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My First Subside Wednesday for a Couple of Years!

Subside's Dancefloor
  • Curtis Allen
  • 12 December 202412 December 2024
  • Uncategorized

Just posting my setlist from last Wednesday at Subside. I was most happy to play some Vulkan, Bilmuri, The Virginmarys, Cassyette, Hot Mulligan, We Came As Romans, and even some DresdenDolls ! And some FallOutBoy, AFI, and Deftones tracks that don’t get an airing all that often. Setlist after the […]

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Subside DJ Setlist: Highlights from a Night of Rock, Metal, Emo, and More

People on the Dancefloor during my Subside DJ setlist - 2-11-2024
  • Curtis Allen
  • 7 November 20246 November 2024
  • Bars and Clubs, Music

My Subside DJ setlist on November 2nd was a showcase of diverse music that spanned rock, metal, emo, and more, creating an unforgettable experience for everyone in attendance. With fans coming in from the Kids In Glass Houses gig up the road at The Crossing, the atmosphere was great. Setting […]

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Alternative Wedding DJ at York House: Lucy & Nathan’s Rock and Metal-Inspired Celebration

  • Curtis Allen
  • 6 November 20246 November 2024
  • Weddings

As an alternative wedding DJ, there’s something special about creating a wedding experience that truly reflects the couple’s unique style. Lucy and Nathan’s celebration at York House in Twickenham was a perfect example of a night that embodied their personalities, from rock classics to intense metal anthems. I was thrilled […]

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I Wrote a Guest Blog Post for Kate’s Clothing, Exploring the World of Gothic Fashion and Music

Moody cover image with a black lace dress, gothic novels including Dracula, a burning candle, and dark, shadowy background capturing gothic culture and the link between gothic fashion and music.
  • Curtis Allen
  • 31 October 202431 October 2024
  • Guest, Music, Popular

I’m thrilled to share that I recently wrote a guest blog post for Kate’s Clothing, delving into the fascinating relationship between gothic fashion and music. If you’ve ever wondered how these two powerful influences have shaped goth culture as we know it today, check out my post on her site […]

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Birmingham Wedding DJ: An Incredible Night of Pop Punk, Bollywood, and Bhangra at The Old Library, Digbeth – 28th October

Sol and Houms performing their choreographed first dance at The Old Library in Digbeth, dressed in traditional Indian wedding attire, surrounded by cheering guests. Curtis Allen, a Birmingham wedding DJ, set the soundtrack for this unforgettable moment.
  • Curtis Allen
  • 30 October 20246 March 2025
  • Family, Guest, Music, Weddings

Now, I am a Birmingham wedding DJ, but I get to play at a lot of incredible celebrations at venues all over the country. However, there’s nothing quite like a hometown gig, and Sol and Houms’ wedding at The Old Library in Digbeth the other day was something truly special. […]

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A Rollin’ Wedding!

  • Curtis Allen
  • 25 September 20246 November 2024
  • Family, Weddings
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Spin Sins: Why Last-Minute Song Requests Can Be Tricky for DJs

Spin Sins: Making Song Requests at Events - "Last-Minute Song Request"
  • Curtis Allen
  • 21 September 202410 September 2024
  • Bars and Clubs, Music, Spin Sins, Weddings

As a DJ, I love taking requests. But every DJ knows the scenario: it’s the end of the night, the dance floor is winding down, and just as I’m about to play the last song, someone rushes over with a last-minute song request. You’ve had the entire event—4 or 5 […]

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Spin Sins: Making Song Requests at Events… Without a Song in Mind: A DJ’s Perspective

Spins Sins: Making Song Requests at Events - "I Don't Know What I Want" Pic
  • Curtis Allen
  • 14 September 202410 September 2024
  • Bars and Clubs, Music, Spin Sins, Weddings

As a DJ, one of the most puzzling moments is when someone approaches the booth to make a request—only to realise they don’t actually know what they want to hear. It’s a common scenario for DJs and often leaves me scratching my head. You’ve come up to the DJ booth, […]

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When “Hypa Hypa” Meets Wedding Dance Floors: The Explosive Rock and Metal Wedding DJ Experience

Heavy Metal Wedding Decor
  • Curtis Allen
  • 10 September 20247 March 2025
  • Music, Popular, Weddings

As a rock and metal wedding DJ, I’m always excited when couples choose something outside the norm for their big day. Last autumn, I had the pleasure of DJing Chris and Kim’s wedding at Highfield House, where the guests absolutely went wild when Electric Callboy’s “Hypa Hypa“ blasted through the […]

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Spin Sins – DJ Song Requests: “Play Something I Can Dance To” Requests: A DJ’s Perspective

Spins Sins: DJ Song Requests - "Play Something I Can Dance To"
  • Curtis Allen
  • 7 September 202410 September 2024
  • Bars and Clubs, Music, Spin Sins, Weddings

As a DJ, one of the most common requests I hear is “Can you play something I can dance to?” It sounds simple enough, right? But this seemingly innocent phrase can actually present quite a challenge. In this blog post, I’ll break down why DJ song requests like this can […]

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Recent Posts

  • 🎧 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
  • Why You Should Book Your Wedding DJ Early (Even If the Music Feels Like a “Later” Decision)

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