As I’m writing this, thousands of rock and metal fans are revelling in Donington for this year’s Download Festival. For alternative music fans, Donington is hallowed ground. It’s hosted some of the biggest names in rock and metal history, and there’s something special about the atmosphere around the area when […]
One of the most common misunderstandings about wedding DJs is that we all arrive with a fixed “wedding DJ playlist” and then squeeze a few of the couple’s requests into it. I understand why people might think that. That is some people’s experience of wedding DJs. Most of us have […]
Some weddings feel good. Some weddings go off. And then there are the ones where, at one point in the night, the bride sprints onto the dancefloor mid-song like she’s been waiting all day for this exact moment. This was one of those. The Brief: Personal, Alternative, and Definitely Not […]
One of the trickiest parts of planning a reception is how to choose wedding music for you and your guests. After all, it’s your wedding. The music should reflect you. But the dancefloor also depends on the people in the room enjoying themselves. Over the years DJing weddings, I’ve found […]
If you’re searching for an alternative Wedding DJ in Staffordshire, this is exactly what that looks like in real life. Pete and Katie didn’t want a generic wedding playlist. They met at a festival. They both work in the music industry. Their brief was clear from day one: Emo. Nu-metal. […]
When you’re planning a wedding, there’s a fairly predictable order things tend to get booked in.Venue. Photographer. Dress. Suits. Catering. Music often comes later — sometimes much later. And honestly, that makes sense. A DJ can feel like something you can “sort nearer the time”. But here’s the thing most […]
If you’ve found yourself Googling “alternative wedding DJ”, there’s a good chance you already know what you don’t want — even if you’re not totally sure how to describe what you do want yet. You probably love music in a way that feels personal. Maybe it’s rock, emo, pop-punk, metal, […]
If you’re looking for an indie wedding DJ in Birmingham, one of the questions you’re probably asking yourself is: What does that actually mean? Is it just a Spotify playlist of early-2000s indie?Is it Arctic Monkeys on repeat?Is it “Mr Brightside” and nothing else? Last weekend at The Actress & […]
It’s been a while since I shared a proper Subside Bar setlist. As a rock DJ in Birmingham, I should probably be showing you what I offer. Last Friday (23rd January 2026) was one of those nights where the room let me take a few left turns… and then rewarded […]
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 […]