NYE Formalities

[Charlie Brown]

Is NYE any different to other dates in your diary?

Do you treat it differently? Perhaps you don't normally get excited about a 'gig' but is NYE an exception?

Will you only work at the venue providing you have freebie tickets for loved ones?

Those who condemn any form of drinking whilst working (rightly so) will you have a sneaky half at 12.00am?

When will you work till?

You get the idea. ;)

...At 12.02am (because I'm a soppy old tart) I always walk outside and take two minutes. Sometimes, shed a tear. Who knows what the new year will bring...

[StarZSoundS]

Who knows what the new year will bring...

Have you decided on a colour yet!!!:D :D :D :D :D :D

[BeerFunk]

No different to me, I've been a working DJ for over a decade now so any novelty has worn off now! I'm not particularly concerned with the bells, all it means is that we've been around the sun another time. I don't see that as an achievement on my part, as the planet has been doing that for billions of years :)

[Charlie Brown]

I don't see that as an achievement on my part, as the planet has been doing that for billions of years :)

Very true. :beer1:

Some people really look forward to it though.

Don't you think it's nice to celebrate a little?

I'm planning on letting my self go a bit after 11.30am. Might loose the bow tie? Have a pint at 12.00am? Have a jig behind the stand. :p

[ian8limelight]

I'm planning on letting my self go a bit after 11.30am. Might loose the bow tie? Have a pint at 12.00am? Have a jig behind the stand. :p

You're starting a bit early aren't you Charlie ;) ?

[Booche]

Well it all depends on were i will be as if i was still doing the local pub residency then it would have been a more relaxed approach but now i might be traveling nearlly a 6hr round trip its a more suit and tie approach with no slacking and get the job done as you can always relax after the gig is finished as im not sure your clients would be to happy if you dissapeared for a couple of minutes just to go and have 2minutes to yourself outside lol

[Charlie Brown]

You're starting a bit early aren't you Charlie ;) ?

:lol:


Well it all depends on were i will be as if i was still doing the local pub residency then it would have been a more relaxed approach but now i might be traveling nearlly a 6hr round trip its a more suit and tie approach with no slacking and get the job done as you can always relax after the gig is finished as im not sure your clients would be to happy if you dissapeared for a couple of minutes just to go and have 2minutes to yourself outside lol

I see!

Where are you going that's 3 hours away?!

Nah, they don't notice. I haven't had a problem for the past 3 years. It's like nipping to the loo. :)

[Booche]

I'm at a NYE gig lol for a very very very important client ;)

[Charlie Brown]

I'm at a NYE gig lol for a very very very important client ;)

Ohhh gigging?

[Excalibur]

One trend I have noticed creeping in, which I wholeheartedly agree with, is for the bar to close for ten minutes from 11.55 to 12.05, so the bar staff can join in the festivities. Excellent idea.
As for the DJ, well he's a grumpy Old Git, and all he cares about is getting into Hull the next day for the Karaoke gig. :D

[Charlie Brown]

One trend I have noticed creeping in, which I wholeheartedly agree with, is for the bar to close for ten minutes from 11.55 to 12.05, so the bar staff can join in the festivities. Excellent idea.
As for the DJ, well he's a grumpy Old Git, and all he cares about is getting into Hull the next day for the Karaoke gig. :D

Hahaha! :D

I'm yet to work at a formal event (first time this year) so it will be interesting when that happens.

Will people be having a drink at 12.00 or is that bad practise?

[Excalibur]

Hahaha! :D

I'm yet to work at a formal event (first time this year) so it will be interesting when that happens.

Will people be having a drink at 12.00 or is that bad practise?

People will. :beer1: :beer1: You won't. :( :(

[Shaun]

Is NYE any different to other dates in your diary?

Do you treat it differently? Perhaps
Those who condemn any form of drinking whilst working (rightly so) will you have a sneaky half at 12.00am?

...At 12.02am (because I'm a soppy old tart) I always walk outside and take two minutes. Sometimes, shed a tear. Who knows what the new year will bring...

