Birmingham’s biggest alternative student night is back at Subside Bar! 🎸 Join me, DJ Curtis Allen, on Wednesday, 26th February, for a high-energy night packed with rock, metal, emo, and punk anthems! Expect mosh-pit bangers, nostalgic singalongs, and the best drink deals in town—all in Birmingham’s premier alternative venue. đź“Ť […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Last night, I had the pleasure of being the alternative wedding DJ in Stafford for Anthony Chadwick and Emma Smallman’s wedding at Standon Hall. The night was a celebration of the couple’s love for rock, metal, pop-punk, and emo music, making it a truly unique and unforgettable event. Anthony and […]
Getting Set Up and Making Connections: Early Arrival and Preparation This weekend, I had the pleasure of DJing not one, but two weddings! Ben and Isobel’s wedding was the first on Friday night at Bistrotheque, a venue that’s quickly becoming a hot spot for wedding bookings. Whenever I’m booked by […]