Christmas & New Year?

[Charlie Brown]

Howdy folks,

I just wondered how the Xmas and NYE bookings were looking for you?

I have ZILCH for the Xmas season at the moment, but I have secured NYE's. A few of the Masons from the Nottingham Ladies Night, have put my name forward to do the main East Midlands Masonic NYE party.

They normally have a band but said they "loved the disco" and the fact I had a "dance with the crowd" so would like me to join them on NYE. Apparently they have a good turn out every year.

It's a good 30/40 minutes drive from where I live; so hopefully I will be driving a van buy then - otherwise a mini bus will be astronomical! :mad:

It's pretty decent money too. :beer1: I'm not sure whether to ask for a bigger deposit? My normal policy is to pay £50 beforehand and then cash on the night or a cheque 7 days before.....

I'm a tad worried about no bookings for Xmas though....

Wedding's this year are looking pretty amazing for "ME" with 10 in June, July and then the beginning of August. (before I go away to get a real tan ;)

Anyway, just wondered how things are panning out you're end? - I know Darren is struggling for work in December too. :eek: ;) ......Not.

:beer1:

[DJWilson]

I have one uncomfirmed in Dec at the moment, a client from last year, waiting for the date and venue to be confirmed.

[Penfold42]

Bit early isn't it????? :confused:
NYE booked though. :D

....having said that - December looks good for me....fully booked.

[Tony Scott]

3 Fridays, one Saturday and NYE booked so just two more Saturdays and I'm full.... it's all good! :)

[Charlie Brown]

3 Fridays, one Saturday and NYE booked so just two more Saturdays and I'm full.... it's all good! :)



....having said that - December looks good for me....fully booked.

Nooooo! :lol:

SO...

Are these bookings from previous clients? Recommendations? You're website? Other advertising? Residency?

Well done though lads. :beer1:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I'm a tad worried about no bookings for Xmas though....

I know Darren is struggling for work in December too. :eek: ;) ......Not.



Haha!

It is way too early to be worrying about Xmas Charlie. I have to start thinking about it about this time, in light of new clients etc



....having said that - December looks good for me....fully booked.

Probably...:whistle:

[Penfold42]

Are these bookings from previous clients?

Correct - if all goes well.........that's all i'm going to say, at this moment in time. :)


Probably...:whistle:

:zip:

[Spirits High]

4 weddings so far, one of those NYE

Just checked the diary and funnily enough 3 of them are at the same place Shottle Hall ;)

[Charlie Brown]

Well, before you know it...you'll be buying a Christmas tree and wrapping paper. ;)

I want to build a new Xmas page for my (hopefully new site) and get in touch with a few hotel's and agencies....

I don't know why, but I feel this urge to take everything 100% more seriously...

I filled in my application for Tax today :eek: That's saying something. ;)

I think having the ability (soon!) of crashing a van has something to do with it. :sj:

[Tony Scott]

Are these bookings from previous clients? Recommendations? You're website? Other advertising? Residency?

NYE and two of the Fridays are a regular customer's dinner dances, the other two gigs are weddings(new clients through the website). The free Saturdays will probably be weddings too if previous years are anything to go by..... in fact 80% of all my gigs are weddings. :)

[discomobiledj]

I'm getting married on the 18th December so can I count that as a gig? Then I'll be on my honeymoon!!!!!

[Charlie Brown]

I'm getting married on the 18th December so can I count that as a gig? Then I'll be on my honeymoon!!!!!

Ahhh, good luck! :) :beer1:

[simonp]

Nothing at all for December so far - I'm going cap in hand to Darren :D

[CRAZY K]

Howdy folks,

I just wondered how the Xmas and NYE bookings were looking for you?

I have ZILCH for the Xmas season at the moment, but I have secured NYE's. A few of the Masons from the Nottingham Ladies Night, have put my name forward to do the main East Midlands Masonic NYE party.

They normally have a band but said they "loved the disco" and the fact I had a "dance with the crowd" so would like me to join them on NYE. Apparently they have a good turn out every year.

It's a good 30/40 minutes drive from where I live; so hopefully I will be driving a van buy then - otherwise a mini bus will be astronomical! :mad:

It's pretty decent money too. :beer1: I'm not sure whether to ask for a bigger deposit? My normal policy is to pay £50 beforehand and then cash on the night or a cheque 7 days before.....

I'm a tad worried about no bookings for Xmas though....

Wedding's this year are looking pretty amazing for "ME" with 10 in June, July and then the beginning of August. (before I go away to get a real tan ;)

Anyway, just wondered how things are panning out you're end? - I know Darren is struggling for work in December too. :eek: ;) ......Not.

