Not looking forward to tomorrow..

[Charlie Brown]

as it's a pedantic parent.

Dear Charlie

Thank you so much for agreeing to DJ my boy Matthew's 11th birthday party on Friday 21st January from 6pm-8.30pm in the Farnsfield Village Hall (upper). As you can see below I have booked the hall from 5pm to 9.30pm to allow an hour before and afterwards for set-up and set-down. Farnsfield Village Hall is up New Hill, Farnsfield, on the left hand side - postcode NG22 8JN

I confirm that we agreed I will pay you £xxx cash when you arrive on the evening of 21/01 as complete fee, and for that you will include all of the "Kids Party Package" as described on your web page http://www.charliebrownsentertainment.com/kids.php:
• Charlie Brown - a fun, outgoing and personable DJ & host
• A high quality sound system and great range of lighting effects
• Special effects such as smoke, bubbles etc. if allowed/required
• A variety of fun and games with 100% interaction guaranteed!
• Prizes and certificates
• Magic and puppetry for the very young
• Backup and reserve equipment in case of last-minute issues
• A written booking confirmation and guarantee
• Full public liability insurance



Thanks Chris,
below is (1) are Matt's favourite tunes - the ones in BOLD are must-haves!
and (2) the suggested program for the evening - so you can see where you can help us out.
Cheers
Ron

1. MATTHEW'S FAVOURITE TUNES:
Black Eyed Peas
• Boom Boom Pow
• I gotta feeling
• Meet me halfway
• Where is the Love

Flo Rida ft David Guetta
• Low

Eminem
• Love the way you lie
• Not afraid (Clean Version)
• Talkin to myself???

Tinie Tempah
• Pass Out

Rihanna
• What’s my name
• Shut up and drive
• Umbrella
• Only girl in the world
• Disturbia
• Rude Boy
• Run this town
• Take a bow
• Russian Roulette

Ironik
• Tiny Dancer
plus anything ekse from Now 75, Now 76 or Now 77.

2. PROGRAM for the Evening:
(i) Musical Chairs - 3 out at a time.
(ii) Pass the Parcel
(iii) Benchball
(iv) Break for Food
(v) Birthday Cake + Sing Happy Birthday
(vi) DISCO - get them street dancing.
PS: Game of "ladders" is the reserve game, should another game be needed in first-half of the eveninh, or before the disco.




Bit OTT, don't you think?

[funkymook]

as it's a pedantic parent.

Dear Charlie

Thank you so much for agreeing to DJ my boy Matthew's 11th birthday party on Friday 21st January from 6pm-8.30pm in the Farnsfield Village Hall (upper). As you can see below I have booked the hall from 5pm to 9.30pm to allow an hour before and afterwards for set-up and set-down. Farnsfield Village Hall is up New Hill, Farnsfield, on the left hand side - postcode NG22 8JN

I confirm that we agreed I will pay you £xxx cash when you arrive on the evening of 21/01 as complete fee, and for that you will include all of the "Kids Party Package" as described on your web page http://www.charliebrownsentertainment.com/kids.php:
• Charlie Brown - a fun, outgoing and personable DJ & host
• A high quality sound system and great range of lighting effects
• Special effects such as smoke, bubbles etc. if allowed/required
• A variety of fun and games with 100% interaction guaranteed!
• Prizes and certificates
• Magic and puppetry for the very young
• Backup and reserve equipment in case of last-minute issues
• A written booking confirmation and guarantee
• Full public liability insurance



Thanks Chris,
below is (1) are Matt's favourite tunes - the ones in BOLD are must-haves!
and (2) the suggested program for the evening - so you can see where you can help us out.
Cheers
Ron

1. MATTHEW'S FAVOURITE TUNES:
Black Eyed Peas
• Boom Boom Pow
• I gotta feeling
• Meet me halfway
• Where is the Love

Flo Rida ft David Guetta
• Low

Eminem
• Love the way you lie
• Not afraid (Clean Version)
• Talkin to myself???

Tinie Tempah
• Pass Out

Rihanna
• What’s my name
• Shut up and drive
• Umbrella
• Only girl in the world
• Disturbia
• Rude Boy
• Run this town
• Take a bow
• Russian Roulette

Ironik
• Tiny Dancer
plus anything ekse from Now 75, Now 76 or Now 77.

2. PROGRAM for the Evening:
(i) Musical Chairs - 3 out at a time.
(ii) Pass the Parcel
(iii) Benchball
(iv) Break for Food
(v) Birthday Cake + Sing Happy Birthday
(vi) DISCO - get them street dancing.
PS: Game of "ladders" is the reserve game, should another game be needed in first-half of the eveninh, or before the disco.




Bit OTT, don't you think?

Not really, apart from the bit confirming what you have offered them it's just a short list of tunes and brief running order for the games and food - what do you think is OTT about it?

[Excalibur]

If you Talk the Talk, you must be prepared to Walk the Walk.

[Corabar Entertainment]

TBH, the thing that leapt out at me was a line that is obviously from your spiel:-

• A variety of fun and games with 100% interaction guaranteed!

Taken literally, that means that if 1 child doesn't want to play 1 of the games, then someone could ask for their money back!

Be careful what you 'guarantee'!!!!!

[simonp]

I find it strange that an 11yr likes that type of music and still wants to play pass the parcel & musical chairs.
The missus's 11yr old would baulk at such 'childish' games.

[Excalibur]

TBH, the thing that leapt out at me was a line that is obviously from your spiel:-



Taken literally, that means that if 1 child doesn't want to play 1 of the games, then someone could ask for their money back!

Be careful what you 'guarantee'!!!!!

Many many moons ago, my business cards proudly bore the legend" Satisfaction guaranteed ". I was advised to remove it, lest some pedantic punter used it to gain a refund.

[Charlie Brown]

Not really, apart from the bit confirming what you have offered them it's just a short list of tunes and brief running order for the games and food - what do you think is OTT about it?

I have never had a parent 'suggest' games or plan running orders? Perhaps I just haven't experienced it.

If you Talk the Talk, you must be prepared to Walk the Walk.

True.

TBH, the thing that leapt out at me was a line that is obviously from your spiel:-



Taken literally, that means that if 1 child doesn't want to play 1 of the games, then someone could ask for their money back!

Be careful what you 'guarantee'!!!!!

Very true.

I didn't write my site...VV Web solutions did.

[Shaun]

I've seen your kids party video. They'll love you, don't sweat it.

[Jason]

I had a few "difficult" kids parties last year. One kept trying to reduce the price, and also wanted to come and see me perform this was 1week before the booking, I had a signed contract and booking fee.
All went fine on the night, and I'm booked for her Uncles 40th.

Charlie, you may find they've previously been let down (no show or simply a poor quality DJ), and want to ensure you're going to deliver what you advertise.
Lose the 100% guarantee, I don't think it adds anything and could cause you problems.

Be pleased that they provide info on the running order....


Note: Watch out for the sadly explicit version of "Ridin' Solo" on Now76 with no warning ("gotta get my ***t together")
I've edited my own "radio edit" as I couldn't find one, and its a frequently requested tune.

[Shakermaker Promotions]

I agree with Simon P.
I did an joint 11th Birthday party last year and they loved that music but I think if I had dared do any of those games, they would have died of embarassment.
I think this is a case of the mum thinking she knows what the boy will want (unless he is a very 'young 11 year old').
When I was 11, the last thing I would want to do is play musical chairs etc...