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Posted 01 January 2012 - 06:45 PM

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Hey guys.
I'm Liam from Devon. I've been DJ'ing for 10 years plus but this is my first foray into mobile disco's.

For pleasure I mix breakbeat, techno and dubstep but was looking to expand my knowledge and make a bit of money from my passion.
First gig is booked, 13 year olds Birthday party. Excitedly nervous.

I look forward to trawling the boards :D

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Posted 01 January 2012 - 07:57 PM

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Hi Liam

:welcome:

I think you'll need to move away from the breakbeat and techno for a bunch of 13 year olds!

Round here they're all into R&B, Rap and Drum & Bass.

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Posted 01 January 2012 - 08:22 PM

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Oh no you misunderstand. What I meant is at home and for fun I mix those genre's and its what got me interested in starting my own business and expanded into all genre's with the mobile disco side.
I'm all to aware I'll rarely get to play any of my preferred tunes, but at the end of the day its all music and it keeps me on "the scene"
Besides which the theme is "big fat gypsy wedding" so I'm packing the Shakira, Rihanna and Pussycat dolls etc LOL ;)

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Posted 01 January 2012 - 08:40 PM

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another devonite !!!!!

well there are a few here from devon

where abouts are you ????

if you need some guidence on gig work ... both myself & chocolateman ( melv ) will be able to help you out there
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Posted 01 January 2012 - 09:24 PM

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Greetings fellow Devonian :D
I hail from the North of our fair county. Barnstaple to be more precise.

Any advice to a newcomer would much appreciated. In fact I wondered what you have found to be your best "advertising" method in the area. I'm signed up to the usual suspects Yell, Thompson, UK-Disco and I've launched a site. Curious as to which medium my efforts might be best focused on? I'm a bit wary of the local rags as their prices are very prohibitive to a newb.
Obviously the most effective advert is word of mouth-but thats of little benefit when I haven't had a gig yet LOL

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Posted 01 January 2012 - 09:44 PM

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well i have been all xmas in barnstaple working the xmas parties for the largest hotel in barnstaple!!!! LOL

well if you are looking for work, it will be prudent to get to know some of the local hotels, and pubs, and avoid mike stainer & martin king who may supply you some gigs, but will pay you a pittance for your hard work !!

onece you have proven to the hotels & pubs that you are more than capable of doing the work... you will find the work will come your way, and you will find its a bit of a clique you will have to break up there !!
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Posted 01 January 2012 - 09:51 PM

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View Postgonzo.pete, on 01 January 2012 - 08:22 PM, said:

Oh no you misunderstand.


No misunderstanding, that's just my humour...

:D

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Posted 01 January 2012 - 09:53 PM

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Ah you must mean the Brends establishments!?!?! Thats a got to be a sweet little number. Plenty of do's and the like to keep you busy.

I've got all my business cards on the way and so am going to spend a day hitting all the local pubs and hotels, with a brief intro and drop off a card.
Do you think I should tout myself as value/budget DJ to get established or jump straight in with the going rate, locally?? I understand the whole cheap & cheerful DJ thing is a bit of a controversial subject with so many pro's about but surely its how you gain experience and build a name for yourself?!?!

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View Postgroovindj, on 01 January 2012 - 09:51 PM, said:

No misunderstanding, that's just my humour...

:D


LOL <swoosh> thats the sound of that first one going over my head. Bit of a heavy night last night so the brain is ticking along at minimum power this evening ;)

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View Postrowleys, on 01 January 2012 - 09:56 PM, said:

Welcome to the Forum :D


Thanks :)

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you are spot on with the brends .... they are extremely fussy about who they have for entertainment !!! lol

pubs ... plenty of budget dj's .. relatively easy to get into !!!

hotels...... need a different approach..... i got into the brends via another DJ that did the venue ... and the management dropped him and made me the top man in short time
i had to approach this with caution, and work with this guy for a while so that i was alighning myself to the musical tastes of the types of guests they were hosting

whaty i may suggest pete is to help a few dj's to get what your clients maybee into and at yhe same time get some expereince!!!

once the hotels bookers see you a few times ... they will be more inclined to book you as you have established contact !!!

good luck ... and i hasve a few gigs in jan... that you are welcome to help out at !!! for some experience
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ah the politics of the mobile DJ is more complex than I first thought.
I'd love to get some experience at a gig if you have any in this neck of the woods-thanks, that would be really appreciated.
I must say I'm a little surprised about the attitude of "competition" in the DJ fraternity. Its refreshing to see that its more about helping your fellow DJ, scratching each other backs so to speak and less about the cut throat undercutting of your immediate competition.

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You're like some kind of Guru to your clients

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Posted 02 January 2012 - 11:12 AM

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Posted 02 January 2012 - 12:59 PM

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Thanks guys :D

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If you want to come out and experience a proper show give me a shout and not Topnotch! (That was a tongue in cheek joke... woooosh straight over your head!)

Based in Yeovil but aim towards Topnotch's patch to pee him off lol! :lol:
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Ohhh the claws are out already ;)
I'd love to come and help out with you or Topnotch. If you have any jobs up my way then please drop me a PM. I'd be glad of the experience.
Cheers guys, everyone is very welcoming :D

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Pete anytime matey .... i will introduce you to some of the more reputable DJ's in the barnstaple area .....

Gilbz...anytime matey !! LOL there is plenty of work for you !!!! in my area...... not all venues can afford my prices :lol:
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lol you tart!
I had the same from Adam ADH Starlite or whatever he calls himself!

Anyway Ging called me and said he would pass on work at a venue if they found his prices too high!

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View Postgonzo.pete, on 01 January 2012 - 08:22 PM, said:

Besides which the theme is "big fat gypsy wedding" so I'm packing the Shakira, Rihanna and Pussycat dolls etc LOL ;)



Sounds fun :blush:

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No sooner had you typed that westy that they've changed the theme to the 60's, but have requested to only play a sprinkling of 60's stuff LOL............ok then!!!
Can anyone recommend some of the more swinging, funky 60's tunes???

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Welcome...from West Devon

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aha the second best cardinal direction in Devon ;)

Cheers mate :)

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View Posttopnotch, on 03 January 2012 - 10:31 AM, said:

Pete anytime matey .... i will introduce you to some of the more reputable DJ's in the barnstaple area .....

Gilbz...anytime matey !! LOL there is plenty of work for you !!!! in my area...... not all venues can afford my prices :lol:



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