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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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Why Do People Mosh? The Science of Mosh Pits: Why We Love Getting Knocked Around to Music.

Why Do People Mosh? A Mosh Pit at a Festival.
  • Curtis Allen
  • 6 March 202522 February 2026
  • Bars and Clubs, Events, Weddings

Why do people mosh? While I am a wedding DJ, I’m an alt wedding DJ who grew up in the alternative scene. I’ve been in a lot of mosh pits in my time. (I’ve even had some starting at my wedding DJ sets) Some wild, some friendly, some so tightly […]

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What to Do When a Band Plays Your Planned Songs – A DJ’s Perspective

The dancefloor at Scott's 40th
  • Curtis Allen
  • 5 March 20255 March 2025
  • Events, Music, Uncategorized

A Night at The Victoria – Scott’s 40th Birthday Bash Last weekend, I had the pleasure of DJing Scott’s 40th birthday at The Victoria Birmingham, and what a night it was! Scott had requested an mix of popular 00s/10s metal, punk, indie, and alternative rock floor-fillers, alongside classic rock favourites […]

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A Feel-Good Night: DJ Set at The Actress & Bishop – 28th February 2025

Interior of The Actress & Bishop in Birmingham - Indie Club Night featuring a rustic wooden bar, industrial-style seating, and a relaxed pub atmosphere.
  • Curtis Allen
  • 1 March 202516 March 2026
  • Bars and Clubs, Music

‘Last Nite’, on Friday, 28th February 2025, I had the pleasure of DJing at The Actress & Bishop, delivering an electrifying mix of indie anthems, classic rock, and dancefloor favourites. It was a feel-good night packed with energy, nostalgia, and unexpected crowd-pleasers that kept the party going until the very […]

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State Champs, Student Night & A Pop-Punk Takeover at Subside! 🎸🔥

Subside Bar Valentine's Month special offer poster featuring five shots of Tequila Rose for £10 with a pink theme.
  • Curtis Allen
  • 27 February 202527 February 2025
  • Bars and Clubs, Music

Wednesday night at Subside was an absolute riot! With State Champs playing over the road at the O2 Institute, it was no surprise that loads of gig-goers made their way straight to us after the show. That meant a night packed with pop-punk anthems, emo classics, and some unexpected bangers. […]

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15 Albums That Influenced Me: OK Computer by Radiohead: The Album That Made Me Cry

OK Computer album cover by Radiohead, featuring abstract blue and white artwork with distorted text and imagery
  • Curtis Allen
  • 26 February 202526 February 2025
  • Music

A personal reflection on how this album shaped me A Facebook Challenge That Made Me Look Back Recently, I was nominated in a Facebook challenge to post 15 albums that heavily influenced me. It got me thinking about the albums that didn’t just sound good but actually changed something inside […]

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£100 Off Mid-Week Wedding DJ Bookings: The Smart Choice for Your Wedding🎶💍

A vibrant promotional graphic for £100 off mid-week weddings, featuring two electric guitars with a colorful floral background. The text highlights the Monday-Thursday wedding DJ discount, custom DJ sets for rock, metal, and emo weddings, and a limited-time booking offer before June 30th.
  • Curtis Allen
  • 13 February 202513 February 2025
  • Business, Extras, Weddings

Are you planning a Monday-Thursday wedding and looking for the perfect alternative mid-week wedding DJ? Great news—I’m now offering £100 off mid-week weddings booked before June 30th 2025! 🎧🔥 If you’re an alternative, rock, or metal-loving couple, your wedding deserves a killer soundtrack, not some generic wedding playlist. In this […]

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Subside Bar – Wednesday 5th Feb 2025 🎶 | with DJ Curtis Allen; Birmingham Rock and Metal DJ

Subside Bar Birmingham Student Night poster featuring drink deals on pints, bottles, and spirits, with a microphone background.
  • Curtis Allen
  • 6 February 202525 February 2025
  • Uncategorized

🔥 Birmingham’s Ultimate Alternative Club Night with DJ Curtis Allen 🎧 If you’re looking for the best Birmingham rock and metal DJ, Subside Bar is where you need to be! Last night, Wednesday, 5th February 2025, I had the absolute pleasure of returning to Birmingham’s go-to alternative bar, bringing a […]

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15 Albums That Influenced Me: Dookie by Green Day: The Album That Made Me Fall in Love with Pop-Punk

Dookie by Green Day album cover art
  • Curtis Allen
  • 5 February 202510 February 2025
  • Music

I Got Nominated in This Challenge, So I Am Posting 15 Albums That Heavily Influenced Me. Album 2 of 15: Dookie by Green Day There are albums that come into your life at just the right time, and for me, Dookie by Green Day was one of those. It wasn’t […]

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Recent Posts

  • Do Wedding DJs Use Set Playlists? How I Build Your Wedding Music Around You – and a little about wedding DJ playlists
  • 🎧 Birthday DJ in the West Midlands – Rock & Metal Party Case Study (Lichfield)
  • Alternative Wedding DJ in Shrewsbury: A Wedding That Went from Shania Twain to System of a Down (and Somehow Worked)
  • How to Choose Wedding Music for You and Your Guests
  • Alternative Wedding DJ in Staffordshire – Pete & Katie’s Emo & Nu-Metal Wedding

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