View Full Version : 16th Birthday. Do I or Don't I?
Dance FX
17-03-2008, 03:07 PM
Just had an enquiry for a 16th party to be held in a 3m x 9m party tent for 4 hours in the customers garden!
She said they will only be inviting 30 kids and have someone on the door restricting alcohol!
Phill is great with the ages 5 - 14 and adult and wedding discos but I am worried that a 16th would get out of hand, and as some of you know Phil is only 13 himself.
Actually I think I have just answered my own question :rolleyes:
We will give this a miss! Do you agree?
Sarah
Dragonfly
17-03-2008, 03:13 PM
short answer ...... yes
long answer ..... put in a quote that makes it well worth your while and sell your soul to the devil , make sure your t and c s are water tight to cover all eventualitys ......even ones that may seem ridiculous to you.
i did a 13th on sat for probably less than 30 kids and at the end of 2 hours it was like a warzone. and at 13 they were
fighting
in the bar trying to buy alcohol
leaving saying they were off to the local night club
taking ends off glowsticks throwing them around
phoning parents who in due course came down to tag team with their son or daughter in their chosen scrap
etc etc.
theoloyla
17-03-2008, 03:48 PM
I would be unlikely to take the gig unless I knew the client or was sure that it was a family party.
Solitaire Events Ltd
17-03-2008, 03:53 PM
Not all 16 year old parties will be a war zone. I think it's unfair to assume that too.
I'd say do it, but not Phil on his own. Adult supervision needed though.
Dragonfly
17-03-2008, 03:57 PM
Not all 16 year old parties will be a war zone. I think it's unfair to assume that too.
I'd say do it, but not Phil on his own. Adult supervision needed though.
indeed very true but imo and experience of 16 year olds it is more likely with this age group and extra caution should be excorsised as i said just make sure your t and cs are water tight.
ppentertainments
17-03-2008, 04:24 PM
Not all 16 year old parties will be a war zone. I think it's unfair to assume that too.
I'd say do it, but not Phil on his own. Adult supervision needed though.
Totally agree, adult supervision is a must. One of the best gigs I have ever done was for a joint 16th birthday. Have had some which were not as good. At that age they can be a bit shy then on the other hand they can get out of order. Would strongly reccomend asking the music they like as I find at this age it differs a lot and they are sometimes not too flexible. Right music, good crowd and adult supervision it could be great.
Charlie Brown
17-03-2008, 05:28 PM
Yeh deffo, the last two teen parties I did they were 14,
They trashed the hotel, sent kids to hospital (spicked their drink with viagra) canabis, vodka, condoms, 2000 worth of stuff stolen, someone even tried to go for my laptop!
They have been mad nad on both ocassions a riot van was called (police) and I go to a very good private school (like top ten in the country) and they do this!!!!!
Jeees it was mad, and with me having no insurance it was far too risky for my liking !!!!
P.S I was by my self, but I knew the people hosting the parties!
Dragonfly
17-03-2008, 05:37 PM
at the end of the day i'm sure we can all come up with horror stories but ... as has been said they are not all like this and we cannot tar everyone with the same brush ..... other things i may use to judge hous type parties are (please bear in mind i don't really care if this is morally and ethically sound but it has kept me relatively safe thus far)
where the house is , there is a few areas in derby where i would never accept a house party , even the type of music they ask for makes a difference for me . and even how they sound i try to steer clear of peole who can't spell the day of the week.
dont get me wrong nice people live there too and listen to certain types of music and yes im stereotyping very very naughty but it gets me home in one piece.
ive done some great teenage partys too very successful ..... the best being a 14th for all girls ... they were polite from start to finish and danced non stop.
do your homework you will be able to make a better judgement.
why not arrange a meeting with the client go have a look meet them and get a feel for what they are about if you are concerned.
Jiggles
17-03-2008, 05:48 PM
They have been mad nad on both ocassions a riot van was called (police) and I go to a very good private school (like top ten in the country) and they do this!!!!!
