Hello Goodbye

[TONYTIGER]

Just a thought got dragged to a mates wedding last week ( it was mid week) and of course was interested in the dj,s performance.
At the start of his set he never said a word just started playing music,same at the finish no thank you or goodnight.
So the question ,do you make a opening spiel and how do you sign off at the end of the gig.

[Spirits High]

I do a little intro telling them who I am and I'll take requests etc

End of the night "You've been a great crowd" etc, etc "I've been Paul from Spirits High have a safe journey home".


Works for me ;)

[jc light and sound]

Call me old fashioned but many of todays younger djs dont say hardly anything on the mic which is a shame.
Dont get me wrong a balance is what is required a wedding for instance is not a radio show no need to announce every tune but it certainly warrants a opening introducing yourself congratulating the bride and groom announceing cutting cake first dance i always pre warn the guests so they can have there cameras video corders charged and ready.
I am as you have probably gathered a old school dj i have done most things connected to this industry but still firmly believe even though we all have to move with the times as a dj we should make the evening flow with mic usage as and when required.

[Booche]

I tend to do similar to above a quick Hi/Hello then what i always say at the end is

"Ive been Abstract-Entertainments, youve been excellent, have a safe journey home goodnight".

Then play the last song of the night or a background song on low as i start to pack away.

Cheers Dave :)

[gaza]

Good evening and a verry warm welcome to ....................
Im gary and i am with you tonight until .............................etc etc







i am affraid thats about it for tonight etc etc, have a safe journey home and a nice lay in tomorrow if you can, good night and thank you.

[rob1963]

At the beginning of the evening, I just say good evening & then ask for the bride & groom to come onto the dance floor for the first dance.

At the end of the evening, before playing the last fast song I tell them that time is rapidly running out & that we'll be slowing it down after the next song.

Before playing the last song, I say something like "I'll leave you with this one" and after it fades out I usually thank everyone for being such a great audience (even if they weren't!), wish them a safe journey home & say goodnight.

[soundmaster mobile disco]

I believe its very important on how we start and finish a night of, as we will always be remembered for that reason.the way we introduce ect

If its a wedding i normally say goodevening and welcome along to...........for the wedding of...............

ladies and gentlemen would you please put your hands together and welcome to the dancefloor........................................ ....

i normally finish of by saying,thanks for coming along this evening,hope you have all enjoyed yourself,and i wish you all a safe journey home,goodnight.

[DJWilson]

Usually end with "Hope you've had a good evening, hope to see you soon. Good night, God bless".

[DeckstarDeluxe]

Yep, what I actually say very much depends on the gig itself i.e type, how the crowd are behaving etc... but yes always finish off with some talking but fade down the last song with say 30 seconds left and say thanks good night etc.... then fade the music back in slighty however this also depends on the last song...

[ianforest]

For me personally I ask the client what they want and 9 times out of 10 they select "keep quiet" on my planning form.

[DeckstarDeluxe]

For me personally I ask the client what they want and 9 times out of 10 they select "keep quiet" on my planning form.


Surely they just have a image in their head of a dj talking and being rather cheesey when they are saying this? Never had anyone complain and events 9/10 finish with people clapping, cheeering and asking for more

[WWDJ]

- "Evenin' all"
- if's it a wedding I normally save the Bride and Groom announcements to the cake or first dance, otherwise i say 'it's <name's> birthday everyone, give them a big cheer'
- ask for requests to establish a bit of direction, if i haven't been given one, which is quite often and I do ask every time.
- occasional banter if see something funny
- possible 'Your turn!' or "lets hear you' for appropriate singalong songs
- If i am changing genre i might do a namecheck on the song or genre just as a natural transistion
- at end of night, big up whoever the celebration for and get everyone on the floor for final song if they are not already.

i'm a bit of talker really (compared to some I guess) but i do adjust to the occasion / requirements and in some ways I am quite old school and some ways new school. I don't really do the 'ballads' at the end type thing unless specifically asked, I tend to play dancing stuff right to the last.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

For me personally I ask the client what they want and 9 times out of 10 they select "keep quiet" on my planning form.

