Would you trust someone over 50 with an 18th? [Archive]

djsteve10

23-09-2008, 06:36 PM

Excalibur

23-09-2008, 06:40 PM

Just to redress the balance a bit..:D

How would you feel about getting an older DJ to work at an 18th?

Darren. Age is only a number. That's a lot more polite than the first three replies I drafted. ;) :D

wensleydale

23-09-2008, 06:43 PM

woulnt always trust an over 50 with a wedding.
but i dont think that was the question.

as always, its who it is not how old they are.

how old are you anyway daz? is the big 5-0 approaching?

Solitaire Events Ltd

23-09-2008, 06:45 PM

Darren. Age is only a number. That's a lot more polite than the first three replies I drafted. ;) :D

I only started the thread, so don't aim your answers at me!

I haven't put my opinion yet.

Solitaire Events Ltd

23-09-2008, 06:46 PM

how old are you anyway daz? is the big 5-0 approaching?

You appear to have lost the ability to read Rich.

wensleydale

23-09-2008, 06:47 PM

You appear to have lost the ability to read Rich.

its very easy to lie on sign ups for forums- i think the truth can be found in the questions people ask.....

theoloyla

23-09-2008, 06:47 PM

Well just because they are over 50 doesn't mean they are not into the charts... Under 18's won't have much music insite unlike a DJ who is over 50 and knows all the floorfillers and is also into the charts so skills are rolled into one.
Somebody like Theo I would trust because his experience is vast.

Thankyou young Steve for that vote of confidence.:)

I must admit that I have all but stopped doing children's parties and generally only accept 16/18/21sts these days if they are family occasions. The wedding I did on Sunday majored on garage and r'n'b and I coped OK with that and I did a 6th form prom a couple of months back. It is all a question of whether you have an open mind and still keep up to date with current music. I know people in their 30's who dont listen to the radio, watch TV news or read newspapers. They are cocooned in their own little world just listening to what they like on their IPOds and have no idea about modern music.

daz226

23-09-2008, 06:48 PM

well as a YOUNGish kind of guy i see no reason to think that a dj over 50 would not do a good job and like has been said experience speaks volumes and in 13 years time ill be doing a lot of them still hopefully

Solitaire Events Ltd

23-09-2008, 06:51 PM

its very easy to lie on sign ups for forums- i think the truth can be found in the questions people ask.....

Are you suggesting that I am a liar, because you'll be very quickly leaving this forum if you are.

It was a simple thread following on from the wedding one.

Excalibur

23-09-2008, 06:51 PM

I only started the thread, so don't aim your answers at me!

I haven't put my opinion yet.

I'm practising being a Grumpy Old Man. I'm getting quite good at it, don't you think? :confused: :D :D :D

Solitaire Events Ltd

23-09-2008, 06:52 PM

I'm practising being a Grumpy Old Man. I'm getting quite good at it, don't you think? :confused: :D :D :D

Got.

Excalibur

23-09-2008, 06:58 PM

Got.

Darren that's another typo from you. There's an i in Git. :D :D

Solitaire Events Ltd

23-09-2008, 07:00 PM

Got.

Got, not getting. :D

Penfold42

23-09-2008, 07:04 PM

As long as he did a good job and I felt I GOT / I'm GETTING my monies worth....no problem here.....:sofa:

:D :D :D :beer1:

Excalibur

23-09-2008, 07:06 PM

As long as he did a good job and I felt I GOT / I'm GETTING my monies worth....no problem here.....:sofa:

:D :D :D :beer1:

Yeah, but you've missed the chance for me to do yours Tone. ;) :D

Tony Scott

23-09-2008, 07:10 PM

I love doing 18th birthdays and I can't get enough of new music, right across the board. As long as this is the case I will still offer myself up for 18th b'days. I also find that about 40% of what we play at 18th's is party floorfiller stuff anyway so no problem there!

