig for me this year, 2 bands Eric Clapton and about 1800 people.   Only a quiet one for me too, started at 7pm with Pink Floyd, they were the warm up band for Robbie Willaims, who could only do an hour set because my wife had invited him back for supper, so U2 had to finish off till 12.30, they stopped at midnight so I could play my 5 minute set, then all of us had burgers on the A38, and only 177,500 turned up.   Hoping for something a little better next year. Nearly as good as mine! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif

[AJS Mobile Disco 0]

And what happened when you woke up Ads? http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/071.gif

Anne