NYE, what are you doing?

[Charlie Brown]

Yup, it's another NYE thread. :beer1:

Where are you and what are you doing?

I'm in Mansfield (Peter's eyes light up) playing to a 119 Masons. It's an annual event but this is the first time they're having a DJ. They usually have a cheesy 60's band who, apparently, are brilliant.

On the phone today, he said, 'Now Charlie, I've just had another look at your website and I noticed you are quite young. You're not going to blow our heads off with rap are you? Do you know any 60's songs? Shall I write some down? If it works well, we will have you again next year.' etc etc.

I'm pretty nervous TBH. Hope it goes well...the deckstand booth will look good even if the music isn't. :p :o

Come on then...what are you doing?

[NKR]

Easy job up at Eaves Hall in Clithero. Backgroud music during meal from 7:00 till 8:30. 45 minutes of swing singing during coffee etc. Send them all out to fun casino. Get them back at 10:30 for some disco. 11:00 til 11:55 party set of singing from Kev. 12:00 new year and then 1:00 am finish.

lovely easy job to 65 people. Yeeeeeeehaaaa. Show me the money.

oh yeah agent called me this morning. Please don't take all your rig as they are staying in the meal room. Two effects lights and your two Quartets only please. Oh and no bass, just keep it very simple.

Double yeehaaa - no trailer.

[Penfold42]

Spending it with a very good friend and his family. ;)

[Dynamic Entertainment]

Small set-up in a hotel 12 miles away.

Im there at 7pm, but chances are I wont be doing anything until after 9pm as I'm set up in the lounge and the guests are all in the main dinning and function rooms.

Im booked 'til 1.30am

:)

[Jason]

I decided to take a booking at my local at the start of 2010. I'm also dry-hiring
my 2nd rig to another pub for their DJ.
I'm also working NY Day, so pretty happy about that weekend!

[Charlie Brown]

I finish at 12.30am which I'm pleased about.

Sneaky pint at 12.15am for the sing off...jump in a pre-booked taxi at 12.30am to a house party. :approve:

[NKR]

I finish at 12.30am which I'm pleased about.

Sneaky pint at 12.15am for the sing off...jump in a pre-booked taxi at 12.30am to a house party. :approve:

Gear? Mine would never be left. It would be like leaving a child behind.

[BeerFunk]

I'm pretty sure I'm working a club, I had agreed to it at the start of November along with a few other nights at the beginning of December, which were subsequently cancelled by them due to the snow. I still consider myself to be on for NYE, but I will confirm it tomorrow.

No problem if not, there are parties I can go to :daft: :beer1:


Gear? Mine would never be left. It would be like leaving a child behind.I sense another thread looming.... :D

[NKR]

I sense another thread looming.... :D
Doubt it. Many leave gear behind. I just could never, ever do it. It really would mean a sleepless night worrying about it.

I know lots of guys who just leave gear anywhere, but it is just not for me.

[Dynamic Entertainment]

Doubt it. Many leave gear behind. I just could never, ever do it. It really would mean a sleepless night worrying about it.

I know lots of guys who just leave gear anywhere, but it is just not for me.

I have left gear in a venue...but only if i know the owners/managers personally...and even then its usually locked away.

That said...my gig bag with music and laptop always comes home with me :)

[Daryll]

Midhurst social club , did the event last year , a good crowd , mostly 60`s,70`s and a splattering of later stuff.

Daryll

[Charlie Brown]

Gear? Mine would never be left. It would be like leaving a child behind.

It will be fine. I don't worry about things like that.

Who is going to break into a masonic lodge? ;)

[Dynamic Entertainment]

Will be fine. I don't worry about that kind of thing.

Who is going to breaking into a masonic lodge? ;)

Dan Brown

:sofa:

[NKR]

Dan Brown

:sofa:

If its just his brother then he has nothing to worry about :D :D :D :D

[Charlie Brown]

If its just his brother then he has nothing to worry about :D :D :D :D


:lol:

:boxer2:

[Kernow]

Village Wedding for 180, 19.00-01.00

[AndyC]

I'm at a small village near Epping 8 to 12:30 for 80 peeps repeat booking from last year, they are an older crowd and easy to please.

the masonic lodge would probably pay for up if your gear was stolen while in their charge to protect their good name, I had a late cancellation this year and they abided by my terms & conditions with no problem.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Spending it with a very good friend and his family. ;)

I thought you were coming here? :boxer2: :D

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I'm working in one of my new Hotels.

[Silver Bullet]

I'm in a small country house hotel for a dinner & dance, 9 till 12.30. I have given them the option to carry on till 2, depending on how many people are up for it.

[Steve the DJ]

Working very local with a couple of bands, only playout system needed so nice and easy.

[Charlie Brown]

I'm working in one of my new Hotels.