Im 42 now and as long as my appearence is still ok when 50 then bring it on. :D

Solitaire Events Ltd

23-09-2008, 07:11 PM

wensleydale

23-09-2008, 07:30 PM

I am still awaiting an answer or apology.

i was having my tea.

and i thought you were joking.
as i was.

Solitaire Events Ltd

23-09-2008, 07:32 PM

i was having my tea.

and i thought you were joking.
as i was.

No, you need a sense of humour for that. Something which you appear not to have hence my posts.

There is nothing funny about you suggesting that I have lied on here. Nothing funny at all.

DJWilson

23-09-2008, 07:39 PM

As long as the DJ does what you expect within reason then no problem, I roadie/DJ sometimes with a friend of the family whos 60 and has bookings every weekend (Weekend Only DJ)

A1DL

23-09-2008, 07:52 PM

Just to redress the balance a bit..:D

How would you feel about getting an older DJ to work at an 18th?

Well Daz, I guess that depends on whether he/she can stand up on their own two feet for the duration of the function, without having to keep sitting down due to back pain, arthritis, etc, etc. or going for a nap because they are old and tired. :p

OK, for the serious answer:

It all depends on what type of function it is, the musical knowledge/collection of the individual DJ and most importantly whether the customer has asked for a younger/older DJ.

A reverse of this scenario would be "would you trust someone under 20 at a Golden Wedding Anniversary?" and the same criteria applies.

Excalibur

23-09-2008, 07:57 PM

Well Daz, I guess that depends on whether he/she can stand up on their own two feet for the duration of the function, without having to keep sitting down due to back pain, arthritis, etc, etc. or going for a nap because they are old and tired. :p .
Anyone who mentions my name in relation to this is angling for a slap. :D

OK, for the serious answer:

It all depends on what type of function it is, the musical knowledge/collection of the individual DJ and most importantly whether the customer has asked for a younger/older DJ..

ie, you can't generalise.

A reverse of this scenario would be "would you trust someone under 20 at a Golden Wedding Anniversary?" and the same criteria applies.

That's likely to be his next question, on this evenings showing. :D

PropellerHeadCase

23-09-2008, 08:59 PM

Excalibur

23-09-2008, 09:12 PM

I think, in general, terms that a 50+ DJ would be fine for an 18th if it were more family-oriented or if the guest of honour had relatively 'pop and retro' tastes. I do think that if it's mostly the birthday boy's/girl's mates and they have very hip-hop/R'n'B or House or Emo/Alternative/Nu-Metal then it's probably best left to a specialist, that said, if said 50+ DJ is also genuinely in to hip-hop/R'n'B, House, Emo/Alternative/Nu-Metal then no problem, case closed.

On the flipside, I'm 35 and I wouldn't do a bassline/garage gig without LOTS of preparation, and preferably not at all.

I understand what you say, and don't altogether disagree, since it's obviously best to have someone with a good knowledge of the music they're playing, BUT:
I do a lot of 17-18 yr old gigs, and play a lot of stuff I know little of, but if it's requested, and the Cortex says "Yes", then off we go. :D

Vectis

23-09-2008, 10:15 PM

Depends on the capabilities of the DJ - if it's someone "into" the music of the day and trends who is "with it" then why not?

Personally I avoid 18ths & 21sts purely because of the stupid state these kids drink/drug themselves into before turning out. Unless as has been said it's a family affair.

However I do a lot of young teens work and although I like to think I'm fairly close to modern music (I listen to a LOT) there's no substitute to having a 17-year-old roadie on hand for translating street speak into plain English :D

rob1963

24-09-2008, 12:13 AM

I think, in general, terms that a 50+ DJ would be fine for an 18th if it were more family-oriented or if the guest of honour had relatively 'pop and retro' tastes. I do think that if it's mostly the birthday boy's/girl's mates and they have very hip-hop/R'n'B or House or Emo/Alternative/Nu-Metal then it's probably best left to a specialist, that said, if said 50+ DJ is also genuinely in to hip-hop/R'n'B, House, Emo/Alternative/Nu-Metal then no problem.

