New Disco Business

[Candybeatdiscos]

Hi all,

ok where are we, oh yes, I am going back to running a disco company. Regarding the hotel, lets just say i aint there anymore, dont really want to go into it now.

However as stated i am going to start up my own company again, i dont wish to call it Lewnics as i really want to start afresh, and to be honest that name caused more problems than anything - people couldn't locate website etc.

So i need a new name, i fancied dancing beats but alas found that someone else has it :( so any good idea's?

Shaun you just know your going to get a phone call about design etc don't you lol, and marc, well i already PM'd you lol

[JAMdisco]

What about Disco-Evan as in Disco Heaven?

[Shaun]

Shaun you just know your going to get a phone call about design etc don't you lol,


Not a problem Garry. Just give me a shout when you're ready to proceed.

[theoloyla]

No idea. But best of luck!

[Shaun]

So i need a new name, i fancied dancing beats but alas found that someone else has it :( so any good idea's?



You're located in the Kingdom of Fife...so how about 'Kingdom Beats' ?

[rob1963]

How about "Ant Music Discos"?

(Unless he's still back at the hotel).

:D

[Shaun]

Ant & Decks. :lol:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

<groan>

(Says the man who sat here for 5 minutes trying to think of something witty)

[Penfold42]

You're located in the Kingdom of Fife...so how about 'Kingdom Beats' ?

[email protected] was getting to that..

or

Northern Lights
Alba (Sound / Roadshow / Entertainments OMG did i just say that...:eek: ;) )

[Dragonfly]

jock in a box roadshow ......... see what i did there ....ok i'll get my coat .

was thinking of northern soul entertainment ... which may conjour up the wrong idea

or border beats but fife is some way over the border .....

[Tom]

I dont know if you live in the highlands or the lowlands but i guess it could work both ways.

I thought of this...

Highland Nights Roadshow

[Candybeatdiscos]

i like kingdom beats, ant & Decks would have been Amps & Decks but alas again someone has it, i think kingdom beats it is

[Candybeatdiscos]

I dont know if you live in the highlands or the lowlands but i guess it could work both ways.

I thought of this...

Highland Nights Roadshow

i live central lol

[Penfold42]

Highland Nights Roadshow

Good man.....:D ..lot better than Ente....:zip:

[Shaun]

Do I win a prize? :daft:

[gaza]

How about Kingdom Knights.

[Tom]

Do I win a prize? :daft:

Not yet. :sofa:


Kingdom of Scotland Discos :confused:

[Shaun]

Do I win a prize? :daft:


Not yet. :sofa:



Ahem....

i like kingdom beats, i think kingdom beats it is


:P

[Marc J]

ForthBeats or ForthSounds, the .co.uk and .com variants of both are available.

[Tom]

Ahem....



:P

Grrr :evelgrin: :D

[Shaun]

ForthBeats or ForthSounds, the .co.uk and .com variants of both are available.

I like :)

[Sam]

[email protected] was getting to that..

or

Northern Lights
Alba (Sound / Roadshow / Entertainments OMG did i just say that...:eek: ;) )


NothernLights is the name of various technical companies all over the country.. so maybe not the best name :)

[Vectis]

As alluded to by Marc...

... don't think locale, roadshow/entertainments/discos

... think Google.

That's where an increasing amount of your work will be coming from, so pick something that you can base a good web presence on that isn't readily confused with other local (or distant) businesses. Get yourself a "clean" page on google yet with some kind of meaning, and you're laughing. Register all the domain variants (and close misses).

ie. I have vectisvibe.co.uk, .com, vectisvibes.co.uk & .com and a bunch of others.

Google "VectisVibe" and ALL the Top10 hits lead to me. In fact it's not until you get to hit 42 that it starts to go squiffy.

[Marc J]

I like :)

The old logo you did for him would suit his new name better than the old, too! :p

[Sam]

As alluded to by Marc...

... don't think locale, roadshow/entertainments/discos

... think Google.

That's where an increasing amount of your work will be coming from, so pick something that you can base a good web presence on that isn't readily confused with other local (or distant) businesses. Get yourself a "clean" page on google yet with some kind of meaning, and you're laughing. Register all the domain variants (and close misses).

ie. I have vectisvibe.co.uk, .com, vectisvibes.co.uk & .com and a bunch of others.