There are just some things that you need to do for yourself without asking permission and saying goodnight is one of them IMO.

[robbiedj]

Always introduce myself & Carol, tell them we are happy to take requests etc.

Then finish with Goodnight all, hope you have had a good evening, safe journey home.

In between, only announcements as required and request dedications usually.

That's quite enough chat for most functions.

[ianforest]

Surely they just have a image in their head of a dj talking and being rather cheesey when they are saying this? Never had anyone complain and events 9/10 finish with people clapping, cheeering and asking for more
Maybe, but I give them that option. In fact there are 3 options. "Chatty" or "Important Announcements Only" or "Keep Quiet". Generally if i'm being honest even if keep quiet was selected I would introduce the first dance and maybe say goodbye at the end, depends on what the final song is.


There are just some things that you need to do for yourself without asking permission and saying goodnight is one of them IMO.Some of my clients have specifically requested no talking whatsoever, under any circumstances. They have the option.

I think all this "safe journey home" business is a bit pretentious and cheesy myself but each to their own, it's good we're all different otherwise we'd all be boring old farts. It works for me and i'm sure saying "safe journey' works for robbie...that's not to say it's bad.

[Starlight]

I believe its very important on how we start and finish a night of, as we will always be remembered for that reason.the way we introduce ect

If its a wedding i normally say goodevening and welcome along to...........for the wedding of...............

ladies and gentlemen would you please put your hands together and welcome to the dancefloor........................................ ....

i normally finish of by saying,thanks for coming along this evening,hope you have all enjoyed yourself,and i wish you all a safe journey home,goodnight.
Good shot there ;) I do strongly believe that making an effective and punchy start/end to a show is vital, it's a first impression's thing IMHO. I've yet to start my disco but I'd say something like "Hi, good evening and welcome along to the live and interactive show where you pick the hits and we play them from a massive selection of hits, from the 60's to the latest hit's, welcome to your party/wedding (etc), this........is Matrix 129." I'd also end the night with a nice liner saying "sadly we've come to the end of the show, my name's Mendoza (my stage name) from Matrix 129. Hey! We hope you've had a fabulous time because we know we have, I'll leave you out with.........thanks for listening and have a safe journey home and we hope to see you all again very soon, goodnight."

:)

Neil.

[DeckstarDeluxe]

Good shot there ;) I do strongly believe that making an effective and punchy start/end to a show is vital, it's a first impression's thing IMHO. I've yet to start my disco but I'd say something like "Hi, good evening and welcome along to the live and interactive show where you pick the hits and we play them from a massive selection of hits, from the 60's to the latest hit's, welcome to your party/wedding (etc), this........is Matrix 129." I'd also end the night with a nice liner saying "sadly we've come to the end of the show, my name's Mendoza (my stage name) from Matrix 129. Hey! We hope you've had a fabulous time because we know we have, I'll leave you out with.........thanks for listening and have a safe journey home and we hope to see you all again very soon, goodnight."

:)

Neil.

All using your "Jingles" right?

[ianforest]

Oh, how much do I hate some disco company names. And I can talk, mine is the cheesiest of them all...DISCOfever. It's a good brand, but I would never introduce myself....

"good evenings folks and welcome to the DISCOfever roadshow where you pick the hits and I play them, let's kick off with this right bobby-dazzler from August 1976, Dancing Queeeeeeeen....by Abba"

Oh purlease...cheese to the extreme!

[DeckstarDeluxe]

Oh, how much do I hate some disco company names. And I can talk, mine is the cheesiest of them all...DISCOfever. It's a good brand, but I would never introduce myself....