I tend to agree, although I think the specialist you refer to is more likely to be around the 18 age group rather than 50+

Half the reason why I don't do 18ths is because I don't think I have some of the music or the knowledge about the music which is popular with 18 year olds. In other words, I think I'm too old to to it as well as a younger DJ or a specialist.

JAMdisco

24-09-2008, 06:56 AM

I don't really see a problem (as has been said) experienced (older) DJ's will generally have more 'floor reading' capabilities and in my experience 18th's aren't always new tunes, they seem to enjoy the classic floor fillers as any.

Things like Y.M.C.A and Abba always go down well at the ones I've done so far. Some of the requests on the night can be quite 'odd' for the younger generation. :D

Creature

24-09-2008, 07:04 AM

Corabar Steve

24-09-2008, 08:28 AM

It would depend on the music required. I wouldn't want me to do the majority of 18ths (& I'm nowhere near 50) Although I would trust Theo or Robbie (going by things I've read on here) or even Badger.

CRAZY K

24-09-2008, 08:28 AM

Im doing a joint 18th and 60th in November--Barn Dance plus Disco.

I have insisted on a big playlist---so that sorts out the problem.

Im well over 50 but they have viewed my picture on the website so its not apparently a problem for them--

I suspect its a bigger problem for people IN the business.

Yes I trust myself to do this job more than anyone else
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

CRAZY K

Javlingames

24-09-2008, 08:46 AM

I know a 50 year old who could do one and i know a 50 year old who could not. I think the only person who would have a fear of a 50 year old doing an 18th is the client, initially I believe if the client had a choice of a 25 year old doing it or the 50 year old they would nearly always choose the 25 year old, purely because of the age gap and nothing else.

I think that most 18'ths that are held in halls and social clubs are normally family orientated evenings anyway, only from 11pm onwards once the wrinklys go home I expect you would turn it up a notch and play it a little harder. Besides if I didnt want my family at my 18th i would have gone clubbing with my mates, as i did when i was 18.

In conclusion, yes , if i had the right 50 year old.

501damian501

24-09-2008, 11:21 AM

maybe yes maybe no, all 18 year olds get branded as the no no on here by most, but i have no problems with them,this day and age all they want is clubby stuff, so afew scanners, really get them beams of light moving round that room !, no problems so far, cheers damian

Excalibur

24-09-2008, 07:12 PM

Why not Im 46 and often do the local kids 17th & 18th birthday parties - they ask for me because I play what they want unlike the other local DJs. I must admit when I first started to do them I was very nervious of being able to play what they wanted and that I was a lot older than them. but it dont bother me now

My experience exactly. ;) :D

It would depend on the music required. I wouldn't want me to do the majority of 18ths (& I'm nowhere near 50) Although I would trust Theo or Robbie (going by things I've read on here) or even Badger.
Steve, you're obviously showing your age, and not as "young at heart" as us geriatrics. :p :D

I know a 50 year old who could do one and i know a 50 year old who could not. I think the only person who would have a fear of a 50 year old doing an 18th is the client, initially I believe if the client had a choice of a 25 year old doing it or the 50 year old they would nearly always choose the 25 year old, purely because of the age gap and nothing else.

I think that most 18'ths that are held in halls and social clubs are normally family orientated evenings anyway, only from 11pm onwards once the wrinklys go home I expect you would turn it up a notch and play it a little harder. Besides if I didnt want my family at my 18th i would have gone clubbing with my mates, as i did when i was 18.

In conclusion, yes , if i had the right 50 year old.

A lot of sense in that post also. ;)

nigelwright7557

24-09-2008, 09:05 PM

Just to redress the balance a bit..:D

How would you feel about getting an older DJ to work at an 18th?

