Filed under: Blogging, Disco, DJ, Random Benny Thought, Somerford Hall, Wedding DJ | Tags: dj, mobile disco, professional dj, somerford hall, wedding dj
As you can see over the last couple of blogs, I have been talking about the investment in my rig. Well, I think I have gotten to a place where I am very happy with what I’ve got. Take a look:
That photo was taken right before I provided the entertainment for Tori and Jack’s wedding at Somerford Hall last night, and what a night it was! From the first dance all the way until the end, that dancefloor was filled with guests having a great time to celebrate the union of the newlyweds.
(Fancy a guess what song was playing when the above pic was taken?)
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Filed under: Blogging, Disco, DJ, Random Benny Thought | Tags: dj, lighting, lights, professional dj, professional lighting
I admitted in the last entry that I am a big kid when it comes to lighting. Well, following on from that, I have bought more lighting and it is very much an upgrade to what was already an impressive light show.
Most of my lighting now consists of moving head technology, which is the same sort of lighting you see on Britain’s Got X-Factor Whilst Dancing On Ice With The Stars (at least, that’s what I think the TV show is called!), but what does that mean? What it means is that any event I am providing the entertainment for will have that added ‘WOW’ factor to help make your night memorable. Let’s say you’re getting married and your colour scheme is Cadbury purple; can you imagine how amazing it would be to walk into the room where you will be holding your reception, and the room is washed with Cadbury purple? That is only a tiny taste of what I can do with my new toys.
Somebody, however, isn’t so happy with my new lights. Let’s call her ‘the lady I’m living with’ (remaining anonymous, and all that 😉 ). She was a bit annoyed when she came home from work and the living room was filled with empty boxes and polystyrene. She was even less pleased when she came home the next day to see that I had re-arranged the living room so I could set up the 4-metre trussing and put these lights up so I can programme scenes into my computer. To be brutally honest, I don’t think the smoke machine helped the situation either.
And, in hindsight, I should imagine it looked like quite the rave through the window from outside.
Still, all in a days work, eh?
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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: Blogging, Disco, DJ, Wroxall Abbey | Tags: dj, lights, mobile disco, wroxall abbey
It’s that time of year where it gets very busy, and last weekend was no exception!
I was back at Wroxall Abbey again on Friday & Saturday night. On both nights, the guests were in a completely different part of the hotel for their three course meals before they came down for a party, so I made full use of the empty room to have a bit of a play with the lighting rig.
After the guests arrived however, it was straight to work and it turned out to be a great night! I only played one Christmas song too. Result!
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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
Filed under: Blogging, Corporate DJ, Disco, DJ, Wroxall Abbey | Tags: dj, event host, mobile disco
Providing a disco for a corporate event is a really odd mixture of good fun and pure boredom. To start off with, there’s plenty of sitting and waiting (whilst watching films on the laptop in the car!) until the formalities are done. From there, it’s very much a pure drunken party!
Last night, I did a gig for National Grid, and it was no different. The night kicked off with some drinks, followed by an awards ceremony (my particular favourite category being the “I want to be a film star” award). After that, we got the party started and carried on until 1am! Many party-goers actually decided to forgo the coach home so they can stay until the end.
I have absolutely no idea how they got home. They’re probably still there now.
If you want a DJ who can keep the place jumping until the end of the night, then ping me over an email: info@bennysmyth.com
Sadly though, we won’t drop you off at home at the end. Not enough room in the car. 😉
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