Mic

[wullie4 0]

i have always done kids discos and family functions but i find myself getting more gigs at other places, i was never one for talking to much on a mic (just the usual hello and buffet is served, last orders etc) could someone please adivse me on what kind of talk i should be saying the reason i am asking this is because some friends say i need to get some ''patter''(talk) going but i have'nt a clue what to say. is there some kind of special book or something that could give me some pointers on this subject. I know it comes natual to some people. thanks in advance smile icon

[Robster 0]

i have always done kids discos and family functions but i find myself getting more gigs at other places, i was never one for talking to much on a mic (just the usual hello and buffet is served, last orders etc) could someone please adivse me on what kind of talk i should be saying the reason i am asking this is because some friends say i need to get some ''patter''(talk) going but i have'nt a clue what to say. is there some kind of special book or something that could give me some pointers on this subject. I know it comes natual to some people. thanks in advance smile icon

 

 

if in doubt say nowt.

 

Only if you feel confident and its appropriate talk imho, don't talk for talking sake . I have to chat over the Mic because i do karaoke and quiz nights.

During disco i hardly if ever say anything but if i do , i certainly do NOT put on a DJ voice..try to be yourself, I personally do not like the DJ's who think they are on radio and introduce every record and where it is in the charts etc I feel they become a Peter Kaye sketch...SHABBA!

[wendyice 0]

i do the shabba on purpose sometimes just for the criag, depends on your audience.

 

sometimes you can have a good bit of banter on the mic,other times hardly use it.

 

take a cue from your punters and the atmosphere if not sure stay schtumm.

[UKHero 0]

Some ideas..

 

Ask for requests, Read out requests, When changing genres say so, Everynow and then mention whos party it is etc, Time your finishing, I sometimes forward promote music (guess some might say this is radio presenter style) in this day and age of going out for a fag if songs have been requested they know there on the way,

 

If I'm doing a public event for a pub I ask if they have anything they want me to promote, Drink offers other nights of entertainment etc etc....

 

Hope that helps

 

Nik

[eazy 0]

i find most of the time ya could say whatever you like because nobody really listens to ya anyway lol

 

but seriously mostly i only use the mic if needed like anouncments drink promos requests for a shout out to my mate on her hen night etc or if something happens thats too funny not to mention but do try and keep it to a minimum as people would rather listen to the music altho find some people like to here there name lol

[wullie4 0]

Thats a great help all of you always good to hear what other dj's think :thanks:

[exbutlinred82 0]

Can remember when I was just like you buddy......

 

 

Realised this weekend that after years of graft and experience I don't have to be conscious about having a mic in my hand.Hoping not to sound big headed but now I can finally be me in that situation.

 

Its a really nice feeling.

 

 

I see strong people who are still petrified of talking in public.I don't think..... why???...because I have been there myself.

 

Your thread shows you care ....and thats 80% of the battle.

 

 

Stick with it....its not an easy ride.....but it does get a little easier with every session!!

[dh140770 0]

same here. I'm a bit of a waffler, but im trying to cut down on the chat to be honest. Normally introductions, reminding them about requests, little bit of dancefloor encourangement, last orders, buffet, big up the person whose birthday it is.

 

Mostly they are there to hear the music so just get on with it.

[deejaymitch 0]

i find most of the time ya could say whatever you like because nobody really listens to ya anyway lol

 

but seriously mostly i only use the mic if needed like anouncments drink promos requests for a shout out to my mate on her hen night etc or if something happens thats too funny not to mention but do try and keep it to a minimum as people would rather listen to the music altho find some people like to here there name lol

 

Or to pick on an innocent member of the audience, eh Eazy?

 

[bigMCben 0]

It's a bit like everything else in life, the first time you ride your bike without stabilisers, the first time you go off the high diving board or maybe the first time you bungy jump. Once you've done it once, it just get's easier. I suppose the same is true when you watch a chef slicing a cucumber at lightening speed and think, how can you do that without losing at least one finger. Just keep chipping away and it will start to become easier, and as exbutlin said, eventually it will become second nature.

[DiscoandKaraoke 0]

Same as all the above. I tend to get the guests to cheer the bride / groom / birthday boy or girl etc when I spot them on the dancefloor, also forward promote a change of era or genre ("Loads of requests in for some rock / 80s / cheese etc, so we've got a whole bunch of them on the way after this...")

 

If I'm having a hard time getting anyone dancing to anything, I'll say something along the lines of "Thanks for all your requests so far tonight, keep 'em coming! Whatever you're after, any music, any decade, don't be shy, just come and let me know and we'll get you up on your feet".

 

Of course it's a bit cheesy, but hey, isn't that pretty much what we're known for? The worst that can happen is that no one takes any notice, in which case they won't notice if you don't speak either. But there might also be a few people there that will be impressed that you took the trouble to try and encourage them.

 

As for general waffle, I only say anything other than the above if something funny happens and I can think of an amusing comment to make. I'm no comedian, but I have been known to make the odd witty wisecrack. Unfortunately that can't really be taught though, it just depends on your personality I guess.

 

Hope that helps!

[Reverandfunk 0]

No waffle for me, general announcements, requests etc etc

 

people want to hear music not some bloke who thinks he's on Heart FM, making silly jokes and laughing to himself