So when does a DJ need to retire or you really need to stay abreast of modern music??

[Corabar Steve]

Have met this situation many times over the years guys sorry DJ's whom are thinking that they are a lot younger than they actually are. These so called DJs seem to think that their audiences need educating inmusical taste.

What they fail to realise is that for mobile DJs it is the audience whom dictate what music should be played & not the DJ (Whom after all is there to entertain his / her audience).

Do these DJs think that by playing tracks that none of their audience have heard of makes them hip & cool? Whan in reality their audience is laughing at the old fart trying to be trendy.

IF PEOPLE WANT UPFRONT MUSIC THEY'LL GO TO A CLUB. MOBILE DJS SHOULD PLAY NOTHING BUT THE CLASSICS????

Do you employ a guy whom needs educating or are you on now one of these DJ's WHOM REFUSE TO ACCEPT THE CLASSICS even though you run a mobile disco business??????????

[djgordyp]

I have to say I agree with what you are saying. But at the same time, it does pay to keep your eye (ear) on the ball to know what new tunes are popular and not get stuck in the past. After all at most functions you are playing to a wide range of ages and therefore still need to keep yourself reasonably up to date. For example. I was at a 40th birthday party recently and the DJ played a few tracks I had never heard before (some of which I thought were crap by the way). Nvertheless they seemed to go down well with some of the teenagers there.

[Ryu]

Surely that is the mark of a good DJ? Knowing what your audience wants? If they want new stuff, you've already spoken to them prior to the gig, there's plenty of time to read a few music mags, check a few websites, and learn a thing or two. All good party DJs should know the tracks which make a party swing, for any audience, any time...no?

[BeerFunk]

Oh man, that was one of the funniest posts I've seen for a long time!

(And I agree!)

[Silver]

Have to agree with that sentiment. I dj'd in Bournemouth clubs years ago and I dictated the type of music played. If you don't like it then don't come into my club! Simple.

However as a mobile dj you have to play a much broader spectrum and the people on the dance floor dictate to me now.

[Candybeatdiscos]

brilliant steve

[robbiedj]

Everybody can keep up with modern music.

The trick is to pick the bits that will go down well in your shows. Most of mine only have a short set or so of clubby music, just for the few who want it, then back to main style of night.

[A1DL]

pure genius, Steve

[leighinstoke]

We are expected to be able to cater to all ages - so knowing both your old and modern stuff. Anyone who considers just the classics will be specialising and narrowing down their audience.

[CRAZY K]

If your employing someone in your business agree completely--you have a good reputation to keep up.

Personally as an older generation Entertainer presenting the odd Mobile Disco session with Barn Dance my view has never changed for my clients.

I play what they want--I dont presume to know what they want--so I ask them.

Obviously there are plenty of usual suspects but I never make assumptions.

Whether thats the way modern DJs work I dont know--but I do know it works very successfully for the clients I work with--I only take on gigs that allow me to offer this service--Weddings and Private Parties.

All other styles Xmas Party, Football Club Disco etc I pass on if I can to
people on here assuming im happy with their attitude to the client.

CRAZY K