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JTRS
18-07-2009, 09:06 AM
I've had my first enquiry for a New Years Eve party, never having DJ'd one of these before (this is my first year as a DJ) I'd appreciate any advice from people who have.

Are there any essentials that I need to have with me, other than the Big Ben chimes and Auld Lang Syne?

Thanks in advance

JTRS
flatliners
18-07-2009, 09:29 AM
sound system light show your self
OllieJames
18-07-2009, 09:39 AM
sound system light show your self

Wow, great advice.

JTRS: I've only done one before, but what we did is have a radio on standby, and when it got to midnight, we put it through our P.A for the 'live' chimes which the guests thought was very special. Just treat it like a normal gig, apart from the fact of the chimes and playing Auld Lang Syne. When i did it, we got a variety of requests from 80s, rock, chart etc.

I'm sure someone with more experience of N.Y.E gigs will be along shortly to help you out.
SC Events
18-07-2009, 09:43 AM
I streamed a radio station, from the internet, through my laptop and everyone was like Wooooow. If you have the facility to do it, do it! :D
JTRS
18-07-2009, 09:45 AM
sound system light show your self

What?

You mean you have to take lights to a disco?

I'm so glad I asked

JTRS
sted
18-07-2009, 09:46 AM
i have done a few now and have to agree with ollie as treat as a any other apart from the midnight bit.
OllieJames
18-07-2009, 09:47 AM
What?

You mean you have to take lights to a disco?

I'm so glad I asked

JTRS

:Laugh:
rob1963
18-07-2009, 09:59 AM
OMG...we're talking about New years eve discos in July!

Music wise, it's no different to any other function, really. Lots of party stuff, lots of requests & probably lots of cheese!

The added advantage is that you get that special atmosphere on NYE & people are really up for it, so you shouldn't have to worry about an empty dance floor!
sted
18-07-2009, 10:08 AM
OMG...we're talking about New years eve discos in July!

i know its amazing i am have been booked for n y e last week too how about anyone else got bookings ?
OllieJames
18-07-2009, 10:19 AM
i know its amazing i am have been booked for n y e last week too how about anyone else got bookings ?

Been booked since January!
Penfold42
18-07-2009, 11:31 AM
Be prepared to work over the alloted time....for a reasonable price of course!
;) :sofa: :D