I am 51 but I am not an expert on the charts.

I would tend to play the more popular tracks, a few golden oldies and leave the rest to requests.

Corabar Steve

25-09-2008, 07:00 AM

Steve, you're obviously showing your age, and not as "young at heart" as us geriatrics. :p :D
Young at heart has nothing to do with it, I just know more about older music than I do Urban etc. (that's not to say I wouldn't or couldn't do it with the right preparation)

summer sounds

25-09-2008, 08:01 AM

I am a 50 plus DJ who has kept young both in appearance and music tastes due to my 15 yr old son! I obviously have plenty of experience but tend to sway away from teenage parties as personally I find them a pain in the xxxx !Weddings are more my bag unless of course its a teenage wedding!!

rob1963

25-09-2008, 09:55 AM

I'm just asking myself something.

Who is more likely to know about AND have the music that 18 year olds are into?

An 18 year old DJ or a 50 year old DJ?

wensleydale

25-09-2008, 10:18 AM

I'm just asking myself something.

Who is more likely to know about AND have the music that 18 year olds are into?

An 18 year old DJ or a 50 year old DJ?

an 18 year old?

Solitaire Events Ltd

25-09-2008, 10:24 AM

I'm just asking myself something.

Who is more likely to know about AND have the music that 18 year olds are into?

An 18 year old DJ or a 50 year old DJ?

I would have thought that depended on the person.

rob1963

25-09-2008, 10:27 AM

I would have thought that depended on the person.

I agree, Darren...but I think it's MORE likely to be the 18 year old DJ than the 50 year old one.

sleah

25-09-2008, 11:43 AM

I'm practising being a Grumpy Old Man. I'm getting quite good at it, don't you think? :confused: :D :D :D

You want some pointers?:p :p :p :D :D

I'm with the 'age is irelevant' brigade.

Corabar Steve

25-09-2008, 11:43 AM

I'm just asking myself something.

Who is more likely to know about AND have the music that 18 year olds are into?

An 18 year old DJ or a 50 year old DJ?

How old is Badger?

rob1963

25-09-2008, 12:11 PM

How old is Badger?

As far as I recall about 40, but I could be wrong & can't be bothered to look it up.

Corabar Steve

25-09-2008, 12:20 PM

Neither could I which was why I asked :sj:

Excalibur

25-09-2008, 07:31 PM

Young at heart has nothing to do with it, I just know more about older music than I do Urban etc. (that's not to say I wouldn't or couldn't do it with the right preparation)
As do I. Yes of course there are really specialised types of Music I don't possess, and therefore couldn't play, but as I said, if it's on the HD, then we're in business. :D

IWeddings are more my bag unless of course its a teenage wedding!!
We know a song about that, don't we? ;) :D

I'm just asking myself something.

Who is more likely to know about AND have the music that 18 year olds are into?

An 18 year old DJ or a 50 year old DJ?
The 50 year old, cos it's his job to have it, and he's used to owning music he wouldn't buy for himself. ;)

kilmeedyman

26-09-2008, 11:54 AM

Well I love 16ths & 18ths, well usually anyway, mainly because I like the music etc.

I think they can be amongst the most rewarding gigs because the punters are usually well up for dancing and partying all night.

Oh, I'm only 45 but don't expect much will change in the next 5 years.

rob1963

26-09-2008, 12:32 PM

Well I love 16ths & 18ths, well usually anyway, mainly because I like the music etc.

I guess they are all quite different. From the people I know that do them, some of them want all the R&B and urban type stuff, but others want a real mixture including lots of 80s & cheese.

I think they can be amongst the most rewarding gigs because the punters are usually well up for dancing and partying all night.

Trouble is, the punters are ALSO more likely to be well up for getting lampooned & causing trouble...which is one of the reasons why I stick to mostly weddings as well as 40th birthdays upwards.

Oh, I'm only 45 but don't expect much will change in the next 5 years.

