This Bank Holiday, Are we all having a busy weekend.

[Disco Tech Liverpool]

This to me is always the busiest weekend, this August bank holiday weekend can be busier than any Christmas. I could split myslef up 4 times in for each gig slot this weekend and still be left with gigs to cover if I took them all on. This week I have a Wedding on Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday night PLUS a Christening on both Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

I've had to put people on to friends of mine (which I usually don't do) as they are all desperate for DJ's due to the amount of bookings around for this weekend. Each August bank holiday it is the same.

Also I have agents constantly ringing me up asking if I'm working Saturday night or Sunday daytime.

What is it like for everyone else ?

[NKR]

Casino compere job Friday night
40th Birthday Party Saturday.
Nothing else.

Although did have to turn down another job for Saturday as already booked.

[Spirits High]

I 've tweeked the thread title so everyone can join in ;)

For me Yes, very busy.

Thursday: Wedding

Friday: Wedding

Saturday: Wedding

Sunday: Wedding & Uplighting (in same venue but different clients)

Monday: Nothing, although I may try and find a game of football to watch, probably Alfreton or Matlock can't be bothered to drive down to South London to watch AFC as I know the M1 & 25 will be a mare :D

[Danno13]

Thursday - wedding
Friday - wedding
Saturday - wedding + 2 40ths
Sunday - wedding with uplighting + Wedding lighting & dance floor booking.

[Daryll]

Nothing until sept 11 , and for amount of other things I have to do , it dont bother me.

Daryll

[Adam_F]

Busy for me too:

Thurs - Private party
Friday - Private party, then club res after + a CDJ hire
Saturday - Private party, then club res after + a CDJ hire
Sunday - Private party, then club res after

... and during the days, got my day job running a pub/hotel/restaurant!

[rob1963]

I have a lovely quiet bank holiday weekend.

Thursday - Nothing
Friday - Nothing
Saturday - Nothing
Sunday - Pub quiz

This has worked out well, because a couple of weeks ago I had discos on Friday and Saturday, last weekend I did a gig with a daytime set up miles away on an army base (so silly security) & next Saturday I have a wedding where I'll be on site for well over 12 hours...so I'll be making the most of the next few days.

:D

[DeckstarDeluxe]

Friday At the club
Saturday Wedding

Nothing for Sunday which is a bit disappointing

[deltic]

Thursday: Wedding

Friday: rugby club ladies night

Saturday: Nothing at the moment

Sunday: Wedding

[soundmaster mobile disco]

Friday - 6oth birthday party

Saturday - Wedding

[soundtracker]

Friday, Saturday and Sunday - Wedding, Wedding and Wedding

[TONYTIGER]

Crazy week end for the lads and me. Ports of call Clapham,Southampton,Hereford, Bournemouth, Dorchester,Bridport, Torquay .

[Penfold42]

Sunday - Pub quiz

When I say pub you say quiz....PUB........:D

Nothing here but getting away to see some friends for a couple of days. :)

[soundtracker]

Crazy week end for the lads and me. Ports of call Clapham,Southampton,Hereford, Bournemouth, Dorchester,Bridport, Torquay .

Where are you in Hereford?

[Ecstatic Events]

Saturday - Wedding
Sunday - South West Four (Clapham Common)

[WWDJ]

Wedding this Saturday for a very good friend. My sister is bridemaid so it's kind of a family do.

[Chris G]

Birthday gig on Saturday night, that's it!

[simon1969]

Nothing all weekend :cry: :cry: !!
Might get :beer1: :wine:

[rob1963]

When I say pub you say quiz....PUB........:D


QUIZZZZZZZ!

:D :D :D

[Shakermaker Promotions]

Thursday - Residency
Friday - Usual Residency
Saturday - Wedding
Sunday - Meetings with customers
Monday - Meeting with a customer

[TONYTIGER]

Where are you in Hereford?

Essence ( Tim Lyall) who is our best DJ

[soundtracker]

Essence ( Tim Lyall) who is our best DJ

Ah right, Play, think my daughters going:)

[Mark Wild]

Saturday - Wedding
Sunday - Band rehearsals and straight to a walk in compere job.



Ah right, Play, think my daughters going:)

I reckon Tony could get her on the guest list being Tim Lyall is his son :D

[Twinspin]

just a wedding on sat night. Could have had fri 4 times over and declined them all.

sat im booked anyway for a wedding.

sunday 2 was interested in booking but declined both times.

[djsteve10]

Friday - Family Wedding
Saturday - Wedding

[NKR]

I have a lovely quiet bank holiday weekend.

Thursday - Nothing
Friday - Nothing
Saturday - Nothing
Sunday - Pub quiz

This has worked out well, because a couple of weeks ago I had discos on Friday and Saturday, last weekend I did a gig with a daytime set up miles away on an army base (so silly security) & next Saturday I have a wedding where I'll be on site for well over 12 hours...so I'll be making the most of the next few days.