.....and all the DJs in Reading working under your name. ;) :D

[surround sounds]

In A large family pub in oldbury birmingham.Should be fun.Done there last 8 new year eve parties

[Leicester Ben]

Ive got to set up a dance floor in Derby @ 6:30 and then I'm free, house party for me again.

I enjoyed not working last NYE too much to even get tempted by it this year!

[Spirits High]

I'm doing a wedding at one of my usual suspects with a winter wonderland theme to it

They've got me, a White 14 x 14 Starlight floor and "Ice Blue" uplighting. First time this venue has had a Starlight floor apart from the Wedding fayre so they're just as excited as the B&G. Should get some cracking pics!



I've got to set up a dance floor in Derby @ 6:30 and then I'm free, house party for me again.


Make that 6pm! I'll call you in a bit ;)

[STEVE HANLEY]

Annual NYE Ball In Winteringham Lincs. (courtesy of this forum)

Could have lots of jobs nearer home, But this one I think will be best one:)

[Leicester Ben]

Make that 6pm! I'll call you in a bit

Bonus = more time for beers :)

[Shakermaker Promotions]

I'm doing Karaoke at my local. It's a 'Gangsters & Molls' theme aswell.
8pm - 2am and very easy work.
New Years Day I will be getting all of the kit out of the venue and apart from a couple of small bookings, that's it for January.

[NXDisco]

Charlie, what venue you playing at in Mansfield (i'm from there)

[Corabar Steve]

Charlie, what venue you playing at in Mansfield (i'm from there)
I think a major clue is in post #12

It will be fine. I don't worry about things like that.

Who is going to break into a masonic lodge? ;)
:sj:

[Charlie Brown]

I think a major clue is in post #12

:sj:

:lol:

It's on Nottingham Road?

[Corabar Steve]

It's on Nottingham Road?
You mean you don't know??

[Charlie Brown]

You mean you don't know??

No! I do know..

When you say to someone, 'is that cup of tea nice?' You know it's nice but you're asking them?

[NXDisco]

Steve, sorry - I was half watching something on tv and not fully reading the thread... my fault! :Hi there:

Charlie - yes its Nottingham Road (A60) not too far from West Notts College. Its got a half decent pub next door called The Talbot.

Where are you going after the gig? Into Mansfield center itself or back to Nottingham?

[Corabar Steve]

No! I do know..
Then why did you finish the sentence with a question mark?

When you say to someone, 'is that cup of tea nice?' You know it's nice but you're asking them?Clearly not the same thing young man. Now go & sit in the corner http://planetsmilies.net/not-tagged-smiley-13531.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

[thex-faders]

Djing for Strada in Billericay High Street, Essex. Early set up during the day with uplighting too.

First time doing it this year and hope to get a repeat booking! Going till 1.30 with around 70 guests planning to stay for the party out of 100 table bookings.

Looking forward to it and should be good for getting some repeat bookings!

Tom

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

.....and all the DJs in Reading working under your name. ;) :D

Not just Reading...;)

There are 7 of us out this year, which is busier than previous years.

[DB Entertainments]

Village Wedding for 180, 19.00-01.00

Same here, I've been told over 200 Hundred were invited and 180 have confirmed and there is also transport put on for them so its looking like a guaranteed good night - I'm even taking my grandfather along as a roadie ;)


I'm working in one of my new Hotels.

It's also a new venue and at a very good price so Fingers Crossed we get more work from them in 2011 :)

I also have 3 others (Very Grateful) DJs going out for me also x

[paull]

Hush in Mayfair from 11.00 till 03.00

[DeckstarDeluxe]

Local Hotel which I've done for most of December so got to know the staff very well, what tunes they like so its a nice relaxed and easy gig. Lovely stuff.

[Danno13]

Wedding at a local hotel, but in the wrong direction from my lockup so will still be 2-2.30 by the time I'm back so a bit late to join in any parties any where :(

[Charlie Brown]

Wedding at a local hotel, but in the wrong direction from my lockup so will still be 2-2.30 by the time I'm back so a bit late to join in any parties any where :(

Course it isn't! :eek:

[Danno13]

It is when no-one local to you is holding anything and the clubs don't let in after 1 :D

[Penfold42]

I thought you were coming here? :boxer2: :D
:lol:

I'm working in one of my new Hotels.
Not for long.......:sj:

[electricnite]

i got 12 corporate gigs on but myself I'm gonna do the pub ive been doing every friday for 15 years now The golden lion in corbridge and finish at 12.30 where all my corporate ones finish at 2 am .ha ha ha sorry lads the boss gets the early finish for a change

[visualdjmax]

Working for Darren and the Reading massive. Well in Wokingham actually!

[Charlie Brown]

Working for Darren and the Reading massive. Well in Wokingham actually!

Solitaire?

[Vectis]

Sitting by the log fire in a nice quiet country pub renowned for excellent food surrounded by family & friends.

No disco in sight.

Bliss :beer1:

[visualdjmax]

Solitaire?

Of course, who else has Reading sewn up? You know the big man won't travel!

