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Birmingham & Midlands Wedding and Event DJ | Alternative UK DJ
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Wedding DJ vs Spotify Playlist: Which One Is Right for Your Wedding?

Wedding DJ vs Spotify playlist for weddings – blog header image showing headphones around a phone with Spotify logo, under colourful lighting
  • Curtis Allen
  • 16 September 202517 September 2025
  • Business, Events, Family, Guest, Weddings

Trying to decide between a wedding DJ vs Spotify playlist? It’s a common question — and one I get asked more than you’d think. If you know exactly what songs you want played and also when they should be played… and you’re not really fussed about whether your guests are […]

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Your Wedding DJ Consultation: What It’s For, What to Expect, & How To Get The Best Out Of It

Close-up of a DJ controller and handwritten playlist notes captured during a wedding DJ consultation, with blurred guests dancing in the background.
  • Curtis Allen
  • 29 August 202518 September 2025
  • Events, Family, Guest, Music, Weddings

When you book me for your wedding, you’re not just booking someone to press play on a Spotify playlist and this is presumably one of the reasons you’ve booked me. You want the night to be as unique, individual, and special as you are. As an alternative music DJ, I […]

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🎸 Alternative Wedding DJ in Bath – Will & Miran’s Epic Halloween Bash at Priston Mill

Curtis Allen - alternative wedding DJ setup at Priston Mill in Bath
  • Curtis Allen
  • 1 November 20251 November 2025
  • Weddings

Being an alternative wedding DJ in Bath means not every night ends with ABBA — but sometimes, it totally does. On 31st October 2025, I headed down to the stunning Priston Mill near Bath in Somerset for Will & Miran’s Halloween wedding. From the first email, I knew this wasn’t […]

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The Moments that made being an Alt Wedding DJ at Emma & Rebekah’s Fazeley Studios Celebration Great!

Emma and Rebekah rocking out to Sleep Token at Fazeley Studios, Birmingham—an alt wedding DJ moment captured mid-headbang.
  • Curtis Allen
  • 2 September 20252 September 2025
  • Family, Guest, Music, Weddings

Introduction When couples search for an Alt Wedding DJ, they’re usually looking for something outside of the usual cheesy wedding playlist. That’s exactly what Emma & Rebekah wanted for their big day at Fazeley Studios in Birmingham. Their love of emo, alt-rock, and even Sleep Token shaped a soundtrack that […]

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Skanking in Leopard Print – A Jolly Ska Punk Wedding at Lykke, Sheffield

Ali and Jonny's Ska Punk Wedding Dancefloor at Lykke, Sheffield
  • Curtis Allen
  • 14 May 202514 May 2025
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There’s something deeply satisfying about a good ska punk wedding. It’s loud. It’s joyful. It’s slightly chaotic in the best way. Ali and Jonny’s wedding celebration at Lykke in Sheffield wasn’t just a party—it was a livewire tribute to everything they love: friends, dancing, noise, and a killer playlist that […]

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Fun Times Being a Wedding DJ in Nottingham – Pop-Punk Meets Soul at Cosy Club

The Dancing to a Wedding DJ in Nottingham
  • Curtis Allen
  • 7 April 20257 April 2025
  • Music, Weddings

If you’re after a wedding DJ in Nottingham who understands how to make a playlist feel like you, who can juggle Slipknot, ABBA, Paramore, and Big Shaq in one night, well… this is a night you’ll appreciate. This February, I had the absolute pleasure of DJing for Luke & Lauren’s […]

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An Epic Day of Sad Goodbyes and Rad Guitars: DJing an Alternative Club Night in Birmingham

Rockin' Out at Subside
  • Curtis Allen
  • 2 April 20252 April 2025
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Friday was one of those long, layered days—the kind that wraps work, grief, music, and friendship into one emotional journey. I was up at 6:30am, loading up for a day with Wonderdome, delivering our portable planetarium show to a school in Kidderminster all day. Watching kids get wide-eyed at the […]

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Raining Men and Reigning Men: A Night to Remember at The Actress & Bishop

Another busy dancefloor at the Actress and Bishop, courtesy of Curtis Allen Alternative DJ
  • Curtis Allen
  • 19 March 202519 March 2025
  • Bars and Clubs, Music

What. A. Night. 🎶🔥 Friday at The Actress & Bishop was one for the books—a packed venue, a buzzing dancefloor from start to finish, and some absolute belters in the setlist, including a few tunes that don’t often make an appearance but hit perfectly on the night. Unforgettable Highlights from […]

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A Perfect Blend of Whimsy, Edge, and Celebration: Unforgettable Pop-Punk and Emo Wedding DJ Experience at Chris & Kim’s

A beautifully lit gothic wedding venue, Highfield House, set for an alternative and pop-punk-inspired wedding.
  • Curtis Allen
  • 12 March 20257 March 2025
  • Extras, Music, Weddings

If you’ve ever dreamed of a pop-punk and emo wedding filled with personality, high-energy tunes, and unforgettable moments, Chris and Kim’s big day at Highfield House was the perfect example of how to do it right. This was hands down one of my favourite weddings ever—from the killer aesthetic to […]

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So, You Thought I Only Played Metal? Let’s Clear That Up… By Curtis Allen – Versatile Wedding DJ

Curtis Allen DJing at Subculture, an alternative music venue, showcasing his versatility as a multi-genre and alternative wedding DJ.
  • Curtis Allen
  • 9 March 20256 March 2025
  • Bars and Clubs, Events, Family, Guest, Music, Popular, Weddings

Wait… Did He Just Drop Bruno Mars? If you’ve seen me advertised as a rock and alternative DJ, you might have certain expectations and “versatile wedding DJ” might not be one of them. You might picture me dropping wall-to-wall Slipknot, Turnstile, and Slayer, summoning mosh pits at wedding receptions, and […]

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  • 🎸 Alternative Wedding DJ in Bath – Will & Miran’s Epic Halloween Bash at Priston Mill
  • Wedding DJ vs Spotify Playlist: Which One Is Right for Your Wedding?
  • The Moments that made being an Alt Wedding DJ at Emma & Rebekah’s Fazeley Studios Celebration Great!
  • Your Wedding DJ Consultation: What It’s For, What to Expect, & How To Get The Best Out Of It
  • Skanking in Leopard Print – A Jolly Ska Punk Wedding at Lykke, Sheffield

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