ChrisPointon 0 Posted August 2, 2003 Report Share Posted August 2, 2003 The DJU Interview with leading female D.J (Another pint on the slate!) and forum agony aunt Karen (Kazzachi) How long have you been DJ'ing? About thirteen years! What inspired you to become a DJ? I think it was more "desperation" rather than "inspiration"! I had left my first husband - leaving him the house and all my wordly goods - and was as poor as a church mouse! I knew I had to do something if I was going to be able to feed and keep a roof over my daughters head so a good friend of mine (who also happened to have just left her hubby albeit she kept the house and contents!) had a head to head about what we could do to earn a few pennies. Her brother had just bought a really naff second hand disco system and we decided to approach him to see if he would let us borrow his gear as we decided that we could do "disco parties" for children! The rest as they say, is history! What type of "Do" was your first gig? A childrens party for a group of ten year olds! What a way to start - great being an amateur! How much did you charge (Mikeee please convert this from Shilings and pence to decimal when its your go..) For childrens parties I charge £150 for a 2 hour set and prices for adult functions start at £250 til twelve and fifty pound per hour or part thereof thereafter. What equipment did you have to begin with? My first purchase was a citronic Hawaii IV deck, formula 400 amp, clubman 15 speakers, two light screens (that'll please spin), a set of 4x4 traffic lights, two abstract twisters and wait for it..... a rope light!! Whats the worst/most embarassing thing you've done in front of an audience? Due to the fact that we have some minors on this forum I better not tell you the first worst/embarrassing thing... but I think the worst thing I ever did (apart from the first worst thing!) is to accept glass after glass of champagne during a gig and fall into my record boxes - I hasten to add that this was when I first started out and make a point in NOT drinking at any function! What is your favourite type of function now? EG: Wedding, 18th Birthday party, funeral wake.. I still love kids parties - you realise how great they are when you are walking down the aisles in tescos and kids come running up screaming your name and giving you a big cuddle! Apart from that I dont have any favourite TYPE of gig - I love doing virtually all of them - the day I dont enjoy them is the day I quit! Is there anything that you include in your show now, that you wish you'd done/known when you started? (Not equipment, but in human/performer terms) Experience! What do you feel you offer your public, that makes you a better DJ than "the next guy/girl"? I would not say that any professional DJ is better than the next - we all tend to play the same stuff and have the same attitude but for my part, I always make sure that I give it 110% and NEVER give up trying. I may have a couple of assets that make me stand out from the rest but I think that is a woman kinda thing! Have you ever bought something for your show that you wish you hadnt? and why? YES! I bought a smoke machine off a bloke for £50 and showed it off to an owner of a disco shop who promtly took it off me saying that it had been nicked from his shop! Whoops - I wont do that again! Whats your next DJ purchase likely to be? A moving display as long as Crispy can give me a good discount! If you could get someone to invent a new piece of disco equipment for your show, what would it be? Probably something that would set itself up and pack itself down! What do you think is the best thing about DJ'ing. Proving people wrong - I still get sniggers and little comments from people at the beginning of a gig who reckon I am just a novelty - and I love to prove them wrong! What do you think is the worst thing about DJ'ing. Having no social life at the weekend! What would make you stop DJ'ing (if anything). When I start hating going out and stop enjoying it. How do you think DJ'ing will change, in the next 5 years? Apart from technical advances, I dont think that DJing will change dramatically. A good DJ is vital and no amount of equipment or effects will replace him/her Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted August 2, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2003 QUOTE Due to the fact that we have some minors on this forum I better not tell you the first worst/embarrassing thing Why, its not stopped you previously in the Chat! and besides the minors on here are worse than the adults! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif - Feel free to describe the party trick with coins again! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/tongue.gif QUOTE I still love kids parties And good luck to you!, I haven't got the patience with the little brats anymore...must be entering my misreble bad tempered old man phase. I Just wish you were close enough to pass on the enquries I still get, the one thing we are short of around here is a decent D.J for kids parties QUOTE you realise how great they are when you are walking down the aisles in tescos and kids come running up screaming your name and giving you a big cuddle! I'm not knocking Karens skill as a D.J or in fact D.J's of either sex, but I think that female D.J's have a more "safer" attitude towards them when it comes to parents booking their childrens entertainment If that happened to a Male D.J in Tescos no doubt he'd be arrested!. QUOTE A moving display as long as Crispy can give me a good discount! Whats it worth! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/wub.gif http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/wub.gif QUOTE Proving people wrong - I still get sniggers and little comments from people at the beginning of a gig who reckon I am just a novelty - and I love to prove them wrong! And don't woman just love to prove people wrong!!!! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/smile.gif - Don't worry Karen, we don't think that you are a novelty on this forum....Focal point maybe, but not a novelty!. Thanks Karen, don't forget that you get to choose the next interviewee! Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Smith 0 Posted August 2, 2003 Report Share Posted August 2, 2003 Good on ya Karen, now I see why you are the agony aunt as well http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif You've also confirmed a theory of mine that 'Tescos' gets a mention almost everywhere (most news stories about products seem to be in their stores and most sitcoms & dramas that require a shopping trip end up there). Soon they will control everything - you have been warned!! Who's next then? Link to post Share on other sites
Dj SBD 0 Posted August 2, 2003 Report Share Posted August 2, 2003 Well done Kazz, http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/thumbup.gif Hi everyone ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
The Spindoctor 0 Posted August 2, 2003 Report Share Posted August 2, 2003 Interesting stuff Kazz mind you all those northerners are gonna be jumping on us now after you told them £150 for 2 hours! They think we all get chauffeurs to the discos and have limo's you know! Sin Link to post Share on other sites
C.S 0 Posted August 3, 2003 Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 My complete and total respect for you Kazz,and lets hope your daughter has the same courage and pride in her work that her mother so very obviously has http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/042.gif I will try anything,once! The Cornish will arise again ! Manager of the Andy Harris Fan Club. Keep pasties Cornish Link to post Share on other sites
mobile_dj_crooks 0 Posted August 3, 2003 Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 niceee BUT where are the answers to MY quesitons? huh? http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/mad.gif but good nonethless (can't spell) http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif <font color="#008000">laterzzzzz :blink:</font> <font color="#0000ff">DJ_CROOKS </font> mobile_dj_crooks@hotmail.com <marquee behavior="alternate"><font color="#008080">Heh, I was a moderator :S</marquee> Link to post Share on other sites
YourBigEvent 0 Posted August 3, 2003 Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 Nice one Kazza, you get to chose the next subject, can't beme or Chris though http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/tongue.gif I'll have to start travelling up the A303 and M3 at those prices, do you get to your gig by chauffeurand limo ? http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif .....but what do I know ? Your Big Event Office:01803 813540 Direct: 0797 0717 448 e.mail:info@yourbigevent.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
paula 0 Posted August 3, 2003 Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 QUOTE do you get to your gig by chauffeurand limo ? Didint you know all us lot over here have helicopters http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/sterb188.gif Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted August 3, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 QUOTE Didint you know all us lot over here have helicopters You are not dating Noel Edmunds are you Paula???? http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/tongue.gif If they ever make a new serious of treasure hunt, Perhaps Paula could be the new Anneka Rice?? - What colour Jump Suit would you like?? - Pink?? Link to post Share on other sites
YourBigEvent 0 Posted August 3, 2003 Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 Noel Edmunds (who lives just up the road from me !!) is back on the radio- Radio 2 drive .....but what do I know ? Your Big Event Office:01803 813540 Direct: 0797 0717 448 e.mail:info@yourbigevent.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
