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Alternative Wedding Clothing: Why I Keep Pointing People to Kate’s Clothing

Tattooed model PJ The Heathen in red plaid gothic dress and knee-high boots from Kate’s Clothing, representing the new Kate’s Clothing collaboration with Curtis Allen DJ.
  • Curtis Allen
  • 11 December 202511 December 2025
  • Clothing, Weddings

As an alternative wedding DJ, I get asked about my boots, hair, and outfits almost as much as I get asked for requests. At pretty much every wedding, someone wanders over to the booth and asks: Short answer: they’re all connected to one place – Kate’s Clothing – and if […]

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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 202511 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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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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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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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 202514 November 2025
  • Bars and Clubs, Events, Weddings

Why do people mosh? 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 packed that it felt less like a mosh pit and more like a sweaty group hug with occasional […]

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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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Recent Posts

  • Alternative Wedding Clothing: Why I Keep Pointing People to Kate’s Clothing
  • 🎶 Chaos, Curves & Curveballs: An Alternative Wedding DJ in Derbyshire Finale at Grangefields
  • ⚡ Industrial meets Indie: A Wedding DJ Setlist for the Non-Traditional Crowd – An Alternative Wedding DJ in London
  • 🎸 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?

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