Hiya Guys

[Mayhem 1]

Gentlemen:

Just popped in to apologise for not responding to the resent post re: Halloween games etc.

As mentioned in that thread I have been extremely busy myself with parties and not really had any time to come on here for any length of time.

I have read the thread and two things that I would like to address if I may:

1) As Darren quite rightly said there is a world of difference between a specialist Children’s Entertainer and a DJ,

I would never consider doing a wedding unless the B&G were really up for some serious fun (yes I have had some) because I would be way out of my depth, I would rather leave it to the “Wedding Specialists” on this forum. And entertaining at a children’s party should be left to someone who knows how to handle it.

The days of turning up and just playing a few tunes are long gone, and an audience of children even as young as 5 years old require entertaining and you must be “Full On” with what you do something that I have seen a lot of DJ’s fail at.

2) The sharing of ideas:- Those members on this forum will no doubt remember me saying more than once “If I can help anyone in anyway I will” but………. It is not getting the info from me, it is the way it is delivered to the audience, because what works well for me might fail dismally for somebody else.

To be successful with a children’s audience you need to be fit and just a little bit mental!! And not worry in the slightest what any adults might be thinking of you., as long as those children are laughing - Job Done.

[Leicester Ben]

) As Darren quite rightly said there is a world of difference between a specialist Children’s Entertainer and a DJ,

However it is quite easy to be able to do both.

I would class myself as a wedding specialist but have at least 1 kids party booked in pretty much every week, ranging from ages 4+.

[Babybob]

I wouldn't say it was easy to be a children's entertainer but with a bit of practice and advice from people like Mayhem then you will certainly be heading in the right direction.
:)

[Mayhem 1]

I wouldn't say it was easy to be a children's entertainer but with a bit of practice and advice from people like Mayhem then you will certainly be heading in the right direction.
:)

Thanks for that buddy

[Excalibur]

Agree with every word by Mayhem.

[Leicester Ben]

o be successful with a children’s audience you need to be fit and just a little bit mental!! And not worry in the slightest what any adults might be thinking of you., as long as those children are laughing - Job Done.

Exactly

You have to go in there with no shame :)

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

To be successful with a children’s audience you need to be fit and just a little bit mental!! And not worry in the slightest what any adults might be thinking of you., as long as those children are laughing - Job Done.

Well i'm not fit but i am mental. Is 1 out of 2 ok?:D

Children's Entertainment is far from "easy" and i bet even Mayhem gets challenging gigs sometimes.

So Mayhem what Children's games have you got lined up this Halloween?:)

[Cj_The_Dj]

However it is quite easy to be able to do both.

I would class myself as a wedding specialist but have at least 1 kids party booked in pretty much every week, ranging from ages 4+.


Its dosnt work like that. I have done loads of weddings and they love what
I do. but I nearly always fail with the kids. so i now dont take on childerns gigs,

mayhem1 wel done keep up the good work.

[Mayhem 1]

Children's Entertainment is far from "easy" and i bet even Mayhem gets challenging gigs sometimes.

Not even 5 x 3yr olds in a house!!!

So Mayhem what Children's games have you got lined up this Halloween?:)[/quote]

12 parties by the end of october buddy - even one in Caversham, nr Reading!!

[Mayhem 1]

Its dosnt work like that. I have done loads of weddings and they love what
I do. but I nearly always fail with the kids. so i now dont take on childerns gigs,

mayhem1 wel done keep up the good work.

Many thanks CJ. I do my best mate

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

Children's Entertainment is far from "easy" and i bet even Mayhem gets challenging gigs sometimes.

Not even 5 x 3yr olds in a house!!!

So Mayhem what Children's games have you got lined up this Halloween?:)

12 parties by the end of october buddy - even one in Caversham, nr Reading!![/QUOTE]

So your a busy man as per usual. Do you have any Halloween themed games you fancy sharing?:) I'm after some new idea's:D

[Mayhem 1]

12 parties by the end of october buddy - even one in Caversham, nr Reading!!