Nye is no different to any other gig. I wouldn't drink at it. I wouldn't take 'time out' at midnight either, whether to shed a tear (lol...Charlie, you do amuse me :d) or to join in the celebrations. The way I see it is that I'm being paid a premium to be there in a professional capacity. I'd do my celebrating when I got home. :beer1:

[Kernow]

One trend I have noticed creeping in, which I wholeheartedly agree with, is for the bar to close for ten minutes from 11.55 to 12.05, so the bar staff can join in the festivities.

As long as the DJ doesn't wish them all a "Happy New Year" and disappear outside for 2 minutes as well.
People might assume that's the end of the night :eek: and the potential lost bar profits, when it reopens, could make the venue owner very unhappy. ;)

Hang on........ where's that search facility ?? :D
Ahh...found it http://www.forum.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/showthread.php?t=23929&highlight=payment
;) :D

[abracadabradisco]

What I do depends on where I am on NYE bookings. Last year I did a dinner dance at a big venue with a good sized dancefloor around which I installed a 4.1 stereo surround sound using 9 speakers. It took 4 hrs getting there and setting the system and lightshow up in the morning. Afternoon kip and back in the evening finishing at 2am.
Several of the guests commented on the sound because it was awsome with a feel it sub but I will not do it again.
I am not yet booked for this coming NYE and may have a night off as I am not bothered either way.

[mark@pegasus]

I'll be at my residency and as I get a room for the night I will share a glass of bubbly at midnight with the owner of the hotel and his staff. But that is the ONLY time alcohol passes my lips at any gig

[Charlie Brown]

I'll be at my residency and as I get a room for the night I will share a glass of bubbly at midnight with the owner of the hotel and his staff. But that is the ONLY time alcohol passes my lips at any gig

Exactly what I was getting at. :beer1:

[Javlingames]

Is NYE any different to other dates in your diary?

Do you treat it differently? Perhaps you don't normally get excited about a 'gig' but is NYE an exception?

Will you only work at the venue providing you have freebie tickets for loved ones?

Those who condemn any form of drinking whilst working (rightly so) will you have a sneaky half at 12.00am?

When will you work till?

You get the idea. ;)

...At 12.02am (because I'm a soppy old tart) I always walk outside and take two minutes. Sometimes, shed a tear. Who knows what the new year will bring...

Like most dj's, i believe it is a run of the mill gig except i feel a bit more pressure than normal due to the expectation everyone has of it to be a great night. Still get a bit nervous about the bells and being on time with it.

Never take loved ones to a gig personally.

No drinking this year as ive a fair drive, im in nottingham actually charlie, center parcs. If i was local i would probably sink a few.

Im booked til 2am but have been told it usually finishes early due to it being a family crowd.

[Charlie Brown]

Have a good'n!

A few mates are staying at Centre Parks over that weekend. Apparently it's a really good weekend.

Pitty they could't have given a free shack!

[Vectis]

shack

Many a true word is spoken in jest :p


The types of NYE gig I tended to take were more 'middle of the road' country pub type affairs where the attendees tended towards the upper end of the age range.

I found the biggest expectation on the DJ was to break the ice early doors to get everyone in the party spirit. After about 23:00 you could get away with virtually anything, but that first couple of hours took lots of skill.

Midnight was the old countdown, lots of cheering, then Auld Lang Syne and into a few upbeat party numbers - 'another one bites the dust' being a good starting point - for half an hour then winding things up as the place starts to empty.

[Jonny Boy]

I'd say midnight is the one time I COULDN'T nip out for a breather.
I have to thank host/praise winners and present prizes in run up, then ramp up to midnight.

Notice a few people here planning to jump straight back into party tunes.... does this mean it's become a bit passe to do a just-past-midnight smooch these days then? Might have to re-think my plans if so.....

Our Casino is wrapping at 11.45 AFAIK, so I was planning...

