Starting off the night

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

How do you start a function off?

Do you gradually turn the music up, or do you start with an impact start, eg: going from background to loud.

DO you introduce yourself when you start, and when do you put your lighting rig on?

Let's be having you then... :)

[Candybeatdiscos]

i usually play the background stuff, then bang all of a sudden i start my intro and usually start with either celebration/congratulations/happy birthday/dancing queen or got my mind set on you - unless its a specialist show such as dance or rock etc

[Jiggles]

I have the music loud all the time so they can here where it is the building :teeth:

[Addicted 2 Bass]

Normally my 'welcome' and 'safety' jingle followed by what ever song fits the event!

Josh

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Normally my 'welcome' and 'safety' jingle followed by what ever song fits the event!

Josh

What's your safety jingle Josh?

[Addicted 2 Bass]

Saying that the uses of strobes, smoke etc will be used during the night etc.

Josh

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Saying that the uses of strobes, smoke etc will be used during the night etc.

Josh

Could you not just announce that? :)

[Candybeatdiscos]

Could you not just announce that? :)

It is actually a great idea and nothing i have ever thought off...which brings me onto jingles...do other dj's use pre-recorded jingles and what for?

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

It is actually a great idea and nothing i have ever thought off...which brings me onto jingles...do other dj's use pre-recorded jingles and what for?

New thread please! :)

[Shaun]

It depends on the situation.

Weddings:
Background music to set the mood, I always let the Bride dictate when she is completely ready to start her 1st dance. Once the first dance (and follow up) is out of the way it's full on party mode.

Parties:
A short spell of background music (15 mins approx) then right into party gear.

Youth parties:
High energy party mode from the start


Normally I don't introduce myself using the company name. I'll introduce just using my first name "Hi, my names Shaun, I'd like to welcome you all along to ________'s party/wedding tonight..etc". I'll only mention the company name right at the end of the night when it's likely to be fresh in their heads when they're leaving.

Lights:
I set the mood with lighting right from the start of the background music. I've programmed some nice gentle sweeping scans with the 'moving heads' to create a nice ambience and set the mood. I turn up the energy of the lights at the same time I up the tempo of the party.

[Candybeatdiscos]

my lightening at the moment consists of two fx and a centre box, but when required i hire the rest a full set up. I know i need to buy some but at this stage i need to get money in first before i can do that :( sometimes i wish i hadn't bothered setting up business lol

[Addicted 2 Bass]

Could you not just announce that? :)
I could do? And I might, as they sound a little cheesy! And they also have my old disco name on them! :)

Josh

[Paul James Promotions]

If you must use strobes, get some warning signs made and laminated to mount on the entrance to the venue at every show.

Anyway, back on topic...

Background music --> 3 / 4 good cover versions--> something lively

In terms of lighting during background (depending on what I have used), usually a static state of 2 nice colours, perhaps purple and congo blue (AKA poor man's UV) to creat a nice 'mood'.

[Have a disco]

always give them 1/2 hr to 1 hr warm up music if starting at 7.30 "no one turns up at most parties" till about 8.30 in most events (weddings excused). The start of buy useual greetings from me and the hirer and start of with light party stuff of various genres

[st1ngo]

I start off by asking if theres anyone in from s****horpe ...............................

[Candybeatdiscos]

i have used that one...ask if anyone from local towns and villages then when you get one where only one person raises thier hand usually make a joke such as....ahhh Methil, what a lovely place, i bought my wee girl a dolls house from there once, so lifelike...it even come with the boarded up windows.....then kick in with george harrisons 'got my mind set on you' or Dire Straits 'Walk of Life'

[Have a disco]

I sometimes ask if anyones from coventry....... leave that at that

[Corabar Steve]

Varies & depends completely on the gig.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Varies & depends completely on the gig.

Cor, you're full of long and informative posts today :teeth:

[Corabar Steve]

Most of the above, with the exception of the use of jingles & introducing myself & loud music so they can find me &.....

[Have a disco]

so a quiet leisurely start is never requested as to let relatives catch up on the gossip

[ian8limelight]

Depends where I'm working and what I'm doing.

Introduction usually includes a welcome to ........ and Health & Safety info.

[Corabar Steve]

so a quiet leisurely start is never requested as to let relatives catch up on the gossip
If they want to talk, they can go outside! :teeth:

[Shaun]

Introduction usually includes a welcome to ........ and Health & Safety info.


Hi Ian,

What does the health and safety info comprise of?.

This is something I've never done....which is why I'm curious to what info you you provide during the intros.


Cheers. :)

[Corabar Steve]

Started with a bang tonight! Played the first dance on a chnnel that had previously had a track that was recorded very quietly on it & forgot to pull the volume back down. :omg:

B&G visibly jumped, but the three of us made a good recovery. :teeth:

[ian8limelight]

Hi Ian,

What does the health and safety info comprise of?.

This is something I've never done....which is why I'm curious to what info you you provide during the intros.


Cheers. :)

Sean,

I have added some stuff on another posting tonight - see if there's anything there that may be of interest.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Started with a bang tonight! Played the first dance on a chnnel that had previously had a track that was recorded very quietly on it & forgot to pull the volume back down. :omg:

B&G visibly jumped, but the three of us made a good recovery. :teeth:

Tsk....

Amatuers... :teeth: :beer:

[Corabar Steve]

Tired. :embarasse