Invisible dj

[deltaforce]

Well I never
was at the mother in laws wedding last weekend i decided not to dj so i could have a drink so she booked another dj i wont say who OMG now i know we all have our own way but when he arrived only 20 mins prior to starting it did'nt look good, setup consisted of two light boxes, a single derby and an led jive perched on top. now i thought give him a chance it was'nt a very big hall so lights would'nt matter. so he sets up leaves the music playng and goes of for a fag. and i now you aint gotta beat match but icould of turned a tape cassette
over and had less gap in between songs. and requests my partner went and asked for shake yer tail feather he said is that in the charts. he did'nt give people a warning for the first dance, must have gone through a good packet of 20 fags through the night
finished 15 minutes early. i could go on and he told me he had been doing this for 30 years and i believe him he was using minidisc players.:confused:
Ladys and gentlemen i give you the invisible dj :)

thought some good songs for him could of been
invisible man - Queen
Invisible touch - Genesis

I even have video footage of him running out for a fag while the speeches were on what if the mike system goes wrong so unprofessional !

[yourdj]

Did you not check this bloke out before booking or did she just book someone without asking you?

How much did he charge?

I know it must be hard but Smoking whilst working and leaving the decks is very poor IMO and no know one wants to ask a DJ for a track when he stinks of smoke. it has to be the worst smell ever. I always have mouthwash in the van just for general breath as a stinky breath DJ is skanky.

[soundmaster mobile disco]

Not so good,especially for an important occasion like a wedding.Again this is a bad example of a dj,Its no wonder people think badly of djs.

I hope it is not one of the members on this forum?

[Charlie Brown]

I don't understand.

Why didn't you help them find a professional DJ or use one of the guys on here? :shrug:

You know that some DJ's can be dodgy so a bit of advice to the bride beforehand would have been useful!

[chrisj]

Over the 40+ years as a dj I have know this to happen so often. Clients have asked my cost and said 'Oh I can get a dj cheaper than that'.
My reply is always 'well, you get what you pay for and it is your choice. I am professional and you can see what I can provide on my website'.
Many times I have had calls when people have said 'The last dj said he could do what we wanted and had all the gear, the music plus lots of experience but I'll never book him again'.

Clients get what they pay for unless they have been conned into paying a lot for a little. Many do no research about the dj and just want a cheap disco.
I will admit there are some cheap discos that are very good.

[Sapphire Disco]

I don't understand.

Why didn't you help them find a professional DJ or use one of the guys on here? :shrug:

You know that some DJ's can be dodgy so a bit of advice to the bride beforehand would have been useful!
I think I might have the answer ;)

Well I never
was at the mother in laws wedding last weekend !

[Charlie Brown]

:lol:

[DeckstarDeluxe]

What is the point of bringing this onto a forum when he has no means of defence?

I remember a short time ago you were saying you would do free discos just to get out. If you think your a better DJ than the one you saw last night then maybe you might start to see price isn't your issue but marketing instead?

We know nothing of the client brief and she might of even stated that she didn't want the DJ on the mic during the night?

[deltaforce]

Nice one sapphire you maybe right their she did'nt have a massive budget.
he charged £150 for 6:30 to 12:00 well 11:45
I did one last weekend from 6pm to 12pm for £160
it's really made me think of putting my prices up yet again.
I now normally charge £160 for four hours but this was booked a while agao

You are right deckstar my marketing is crap and i am a bit lazy never seem to get round to getting anything done. could do with someone else to do my marketing for me! i just love being behind the deck thats where i come alive!

[funkymook]

Nice one sapphire you maybe right their she did'nt have a massive budget.
he charged £150 for 6:30 to 12:00 well 11:45
I did one last weekend from 6pm to 12pm for £160
it's really made me think of putting my prices up yet again.
I now normally charge £160 for four hours but this was booked a while agao

You are right deckstar my marketing is crap and i am a bit lazy never seem to get round to getting anything done. could do with someone else to do my marketing for me! i just love being behind the deck thats where i come alive!

Start a new thread asking for a review of your site and marketing - I'm sure there would be plenty of good advice given.

[Cowlinn]

Start a new thread asking for a review of your site and marketing - I'm sure there would be plenty of good advice given.

