My New Life Starts Here!

[BigBen]

Hi guys. Some of you will know me from other forums (DJ, Denon, Bose, Ots, Derby County :eek: , etc.). Having spent most of the last six years on only one UK DJ forum I thought I should spread my wings a little and see what else I could learn from other DJ's.

I live in Bournemouth having moved here from Crewe two years ago but I am originally from Derby. I left full time employment at Christmas to concentrate on running my own businesses. DJ'ing is one of those businesses. I turned 40 three days ago, but I am quite happy about that!

My target market is upmarket weddings, corporate, etc. I avoid pubs, 18th's, 21st's and sports do's. I have been using Denon gear with the Bose poles but recently did my first Ots only gig and I am totally converted. I've never been into lights preferring to use my Brokenswing all night at every gig. However, as part of the move to become more professional I am now running an all DMX LED light show along with the KAM 3D laser. I don't use smoke or haze and I don't strobe.

Since moving down to the coast two years ago I have only done a handful of jobs because of the full time work I was doing. As a consequence I am re-introducing myself to the world of DJ-ing with parties for friends and family over the next couple of months. If anybody would like a spare pair of hands for one of their gigs in this area then I'd be glad to help out.

I'm hoping this forum will enable me to learn more and introduce me to some new friends.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Great intro!

Welcome to the forum.

[dmckaraoke]

Welcome to the madhouse....in a nice way of course..

[Spirits High]

Welcome along, I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay.

Nice intro too......makes a change!

[Adam_F]

Welcome along!

[JDB Entertainment]

Great intro!

Welcome to the forum.

here here! welcome

[andyw]

hello big ben welcome to this forum.
hope you and the family are well,jamie still ot the hz's he bought off you and uses them for back up and extra speakers,shame you didnt sell him the bose one though.what led lights are you using now
best wishes andy

oh happy birthday for a few days ago,

[SC Events]

:DJ: :welcome2: :DJ:

[Alchemy]

I am now running an all DMX LED light show along with the KAM 3D laser. I don't use smoke or haze and I don't strobe.


Hi Ben,

Welcome to the forum, I have to agree with Darren that's a great introduction.

I also have an all LED light show with a Kam 3D laser and I would be so disappointed if I wasn't allowed to smoke or haze - why the definitive statement?

[BigBen]

Hi Ben,
I also have an all LED light show with a Kam 3D laser and I would be so disappointed if I wasn't allowed to smoke or haze - why the definitive statement?
Thanks for the kind welcome guys. Five newbies in one day...Mobile DJ'ing must be on the increase!

Nice to hear from you Andy! Glad the HZ's are still in good working order; selling stuff to mates doesn't always end well!

As for the definitive statement about smoke, haze and strobes, in my opinion it's all to do with offering a professional service. Before you all jump on me (!!) I know it doesn't make me a better DJ and it certainly doesn't make me any more professional than any one of you, what it does is just remove one or two headaches for the bride or whoever books me. They don't have to worry about any of their guests who could suffer from asthma or epilepsy and I don't have to worry about smoke alarms.

That gives me an advantage over someone who uses these items or who doesn't specify whether they use them or not. When talking to a potential client, it can make me sound more professional. But, given the choice, of course I'd like to use smoke/haze! It can turn an average show into an amazing spectacle!

I hope I'm not coming across as an arse on my first day!

[Penfold42]

:welcome1:

[Alchemy]

I hope I'm not coming across as an arse on my first day!

No, not at all :)

[Shaun]

Welcome to the forum.

[Corabar Steve]

:WelcomeDevil: :HappySteve: :BeerDevil: http://planetsmilies.net/vicious-smiley-1822.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

The same BigBen that used to post on DJU?

[BigBen]

The same BigBen that used to post on DJU?
The one and only! And I still post there, just thought I'd see what was happening this side of town :)

It's really nice to see some of the old names again. Actually, there's dozens of you on here. You didn't come on here to get away from me, did you..? :D

Self esteem alert! Self esteem alert!

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Actually, there's dozens of you on here. You didn't come on here to get away from me, did you..? :D


No, they came on here 'cos people other than moderators post on here. :p

[andyw]

i came her looking for you ben (ah not quite true but hope it makes you feel better)

[BigBen]

i came her looking for you ben (ah not quite true but hope it makes you feel better)
Thanks, Andy. You've made me feel all toasty inside!:ner:

[Shaun]

Thanks, Andy. You've made me feel all toasty inside!:ner:

You feel crumby and slightly burnt? Sounds awful! :d

[andyw]

Thanks, Andy. You've made me feel all toasty inside!:ner:

thats good i was trying to butter you up:)

[Alchemy]

:WelcomeDevil: :HappySteve: :BeerDevil: http://planetsmilies.net/vicious-smiley-1822.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

The same BigBen that used to post on DJU?

I hate the DJU forum layout :mad:

[Corabar Steve]

You didn't come on here to get away from me, did you..? :D I was here before I went there, as I recall we got on quite well. :HappySteve:

I stopped posting there because of certain other members / staff. I don't mix well with egotists or sycophants http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/scorchio/saevil.gif


I hate the DJU forum layout :mad:
:zip:

[BigBen]

I hate the DJU forum layout :mad:

I think it's what you are used to. At the moment, I prefer their forum layout to this one. But I've been posting to it for years so I know all its nuances. There are a lot worse forum layouts...there's one music related forum that doesn't even have a search facility!

[BigBen]

I was here before I went there, as I recall we got on quite well. :HappySteve:


We did get on OK, I'm glad you remember. We share some musical tastes that others found quite unbelievable for mobile DJ's! My favourite track is still Pretty Vacant, the best gig I ever went to is still The Offspring and I can listen to The Bloodhound Gang for hours. Yet I still enjoy the cheese, too!

[Silver]

Hi Rich, so you've found the 'other side' http://planetsmilies.net/alien-smiley-126.gif

Welcome aboard :D

[BigBen]

Hi Rich, so you've found the 'other side'
Welcome aboard :D

Silv.!!! I've still got about £500 worth of your lights in my attic!

[Silver]

Silv.!!! I've still got about £500 worth of your lights in my attic!

Not a prob matey, I've decided I'm going to sell the Impossibleds and keep the bars. We'll meet up for a coffee soon http://planetsmilies.net/eat-drink-smiley-5155.gif