Thanks & presentation to .....Chimes > Auld Langs Ayne (?sp?) > Perfect Year (Dina Carol)* >
I'm Giving Up Giving Up (Ray Gelato Giants) > something Brian Setzer-ish > Pencil Full of Lead (P. Nutini) > We No Speak Americano > > > > world=oyster/sky's=limit...;-)

*or something, as the audience last year (same venue) was it's mainly a bunch of late 30s-50 yo's and asked for loads of 80s cheese in their "disco hour". (Rest of time is all Vegas theme tunes and yours truely warbling.)

[Excalibur]

Nye is no different to any other gig. I wouldn't drink at it. I wouldn't take 'time out' at midnight either, whether to shed a tear (lol...Charlie, you do amuse me :d) or to join in the celebrations. The way I see it is that I'm being paid a premium to be there in a professional capacity. I'd do my celebrating when I got home. :beer1:
I agree totally with everything posted there except the highlighted part. For celebrating, read "relaxing". I'm working. It's just another gig. I've seen a few years go, and I hope to see one or two more arrive. When I come home after that one, I'm not in celebratory mood, I'm usually looking forward to my celebrations being on New Years Day in the local with a meal of epic proportions. Recently however, I've had to put the :beer1: on hold for at least another day, because John and I go into Hull to annoy the locals at Sutton Fields. (Great fun, by the way. ) :D :D


Many a true word is spoken in jest :p


The types of NYE gig I tended to take were more 'middle of the road' country pub type affairs where the attendees tended towards the upper end of the age range.

I found the biggest expectation on the DJ was to break the ice early doors to get everyone in the party spirit. After about 23:00 you could get away with virtually anything, but that first couple of hours took lots of skill.

Midnight was the old countdown, lots of cheering, then Auld Lang Syne and into a few upbeat party numbers - 'another one bites the dust' being a good starting point - for half an hour then winding things up as the place starts to empty.
Vectis, amen to all of that. Nowadays, mine's a local social club, lower pay, but minimal gear ( only four cabs and two amps). I don't have far to travel, and I know a lot of the punters, it's a good atmosphere, and even better if we can trounce the younger DJ's working in the village, like we did last year. ;) :D :D :D :D

[andyw]

no alcohol for me, we always do a party set straight after midnight

[Jonathan Ford]

Historically, I've always found NYE quite a tricky gig. The hotel I've done for the past few years have never drawn a massive crowd to New Year, despite generally doing pretty well over Xmas. There's rarely more than 50-60 punters, and always at least one additional form of entertainment (for the last two years, casino tables, and a race night the year before). Consequently, I have tended to be playing to a fairly empty room until 2330-ish, so barely enough time to get people ramped up for midnight.

I've never insisted on my family coming along - I'm at work, afterall, and therefore don't drink either. The one concession I have made over the years is to break the rig down, stack it and have a couple of drinks with the staff after the guests have gone.

[andyw]

Historically, I've always found NYE quite a tricky gig. The hotel I've done for the past few years have never drawn a massive crowd to New Year, despite generally doing pretty well over Xmas. There's rarely more than 50-60 punters, and always at least one additional form of entertainment (for the last two years, casino tables, and a race night the year before). Consequently, I have tended to be playing to a fairly empty room until 2330-ish, so barely enough time to get people ramped up for midnight.

we had a similar situation that last year, but it was great ounce the casino table packed up

[CRAZY K]

Hahaha! :D

I'm yet to work at a formal event (first time this year) so it will be interesting when that happens.

Will people be having a drink at 12.00 or is that bad practise?

One thing I suggest ( and hate with a vengeance ) is stop any:Censored:
who wants the :Censored: TV put on to see people in London celebrating.

It happens down our pub and we all ignore the :muppet: in London and sing Auld Lang Syne so loudly it drowns out all the fake celebrations from the
TV announcers.

We dont need muppets at the BBC to tell us how to celebrate in Northamptonshire--any one would think we needed teaching.:mad:

Naturally you will need to allow for what the client wants--I dont have to:beer1:

Rant over;)

[Jason]

In my local, will be having a few beers as;
a: Landlord insists
b: Its my local
c: I'm not driving
d: I'm over 18 :D

Otherwise, I never drink alcohol on a gig.