:D

Sorry Rob are you serious? So silly security?

It's an armed forces base, which has guns and stuff. How about we just let folks wander in and take the guns. Or better still let some lunatic hide a bomb in some DJ gear as DJ's just get let in.

[TONYTIGER]

Saturday - Wedding
Sunday - Band rehearsals and straight to a walk in compere job.




I reckon Tony could get her on the guest list being Tim Lyall is his son :D

Your well informed Mark doing Junk Southampton set finishes 11.30 have to be in Hereford by 2.30 guess will be burning some rubber.

[rob1963]

Sorry Rob are you serious? So silly security?

It's an armed forces base, which has guns and stuff. How about we just let folks wander in and take the guns. Or better still let some lunatic hide a bomb in some DJ gear as DJ's just get let in.

On arrival, I had to show photo ID, fill out my details on two different forms, explain who I was & why I was there, have my photo taken, be given two passes (one for me & one for my van) and have my van searched, all of which I understand.

Here's the crazy bit. When it came to searching my van, they checked underneath it, inside the front, and underneath the bonnet. They then got me to open the back, which was full of all my disco gear in various boxes, flight cases & bags...and after staring at it for a few seconds, they just said "That's fine" and I was on my way. I could have had ANYTHING in the back of my van, and it was exactly the same when I last played at this venue.

What's the point in searching inside my van, underneath it & under the bonnet, but not checking in the back, which could have ANYTHING hidden inside?

THAT'S what I mean about silly security!

[Ecstatic Events]

Your well informed Mark doing Junk Southampton set finishes 11.30 have to be in Hereford by 2.30 guess will be burning some rubber.

No Way! I spent a number of summer seasons doing the bars/clubs in Bournemouth. Obviously I know of him :cool:

[Mark Wild]

Your well informed Mark doing Junk Southampton set finishes 11.30 have to be in Hereford by 2.30 guess will be burning some rubber.

Indeed I am, by you :p


Come on ,your only a youngster ,my son teaches me and if i can do it at my age should be a breeze for you as your in your prime.
have a look at his Face book " Tim Lyall " and you will see how its done. Be:cool:

[Disco Tech Liverpool]

I'm surprised that there is a lot of you free. In Liverpool and surrounding areas it is always chocka, that's the good thing. The problem is though that we have to do 3 gigs to get what you guys elsewhere in the country get for doing 2 or so.

[Mark Wild]

I'm surprised that there is a lot of you free. In Liverpool and surrounding areas it is always chocka, that's the good thing. The problem is though that we have to do 3 gigs to get what you guys elsewhere in the country get for doing 2 or so.

Incoming ! :lol:

[soundtracker]

Saturday - Wedding
Sunday - Band rehearsals and straight to a walk in compere job.




I reckon Tony could get her on the guest list being Tim Lyall is his son :D

she probably is already, she very rarely pays to get in.

[pwes]

Just one Wedding for me, on Saturday, very quiet otherwise, but a lot of Call Of Duty might get played !!

[ppentertainments]

I'm surprised that there is a lot of you free. In Liverpool and surrounding areas it is always chocka, that's the good thing. The problem is though that we have to do 3 gigs to get what you guys elsewhere in the country get for doing 2 or so.
Does that not tell you something ??? :)

[Vectis]

Weekend off out of choice :)

One wedding next weekend, one on the 18th job done :beer1:

[Dynamic Entertainment]

Friday - Pub Gig
Saturday - Wedding
Sunday - Wedding Party (they got married abroad)

[ppentertainments]

Have other gigs, but me personally goes as follows :

Tonight - 40th birthday, all setup back for 9pm
Tomorrow - Wedding
Saturday - Wedding (+50% fee off a wedding which cancelled)
Sunday - Race Night
Monday - Wedding
Tuesday - Wedding
Wednesday - Race Night
Thursday - Wedding
Friday - OFF to prepare for another mental weekend, (although a local working mens club have asked if I am free so maybe working - easy gig though)

Busiest week for a long while :cool: :cool:

[StarZSoundS]

Have other gigs, but me personally goes as follows :

Tonight - 40th birthday, all setup back for 9pm
Tomorrow - Wedding
Saturday - Wedding (+50% fee off a wedding which cancelled)
Sunday - Race Night
Monday - Wedding
Tuesday - Wedding
Wednesday - Race Night
Thursday - Wedding
Friday - OFF to prepare for another mental weekend, (although a local working mens club have asked if I am free so maybe working - easy gig though)

Busiest week for a long while :cool: :cool:




You'll let us all know when your floating your business on the Stock Market won't you Chris??:beer1: :beer1: :beer1: :beer1:

[Kernow]

Just Sunday;- Wedding

[surround sounds]

Friday- Large kids party
Saturday- engagement
Sunday- djing at morrisons on a carpark
Busy weekend really

[Creature]

Nope putting my feet up Fri & Sat at the moment, as Fridays booking the venue has shut down & saturdays booking they cancelled due to lack of interest.

