Star_sprinkl Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Our venue have a retainer arrangement with their resident DJ so if we don't have him we have to pay £95 anyway. He's £195 in total I think. Not sure If we pay the venue or pay him direct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Our venue have a retainer arrangement with their resident DJ so if we don't have him we have to pay £95 anyway. He's £195 in total I think. Not sure If we pay the venue or pay him direct. Why is there a retainer? ask to see the contract between hotel and DJ. I would like to bet part of that is the profit the hotel would make by you havin thier DJ. I will also be that there is no written contract between any hotel and DJ. I know I been in the business long enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star_sprinkl Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 You might be right but they do have events most weekends for which they need the DJ so I think the retainer is to make sure that he is available every Friday and Saturday all year. We've heard him before and he's quite good so we aren't too worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 You might be right but they do have events most weekends for which they need the DJ so I think the retainer is to make sure that he is available every Friday and Saturday all year. We've heard him before and he's quite good so we aren't too worried. Thats great if you are happy with with that, the reason I said ask to look at the contract between hotel and DJ, is because there won't be one. The point I'm makingis that for your big day you should be able to have whatever you want, without a hotel saying "you can only have our DJ" or "yes you can bring your own, but you will have to pay us £95. I'm sure many people have experienced this, and it's because the hotel is wanting to squeeze that few more quid out of your pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriam83 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I am part of a string quartet and play for many weddings/birthdays, other special occasions. We have a vast range of music, and often play requested music too. Please PM me if you would like more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pussycat1 Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I also think you should consider hiring a magician. It is a great ice-breaker. Absolutely perfect for weddings. Actually I have had the opportunity of seeing quite a few magicians in action over the years, having attended numerous corporate events and trade shows during the course of my work. Of all the magicians I have seen so far, from a shear technical content point of view, the most memorable has to be a local magician called Nigel Francis. I have seen him at several events now, including the City Hall, Cutlers Hall and twice at Baldwin's Omega. I specifically remember him performing some really mindblowing stuff with coins as well as some very clever card tricks. A friend of mine saw him do a demo at the Doncaster Racecourse Wedding Fayre last month and booked him on site. I am also considering getting him to work on my company's "Trade Show Exhibition Stand" later this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_the_man Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 For a totally professional service call Bear Entertainments on 07985 713763 or Email bearentertainments@o2.co.uk We can offer an evening of entertainment tailored to suit all your requirments. From Back ground Music to The First Dance through to the Last Dance. We curently hold over 160,000 music tracks ranging from the 50's to present day We offer a personal service and advice and come to meet with you to discuss how YOU want your BIG DAY to go. We are able to call upon the services of a range of Sheffields Top DJ's Fully insured up to 5 Million pounds and PAT tested Having worked at: The Cutlers Hall Marriot Hotel Tapton Hall Lose Hill Hall The Rutland Hotel and many more We have the expertise to ensure the best party for you and your guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russpie Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 If your tip prooves to be the wrong image or they are booked then I am a professional close up magician from Sheffield. My website provides lots of information & photos of me performing. Russ http://www.smartmagic.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko1948 Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 if anybody needs a bouncy castle for any event wedding,childrens party i hire our castles out at a very competitve rate. http://WWW.HAPPYDAYSBOUNCYCASTLEHIRE.COM hope i can help.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayneyb Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Please can anyone help us find a violinist/quartet to play through the ceremony? Have tried the Music school but not really got anywhere. I thought there may be a student looking to earn a bit of extra cash! Also we really want a swing band and would love to hire a local one. Anybody know any good ones (non pretentious if possible)? Ideally would like them to play all the classics and get the guests going!! We have heard of a kind of surprise entertainment where waiters are hidden within the waiting staff and are actually operatic singers then surprise the guests throughout the meal!!! Anyone know of a reasonably priced outfit that do this? Please help!! :D:P;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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