So your a busy man as per usual. Do you have any Halloween themed games you fancy sharing?:) I'm after some new idea's:D[/QUOTE]

Well where do I start buddy!!!

I have had a trawl through my folders for you and indeed anoyone else.

Works very well with either children of adult parties

Try these:

1. Monster Freeze Dance
Put on "Monster Mash" and have kids show off their silliest monster dance moves—but they must freeze in place when the tunes turn off!

2. Snap Apple
Instead of bobbing for apples in a bucket of water (which can really wreak havoc on costumes or face paint!), have kids try to "snap" a bite from an apple hanging on a string. You'll need apples with stems—tie the string to the stem, then loop it around a broomstick or suspension curtain rod.

3. Relay Races
Get creative with this one—there are lots of silly ways for kids to get from the starting line to the finish! Try having them stagger like zombies, fly on broomsticks like witches, or hop like toads guaranteed silly results.

4. Pumpkin Bowling
Choose smallish pumpkins with short stems (depending on the ages of your party guests). Set up 1- or 2-liter plastic bottles and tape off a starting line for an instant bowling alley. Fill the bottles with a bit of sand or rice if they topple over too easily. You can also have kids decorate the bottles with stickers, markers, and other art materials.

5. Skeleton Scavenger Hunt
Have kids roam the venue on the hunt for skeleton parts (cut from paper, or plastic ones purchased from a toy store or craft shop). For an extra challenge, see if the party guests can reassemble their bony treasures into a complete skeleton set.

6. Musical Pumpkins
Cut pumpkin shapes from construction paper and arrange them on the floor; kids must move from pumpkin to pumpkin while music plays, just like in musical chairs. To keep kids from being excluded, allow them to share pumpkins as you remove a pumpkin for each round. By the end of the game, all the kids have to squeeze onto one spot. .

7. Wiggle Worm
This race requires kids to work together (and stick together) as a team. Divide the group into two equal teams. Teams must line up and form a "worm." The person at the front of the line reaches his left hand between his legs; the player behind him grabs it with her right hand; and so on all the way to the end of the line. When you say "Go" each team must run to a goal line and back. Whichever team gets back first is the winner—but only if their worm is still intact!

Have fun and enjoy

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

Cheers Mayhem:beer1:. That's been a great help and i'm sure there are others who will agree and try them over the Halloween period.

Might try a few of your idea's this Halloween:cool:

[Leicester Ben]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Leicester Ben View Post
However it is quite easy to be able to do both.

I would class myself as a wedding specialist but have at least 1 kids party booked in pretty much every week, ranging from ages 4+.


Its dosnt work like that. I have done loads of weddings and they love what
I do. but I nearly always fail with the kids. so i now dont take on childerns gigs,

What do you mean by, it dosent work like that?

It does for me! Where you trying to say that it 'dosent work like that for you'?

I honestly dont find kids parties difficult to do, they are actually really good fun, you get to go and have a laugh with 30 kids for 2 hours and get paid for it.

Perhaps its because I have been doing them most weeks for the last 5 years which now makes it really easy.

Even the larger kids parties are a good laugh, we do 100 kids for Asda and 80 - 100 kids every year for a large bakery in Leicester.

[DJNutter]

To be successful with a children’s audience you need to be fit and just a little bit mental!! And not worry in the slightest what any adults might be thinking of you., as long as those children are laughing - Job Done.


:D You should see my balloon models ! :p

I leave the face painting to the missus though ;)


fit and just a little bit mental!!

Nutter
:daft:

[rob1963]

For the record, I think it's harder being a children's entertainer than it is being a DJ for adults...especially when you consider their attention span.

I could not be a childrens entertainer for all the tea in China.

That's why I have more respect for people like Mr M than I do for many DJs.

I'm sure most childrens entertainers would do a better job as a DJ than most DJs would if they had a go at being a childrens entertainer!

[Mayhem 1]

Cheers Rob :beer1: