ChrisPointon 0 Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 QUOTE Says he who has a CD of Deeper Shade of Blue signed by all the band) That is one thing that I would NEVER admit to in public! Link to post Share on other sites
kazzachi 0 Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 When I do my kids parties I always make a point of telling the kids that I am going to give away prizes but only the very lucky few will win, but dont worry if you dont - the main point is that you have fun! I have only ever encountered a problem twice with somebody not winning - and that was there mothers coming to moan about it! WE LOVE KAREN, AND IT'S GREAT TO HAVE HER BACK !!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Link to post Share on other sites
DJSCOUSE01 0 Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Just to point out , after reading the advice given - all of it is bang on , you chaps and chapess`s know what you`re talking about !! Personally - i won`t do kids parties anymore !! i know , i sound like a old get ( i am 40 ) but .... the answer is always no ! Link to post Share on other sites
DJTREV 0 Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Nice one Discodirect Thats what this forum is all about. Experienced dj's giving ideas to other dj's. That is a very good start to a kids party. This is not a rehearsal This is it - grab it while you can. Link to post Share on other sites
kazzachi 0 Posted May 20, 2003 Report Share Posted May 20, 2003 Although I am always happy to give advice about kids parties, one thing I would say is that if you have only ever dj'ed for adult functions DONT automatically think you will be great with kids - these parties are highly specialised and it is far more involved than chucking out a handful of sweets so the kids can have a free-for -all. You WILL be expected to be DJ and Entertainer - be expected to supervise the kids safety, know what is appropriate to play in terms of games and music, you will be expected to keep ALL the kids happy and know how to handle difficult situations - DJ-ing for kids is not easy - believe you me! You cant stop/start - you have to keep the momentum going - the only time I stop is when they sit down to eat . Any of you mad enough to get into this (!) will at the end of the day have a great deal of fun - but be prepared for very hard work - phsyically and mentally - NEVER take the smile off you face either! Always happy to have any of you come along to experience one of my parties - if that doesnt put you off nothing will! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/1028.gif WE LOVE KAREN, AND IT'S GREAT TO HAVE HER BACK !!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted May 20, 2003 Report Share Posted May 20, 2003 And I hate Kids...Whinge, Moan, Complain, so you'd never catch me entertaining the little beggers http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/071.gif Link to post Share on other sites
The Spindoctor 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Report Share Posted May 21, 2003 I dunno............. your posts entertain us all day long!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/tongue.gif Link to post Share on other sites
paula 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Report Share Posted May 21, 2003 OH My! My annual kiddie's party is coming up soon, which i'm forced to do against my own will. ooodddlless of screaming kids who cant read the lyrics and all wanna sing Reach and Hey baby! Cant smoke, cant drink dare'nt turn around for 1 minute in case they knock something over and where's my usual helpers on a day out. Hideing! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/014.gif Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Report Share Posted May 21, 2003 QUOTE where's my usual helpers on a day out. You could invite Uncle Mikeee or Uncle Spin http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/tongue.gif Link to post Share on other sites
paula 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Report Share Posted May 21, 2003 QUOTE You could invite Uncle Mikeee or Uncle Spin better still they could do it for me, http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif A nice outdoor venue with about 50 kids, they'd certainly come home knowing all the lyrics and actions to reach. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/071.gif Start packing guy's, it's not local http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/1028.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Report Share Posted May 21, 2003 QUOTE (paula @ May 21 2003, 09:40 AM) A nice outdoor venue with about 50 kids And what about the sun tan? (Nice to watch the discs fry!!!!!!!!!!!) http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/042.gif Link to post Share on other sites
paula 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Report Share Posted May 21, 2003 QUOTE And what about the sun tan? most likely to rain if on the rare occasion it's sunny most likely to get sun stroke or a stroke. Will park myself under a gazibo Link to post Share on other sites
The Spindoctor 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Report Share Posted May 21, 2003 QUOTE A nice outdoor venue with about 50 kids Try a nice outdoor venue with 2-300 of the little beggars. I used to do one every summer 5 days on the trot for the local authority, along with 3 playbuses, 5 bouncy castles, Ice cream vans, facepainting etc. It was an (enjoyable??) nightmare!! Best day being when I got the roadie dressed up as Jive Bunny and he arrived mid afternoon on the back of a Pink Cadillac convertible !!! Magic seeing the kids faces. (And Mastermix sent loads of giveaways too) OK OK it was a long time ago! Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Report Share Posted May 21, 2003 You love it really!. Any excuse to go on a Bouncy Castle!. Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Report Share Posted May 21, 2003 QUOTE (The Spindoctor @ May 21 2003, 12:42 PM) Best day being when I got the roadie dressed up as Jive Bunny... Is your roadies name warren!? http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/oops.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Peteee 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Report Share Posted May 21, 2003 QUOTE (discodirect @ May 21 2003, 01:29 PM)QUOTE (The Spindoctor @ May 21 2003, 12:42 PM) Best day being when I got the roadie dressed up as Jive Bunny... Is your roadies name warren!? http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/oops.gif Or Jessica http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/laugh.gif http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/laugh.gif Peteee N U F C Yea.... Link to post Share on other sites
RagingBull 0 Posted May 25, 2003 Report Share Posted May 25, 2003 As your on the Topic of Kids parties.I haven't ever really done parties for kids,not my style.But once or twice I helped out at a few outdoor family events. But what is a real headache with kids parties/events,is loads of kids wanting to say something in the mic,and if you let them,they either scream in the mic,drop it several times. So Unless you have a limiter/compressor and a cheapy mic,I wouldn't give the mic for kids to try out. Otherwise you have one wrecked mic[especially if it falls on concrete],maybe some blown tweeters,or even a completely damaged system,when the mic makes a huge thump when it hits the ground. So Unless you've got a lot of sound crew,entertainers,and supervising adults or event staff around,I wouldn't do a disco/outdoor event for kids. But I have done a few[non-famous events for high school type kids 13-18],mainly mcing competitons,[to judge whos got the best lyrics which rhyme]. Link to post Share on other sites
kazzachi 0 Posted May 26, 2003 Report Share Posted May 26, 2003 Hi again ragingbull...Ive said it before, kids parties are extremely specialised! I NEVER let the kids use my mic in the first place so dont have the problem of damage! I charge £150 for a two hour set - that includes whatever time they take for having "tea" and still turn work away! The more kids parties you do the more you get to know about what makes a great party! I do private parties, council fun days, school fetes, school discos - anything really..... You will either love doing these events or hate them.... if the latter, dont do them! Kids are really easy to work with providing you know how to treat them.... and know how to keep them from ever getting bored! WE LOVE KAREN, AND IT'S GREAT TO HAVE HER BACK !!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Link to post Share on other sites
The Spindoctor 0 Posted May 26, 2003 Report Share Posted May 26, 2003 I agree with Kaz here ....... love em or hate em they are the adults of the future. They don't want to be treated like kids its 'their' disco and given the chance they will repay you in thank yous at the end of the day! Link to post Share on other sites
kazzachi 0 Posted May 26, 2003 Report Share Posted May 26, 2003 thank you Doctor! I recently did a wedding where the bridesmaid (21 years) came up and said "oh Karen! do you remember me?"....... looking confused I had to admit I didnt "well" she said, "you used to do my parties when I was 9/10 and 11"........ OK I am getting on a bit now! She even told me how I used to wear my hear, what I wore clothes wise......... I took this as a great compliment to know that a "child" I had entertained many moons ago had been left with a really good impression.... she has also got my number for her wedding ... when it happens! WE LOVE KAREN, AND IT'S GREAT TO HAVE HER BACK !!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Link to post Share on other sites
Smooth Criminal Ross 0 Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 I love kids parties... If im the only one then im proud to. But then again i am only 16.... I know they are lil Brats sometimes, but we were all once like that... I suppose cos they're is two of us, my dad LOZ, its alot easier. Cos i help entertain the kids, and he plays music, or on Sunday was vice versa. Its just good experience for me....as i want to be an actor when im older Link to post Share on other sites
The Spindoctor 0 Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 I agree with you wholeheartedly on this one SCRoss two handed is always a better way to go! Invariably I end up entertaining and Markie my roadie does the music, means I can be out front working in case the little blighters get too close!! Link to post Share on other sites
KevinHailes 0 Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 Firstly, it amazes and annoys me that so many DJs think they can all of a sudden be Children's Entertainers?! It's like an electrician offering to do your plumbing for you. Sadly, the DJ industry is infested with people that are 'jack of all trades - master on none'. JJ, with all respect, why on earth are you taking on the job of Children's Entertainer when you are a DJ, it's just not fair on the booker, the kids or profesional children's entertainers who try so hard to raise the the already poor public perception of the industry due to people that think they can just ask a few questions on a forum and, hey presto, they are Kids entertainers in a day! This is just typical naff, unprofessional DJ behaviour and one of the reasons why the art of DJing will never be taken seriously as a profession until the DJs themselves start acting in a more business-like way. Whilst I agree with sharing information with other DJs and Entertainers. I think that this board is wrong to offer you help in becoming an entertainer overnight but is just typical of how DJs work. You need to be told not to go ahead with this at all - you are clearly not an entertainer and don't seem to have a clue about children and their likes and dislikes. Link to post Share on other sites
YourBigEvent 0 Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 Calm down !! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/nono.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
ChrisPointon 0 Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 QUOTE Firstly, it amazes and annoys me that so many DJs think they can all of a sudden be Children's Entertainers?! Kevin, The same could be said for people who join and whereupon use their first post to do little more than lecture and flame other members. There is certainly nothing wrong with expressing your opinion, which you are entitled to do as much as the next man...or woman on here, but your first post certainly draws unwelcome attention to you as a possible troublemaker. I would ask that you take some time to read the many posts and to "get to know" the other members on this forum, and allow them to "get to know" you, before openly criticising them or their advice and in that respect you and your comments may be taken more seriously. Your "argument" is totally one sided and you launch directly into criticism, yet I don't see any advice from you anywhere to re-address the balance? , perhaps your 2nd post could be a little more informative?? you may even dare to be constructive? . We all have something to learn from each other, even the members who have seen 33 years+ in the business. Link to post Share on other sites
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