:beer1:

You need something to worry about;)

Im just getting over last Xmas, all my gigs were booked within 4 weeks of the actual dates in December--so im more interested in the Summer;)

:D :D :D

[Mark Wild]

Take a chill pill Charlie.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Nothing at all for December so far - I'm going cap in hand to Darren :D

If you wanna travel, I'm sure I could use you. ;)

(not sure I'd pay enough though :eek: :D )

[Mark Wild]

If you wanna travel, I'm sure I could use you. ;)

(not sure I'd pay enough though :eek: :D )

It's grim down south :D

[Penfold42]

Nothing at all for December so far - I'm going cap in hand to Darren :D

OI bog off........i've got the bed! 1st dibbs.......:D :D :D :D

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

OI bog off........i've got the bed! 1st dibbs.......:D :D :D :D

Yeah, erm..., you might want to rephrase that. :eek:

[simonp]

If you wanna travel, I'm sure I could use you. ;)

(not sure I'd pay enough though :eek: :D )

Fancy something different this year, money not an issue - shall speak nearer the time :D


It's grim down south :D

but warmer, which is nice for us baldies, eh Mark ;) :p


OI bog off........i've got the bed! 1st dibbs.......:D :D :D :D

How rude :lol: fight you for it :boxer: then again you might set the daaaaags on me :eek: :lol:

[Penfold42]

Yeah, erm..., you might want to rephrase that. :eek:

Spare bed.............:o

[Corabar Entertainment]

OI bog off........i've got the bed! 1st dibbs.......:D :D :D :D


How rude :lol: fight you for it :boxer: then again you might set the daaaaags on me :eek: :lol:

You could always share :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

You could always share :eek: :eek: :eek:

You haven't seen the size of the bed!!!!!!!!!! :eek: :lol:

[simonp]

there are so many double ententres going around my head, and although it's post watershed I shall keep it clean :lol:

[Penfold42]

there are so many double ententres going around my head, and although it's post watershed I shall keep it clean :lol:

Good boy.........regular washing! :D :eek:

[Corabar Entertainment]

You haven't seen the size of the bed!!!!!!!!!! :eek: :lol:
Yes I have!:confused:

(and it's smaller than the wardrobe! :p )

[rob1963]

Getting back on topic, my last booking for this year is currently at the beginning of October.

I'll probably end up with one or two discos in December like the last couple of years...which will be fine for me.

The days of doing discos every Friday & Saturday in December are long gone.

I have plenty to think about & keep the money coming in with all my quiz nights anyway.

[Kernow]

I'm booked every Saturday in November, and a Wedding on New Years Eve.
Haven't even started talking about Xmas parties yet, but confident of some repeats from last year. :)

[Charlie Brown]

Great. :approve:

Maybe I'm being a fuss pot then. ;)

Why do you go quiet Rob?

[rob1963]

Why do you go quiet Rob?

Charlie,

Most of my marketing is aimed at the wedding market, as that accounts for about 90% of my work, so I don't really get enquiries for christmas parties.

Up until a couple of years ago, I used to do 7 or 8 Christmas parties which were given to me by my friend's agency, but the money was crap as he took his cut & charged a fair bit less than me in the first place, and I just got fed up with working my :Censored: off every December for a very mediocre financial reward.

My new policy is to only take my OWN bookings in December now, and for the two years I've been doing this I've either done one or two gigs that month...which I've been quite happy with.

Most of my work probably comes in around 6 months in advance, so I'm not surprised or worried that I have no bookings after 2nd October at the moment.

[Charlie Brown]

You haven't thought about changing you're site a bit to cater for other parties/events like Xmas doo's. Do you work NYE?

Just interested. :approve: :)

[rob1963]

You haven't thought about changing you're site a bit to cater for other parties/events like Xmas doo's.

No Charlie,

To be honest, I got a bit fed up with doing xmas parties anyway...probably due to the way some of the punters behaved.

Give me a wedding any day!

:D


Do you work NYE?

Yes.

I usually do one of my quiz pubs, although a couple of years ago I even decided to take THAT night off for a change...even though the landlady kept asking me to change my mind about not working that night.

:D

[Charlie Brown]

Wonder how we're all doing?

I've got four (including NYE) so it's rubbish!

I've had two enquires today (which reminded me about this thread) for the same two dates I'm already booked. :o

I reckon if you're not well in with a hotel/venue then work can be very hard to find.

[DeckstarDeluxe]

I don't

This week I've taken three bookings for December and I know of venues who have yet to sign contracts....

I wouldnt panic just yet...

[surround sounds]

i am working every friday and sat from now till christmas except by 1 friday in november and 1 sat in december.So for me very busy.:)

[Ryu]

6 contract, 2 private so far. Would be happy if that was our lot, and can now afford to be a choosy when it comes to NYE as both private ones are good earners.

[Vectis]

Dead here.

Oh, wait.... :daft:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Wonder how we're all doing?

I've got four (including NYE) so it's rubbish!

I've had two enquires today (which reminded me about this thread) for the same two dates I'm already booked. :o

I reckon if you're not well in with a hotel/venue then work can be very hard to find.

I agree. Most of the work is in these venues. Companies don't bother to book a venue and then organise their own entertainment in my experience.

Oh, and 130 provisionals here....

[Charlie Brown]

I agree. Most of the work is in these venues. Companies don't bother to book a venue and then organise their own entertainment in my experience.

Oh, and 130 provisionals here....

Great. :D

[ppentertainments]

I agree. Most of the work is in these venues. Companies don't bother to book a venue and then organise their own entertainment in my experience.


I agree too, for christmas parties you need to 'get in with a venue'.

However, I concentrate on my main markets and do ok with bookings. I have one residency giving 18 bookings, yet I also have 6 weddings and 8 corporate nights booked.

NYE - zilch again, and I would be very suprised if that changed. The only downside is loosing 2 weekends this December.

[rob1963]

Wonder how we're all doing?


My December disco work consists of a wedding on 3rd and a pub on 31st, and is unlikely to increase, which will do me very nicely!

A couple of years ago I decided to end my days of doing about 15 agency christmas parties for rubbish money.

:D

[Twinspin]

Wonder how we're all doing?

I've got four (including NYE) so it's rubbish!

I've had two enquires today (which reminded me about this thread) for the same two dates I'm already booked. :o

I reckon if you're not well in with a hotel/venue then work can be very hard to find.

ive got 1 confirmed booking on 27th December. So its more than ive got.

[Booche]

I've had my regular pub confirm for NYE but nothing more then that, but im guessing that the "Upcoming Events" on my website might be a clue why lol

Oh ive got a Xmas kids party at the same pub a few days before.

Cheers Dave :)

[WWDJ]

I have NYE and nothing else in November or December. It's all gone quiet. Gives me a chance to collect my thoughts on what 2011 will bring.

[Charlie Brown]

I feel a bit better. It appears that the big guys like Darren, Ben etc who have contracts are doing well but others not great.

If the Hilton phoned me now and asked me to work every Weds-Sat doing corporate doo's I'd probably :Censored: my self, buy a bottle of champers and then run around the house screaming like a blue arsed fly.

One day. ;)

[funksoulbrother]

I've got every Friday and Saturday in December booked (including Xmas Eve, NYE and NY day), plus a few midweek jobs in the 2 weeks prior to Xmas.

As it is my full time job, which I enjoy, I've always looked at it as "making hay whilst the sun shines", it also enables "her indoors" and myself to enjoy a bit of winter sun in either January or February, when things can quieten down a bit. :)

[simon1969]

I'm booked for NYE for a private do at a church hall should be fun!!
Nothing yet for Christmas!!

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

big guys like Darren

:boxer2: :D

[Charlie Brown]

:boxer2: :D

:whistle:

[abracadabradisco]

I would not want a residency as I like the different venues. I have 3 weddings, two handicapped society parties and 5 children's parties including 2 corporate already booked. Lots of these are due to past contacts and being a children's entertainer/magician as well as a dj.
Children's parties are very popular these days and I have taken 2 today already. If you are short of work give it a try. It is hard work with kids from 3 upwards as I found out last week when I entertained at a 3yr old birthday party for 1.5 hrs non-stop. I did a magic show for approx 40 mins in the middle and they loved it. If interested get in touch with your local magic club/society or whatever and go to the meetings. Help is always there if you ask.

[Spirits High]

Wonder how we're all doing?


Update from me then I've got 10 bookings confirmed. Breakdown is 2 Hotel Corporate nights, 7 Weddings (1 NYE) and 1, 30th Birthday party.

That'll do nicely although there's still room for more!

[DeckstarDeluxe]

Wow in the last two days taken 5 bookings. :)

[Charlie Brown]

:bang: :bang:

:o

Well done guys. :cool:

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I've got every 8 nights at my Xmas residency,
Weddings on 5th, 21st, 22nd, 22nd & 29th
Possible Lighting hire on Boxing day
And NYE Disco.

Hopeing for a couple more mid week bookings to drop in and that'll do me just fine!

[Mark Wild]

1 wedding, NYE and 9 walk in gigs (playout only) working for David aka Kilted DJ.

[Charlie Brown]

Just checked and my December diary and I'm now full at all the weekends.

Just one on the 3rd - they need to pay their deposit.

All happened quite quickly. :beer1:

[Creature]

In January I had most days in december booked except 27th,28,29, dec - as most of my bookings are repeats - i normally know what I'm doing well in advance - with the recession I now have only xmas eve & new years eves bookings left :( - as I dont advertise as such its hard for me too puck up work.

But

in last week have picked up 2 16 year old parties in december and also awaiting confirmation of another one.

Ok I'm gonna be way out of my normal type of discos but I'll learn very quickly and hopefully do them proud and hopefully pick up more bookings from them :)

Patience Charlie the phone may ring - as for bookings being 30-40 mins away I wish sometimes most of mine were :)

[Charlie Brown]

Patience Charlie the phone may ring - as for bookings being 30-40 mins away I wish sometimes most of mine were :)



Just checked and my December diary and I'm now full at all the weekends.

Just one on the 3rd - they need to pay their deposit.

All happened quite quickly. :beer1:

:confused:

[JTRS]

December is as full as I want it to be, not taking anything for Xmas Eve but my NYE looks like it will be a blast

JTRS