Dukesy 0 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 When you've finished the gig, what's usually the first most important thing on your mind? Link to post Share on other sites
YourBigEvent 0 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Waiting for the room to clear. .....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
TonyB 0 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I voted other because as soon as the track is finished, we go into pack down mode to get everything packed away as soon as possible and don't really think about much else. Link to post Share on other sites
centrestagediscos 0 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 i went for the kebab option although maybe a general takeaway option would of been better many an end of a night has been spent deciding whether to go for kebab indian or good old full english, maybe we should start a thread of best late night takeaways in the country and there top dish and get a publishing deal 07843106107 mobile 01752-296680 office Link to post Share on other sites
TonyB 0 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I must live out in the sticks because everywhere apart from Mcdonalds is closed on the way home and its not very often I travel in the right direction to call into McDonalds. Other than that there is a Spar shop at a 24 hour garage, again only if I travel in the right direction but they only do sandwiches. Link to post Share on other sites
McCardle 1 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 judging by some threads from the last few months, i'm surprised that 'When do I get paid?' hasn't appeared on the thread yet. :eek: "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
vokf 0 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 It has to be the Kebab/Food option... Glad to see I was not alone! lol A close 2nd place would be getting feedback from the client. Getting paid never figures - always have payment up front, or worst-case - on arrival in cash. Link to post Share on other sites
YourBigEvent 0 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I must live out in the sticks because everywhere apart from Mcdonalds is closed on the way home and its not very often I travel in the right direction to call into McDonalds. Other than that there is a Spar shop at a 24 hour garage, again only if I travel in the right direction but they only do sandwiches. Not the only one, I never pass a fast food outlet, most of my gigs are between 25 and 40 miles away, only one venue has a 24 hour petrol station on the way home, everything else is sweet nothing at all. .....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
supersound dj 0 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I put down giving out business cards which also generates feedback about the gig. As for the kebab thing...up North you cant move for them...the chariity shop closes and WOLLOP kebab shop. Mind u up north we have a right good cholesterol injector...a parmo....nice but pure fat. Link to post Share on other sites
YourBigEvent 0 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 What's a Parmo ? .....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
supersound dj 0 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 about £5.50..........................about £4.50 short of your budget yer tight so n so andy lol Seriously its a strictly North east dish large escollope of chicken in breadcrumbs with bechemell saoce on top then 3 cheases grated on top of that . baked in an oven then garlic sauce on top and served with salad and chips. short for parmesan . Link to post Share on other sites
centrestagediscos 0 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Not the only one, I never pass a fast food outlet, most of my gigs are between 25 and 40 miles away, only one venue has a 24 hour petrol station on the way home, everything else is sweet nothing at all. you can take a detour though the wife wont miss you next time your down this way give me a call and i will take you to goodbodys 30 different breakfasts on the menu or an indian. 07843106107 mobile 01752-296680 office Link to post Share on other sites
YourBigEvent 0 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Done Jim, am in your area this Saturday and Sunday, could be with you by 2am on either night. .....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
RobbieD 0 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I voted other. Obviously I give a card to anyone who asks for one and pack up as quickly as possible. But whilst packing up, and also during the drive home I do a lot of thinking about what I could have done better and how I can improve my show/performance next time. Also I often record my set (on an MP3 player) and listen to parts of it in the car on the drive home, dissecting and analysing it. large escollope of chicken in breadcrumbs with bechemell saoce on top then 3 cheases grated on top of that . baked in an oven then garlic sauce on top and served with salad and chips. short for parmesan . Yum Yum! I need to come up and try one of those Link to post Share on other sites
D.X 0 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 judging by some threads from the last few months, i'm surprised that 'When do I get paid?' hasn't appeared on the thread yet. :eek: Maybe more people have wised up and started getting payment before they set up Link to post Share on other sites
dh140770 0 Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Packing up so I can get my hands round a pint if at my local venue. If further afield, packing up and getting out of there. Getting paid has never been a problem for me, but most of my bookings are referrals and/or existing friends / contacts. ---------------------------- Thanks ... Dave Wired For Sound Discos Link to post Share on other sites
bluejools 0 Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Always packing up - i like getting home and always have a self store place to go to first. From the last couple of songs the non-LED lights are turned off to let them cool a bit. Link to post Share on other sites
D.X 0 Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I'm A DJ Get Me Out Of Here tongue out icon Link to post Share on other sites
deejaymitch 0 Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 All depends how the night went. It can be any of the options given, or where's the party? Or, time to make my move on the blind barmaid/guest. Or, just get out the door and collect the gear tomorrow. 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
Robster 0 Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 on my mind while packing up while it is still fresh in my mind i go over what i did well what i could have done better what i shouldn't have done This is how i learn from each gig , i take each and every gig as a lesson to be try to be better and there is no better time imho than just after the event i have a little note book diary (thanks came with DJ associates membership card as a free gift) and i write what requests that i wouldn't normally play that went down well or songs i didn't have etc in it Rob Star EntertainmentsFacebook pagelandline 0161 265 3421Mobile: 0777 99 777 26 Link to post Share on other sites
jukeboxdj 0 Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 i opted for other because when i finish i try to get packed up as quickly as possible i always have cards at hand so give them out regularly as Robbie d said i also review my evening and try to see if i could have improved my performance and made the clients event a more enjoyable occasion (no that i don't think i've gave them a quality night ) payment is always up front so that is not a problem Link to post Share on other sites
Bouncy Dancefloor 0 Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 all and none of the above? Depends on the gig, you get parties where you wonder if the guests have actually noticed youve finished and you get ones where you stand chatting for 20 minutes afterwards Payment always paid in advance or at start of the evening Link to post Share on other sites
dj_dex 0 Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I've thought about every option at some time, but like many, first thought - Quick get the gear packed down, before you get that 'just one more request', uhh no, which part of That's All Folks didn't you understand? I don't wait for the room to clear, people get the message after you've bumped them more than once with an armful of speaker. Second thought is the money if not already paid, I don't insist on it upfront, but most parties for strangers pay on arrival just to get it out the way. Now I'm packed and flush, kebab IS the next stage. Once home I can never go straight to bed, but need to wind down with a cuppa, this is the time I review how well I did and what I can improve. There are no more stages I'm asleep now.. :zzz: Link to post Share on other sites
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