"good evenings folks and welcome to the DISCOfever roadshow where you pick the hits and I play them, let's kick off with this right bobby-dazzler from August 1976, Dancing Queeeeeeeen....by Abba"

Oh purlease...cheese to the extreme!

See I argee with you on that but quite often I'll say in my goodbye have a safe journey home....

[ianforest]

mmm, sounds a bit evangelical...but if it works for you then great... I don't feel comfortable saying that.

[sleah]

Yeah, wot they all say :D

Don't forget the old classic at the end of a pub gig:






"We've had your money, now :Censored: off!"

:D:D:D:D

[Starlight]

Yeah, wot they all say :D

Don't forget the old classic at the end of a pub gig:


"We've had your money, now :Censored: off!"

:D:D:D:D
PMSFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol:

:D

Neil.

[StarZSoundS]

Takes a lot of confidence.....but when things have gone well!!

Try...

"Thanks Ladies and Gentleman....you've been fantastic...(UNDER YOUR BREATH)....but then so have I"

"In fact I've been so good tonight.....I wish I was out there watching me!"

Its tongue in cheek but it works when you know you've had it off....use sparingly!!:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Excalibur]

I do a little intro telling them who I am and I'll take requests etc

End of the night "You've been a great crowd" etc, etc "I've been Paul from Spirits High have a safe journey home".
Works for me ;)
Don't forget some of the old classics: " If you've had a great time, I've been Peter Fisher. If you've had a crap night, I've been Tony Blackburn/Tony Brown/Rob James/Paul Thompson/Insert name of choice. " :D :D :D :D

For me personally I ask the client what they want and 9 times out of 10 they select "keep quiet" on my planning form.
They can select it as much as they like, they ain't going to get it. ;) In all conscience, how can I deny my audience the chance to hear my pearls of wisdom, which fall upon them as refreshingly as the soft summer rain?

There are just some things that you need to do for yourself without asking permission and saying goodnight is one of them IMO.
It would be impolite not to. ;)

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Maybe, but I give them that option. In fact there are 3 options. "Chatty" or "Important Announcements Only" or "Keep Quiet".

Shouldn't you have one in between chatty and important announcements, as in, chat a little?

That's the one most people tick on my forms.

They also tick the box that bans the DJ from saying "yes indeedy" :D

[rob1963]

There are just some things that you need to do for yourself without asking permission and saying goodnight is one of them IMO.

Indeed...as well as saying good evening at the beginning of the evening.

[jon s]

I tend not to talk as much these days. I think peoples ideas about DJ's have changed over the years and are happy just to dance and as long as you keep the music flowing with little banter here and there most people are happy. I always as hello and goodbye and announce the 1st dance and cutting of the cake and anyone making speeches. Here's how I address those.

Start of night.
Good evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the elegant (name of venue) here at (bride and grooms' names) wedding reception. My name is Jon and I'll be your DJ this evening.

I'll be taking care of your musical requirements this evening, so if there's something you'd like to hear please let me know, the earlier the better, and in the interest of health and safety can I ask you to refrain from bringing glasses onto the dance floor.

First dance announcement
Ladies and gentlemen, at this time I'd like to ask everyone to please rise. (WAIT FOR ALL PRESENT TO RISE).
It gives me great pleasure to introduce to you, for the very first time anywhere as husband and wife Mr and Mrs (married name). Let's have a big round of applause, and a warm welcome for the brand new Mr. and Mrs. (married name)!
Make some noise, as I ask them to take to the dance floor.
Our bride and groom have chosen a beautiful song for their first dance together as husband and wife. The romantic (song name) by (artist name). Let's have another big round of applause for our newly weds on the dance floor.

End of night.
Unfortunately that's all we have time for, how time flys when you're having fun. I hope you've enjoyed the food and the alcohol and most importantly from my point of view the music and I'd like to thank the bride and groom for their musical input tonight. From myself and all the staff here at (name of venue) have a safe journey home and enjoy the rest of your weekend. Goodnight and cheery O.