FAQS
Many of your competitors have 'Gold' and 'Silver' packages and offer extras such as photobooths and starry backdrops. How come you don't?
I have one, simple package: great sound, great lights, great DJing. There is no '2nd Tier' package because I don't believe in doing anything half measure. When booking Offbeat you can count on me bringing everything I think is necessary for a fantastic party at your chosen venue and nothing that isn't. I won't try to upsell you by not including certain things as standard, and I don't provide extras such as photobooths, LED dancefloors or starry backdrops because my focus is and always will be on what I'm great at; selecting and mixing the music that will make your guests dance until their feet hurt. (If you need a photobooth I can recommend a good friend who can provide one.)
What would you say you particularly specialise in?
The majority of my clients book me for the full day. By doing so they are giving me complete control of their wedding soundtrack which eliminates the need for things like organising playlists, renting speakers, hiring multiple musicians to play at various times, or asking friends to 'hit play' during the ceremony. My set lists for the champagne/canapé reception provide perfect backdrop for a sunny day on the lawn, full of swing and reggae bootlegs you won't find on any Spotify playlist, and I can perform a toe-tapping warm up set in the evening before the first dance to get everybody in the mood for the main event. Having me there as your music consultant for the day will alleviate a lot of the stress that comes with organinsing so many separate elements, leaving you to relax and get on with the best day of your lives.
How would you describe your style on the decks?
In a couple of words? Busy and energetic. Nothing is worse than seeing a wedding party fizzle out to nothing and the DJ is sat in the corner with their head buried in a laptop playing tunes that 'seemed to work last time', waiting for the time to arrive when they can pack up and go home. I get through an enormous amount of music in my sets, all tightly mixed whilst playing to the crowd at all times, with lots of imaginative switch ups coming out of leftfield, giving your guests that "OMG I LOVE THIS SONG!" feeling that will keep your party going all the way to the last tune. And if there's no curfew, I'll gladly keep going for as long as you want at no extra charge. A lot of my reviews use the word passionate about me and for good reason. I love what I do and it shows.
How will you be dressed?
Like I belong at your wedding. Often a waistcoat, usually a hat, always smart.
We've hired a band and they're going to play two separate hour long sets, with a 45 minute break in the middle. They say they can either DJ or put on a playlist when they're not playing. Do you really think we need to hire a DJ as well?
Everybody loves a great band, myself included. But it's an extremely common dilemma. You need four hours of entertainment but the band is only offering two. Not only does this create a lull in the middle when everyone is fired up at a peak time, but it also typically leaves you with an hour (or more) at the end after the band has finished. Pre-arranged playlists might fill the silence, but how can you be sure that everyone will keep dancing and the party won't just fizzle out. This is exactly where an experienced DJ can not only fill the gap but pick the songs that specifically compliment the band's set. Bands tend to cover the big sing-a-long rock, pop and motown anthems, which is why I will work with them to make sure that the music I play brings a whole fresh new feel and atmosphere to proceedings, giving you the best of both worlds.
How much DJing experience do you have?
I've been spinning tunes and moving feet since 2008, (starting on vinyl, then CDs and now digitally) and have played on some of the biggest stages at bars, clubs and festivals both in the UK and abroad, as well as literally hundreds of weddings and other private events. DJing has been a full-time job and my greatest passion for most of my adult life. For a longer bio please take a look at my website, or even better, get in touch and ask! I love talking about music, DJing and parties, so please don't be shy.
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