ppentertainments
11-07-2010, 10:47 PM
I have been going through a rough patch of having alright / poor gigs for about six weeks. Only 2 weeks ago the bride, who was very very drunk, threatened to take me to trading standards. She complained that I did not get people up to dance using her requests. What happened was, her playlist was rubbish to say the least so I was asked by the bride to scrap it in order to get people dancing. I did this and had a majority on the floor. She then came across and said ‘right, now everyone is dancing go back to my playlist’. I did explain what would happen but she was adamant. Sure enough the floor cleared. I got through the night and at the end she said she would take me to trading standards for failing to get people to dance to the music she had asked for. The groom and both sets of parents did apologise. Other events, people have enjoyed but they weren’t brilliant.
However – this week has been all change.
I was out on Wednesday and Thursday doing corporate race nights, had a race night disco for a teachers leaving on Friday and a wedding on Saturday.
The Corporate functions were for the same company who are known to be very particular. They were to impress potential clients so were not your usual screaming and shouting occasions. I received an email on Friday morning to confirm 8 further Race Nights and been asked to quote for a disco for their staff Christmas party. The race nights are midweek again which is a added bonus, and only run from 6 till 9. This will bring in over £4000 from one company. They have agreed and transferring deposits on Monday. On top of this I gave out an amazing 30 business cards to clients attending the event (all requested and never happened on this scale before).
Friday was a complete contrast to the previous 2 days. The teachers were absolutely crackers and a pleasure to be with. I have never seen 80 school staff, including the headmistress, doing the conga round the school hall in my life.:D :D Again from this I have been asked to quote for a similar function for near Christmas and negotiations about some kids Christmas parties (which TBH I am not too keen on).
Saturday was a last minute booking as the DJ had let them down. I had one lead for a last minute booking this night already which fell through so was quite surprised to get a second one. The grooms words were ‘my guests will be awkward so don’t worry, just try your best’. A great night resulted even though it was very hard work. I was quite upset at the end of the night when the B&G disappeared straight away without any acknowledgement. However they returned 10 minutes later with a thank you card (originally for one of the bridesmaids) and a £50 tip :cool: . Whilst packing away the venue manager approached me and asked if I could leave some business cards and what my policies were on residencies or recommendations. I explained that I do not commit to residencies, which he said was fine but I would be his first choice recommendation.
Today I have a total of 8 emails and 6 telephone enquiries from the past few days which I have not been able to attend to which have resulted in 5 bookings, 3 voicemails and the other 6 not replied yet.
Well that’s my willy waving over, all I need now is for the other 51 weeks in the year to follow suit.
However – this week has been all change.
I was out on Wednesday and Thursday doing corporate race nights, had a race night disco for a teachers leaving on Friday and a wedding on Saturday.
The Corporate functions were for the same company who are known to be very particular. They were to impress potential clients so were not your usual screaming and shouting occasions. I received an email on Friday morning to confirm 8 further Race Nights and been asked to quote for a disco for their staff Christmas party. The race nights are midweek again which is a added bonus, and only run from 6 till 9. This will bring in over £4000 from one company. They have agreed and transferring deposits on Monday. On top of this I gave out an amazing 30 business cards to clients attending the event (all requested and never happened on this scale before).
Friday was a complete contrast to the previous 2 days. The teachers were absolutely crackers and a pleasure to be with. I have never seen 80 school staff, including the headmistress, doing the conga round the school hall in my life.:D :D Again from this I have been asked to quote for a similar function for near Christmas and negotiations about some kids Christmas parties (which TBH I am not too keen on).
Saturday was a last minute booking as the DJ had let them down. I had one lead for a last minute booking this night already which fell through so was quite surprised to get a second one. The grooms words were ‘my guests will be awkward so don’t worry, just try your best’. A great night resulted even though it was very hard work. I was quite upset at the end of the night when the B&G disappeared straight away without any acknowledgement. However they returned 10 minutes later with a thank you card (originally for one of the bridesmaids) and a £50 tip :cool: . Whilst packing away the venue manager approached me and asked if I could leave some business cards and what my policies were on residencies or recommendations. I explained that I do not commit to residencies, which he said was fine but I would be his first choice recommendation.
Today I have a total of 8 emails and 6 telephone enquiries from the past few days which I have not been able to attend to which have resulted in 5 bookings, 3 voicemails and the other 6 not replied yet.
Well that’s my willy waving over, all I need now is for the other 51 weeks in the year to follow suit.