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Party Planning Tips For DJ’s And Clients

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I originally started this video as a reply to a video Ellaskins (Jonathan) did on the DJ Tutor www.djtutor.com site asking DJ’s to share tips on how to make New Years Eve a success. So I gathered my thoughts and added some footage from my NYE gig and this is the result.

Although it’s based on New Years Eve I believe it is still relevant to all the function work any DJ does.

I think you’ll find stuff of interest whether you are another DJ or a potential client. It’s all about attention to detail – don’t just blag it – think about it in advance and plan it.

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Cheers, Paul

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Monday ~ You Should Be Dancing

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I have a lot of catching up to do between now and then – whenever that is! In the meantime here’s some inspiration for any of you dancers out there, or couple thinking about the first dance for their Wedding …

By the way, I hope to be launching full details soon of the first dance package I’ll be offering for couples who want some help planning something special for their Wedding – that’s right The Party DJ have their own choreographer!

Saturday ~ Oh What A Night!

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Just a quick thank you to everyone who was at the Concorde Club on Saturday. What a great night, it was fantastic to have a couple of birthday party groups who seemed determined to dance all night – so special thanks to everyone in Nicola and Blake’s parties!

I’m back at the Concorde on Saturday 22nd January – I can’t wait.

Wedding Tips ~ Video 2 ~ Your Venue

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Here’s my second video of thoughts which may help when planning a Wedding – or any function with a band or disco.

Before you watch I just want to say I don’t have all the answers – but what I’m trying to do with these videos is share my experience and give you food for thought.

Also, I’m not really this grumpy – honest ;o)

Anyway, here it is. Please let me have your feedback. It would be great if you give the video a thumbs up on YouTube, and you may wish to check out our other videos.

UPDATE ~ Christmas With The Party DJ

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Just a quick update on my ‘Christmas With The Party DJ’ post – two more dates have been added!

So, for anyone that wants a top Christmas night. I’m booked as part of a Christmas party night package, with a comedy twist, at the DeVere Grand Harbour Hotel.

This is a chance to laugh your winter worries away, great food, then sit back and enjoy the comedian, finally I’ll be playing all the tunes you love. The comedy night package includes a glass of festive fizz, 3-course dinner, coffee and mince pies, comedy, disco – even crackers and novelties. All this at one of the areas finest hotels in the area for £39.50 per person

Drinks reception and bar open from 6.45pm, dinner will be served at 7.45pm, the entertainment starts at 9.30pm, and the party will finish at midnight.

The original dates were Friday 10th and Saturday 11th December, and then Thursday 16th, Friday 17th December, and Saturday 18th December. I’m now also booked for Friday 3rd and Thursday 9th as well (there is also a Saturday 4th arranged but I’m DJ’ing Cath & Paul’s Wedding – so I won’t be at the DeVere that night).

For more information and booking details PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Obviously friends of mine will have special access to the requests playlist ;o)

Saturday Morning post

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Just a quick update …

Last night we did Mark’s 40th at the Rosebowl – great fun – more on that later.


Tonight Joe launches his new brand “DJ Zeph Taylor” at Harriet’s 18th. We’re really looking forward to this one – it’s been in the diary for a long time. Then on Sunday Joe get’s to play a club set for the first time. Hopefully we’ll have more on both of these gigs for you too!


I also wanted to give you a quick heads up for next Saturday when I’m back at the Concorde Club.
Admission is for Concorde Club members and their guests only as always, but I know some of you are members, or have friends who are members, so why not join me.

Oh, and still no call for the Royal Wedding.

Wedding Tips Video 1

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This is the first in, what I hope to be, a series of videos of my thoughts and ideas on how to make your Wedding Party special.

I hope to post a video every week so you may want to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

The Party DJ is the business I run with the help of my son, Joe, providing disco’s for all sorts of events. We are committed to providing a service that delivers everything our clients require.

The music track we’ve used for this video is “So There I Was” by Deadmau5, from his “Random Album Title” album. This album also includes his big hit “I Remember” as well as “Brazil” which is the music track used on the Alexis Jordan hit “Happiness”. If you like it please download it from iTunes or other legal download site where it’s available for as little as £3.99.

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OMG it’s Tuesday!

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If your planning a Wedding, Tuesdays has been a great night for TV over recent months – today is no exception! Starting at 9pm on Living ( Sky 112 & Virgin 109 – and HD for posh people) is Four Weddings, where four brides generally make a total mess of their big day … maybe that’s a bit harsh.

It’s a great format where the four brides get to go to each others wedding and score it, the bride with the best score wins a fabulous honeymoon. In the past the programme has focused on UK and US brides, the new series is four brides from four different countries. * Well the first week was – this weeks episode was all UK Brides again.

You’ll find repeats of old shows throughout the week on Living – beware it’s addictive. You may get some ideas, you’ll definitely learn from their mistakes.

CLICK HERE to go to the Four Weddings website.

Kim & Ian’s Wedding

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I’m sorry if anyone has been checking this blog and has been frustrated by the lack of new content… but I’m back! Most of my attention has been on the GOLD HAMPSHIRE BLOG CLICK HERE – my retro project with Steve, I have loads of plans for this blog and I’m going to try and get things going again … so fingers crossed!

Over the last few months I’ve shot quite a lot of video at various events, and I’m just starting to go through it so there should be a few more posts over the coming weeks.

First up, Kim and Ian’s Wedding at Careys Manor in The New Forest from Saturday 18th September. Kim has been a friend of my wife and I for many years and I was delighted to be asked to DJ for her big day. They also invited us to share the whole day with them as you’ll see from the video. It was a fantastic day – the weather was beautiful, the venue is terrific, and Kim and Ian’s family and friends were fabulous.

I didn’t take as much footage as I’d have liked (Joe was off doing his own thing) so I’ve “borrowed” some pictures from Kim’s Facebook page.