Advice Wanted For Doing A Primary School Leavers Party

[Dan allanthemsdisco 0]

Hi everyone,

through a friend i have got a gig at a local primary school. I have not yet found a guide on kids discos, so i am simply looking for some basic guidance on doing one, ie what tends to work both in terms of microphone use / fx & then of course the music! Can anyone suggest games or prizes?

Thanks for your help!

[Scarlet Al 0]

I have one of these next week.

 

Stick cheesy usually works, stuff like:

 

Cha cha slide, Macarena etc. Then maybe some stuff from the most recent Now albums, maybe Rihanna, Flo Rida etc.

 

Get them playing games if you want - Arches is usually good, Musical statues etc.

[gadget 0]

You'll probably get asked for some of the latest chart stuff (like Cascada / Flo Rida / Pink / Katy Perry / Wiley / Lady Ga Ga / Lily Allen (child safe version though!) etc. etc. etc.).

 

For actions: Macarena / Cha Cha Slide / Conga / fast food song (!) / others

 

 

I usually throw in S-Club 7 / DJ Otzi / Amarillo too..

 

Or you could always send in a playlsit rqeuest to see what they actually want!

 

 

Cheers,

 

David

[McCardle 1]

A list of ideas and games for kids of all ages can be found on this thread

 

http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3101

 

Avoid traditional party giveaways like sweets and chocolate for prizes as some kids can be allergic or forbidden them

 

For prizes / giveaways, consider glowsticks or small toys. You can also get some mini led keyring torches for about 30p each. If you have a poundshop or poundland near to you, its a good place to stock up on this type of thing.

Edited July 5, 2009 by McCardle