Google "VectisVibe" and ALL the Top10 hits lead to me. In fact it's not until you get to hit 42 that it starts to go squiffy.

Yes but.... if someone is searching for a disco and doesn't already have someone in mind.. they wouldn't search VectisVibe would they :confused: :confused:

[Vectis]

Yes but.... if someone is searching for a disco and doesn't already have someone in mind.. they wouldn't search VectisVibe would they :confused: :confused:

Just reinforcing the point that it's an ideal opportunity to focus on building a strong brand identity rather than joining the ranks of Daves Discos.

[blitz]

I like Kingdom Beats, the forth ones are good to but might get linked into radio forth, might be a good thing might not

[Shaun]

I like Kingdom Beats, the forth ones are good to but might get linked into radio forth, might be a good thing might not

The same could be said for Kingdom Beats and Kingdom FM, I suppose.

[Jiggles]

Scotch Discos :D Shaun thats for you :D

[Shaun]

Scotch Discos :D Shaun thats for you :D

Why do I feel thirsty all of a sudden? :)

[rob1963]

Fife Alive Discos?

[Tom]

:Laugh:

[yourdj]

So i need a new name, i fancied dancing beats but alas found that someone else has it :( so any good idea's?

I looked up names in the top right hand box on this link:

http://dc-hosting.com/

I found YOURDJ was already owned by a guy in my city by the who is service. I wrote to him and bought it off him for £50. I also bought all his gear as he has quit djing.

Anything with dj or disco is a good bet :)

[blitz]

true shaun, I've just got a inkling in the back of my head the forth beats or similar has been used in conjunction with the station before

[Marc J]

true shaun, I've just got a inkling in the back of my head the forth beats or similar has been used in conjunction with the station before

If the domain is free then there's nothing stopping Garry registering it. Radio Forth can't trademark or copyright the word "Forth" and more than Stelios can for "Easy".....;)

[blitz]

not saying he can`t use it just that people might link it sub conciously to forth one, can be a good or bad thing depending on how you look at it.

[Shaun]

Shaun you just know your going to get a phone call about design etc

I had some free time earlier, so I had a little play around.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/ShaunF/kingdombeats_sample.gif



Here's another variant on it...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/ShaunF/kingdombeats_sample2.gif

[Penfold42]

Nice work......but should it not be in the kings colour....Purple....:)

Just a thought.......:)

[Shaun]

Nice work......but should it not be in the kings colour....Purple....:)

Just a thought.......:)

It could be anything really, so purple could work. I thought the gold and silver had a regal and classy feel to it.

[Penfold42]

It could be anything really, so purple could work. I thought the gold and silver had a regal and classy feel to it.

:agree:
I just like the purple and pink touches......in touch with my feminine side....:eek: :eek:

Prefer the second one as well........:)

[Marc J]

Both look good :)

I'd go for the first one myself, there's something about the main font used - it's good for "Kingdom" but doesn't look great for "Beats".

[Shaun]

Both look good :)

I'd go for the first one myself, there's something about the main font used - it's good for "Kingdom" but doesn't look great for "Beats".


Exactly what I thought too. The second image posted was the first one I did, but something about it just didn't seem right.

[Candybeatdiscos]

ahh shaun, thats brilliant - as usual....god i hope i get some cash in soon. Oct 11th Provisionally booked already :)

Dont think i have lost the touch when it comes to selling myself.

Planning on getting some A5 flyers done (£99 for 5000 from theinkshop.biz), I will hopefully learn from the last time and really bump up the marketing for the first year at least, i now know not to get too despondent if the works not flooding in, the first year is about selling the brand and heavy advertising.

Plus gives me a chance to service the equiptment and get it all PAT tested - on saying that i have a very good friend who is a PAT tester lol, so hopefully that will be cheaper than normal.

[Tom]

Planning on getting some A5 flyers done (£99 for 5000 from theinkshop.biz), I will hopefully learn from the last time and really bump up the marketing for the first year at least, i now know not to get too despondent if the works not flooding in, the first year is about selling the brand and heavy advertising.