I'd watch that thread very closely! I'd love advice on marketing.

[funkymook]

I'd watch that thread very closely! I'd love advice on marketing.

Nothing stopping you starting one yourself Matt - just ask the questions :)

[Charlie Brown]

My new moto - people buy people. ;)

[DeckstarDeluxe]

Nice one sapphire you maybe right their she did'nt have a massive budget.
he charged £150 for 6:30 to 12:00 well 11:45
I did one last weekend from 6pm to 12pm for £160
it's really made me think of putting my prices up yet again.
I now normally charge £160 for four hours but this was booked a while agao

You are right deckstar my marketing is crap and i am a bit lazy never seem to get round to getting anything done. could do with someone else to do my marketing for me! i just love being behind the deck thats where i come alive!

Speaking from personal experience I had to put the effort in to get where I am and none of it fell into my lap. As Martin has suggested put a thread up but only if your willing to put in the effort, you get out what you put in ;)

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

My new moto - people buy people. ;)

It's 'motto' and that has been about for years! ;)

[Charlie Brown]

It's 'motto' and that has been about for years! ;)

Alright, alright - it's one I've just learnt. :p

[Kernow]

My new moto - people buy people. ;)
Isn't that called trafficking ? ;)


It's 'motto' and that has been about for years! ;)


Mr. Moto was a small man, delicate, almost fragile. … He was dressed formally in a morning coat and striped trousers. His black hair was carefully brushed in the Prussian style. He was smiling, showing a row of shiny gold-filled teeth, and as he smiled he drew in his breath with a polite, soft sibilant sound.

;) :D

[Booche]

My new moto - people buy people. ;)

You working for Motorola then lol

http://fsb.zedge.net/content/9/2/6/6/1-586841-9266129.jpg

[Kernow]

Alright, alright - it's one I've just learnt. :p

In the property market "Lights on, but no one home" might be a better mantra for you ? ;) :D :D

[simonp]

In the property market "Lights on, but no one home" might be a better mantra for you ? ;) :D :D

:rofl:

[ian8limelight]

In the property market "Lights on, but no one home" might be a better mantra for you ? ;) :D :D

or "The lift doesn't go to the top floor" :D

or "There's one in very village" / "The village must be empty tonight" :D

[DJ Paulie]

or "The lift doesn't go to the top floor" :D

or "There's one in very village" / "The village must be empty tonight" :D

The only gay in the village ? or they want their idiot back ?! (sorry Charlie no offense meant) :sorry:

By the way anyone know why this smilie is called Rob James ? :Rob James:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

The only gay in the village ? or they want their idiot back ?! (sorry Charlie no offense meant) :sorry:

By the way anyone know why this smilie is called Rob James ? :Rob James:

Cos he used to call everything toilet.

[Cowlinn]

By the way anyone know why this smilie is called Rob James ? :Rob James:

Oh don't go down that road!

[DJ Paulie]

Oh don't go down that road!

Thought so ! :zip:

[deltaforce]

How would this be for marketing

putting flyers up in all local and not so local clubs pubs and village halls shops.

book a stall at wedding fares i know you normally have to pay for a stand.

visit all hotels and pubs see if they need a residency disco for all weddings and birthdays that they can sell as a package with their hall.

phone around all local entertainment agencies see if i can get on their books.

get myself and all family to have decals on cars with phone number on.

maybe get on a few more websites for weddings paid ones as free ones are normally pap!
do a few free charity events and advertise them in the paper. or free for schools and kids clubs as from these you will get lots of more kids discos from these adult birthday and wedding parties.
Hows that for a starters
oh and have someone professional do your website for you!

[Charlie Brown]

Professional website is key. That should generate you some decent bookings alone. ;)

[Penfold42]

I have but three questions..........How did the party go? Was the dancefloor full? and what was the feedback from your mother in law?

[deltaforce]

I have but three questions..........How did the party go? Was the dancefloor full? and what was the feedback from your mother in law?

not a great success/ No/ Pants/

[discomobiledj]

Professional website is key. That should generate you some decent bookings alone. ;)

A decent website HELPS but surely it's how you conduct yourself when talking to the client that seals the deal?