That's strange...according to my eyes, it says 46 on your profile!

kilmeedyman

26-09-2008, 12:52 PM

I guess they are all quite different. From the people I know that do them, some of them want all the R&B and urban type stuff, but others want a real mixture including lots of 80s & cheese.

Yep, love R&B and urban stuff! :thumbs_up:

Trouble is, the punters are ALSO more likely to be well up for getting lampooned & causing trouble...which is one of the reasons why I stick to mostly weddings as well as 40th birthdays upwards.

Well I try and keep them active on the dancefloor, it keeps them out of trouble.

That's strange...according to my eyes, it says 46 on your profile!

Well, bugger me so I am - 45 is my stage age ! :doh:

rob1963

26-09-2008, 01:22 PM

Well, bugger me so I am - 45 is my stage age ! :doh:

Lol!

Funnily enough, I also have a stage age (although only at my quiz nights).

My stage age is 29, because when I'm doing bingo & the number 29 comes out, I always say "My age, two and nine, twenty nine"

Whenever I say it, people always shout out extremely impolite alternative words for "rubbish"

I've been doing the same thing ever since I started quiz nights almost ten years ago...and it was seven years out THEN!

Excalibur

27-09-2008, 12:39 AM

Would I trust a 50yr old DJ with an 18th? Not after tonight's fancy dress one! :eek: :eek: It's a good job I forgot my camera. ;)

theoloyla

27-09-2008, 06:24 PM

I sense that could be a shame.:)

Excalibur

27-09-2008, 06:34 PM

Would I trust a 50yr old DJ with an 18th? Not after tonight's fancy dress one! :eek: :eek: It's a good job I forgot my camera. ;)

I sense that could be a shame.:)

Since I could have
1)Got a smack for taking piccies
2) Not posted them on here
you'll have to use your imagination. ;) There wasn't much left to my imagination with some of the outfits, shall we say. ;) :D Go have a cup of cocoa. I'm sure you'll feel better, Theo.

theoloyla

27-09-2008, 06:37 PM

Actually I'm on my third vodka martini!

Excalibur

27-09-2008, 06:45 PM

Actually I'm on my third vodka martini!

You old Sophisticate you! Saying I'm going to have a couple of pints of bitter tomorrow afternoon doesn't convey quite the same upmarket image. :( :( :(

Falling Frog

30-09-2008, 07:17 AM

As mentioned before, I personally wouldn't think age is the problem! It is how the DJ perceives 18ths.

Some of the posts on here comment about being too scared in case it kicks off, and you would be right - I have see some horrible incidents involving plenty of ambulances, police, big venue repair bills! However not once - did my equipment get broken (touch wood) or me myself get harmed! But you can't go into it thinking that this WILL happen - otherwise you are going to have a bad night!

Someone else mentions playing a few of the usual "golden oldies" works well at some not at others, the most common complaint about other DJs we hear are to do with the music choice - I aim for a more clubby feel to start the night off and if the night goes cheesy it goes cheesy - but I have seen and heard of too many DJs who start off the night on the wrong foot by treating it as a normal "party atmosphere" (think i know what I'm trying to say)!

Anyway back to the point, IMO age has nothing to do with it! One of my DJs is 20 and not confident doing 18ths but more confident with weddings etc. for example!

Dragonfly

30-09-2008, 07:21 AM

Just to redress the balance a bit..:D

How would you feel about getting an older DJ to work at an 18th?

If it was you Tony or Steve no problem at all , all very capable professional versatile geriatrics :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :beer1: :beer1: :beer1:

spuldoon

30-09-2008, 04:27 PM

Are you suggesting that I am a liar, because you'll be very quickly leaving this forum if you are.