Just out of intrest, where would you hand out these flyers??? I was thinking about doing this but have no idea where to start. :confused:

[Danno13]

I'd send them to venues, wedding planners, florists, bridal shops etc. accompanied by a nice introduction letter :) Oh, and schools, colleges and unis would probably be a good idea too.

[Candybeatdiscos]

i would fisrt of all start at local businesses, factories etc and ask them to be put up on staff boards etc, this first of all gets seen by a lot of people etc, i would also post through doors of some of the more shall we say expensive looking houses as to be honest i am not going to be looking for £100 jobs.

If i can i will pop a code on the flyers and if they use the code and book via the net then they will get 10% off etc.

[Candybeatdiscos]

cheers danno that is also well advised, again i am looking for maximum exposure this time round, as i have a lot of competition, but then again i dont - i will let the rest fight for the £100 jobs and will concentrate soley on performing a quality and recommendable show to my clients and hopefully be rewarded accordingly.

[Candybeatdiscos]

Hey What ABout HB Disco's?

Hector Broclebank at your Service

Do I Go Straight THRUUUUUUUUUUUU?

Ok Scots based DJ's will get it


RIP Peter Reed Fae Peterheed......anyone wanna buy a volvo?

[rob1963]

I had some free time earlier, so I had a little play around.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/ShaunF/kingdombeats_sample.gif



Here's another variant on it...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/ShaunF/kingdombeats_sample2.gif

To be honest, I don't like either of them.

I think they look silly with the word "Sample" going through them.

[Shaun]

I think they look silly with the word "Sample" going through them.

:lol:

The watermark is obviously removed when the final draft is delivered.

[Candybeatdiscos]

awwww, i thought it added a bit character.....

[rob1963]

awwww, i thought it added a bit character.....

:Laugh:

[Shaun]

i would also post through doors of some of the more shall we say expensive looking houses as to be honest i am not going to be looking for £100 jobs.


Here you go. A "classier" look for an upmarket 'market'. :beer1:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/ShaunF/kingdombeats_sample3.gif

[rob1963]

Shaun, although I like the logo, I am just wondering whats the connection between a Crown and a mobile disco?

...unless of course Lewnics uses Crown amplifiers!

:rolleyes:

[Shaun]

I am just wondering whats the connection between a Crown and a mobile disco?






The connection is the company name. Crown - Kingdom. I could have opted for the usual 'dj related image', but the crown tied in nicely with the design concept I chose for the first sample.

It's only fair to say that this is just my interpretation of what his logo could look like. The design process (when we begin) will be based around the vision he has for his logo. :beer1:

[Tom]

I like them both but i like the colour of the first one as in the cream/champagne type colour. To me that tell me that this DJ works for high end people. I'm thinking about using those type colours in my new website im designing now.

Anyway...

[Corabar Steve]

Going back to Tony's comment on the colour, isn't purple a death / funeral colour in Scotland?

[Penfold42]

Going back to Tony's comment on the colour, isn't purple a death / funeral colour in Scotland?

:omg:.......:quiet:.....:o

[Candybeatdiscos]

Going back to Tony's comment on the colour, isn't purple a death / funeral colour in Scotland?


nah we have black for a funneral too mate, i know we are another country but we are not too far removed from engerlund, purple is the colour of the scottish heather, and purple/silver reminds me too much of the millenium as that seemed to be the colour scheme many up here used for decoration at that time.

[Candybeatdiscos]

also purple is the colour of buckfast aint it - so i suppose its a national colour

[Corabar Steve]

That's not what I was told a few years back when a scots friend was married. Their mother insisted no guests wore any purple as it was a funeral colour & therefore unlucky to be worn at a wedding.

[Candybeatdiscos]

i know that where asian weddings are considered purple is an unlucky colour - i think its japanese weddings, white is a universal funneral colour rather than black, i am searching google and cant find any reference to purple being a funneral colour

[theoloyla]

Here you go. A "classier" look for an upmarket 'market'. :beer1:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/ShaunF/kingdombeats_sample3.gif
Now that does look classy. Like it a lot.

[Richard Veal]

wonder what the logo would look like if you lived in 3 holes.... or worse