[Charlie Brown]

Of course, who else has Reading sewn up? You know the big man won't travel!

Very true.

What setup are you taking? If things haven't changed since I last visited, the hotels will be expecting two LED pars and an EFX. :lol:

[visualdjmax]

Very true.

What setup are you taking? If things haven't changed since I last visited, the hotels will be expecting two LED pars and an EFX. :lol:

Don't tell Darren but x2 4' light screens, x1 rope light, x1 harvester, x2 scanners, x1 CR16 , x2 belt drive decks. My van has packed up so I will be taking it all down in my leather top Ford Capri.

[Corabar Entertainment]

.... I will be taking it all down in my leather top Ford Capri.
Surely you haven't got anything as classy as that, Max? :p

[Charlie Brown]

Surely you haven't got anything as classy as that, Max? :p

I agree.

I think he is lying Angela...

I saw Max and his brother today!

[visualdjmax]

The Capri or screens? Either way they are all covered in Leathercloth. The Ladies love it!

[visualdjmax]

I agree.

I think he is lying Angela...

I saw Max and his brother today!

Brother? I think that I am setting up the gag now ??? I'm an only child:D

[Mark Wild]

My 4th year in the local golf club, my mum and dad are up from Cornwall, my fiance and her parents are also going. I know loads of people at the gig and it's one of my favourites of the year.

Have a great night and be safe whatever your doin' lads !

[visualdjmax]

My 4th year in the local golf club, my mum and dad are up from Cornwall, my fiance and her parents are also going. I know loads of people at the gig and it's one of my favourites of the year.

Have a great night and be safe whatever your doin' lads !

You to mate. Sounds like a house party for the Wilds:D

[soundmaster mobile disco]

I hope that you all have a good new years eve,whatever you are doing.

Ive got my regular venue,sharing with a band so i dont start untill ten to midnight and finish at 2am.

[Megamix]

my regular club, friends and family present, but it can go on a bit....stool needed from 12.30 onwards !

[Corabar Steve]

Solitaire?
Only during the background music :sj:

[funkymook]

my regular club, friends and family present, but it can go on a bit....stool needed from 12.30 onwards!

Well you should have gone before you got there!

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Working for Darren and the Reading massive. Well in Wokingham actually!


Solitaire?

It comes to all local DJs in the end...:p


Of course, who else has Reading sewn up? You know the big man won't travel!

I certainly do travel, but people quite often don't want to pay my travel costs. ;) I'm working all the way over in Ascot which is at least 40 minutes drive! :eek: :D



What setup are you taking? If things haven't changed since I last visited, the hotels will be expecting two LED pars and an EFX. :lol:

I'm not sure they take a great deal of notice of the lighting as long as it's a certain standard.


Don't tell Darren but x2 4' light screens, x1 rope light, x1 harvester, x2 scanners, x1 CR16 , x2 belt drive decks. My van has packed up so I will be taking it all down in my leather top Ford Capri.

Beautiful. :daft:

[Corabar Steve]

Well you should have gone before you got there!

Where's Gillian McKeith when you need her?

[Corabar Entertainment]

So, has everyone synchronised their watches / clocks / whatever you're using tonight?

[Charlie Brown]

So, has everyone synchronised their watches / clocks / whatever you're using tonight?

Indeed!

I'm all setup. It looks bloody fantastic (for me) Really, really chuffed with the setup. :beer1: :beer1:

[Booche]

So, has everyone synchronised their watches / clocks / whatever you're using tonight?

Yep all sorted, bottle opener on the arm of the sofa, corkscrew at the side of that and all cans in fridge on super cold :P

[andyw]

So, has everyone synchronised their watches / clocks / whatever you're using tonight?

no but i have double checked the timings of my dongs, what a waste of time that would be if my watch is wrong:eek:

[Corabar Steve]

Yep all sorted, bottle opener on the arm of the sofa, corkscrew at the side of that and all cans in fridge on super cold :P
Why do you have a corkscrew & bottle opener if you have cans?

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

So, has everyone synchronised their watches / clocks / whatever you're using tonight?

Good reminder.

Phone 1-2-3 to get the proper time.

I just downloaded a cheap app for my Ipad to make sure I get it right! :beer1:

[Corabar Entertainment]

Good reminder.

Phone 1-2-3 to get the proper time.

I just downloaded a cheap app for my Ipad to make sure I get it right! :beer1:Yep... we'd just finished doing that so thought I'd mention it on here.

It's one of those silly little things that it's easy to forget. :)

[Spirits High]

Good reminder.

Phone 1-2-3 to get the proper time.

I just downloaded a cheap app for my Ipad to make sure I get it right! :beer1:

Here you go:

http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.co.uk/

[Daryll]

This is one of the rare occasions that my gig machine touches the internet , just to synch the time , 2 seconds out :eek: :D :D , still I hope everyone has a very successful gig , just off to set up.

Daryll