Chill out boys it's only a bit of banter on the forum there's no need to threaten to ban anyone, in any case what Rich said was correct it is very easy to lie on forum sign ups and there is no way of policing it. He didn't aim it at anyone in particular. ;)

BeerFunk

30-09-2008, 05:56 PM

Anyway back to the point, IMO age has nothing to do with it! One of my DJs is 20 and not confident doing 18ths but more confident with weddings etc. for example!I'd say age has a lot of relevance, particularly if is the only seperating factor. You simply cannot compensate for experience.

Solitaire Events Ltd

30-09-2008, 06:18 PM

Chill out boys it's only a bit of banter on the forum there's no need to threaten to ban anyone, in any case what Rich said was correct it is very easy to lie on forum sign ups and there is no way of policing it. He didn't aim it at anyone in particular. ;)

Yes he did, he aimed it at me, but that was over and done with ages ago. Because he refuses to use smilies people never know whether he's joking or not. I don't appreciate either being called a liar or someone coming on here telling me what I should and shouldn't be doing on my own forum.

The issue was nothing to do with you anyway, so I don't know why you are bringing it up again for.

wensleydale

30-09-2008, 06:43 PM

Yes he did, he aimed it at me, but that was over and done with ages ago. Because he refuses to use smilies people never know whether he's joking or not. I don't appreciate either being called a liar or someone coming on here telling me what I should and shouldn't be doing on my own forum.

The issue was nothing to do with you anyway, so I don't know why you are bringing it up again for.

Refuses is a very strong word.
Cant be bothered and dont like them is more appropriate.
I liken them to text talk.
;)

Solitaire Events Ltd

30-09-2008, 06:52 PM

Refuses is a very strong word.
Cant be bothered and dont like them is more appropriate.

Whether you like them or not, they are an integral part of a forum to convey emotions and if you don't use them, how are people going to know if you are joking or not?

wensleydale

30-09-2008, 06:54 PM

Whether you like them or not, they are an integral part of a forum to convey emotions and if you don't use them, how are people going to know if you are joking or not?

i dont use them when i talk to people so i rely on the fact that people can judge when i am joking or not.

i dont call people names and if i was implying someone was a liar i would do it a little more directly, but usually for something a little more serious.

i also think that a forum is an open space and people have had a go at me on occasions but you have to take it with a pinch of salt.

this isnt relating to this forum specifically, just the internet in general.

(:) )

Solitaire Events Ltd

30-09-2008, 07:04 PM

i dont use them when i talk to people so i rely on the fact that people can judge when i am joking or not.

The written word is a lot different from the spoken word as well you know and to say you don't use them when you are talking is a bit silly. I can't see the expression on your face and hear the tone of your voice when you are typing either. Having met you before and talked to you a few times on the phone, I still wouldn't know if you were joking or not and I am being sincere by saying that.

wensleydale

30-09-2008, 07:32 PM

The written word is a lot different from the spoken word as well you know and to say you don't use them when you are talking is a bit silly. I can't see the expression on your face and hear the tone of your voice when you are typing either. Having met you before and talked to you a few times on the phone, I still wouldn't know if you were joking or not and I am being sincere by saying that.

and i appreciate that however i would question whether its worth getting upset over a joke about your age.

Solitaire Events Ltd

30-09-2008, 07:35 PM

and i appreciate that however i would question whether its worth getting upset over a joke about your age.

Normally no, but something that appeared to be accusing me of not telling the truth without any humourous remarks is completely different.

Next time you are in a pub, go and tell someone you don't know that they look older than you really think they are, without a smile and a joke in your voice and see what happens.

Lastly, I didn't know it was a joke, because it didn't come across as such.

theoloyla

05-10-2008, 03:19 PM

Darren now thinks that my response to 18 year old girls who ask "Can I have a request please?" now renders me not fit for this sort of gig!:)

Mister Musicman

05-10-2008, 03:37 PM

theoloyla

05-10-2008, 03:46 PM

Well done.

wensleydale

05-10-2008, 03:47 PM

Just had a great email response from a 15 year old thanking me for last Friday.

