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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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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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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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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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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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Recent Posts

  • 🎸 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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Curtis Allen

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