WHAT! My school is a state school and it not even close to anything like that! We have discos etc and the worst thig we had was two twits and some poppers!:eek:
BeerFunk
17-03-2008, 06:01 PM
Without an adult there alongside him, it's a recipe for disaster. He will no doubt be influenced and, for want of a better word, bullied into playing certain requests and letting people use the mic etc
CRAZY K
17-03-2008, 06:03 PM
Just had an enquiry for a 16th party to be held in a 3m x 9m party tent for 4 hours in the customers garden!
She said they will only be inviting 30 kids and have someone on the door restricting alcohol!
Phill is great with the ages 5 - 14 and adult and wedding discos but I am worried that a 16th would get out of hand, and as some of you know Phil is only 13 himself.
Actually I think I have just answered my own question :rolleyes:
We will give this a miss! Do you agree?
Sarah
See Dragonflys post--a lot of sensible advice--whatever happens--if you do it get paid in advance --just in case theres a repeat of the Weekend Party down in the West Country--oh and put a clause in the Contract--Pete Tong is not allowed to announce it on the Radio :eek: :eek: :eek:
CRAZY K
wensleydale
17-03-2008, 06:12 PM
is it in bovey tracey?
Dragonfly
17-03-2008, 06:14 PM
my school prom made the sun lolol someone chundered over a governers wife and several lads had a weeing contest ..... up the bar among other things lol.
Dance FX
18-03-2008, 07:30 AM
Decided to turn it down!
He always has either myself or my husband with him as roadies but I think a small tent full of 16yr olds is a no no!
He has already got a wedding booking on the Sunday so it's not like he will be without any work that weekend.
Thanks for your input, I think it may put him off DJing if things got out of hand and he is going great guns at the moment. His confidence is really shining through and he loves what he does.
theoloyla
25-03-2008, 11:12 AM
Decided to turn it down!
He always has either myself or my husband with him as roadies but I think a small tent full of 16yr olds is a no no!
He has already got a wedding booking on the Sunday so it's not like he will be without any work that weekend.
Thanks for your input, I think it may put him off DJing if things got out of hand and he is going great guns at the moment. His confidence is really shining through and he loves what he does.
He is a lucky lad to have you looking out for him and encouraging him.
Charlie Brown
25-03-2008, 03:33 PM
Yeh he is, I wish my parents could be like that :D
Richard Veal
25-03-2008, 03:40 PM
Shame its too late now but i think i would have asked him if he knew the people / family first. Guess Norfolk is a little slower than the rest of the country. Never had any trouble with kids,,,,,,, although a window did get broken at an 11 year olds birthday recently....hhmmm kids eh
Yeh deffo, the last two teen parties I did they were 14,
They trashed the hotel, sent kids to hospital (spicked their drink with viagra) canabis, vodka, condoms, 2000 worth of stuff stolen, someone even tried to go for my laptop!
They have been mad nad on both ocassions a riot van was called (police) and I go to a very good private school (like top ten in the country) and they do this!!!!!
Jeees it was mad, and with me having no insurance it was far too risky for my liking !!!!
P.S I was by my self, but I knew the people hosting the parties!
What has the school you go to got to do with what the kids did at the party you Djd at?
And what school do you go to.. I went private.. so would be interested...
Solitaire Events Ltd
25-03-2008, 05:04 PM
What has the school you go to got to do with what the kids did at the party you Djd at?
Because the assumption is, that if kids go to a private school, then they must be better behaved. I'm not sure that's entirely true though.
Dragonfly
25-03-2008, 05:05 PM
Because the assumption is, that if kids go to a private school, then they must be better behaved. I'm not sure that's entirely true though.
indeed it's not :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
sometimes quite the opposite .
Yes and no.
Depends which school.
The higher profile public schools seem to have more problems with drug and bad behaviour.
Smaller private schools such as the christian one I went to.. isn't so bad at all..
theoloyla
25-03-2008, 06:38 PM
Private school kids can be just as badly behaved as council house chavs. The difference is that when they are challenged they are less likely to stab you with a knife.
Private school kids can be just as badly behaved as council house chavs. The difference is that when they are challenged they are less likely to stab you with a knife.
That is a very good and accurate statement imho!
And indeed quite often private kids can be worse in some respects - if they always get what they want :-)
Solitaire Events Ltd
25-03-2008, 08:18 PM
Private school kids can be just as badly behaved as council house chavs. The difference is that when they are challenged they are less likely to stab you with a knife.