mobile_dj_crooks 0 Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 fine dont' answer me.... http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/014.gif who's next after kazz? <font color="#008000">laterzzzzz :blink:</font> <font color="#0000ff">DJ_CROOKS </font> mobile_dj_crooks@hotmail.com <marquee behavior="alternate"><font color="#008080">Heh, I was a moderator :S</marquee> Link to post Share on other sites
kazzachi 0 Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 Aw Fanks yew lot! Now, all I have to do is choose the next victim.... oooo this is really hard!!! In reverse order..... NO - I would really like to hear from a veteran..... someone who started dj-ing before the gramaphone was replaced....... ummmm........ I know..... SINdoctor.....! It would be good to hear from someone who started out when lots of us were in nappies!!!! Over to you then sin! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/thumbup.gif WE LOVE KAREN, AND IT'S GREAT TO HAVE HER BACK !!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Link to post Share on other sites
kazzachi 0 Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 sorry crooksey.. what WAS your question? WE LOVE KAREN, AND IT'S GREAT TO HAVE HER BACK !!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Link to post Share on other sites
The Spindoctor 0 Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 OH S:cense:te did I just get nominated????? ............. and I thought you loved me Kazz?? http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/014.gif Now how can I give a resume when I have so many things hidden away in my past! Sin Link to post Share on other sites
kazzachi 0 Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/wub.gif Its because I love you that I nominated you Sin.... better you make your revelations to us rather than we all read them in the news of the world!! WE LOVE KAREN, AND IT'S GREAT TO HAVE HER BACK !!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Link to post Share on other sites
Dj_Kray 0 Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 Nice interveiw Kazz! Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Smith 0 Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 QUOTE I had you short-listed for the next one but picked Kazzachi so that we could get the info before her computer goes on the blink again. Maybe next time Spin eh? Oh the power of suggestion!!! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/laugh.gif Link to post Share on other sites
kazzachi 0 Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 whoops... a little correction to my interview here... when I started I didnt charge 150/2 hours kids party 250/adults... thats what I charge now for the basic stuff.... I actually remember charging £50 for a 2 hour kids and only £95 for an adult function back then! Sorry if I misled anyone..... I certainly would have had the cojonnes del buro if I had charged then what I charge now! WE LOVE KAREN, AND IT'S GREAT TO HAVE HER BACK !!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Link to post Share on other sites
mobile_dj_crooks 0 Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 My questions were like Name Age D.O.B. Location education jobs etc.... <font color="#008000">laterzzzzz :blink:</font> <font color="#0000ff">DJ_CROOKS </font> mobile_dj_crooks@hotmail.com <marquee behavior="alternate"><font color="#008080">Heh, I was a moderator :S</marquee> Link to post Share on other sites
kazzachi 0 Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 No thats the other forum you want.... the marry me mate one!! WE LOVE KAREN, AND IT'S GREAT TO HAVE HER BACK !!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Link to post Share on other sites
The Spindoctor 0 Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 Never mind Crooksey, if Chris wants to add those I have no problem with them......... however with all the questions I do think people can decline to answer if they so wish! Sin Link to post Share on other sites
mobile_dj_crooks 0 Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 exactly! i said u just put n/a or no comment! but its just of curiosity http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/014.gif <font color="#008000">laterzzzzz :blink:</font> <font color="#0000ff">DJ_CROOKS </font> mobile_dj_crooks@hotmail.com <marquee behavior="alternate"><font color="#008080">Heh, I was a moderator :S</marquee> Link to post Share on other sites
kazzachi 0 Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/042.gif crooksey... I dont have a problem with supplying this info... but think most of it is in our profiles - but just for the record: Age: A lady never divulges - she just lies by 10 years on her profile! Location: Holbury, Hampshire Sex: - should put the obvious answer but wont! F WE LOVE KAREN, AND IT'S GREAT TO HAVE HER BACK !!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Link to post Share on other sites
The Spindoctor 0 Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 Hmmm if I lied by ten years on my profile........ NOBODY would believe me!! Link to post Share on other sites
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