I was a bit concerned that he would want something I did not understand but the letter was so good I have pasted it on the Testimonials section on my website under "Our Promise":

http://www.mistermusicman.co.uk/ourpromise.html

:DJ:

Rob (Mister Musicman) -aged 42 and still in touch!

rob- just an observation- might be worth thinking about removing the email addresses from your testimonials- i wouldnt be happy if someone posted my email on a site after i emailed them- not because i didnt want people to know it was me but more from a spam perspective.

Mister Musicman

05-10-2008, 05:45 PM

rob- just an observation- might be worth thinking about removing the email addresses from your testimonials- i wouldnt be happy if someone posted my email on a site after i emailed them- not because i didnt want people to know it was me but more from a spam perspective.

Everyone has sanctioned the use of their email address to enable others to contact them for reference.

Rob
www.mistermusicman.co.uk

CRAZY K

05-10-2008, 06:09 PM

Everyone has sanctioned the use of their email address to enable others to contact them for reference.

Rob
www.mistermusicman.co.uk

Having just put a testimonial on my site for the very first time for specific marketing reasons I felt the Professional approach was to leave off the email address and offer it as a recommendation with all personalised quotations together with a phone number.

Im sure all your happy customers like mine agree to giving references and testimonials--but do they really want cranks and scammers surfing the net to send emails as mentioned before?

I get plenty of those everyday on my responder, yes I know Marc can fix it;)

CRAZY K

wensleydale

05-10-2008, 09:24 PM

Everyone has sanctioned the use of their email address to enable others to contact them for reference.

Rob
www.mistermusicman.co.uk

its not that- its more the web bots reading the email addresses and sending them spam.

not a wise idea in my view.

rob1963

05-10-2008, 09:47 PM

Having just put a testimonial on my site for the very first time for specific marketing reasons I felt the Professional approach was to leave off the email address

Absolutely!

I even leave off the client's names, the venue details & date of the function!

In my opinion, they aren't necessary...and that way you don't have to ask for permission to use their email on your site!

Thames Valley Discos

05-10-2008, 10:22 PM

Absolutely!

I even leave off the client's names, the venue details & date of the function!

In my opinion, they aren't necessary...and that way you don't have to ask for permission to use their email on your site!
i agree

rob1963

05-10-2008, 10:26 PM

i agree

:thumbsup:

Thames Valley Discos

05-10-2008, 10:33 PM

:thumbsup:

only about the venue and email though:D

rob1963

05-10-2008, 11:05 PM

only about the venue and email though:D

:jawdrop:

PropellerHeadCase

06-10-2008, 05:49 PM

I feel that retaining the venue and the date are important bits of info as the date shows how current the reference is (Otherwise how do you prove that your references aren't all ancient?), and venue name is a great way to get further bookings for that venue ;)

rob1963

06-10-2008, 05:54 PM

I feel that retaining the venue and the date are important bits of info as the date shows how current the reference is (Otherwise how do you prove that your references aren't all ancient?),

By making the originals available (complete with dates!) to anyone who wants to see them...including clients/possible future clients at pre-function meetings.

:D

Shaun

06-10-2008, 06:15 PM

Back on topic please. We already have a current 'testimonials' topic running.

aj.promotions

10-10-2008, 02:01 AM

That’s why our show works well you get two DJ's for the price of one.
I am 43 and my son is 16 and it works very well, I do know the charts but I specialise in the oldies, my son can do a great "oldies show but loves playing the charts etc.
But going off on a tangent, I have been booked for an 18th Birthday party and only played a few chart songs by request, on the other hand i have done dinner and dances for the older age group and have been asked mainly for the more modern music, you can’t always judge a book by its cover.
We always ask when booked if they have any particular music preference. But always carry a cross section of music.
But going back did you mean would a 18th crowd like a fat balding old man trying to entertain them even if he has a bag of up to date music.
My customer’s haven’t complained yet.