Landlord wants to put TV on for Big Ben etc - I'd prefer not to (as Crazy K!), but I'm not going to argue.

Should be a good one :beer1:

[BeerFunk]

In my local, will be having a few beers as;
a: Landlord insists
b: Its my local
c: I'm not driving
d: I'm over 18 :D

Otherwise, I never drink alcohol on a gig.What makes NYE any different then?

Are you aware that the £10 PLI you have will be invalidated should you require it?

[DeckstarDeluxe]

Never drink at gigs, NYE isnt any different to me its just another day.

[Corabar Steve]

In my local, will be having a few beers as;
a: Landlord insists
b: Its my local
c: I'm not driving
d: I'm over 18 :D

Otherwise, I never drink alcohol on a gig.

Landlord wants to put TV on for Big Ben etc - I'd prefer not to (as Crazy K!), but I'm not going to argue.

Should be a good one :beer1:
Where's your local Jason?

[James]

I hate xmas & new year, it's just another day and bears no significance in my life

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

But then you seem to hate everything James. I don't think I've ever seen a more negative member on here!

[Charlie Brown]

I hate xmas & new year, it's just another day and bears no significance in my life

Scrooge. :sj:

[paulg]

the only thing different for me is:

Buy in a mastermix or dmc mix with the big ben chimes on, synchronise it with the teletext clock, put on the telly or big screen (a lot of punters like to see the big ben / celebrations). Keep building up the New Year over the length of the mix. Use the 'lazy time' to spend with my missus.

[Charlie Brown]

Surely people look forward to it more than other gigs?

Special night..everyone is in the party mood..bit more responsibility.

[Excalibur]

Surely people look forward to it more than other gigs?Special night..everyone is in the party mood..bit more responsibility.

No. I look forward to reaping the benefits of working NYE. A nice meal and a few relaxed :beer1: :beer1: with the family the next day, or a day or two after.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Surely people look forward to it more than other gigs?



I hate it. Forced enjoyment IMO.


No. I look forward to reaping the benefits of working NYE. A nice meal and a few relaxed :beer1: :beer1: with the family the next day, or a day or two after.

And the fifty English pounds in your pocket, eh? :D

[Charlie Brown]

I hate it. Forced enjoyment IMO.


:confused:

Why is everyone so miserable.

Surely if you enjoy it your audience will too?

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

:confused:

Why is everyone so miserable.

Surely if you enjoy it your audience will too?

It has nothing to do with that Charlie. How many NYE parties have you done? How long have you been DJing? Are you spending time away from your kids?

Now, factor in people who feel they must go out and get absolutely off their faces or people who have been forced to go out ' cos it's NYE' and you might be getting the idea.

[Charlie Brown]

It has nothing to do with that Charlie. How many NYE parties have you done? How long have you been DJing? Are you spending time away from your kids?


I guess so...

You looked forward to it at my age then?

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I guess so...

You looked forward to it at my age then?

I was doing my first one at your age for £70!

And yes, of course I did.

I still look forward to working, but just not NYE.

[Excalibur]

No. I look forward to reaping the benefits of working NYE. A nice meal and a few relaxed :beer1: :beer1: with the family the next day, or a day or two after.


And the fifty English pounds in your pocket, eh? :D
Well, duh, of course. I mean I've got to charge extra for NYE, and I'm not ashamed of doing so! :D :D :D

:confused:

Why is everyone so miserable.

Surely if you enjoy it your audience will too?
Err, I reckon you've got that one reversed Charlie. ;)

Jaundiced, cynical Old Gits like me,and experienced Young Gits like Darren have been there, done that, and got the XXL T-shirts Charlie. You have youthful exuberance. I envy you.

[James]

But then you seem to hate everything James. I don't think I've ever seen a more negative member on here!

You may be right, i just don't follow the crowd, i wouldn't describe myself as a negative thinker though, far from it, i just hate most of the stuff mainstream people seem to like

Everyone likes x factor, take that, xmas, etc. i don't


I don't want to be a part of it, i'll buy things for my wife family & friends anytime of the year