McCardle 1 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) When you are asked to announce last orders for the bar, do you feel a need or sense of duty to shout it immediately over the current track?, or do you wait until a more convenient time, such as between tracks, even if there is 3m.50s left to play and the landlord is stood next to you impatiently tapping his feet and looking at his watch. Discuss. Edited January 5, 2009 by McCardle "The voice of the devil is heard in our land" 'War doesn't determine who is right, war determines who is left, and you wont win this war.' Link to post Share on other sites
TonyB 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Depends on how I feel, how full the dance floor is, what's playing, how much notice is given (e.g. 5 mins or 15 mins) and how big the landlord is smile icon Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 If invited by the bar, I'll lower the track volume and announce at the requested time. It's a strange thing...lower the volume over a track and the audience wonder what's going on, so task complete!! But say something in between tracks, and who really gives a stuff!? Just something I noticed at public gigs. Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk DJ 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Prefer to do it at the end of the track, but depends on the venue and occasion. eg if it's 11.50 and the function finishes at 12.00 and I have just started playing a tune, i would announce last orders straight away. Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Do it straight away. Shows support to the bar staff. Don't see it as a problem. Link to post Share on other sites
UKHero 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 If invited by the bar, I'll lower the track volume and announce at the requested time. It's a strange thing...lower the volume over a track and the audience wonder what's going on, so task complete!! But say something in between tracks, and who really gives a stuff!? Just something I noticed at public gigs. Yes at a disco silence is the loudest noise mid gig. It also depends on who the client is. Calling last orders and indeed there is a taxi outside is a service we provide for free. Next time your on a private gig ask for a free drink in exchange for a last orders announcement lol Nik Niks Roadshow Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Ah! Taxis. That's different. They can wait till the end of the song, and then only if I am in the mood to do it. This is a pet hate. Link to post Share on other sites
D.X 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 I always ask about last orders before I start then I can fit it in when I want at the most convenient time. Link to post Share on other sites
deejaymitch 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 At residencies I always know when last orders is to be called, and so do it between songs at roughly the same time every week. At private parties I ask the bar staff to give me plenty of notice so I can time the announcement between tracks where possible. I'm a DJ based in Northern Ireland with nearly 10 years' experience offering a range of services. Including club residencies, karaoke, pub quizzes, specialised wedding service, Master of Ceremonies, Compere, Night at the Races and much more. Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Audio Man 21 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Usually straight away! Link to post Share on other sites
Slimboy Fat 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Given that last orders is 10 minutes followed by 15-20 minutes "drinking up" time, do you continue playing throughout drinking up time or knock it on the head as soon as the bar closes? JB's MUSIC MACHINE Mobile Party & Function DJ covering the South & South-West area Tel: 07904 265620 or visit www.jbmusicmachine.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Audio Man 21 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Given that last orders is 10 minutes followed by 15-20 minutes "drinking up" time, do you continue playing throughout drinking up time or knock it on the head as soon as the bar closes? I play up to the time im booked til! Unless the bar request to be finished before hand. Link to post Share on other sites
Dale King 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 I always call it straight away. Slimboy Fat: Depends what time I am booked until. The time the bar closes is irrelevant to what time I finish. In the old days (gets his stick out) the disco always finished about 30 minutes after the bar closed, but these days, I find more and more venues where the disco finishes at the same time the bar closes. DJ Dale King When you see light at the end of the tunnel, beware. It's probably someone with a torch, bringing you more hassle Link to post Share on other sites
Slimboy Fat 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 but these days, I find more and more venues where the disco finishes at the same time the bar closes. Dirty looks from the bar staff as they're collecting the glasses.....I know what you mean. smile icon JB's MUSIC MACHINE Mobile Party & Function DJ covering the South & South-West area Tel: 07904 265620 or visit www.jbmusicmachine.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
Raymilkybarkid 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 I always aks the Manager what time the bar is closing and announce it accordingly at the designated time.I find that this also helps the Duty Manager out and also adds a touch of authority and professionalism. Professional DJ Since 1983 - Having worked in Clubs, Pubs, Mobile and Radio in the UK and Europe 29 Years Experience and still learning. Link to post Share on other sites
YourBigEvent 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Depends on the function, venue, client etc etc etc. I can't remember the last time I called Last Orders though .....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
centrestagediscos 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 i always announce it straight away, but i always make the taxi drivers wait unless they have asked nicely regarding finish times i play at three venues where the bar stays open for an hour after the disco finishes which causes problems trying to explain to drunk obnoxious people that cant understand why your finishing. 07843106107 mobile 01752-296680 office Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 It really gets my goat when Taxi drivers just come up to you, look at you and say "Edwards going to Birmingham" etc, no please, no thank you, no "I am the taxi driver", nothing. So they wait. And then you try to battle past inconsideratley parked taxi drivers outside the gig..... :rant: At one of my resident venues they block in people on purpose and pretend not to hear you when you try to get their attention, ignorant people like this get nothing from me. One company is on the verge of being banned from the venue's car park. Link to post Share on other sites
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