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, […]
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 […]
There’s something especially satisfying about a wedding where the brief is “absolutely no ABBA — but also, don’t be afraid to drop the Macarena if the moment calls for it.” That’s pretty much what Xenia and Gareth gave me when they got in touch, looking for an alternative wedding DJ […]
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 […]
Free entry before 10pm Saturday 22nd November, I’ll be bringing my open-format party set to The Royal, Sutton Coldfield — a proper all-night vibe with classics, crowd-pleasers, and a few curveballs thrown in for good measure. Expect everything from Motown and disco to 80s, 90s, and noughties anthems — all […]
About the night I’m joining the Subside family for a special fundraiser: the Dougie Walters Benefit. Dougie, one of Subside’s resident DJs, was recently diagnosed with cancer and is now recovering from surgery. To support Dougie, his partner and their two young boys, all door money on the night (less […]
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 […]
There’s something deeply satisfying about a good ska punk wedding. It’s loud. It’s joyful. It’s slightly chaotic in the best way. Ali and Jonny’s wedding celebration at Lykke in Sheffield wasn’t just a party—it was a livewire tribute to everything they love: friends, dancing, noise, and a killer playlist that […]
Join Curtis Allen back at The Actress & Bishop on Friday 16th May for another alternative club night in Birmingham packed with cult favourites, dancefloor-friendly anthems, and late-night curveballs. Expect a high-energy mix of indie disco, alt-pop, 00s throwbacks, retro soul, and emo bangers — from The Coral to LCD […]