what to say on the mic

[groove on discos]

hi guys i really need to know what to say on the mic and also what music to play for 10-13 year olds because of the gig im doing thanks :P

[djsteve10]

Well you could start with introducing the night and welcome everybody, Then throughout the night just keep a presence on the mic letting people know what the track was, if it was a request, just have fun with it.

[Dragonfly]

I can honestly say that for young people 11 upwards i don't really alter my tecnique on the mic from what i do with adults that much , as i never say anything over the mic that you wouldnt want your gran hearing, what ever you do just be yourself say things that are natural to you.

[robbiedj]

Just keep it upbeat. Announce requests, maybe saying "So let's see you all up to ................"

If you have any games a little egging on contestents is useful.

Apart from that, much as you normally do, as and when required.

Enjoy it.

[Corabar Steve]

also what music to play for 10-13 year olds because of the gig im doing thanks :P
You're 11 & you're asking a bunch of old farts like us?????? :sj:

[axeman]

what sort of gig is it ? if its a birthday party, you might want to welcome everyone, and wish a happy birthday. maybe even ask for requests

"Hi, Im James, id just like to wish ***** a very special happy birthday, I hope you all have a great time tonight.

"If you have any requests or dedications, pop up and see me, and ill do my best to play them for you"


if people do ask for songs get their names, (pen and paper) kids love to be name checked by the DJ, like mentioned in threads earlier just be yourself.

hope this helps - good luck

[Penfold42]

You're 11 & you're asking a bunch of old farts like us?????? :sj:

LMAO..................:D :D :D :D :D

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

hi guys i really need to know what to say on the mic

You won't need to say a lot tbh.

Kids are more interested in the music rather than some DJ rattling on...

Having said that, you might get a few "Dave loves Sally" type dedications and if you do, be very careful, 'cos they tend to snowball and you'll be reading them out for the rest of the night.

[rob1963]

You won't need to say a lot tbh.

Kids are more interested in the music rather than some DJ rattling on...




Not just kids, in my opinion.

At my quiz on Thursday, a couple of regulars complimented me on my New year's eve disco there.

Apart from the fact that they liked the music, they said they really liked the anonyminity of it.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Don't tell me, you let the music do the talking...

Whatever happened to entertaining and communicating with your audience?

[rob1963]

Don't tell me, you let the music do the talking...

I was very careful to avoid that phrase Darren, as I know how much you hate it!


Whatever happened to entertaining and communicating with your audience?

I entertain & communicate with the audience, although I don't over do it, because as you say, people don't want to hear some DJ who loves the sound of his own voice "rattling on" all the time.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I was very careful to avoid that phrase Darren, as I know how much you hate it!



I entertain & communicate with the audience, although I don't over do it, because as you say, people don't want to hear some DJ who loves the sound of his own voice "rattling on" all the time.

Agreed, but how do you entertain and communicate then?

[rob1963]

Agreed, but how do you entertain and communicate then?

20 years ago I was chatting after virtually every song, but now I keep it to a maximum of a few times each hour, as that's all that is needed.

I seem to remember you do something very similar.

:)

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

20 years ago I was chatting after virtually every song, but now I keep it to a maximum of a few times each hour, as that's all that is needed.

I seem to remember you do something very similar.

:)

That really depends on the booking and how far away form the dance floor I am. :rolleyes:

[rob1963]

That really depends on the booking and how far away from the dance floor I am. :rolleyes:

...and if you're facing it!

;)

[flatliners]

remember speak clearly in queens english and pronunce ing as i coming up next not cummin up next.
heard a dj speak in broad geordie didnt sound good

[Excalibur]

Not just kids, in my opinion.

At my quiz on Thursday, a couple of regulars complimented me on my New year's eve disco there.

Apart from the fact that they liked the music, they said they really liked the anonyminity of it.

If I were you Rob, I'd definitely try for anonymity.:D



Don't tell me, you let the music do the talking...

Whatever happened to entertaining and communicating with your audience?


Darren, remember this is Rob you're talking about.;)


A basic belief nowadays, is that as long as you say hello, ask for requests, announce the buffet, etc then you don't need to run your mouth off unnecessarily. Similarly, total silence for three hours is too far the other way.;) Only speak if you have something useful to say. Hearing the sound of your own voice is not reason enough to do it. Experience will help, and every audience is different.

[rob1963]

A basic belief nowadays, is that as long as you say hello, ask for requests, announce the buffet, etc then you don't need to run your mouth off unnecessarily. Similarly, total silence for three hours is too far the other way.;) Only speak if you have something useful to say. Hearing the sound of your own voice is not reason enough to do it. Experience will help, and every audience is different.

Agreed.

[Excalibur]

Agreed.

:eek:

[rob1963]

:eek:

:D :D :D

[Penfold42]

Go get a room!...:rolleyes:

[Starlight]

Go get a room!...:rolleyes:

What :confused: :confused: :confused:

Mendoza.

[rob1963]

:eek:


:D :D :D

:Kiss 3:

There you go...isn't it better being nice than arguing?

[PropellerHeadCase]

Whatever happened to entertaining and communicating with your audience?

If I've been following this... Smashy and Nicey happened.

[rob1963]

If I've been following this... Smashy and Nicey happened.

Good point, Al!

[cara]

sometimes i'll write little rehearsed speeches out and save them as txt files, then on the night of the gig i'll open them up on the laptop and read from them.

[alphawave]

done alot of these,got another one today..i find they just want to hear good pop/dance music rather than lots of talking..

[mb3]

If I've been following this... Smashy and Nicey happened.

Let's rock!

[Corabar Steve]

Let's rock!

To the sounds of Bachman Turner Overdrive :sj:

[soundtracker]

don't mention the Charidee work!

[Corabar Steve]

I don't like to mention it mate

[The_Blue_Dragon]

I alsways welcome by saying:-

"Welcome to Stocksbridge Youth Centres ________ disco, Im danny you DJ for the nigh, hope you all have a good night and should you have any requests, just pop up and I'll see what I can do"

then through the disco if no-one requests I will say:-
"We have food been prepared (or think of something else thats happening) and dont forget that I am open to requests"

At the end of the night Ill say:-
"We only have time for a couple more songs, I hope you had a fun time and hope to see you again soon, travel home safely"