Filed under: Birthday, Blogging, Disco, DJ | Tags: birthday party, dj, mobile disco, professional dj
It’s 2am on Sunday morning. I’ve just got back from providing the entertainment for a fantastic 18th birthday party (more on that later) and I’m currently in bed with a hot cup of cocoa, so I thought I’d write a blog before I drift off to sleep.
There is a well known fact about us DJ’s: we are essentially kids. If we see something that flashes pretty lights, then we must have it, but it is here where we separate the men from the boys. Instead of buying gear willy-nilly like some mobile discos do (and believe me, an over-filled light stand with a random assortment of lights is hideous to look at), what I like to do is spend some time researching and then purchase lights that add something different to my setup. I pride myself on having very high production values that make any event and venue look amazing.
The most recent purchase was a very easy choice to make: something for uplighting. It is a very simple but glorious effect that adds to any light show. Just take a look at the quick pic I took tonight.
Like I said, it’s simple but doesn’t it look great?
So anyway, that photo was taken right before we kicked off a huge party for Charlotte’s 18th birthday. When I met up with Charlotte, as well as her mom & dad a few weeks ago, I was told that Charlotte simply wanted a club night and that’s what she got! Dance and R’n’B all night and with our mobile nightclub setup, Charlotte and her guests had an amazing time and it showed because they filled that dancefloor all night.
But, as with a lot of birthdays, there are opportunities to embarrass the guest of honour and Charlotte’s dad wanted to make sure that happened. As a result, towards the end of the night, I played the theme tune to one of Charlotte’s all time favourite TV shows: Barney & Friends! Bless her though, she did sing and dance along to it. Best of all, she assures me that she doesn’t hate me for it. Result!
It has to be said though that the venue was the warmest place I have ever been, and I have worked in Ibiza for a season! Sweat was dripping off my brow and my team of technicians started to smell a bit ripe come the end of it. I’d hate to think what it was like for all those dancers!
If you want a DJ who has high production values, a large collection of TV themes and some deodourant, then drop me an email: benny@bsentertainments.co.uk
Filed under: Birthday, Blogging, Disco, DJ, Random Benny Thought | Tags: birthday party, dj, mobile disco, professional dj
18th birthday parties are always great fun, and I was delighted to provide the entertainment for Josh and co to celebrate his 18th birthday.
I was given a list of all the songs that Josh and his friends loves. It included the hardest of dubstep, the darkest of RnB and the coolest of remixes, but what was everyone singing and dancing to come then end of the night? One Direction and Carly Ray Jepson!
That’s one thing a lot of people don’t understand when they hire a disco: will your guests enjoy your type of music? That’s why I like to spend time with my clients to talk through what they want and help them decide if their guests would appreciate the same style of music. I know from experience that if I played your favourite songs all night, but nobody danced, then you wouldn’t enjoy yourself. Now if I played your favourite music along with some tracks that may not be your favourite, but got everybody going, then I know for a fact that you would have an amazing night!
If you want to hire a professional DJ who will give you top notch pre and post disco care for your wedding, birthday or any other event, then get in touch: info@bennysmyth.com
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