Enquiries Unseasonally good

[soundtracker]

My records over the last few years seem to indicate that the end of October through to Christmas is usually a quiet time for enquiries and bookings, yet at the moment everything seems to be rather buoyant! Are you finding the same, or is it just a strange peak in my stats??

[StarZSoundS]

My records over the last few years seem to indicate that the end of October through to Christmas is usually a quiet time for enquiries and bookings, yet at the moment everything seems to be rather buoyant! Are you finding the same, or is it just a strange peak in my stats??

Asolutely mown down...December has got Nervous Breakdown written all over it.

This is not a Political Statement but it may be whats happening at Westminster has put the FeelGood Factor back in this Country.Somebody finally grasping the nettle....making fair(but unpopular with some)justifiable decisions to benefit the working public.....Take my hat off.;) ;) ;) ;)

[DeckstarDeluxe]

I'm the same Pete and long make it continue :)

[Dynamic Entertainment]

October has been average with bookings. November is packed every weekend. Enquiries...not so much :( lol

[soundmaster mobile disco]

Not got as many bookings as i would like,plenty of enquiries but they are for dates i am out on or just price shoppers.

November is pretty quiet at the momment.Not got many bookings

[yourdj]

Yes lots at the moment especially for next year which is nice :)

[soundtracker]

Yes lots at the moment especially for next year which is nice :)

but is that unusual for you at this time of year?

[Ajaysdisco]

Between now and Christmas I’ve got a similar number of bookings as last year.
I have found the number of enquiries is down and the enquiries I do get are short notice.

[yourdj]

but is that unusual for you at this time of year?

Dont know do not have enough history to tell :p

[simon1969]

Weird people were talking about this last night and they have hardly got any Christmas party bookings same with me. :( :confused:

[Dynamic Entertainment]

My christmas party bookings are thin on the ground now too.

2 years ago i had myself and one other lad out pretty much full time. This year im mamaging to juggle all my venues on my own. The venues just dont seem to be getting the numbers in....mind you its not as bad as last year with loads of cancellations.

[paulg]

Bookings up around 35% on last year so very busy. 2011 bookings gone through the roof. I think word is getting 'round about our competitive pricing structure for 2011. I like to think so. Rather than sit at home hoping the cuts won't have an effect, we've taken action to make sure they shouldn't. However, how many might cancel when Mr Camerons cuts begin to hurt is anyones guess???

[Megamix]

may be whats happening at Westminster has put the FeelGood Factor back in this Country

I thought that was Simon Cowell's job

[simon1969]

I thought that was Simon Cowell's job

Only if he has something to do with putting Wagner on top of a very sharp and large Christmas tree!!!

[simonp]

To be honest November is looking absolutely atrocious for me - by far the worst month of the year bar non :( :( :( :( :(

[DAVESOUNDS SERVICES]

Bookings up around 35% on last year so very busy. 2011 bookings gone through the roof. I think word is getting 'round about our competitive pricing structure for 2011. I like to think so. Rather than sit at home hoping the cuts won't have an effect, we've taken action to make sure they shouldn't. However, how many might cancel when Mr Camerons cuts begin to hurt is anyones guess???



Busy here in West Yorkshire too!
9 jobs last week
8 this week no signs of it slowing down!
Oh then theres PAT Testing/ Background music installation
and television aerial distribution as well

Cheers From Wakefield.

[StarZSoundS]

Busy here in West Yorkshire too!
9 jobs last week
8 this week no signs of it slowing down!
Oh then theres PAT Testing/ Background music installation
and television aerial distribution as well

Cheers From Wakefield.



Looks like South and West Yorkshire are the first to be pulling out of the recession then!!!:D :D :D :D :D

[STEVE HANLEY]

October was my best month by a distance and then some. November and December?? So far very hit and miss:( :(

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

There will always be work for those who charge low enough...

[Ecstatic Events]

There will always be work for those who charge low enough...

and for those who charge more? :D

[Dynamic Entertainment]

There will always be work for those who charge low enough...

Im not sure where i stand with that comment then Daz...Nov packed...Dec not lol ;)

[CRAZY K]

and for those who charge more? :D

If you look at Tescos and Waitrose ( a year or two ago) you have the answer.

Waitrose are coming down in price to match Tesco--with a subsequent reduction in quality.

Now think Disco;)

[NKR]

Very quiet here as well in terms of getting jobs. There are some enquiries, but no one willing to pay for the service.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

My point was....certain people are saying they are working 20 times a week and you have to wonder why really.

Maybe their reputation goes before them and they are brilliant. Maybe they are very cheap. Maybe a combination of both?

Stack it high, sell it cheap.

[StarZSoundS]

Maybe their reputation goes before them and they are brilliant. Maybe they are very cheap. Maybe a combination of both?
Stack it high, sell it cheap.


Very Positive.... :beer1: :beer1:

I think it is that combination.If people hear that you are good,legitimate,experienced professional,AND REASONABLY priced....you're going to get business(particularly in a recession).And if the people at the function can SEE that you are all of those things mentioned previously....you're going to get even more.....

Reputation (If its good) = repeat business in my eyes. ;) ;) ;)


Darren....you may have a bee in your bonnet about lower priced DJ's moving in on your patch....but it certainly isn't me......i'm too far away.I'm also not moving into the patch of a similair DJ in this area who charges the same as you(can't think of one anyway....can't get that round here DOH!!).I may have created my own market in versatile entertainment...Quizzes (were people may have been previously been playing Dominoes)...Childrens Parties(were people previously may have paid exorbitant prices at McDonalds) ....this gives me the right kind of exposure to land the Weddings and Birthdays that pay reasonably....:beer1: :beer1: :beer1:


And its not 20 times a week.....I've told you a MILLION times about you're exaggerating!!:D :D :D :D

[StarZSoundS]

bad grammar and spelling in previous post...

for WERE read WHERE....thanks

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Darren....you may have a bee in your bonnet about lower priced DJ's moving in on your patch....but it certainly isn't me......

LMAO.

You are a joker....

FYI, I don't have a bee in my bonnet about lower priced DJs. I mentioned one thing that had happened recently, that doesnt mean I have a bee in my bonnet.

Oh, and the day 'we are in then same market is the day I retire.;)

[simonp]

To be honest November is looking absolutely atrocious for me - by far the worst month of the year bar non :( :( :( :( :(

Having said that, I've just taken two bookings today :D

It's still a very bad month overall mind!!