No, they will get their butler to do it instead...:D
No, they will get their butler to do it instead...:D
Not funny Darren..
Solitaire Events Ltd
25-03-2008, 08:38 PM
Not funny Darren..
I thought it was.
Why wouldn't you find that funny then Sam?
I thought it was.
Why wouldn't you find that funny then Sam?
Because not everyone who went to a private school gets waited on hand and foot. Some of us actually go out and work for our money. Fed up with people thinking that "we" get everything bought for us by "mummy and daddy". It's frustrating when you've worked hard for it.
Solitaire Events Ltd
25-03-2008, 08:48 PM
Because not everyone who went to a private school gets waited on hand and foot. Some of us actually go out and work for our money. Fed up with people thinking that "we" get everything bought for us by "mummy and daddy". It's frustrating when you've worked hard for it.
Have I touched a nerve?
It was a joke and if you can't see that, you need a sense of humour bypass.
Jiggles
25-03-2008, 08:50 PM
You have more then touched a nerve! You've cut an artery. :D:D
Have I touched a nerve?
It was a joke and if you can't see that, you need a sense of humour bypass.
Yes you have.
Just because you make a joke doesn't mean it is justified does it. I am sure there are instances on here where I have made a joke but you havn't "agreed" - but heyho.
Solitaire Events Ltd
25-03-2008, 08:55 PM
Yes you have.
Just because you make a joke doesn't mean it is justified does it. I am sure there are instances on here where I have made a joke but you havn't "agreed" - but heyho.
What are you talking about? It was a joke pure and simple. It's not meant to be justified.
Do me a favour, go and find a sense of humour.
Penfold42
25-03-2008, 08:58 PM
Sam......it was posted in fun........look at the smiley......:)
No, they will get their butler to do it instead...:D
daz226
25-03-2008, 09:42 PM
i live in a town where there is a famous private school madonna, sting send there kids there and i have to say the atitude of those kids is shocking to say the least. but i think its a trend with kids these days that the have to have atitude to look cool.
i was gooby as a kid but i knew where to draw the line and if any of these kids requested a disco from me i would say no as i know it would be bad even though the parents music of some of these kids would be played at a disco.
Jiggles
25-03-2008, 09:59 PM
People take one look at me and ask me how old I am :D Some say I'm tooo sensible :(
Solitaire Events Ltd
25-03-2008, 10:19 PM
People take one look at me and ask me how old I am (
You got a beard then? :D
DazzyD
25-03-2008, 10:21 PM
It's been a while since I've seen anyone spit their dummy out on the forum in such a way (or should that be spit out the silver spoon?!?) ;)
**NOTE TO SELF - Prepare for some flack for that one if the other posts are anything to go by*** :zip:
But seriously, my experience of private school kids is 50/50. Some have been been great - really polite and helpful - and some just throw a paddy if they can't get all their own way. But I s'pose it's not just private school kids - it's pretty much the same for everyone.
Anyway, it's usually the parents that I have most trouble with.
BeerFunk
25-03-2008, 10:30 PM
I thought it was.I laughed too, I thought it was funny!
Because not everyone who went to a private school gets waited on hand and foot. Some of us actually go out and work for our money. Fed up with people thinking that "we" get everything bought for us by "mummy and daddy". It's frustrating when you've worked hard for it.Don't you mean your parents worked hard for it? No disrespect, but at the age of 18, you can't have worked 2 years yet, maybe 5 years if you take into account your studies at secondary level.
I do agree that not all kids who go to private schools have rich parents. However, I think that a lot of the time, parents throw money at their kids' education rather than supporting it directly themselves.
Corabar Steve
26-03-2008, 07:36 AM
Isn't it always the butler that did it?
theoloyla
26-03-2008, 10:52 AM
Isn't it always the butler that did it?
Steve you are wasted as a dj .....you should be a comedian.:)
Charlie Brown
02-04-2008, 03:26 PM
What has the school you go to got to do with what the kids did at the party you Djd at?
And what school do you go to.. I went private.. so would be interested...
Oh right, no they were from my year (below) Nottingham High School,
Jees twas mad
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