Am out on Sunday tho with me guitar & doing some MCing in aid of Wish Upon A Star

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I've got

Friday Night - Wedding
Saturday - All day wedding with uplighting, backdrop etc etc
Sunday - Uplighting set up and then onto another Wedding to set up more uplighting, karaoke & disco.

So nice and busy this weekend.

[simon1969]

Sunday- djing at morrisons on a carpark


Eh?! explain that's unusual!!

[Booche]

Friday: Somerlea Centre - Open Disco
Saturday: Devonshire Arms Public House - Pirate and Hawaiian theme
Sunday: Picking gear up from Devonshire Arms

Cheers Dave :)

[Corabar Steve]

On arrival, I had to show photo ID, fill out my details on two different forms, explain who I was & why I was there, have my photo taken, be given two passes (one for me & one for my van) and have my van searched, all of which I understand.

Here's the crazy bit. When it came to searching my van, they checked underneath it, inside the front, and underneath the bonnet. They then got me to open the back, which was full of all my disco gear in various boxes, flight cases & bags...and after staring at it for a few seconds, they just said "That's fine" and I was on my way. I could have had ANYTHING in the back of my van, and it was exactly the same when I last played at this venue.

What's the point in searching inside my van, underneath it & under the bonnet, but not checking in the back, which could have ANYTHING hidden inside?

THAT'S what I mean about silly security!
The last 3 times I played a military base, they didn't evenlook at the van. just signed me in & gave me the relevant passes (me & van).

[Excalibur]

The last 3 times I played a military base, they didn't evenlook at the van. just signed me in & gave me the relevant passes (me & van).

Many years ago, but my searches were much more rigorous. ;) Perhaps you have a more honest face than Rob and I. though how they spotted it through your facial hair, I'm damned if I know.:confused: :confused:

[rob1963]

The last 3 times I played a military base, they didn't evenlook at the van. just signed me in & gave me the relevant passes (me & van).

Sounds like I chose the wrong military base to work at, then!

Hopefully I won't be asked to work there again.

[Excalibur]

Sunday, annual party at a friend/customer's, I should be seriously relaxed by 5 pm. ;) ;) Monday morning, dig foundations for a conservatory by hand. Have you spotted the mistake yet? :( :( :( :( :(

[rob1963]

Sunday, annual party at a friend/customer's, I should be seriously relaxed by 5 pm. ;) ;) Monday morning, dig foundations for a conservatory by hand. Have you spotted the mistake yet? :( :( :( :( :(

Yes...you said you have a friend.

:D

[Excalibur]

Yes...you said you have a friend.

:D

Right pal, that's your free pint gone At BPM. ;) :D :D

[rob1963]

Right pal, that's your free pint gone At BPM. ;) :D :D

:cry:

[Corabar Steve]

Many years ago, but my searches were much more rigorous. ;) Perhaps you have a more honest face than Rob and I. though how they spotted it through your facial hair, I'm damned if I know.:confused: :confused:


Sounds like I chose the wrong military base to work at, then!

Hopefully I won't be asked to work there again.

Or maybe the RAF aren't as rigorous as other branches of the armed farces

[Excalibur]

Or maybe the RAF aren't as rigorous as other branches of the armed farces

I've only had experience of the Army.

[DazzyD]

Another busy one.

Saturday - Kids party (11AM-2PM) then wedding and an engagement party (separate shows)
Sunday - Christening til 6pm (another one!) then a birthday karaoke disco.
Monday - time with the kids (so probably my busiest day of the weekend! :D)

[djdave01]

Friday wedding
Saturday surprize 60th
Sunday, get drunk watching football and F1 :)

[surround sounds]

Eh?! explain that's unusual!!
Hi
Yes its for charity..I normally get work from it.Last time i got 6 gigs from these events.

[Kernow]

Or maybe the RAF aren't as rigorous as other branches of the armed farces

Or maybe it's 'cos pinspots look like landmines ?? ;)

Have to say that I have regular gigs at both Penhale training camp (army) and RAF St. Mawgan and even though they've known me for years, they're pretty diligent on security. :)

[Leicester Ben]

I've just finished my weekend but its still going for the guys, 12 events in total spread over from Friday - Monday, I have just finished colecting my second uplighting job of the day in and am off to drink some well earned beers.

Hope everyones weekend went well!

[Charlie Brown]

I'm glad it's over!

Wedding Friday & Saturday

Christening today - That was very odd. They rang me a few days ago wanting some background music whilst folk had a drink/mingled and we agreed on a price. (£100 for two hours of quiet background music...I wasn't doing anything else and I popped the two mackies in mums car)

At the end the Grandad came over to thank me (he was Polish) and said "How much do you want" and pulled out a few thousand in £20 notes.

I explained we had already agreed on a price but he insisted on giving me more. :shrug: