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Tag: Metal

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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State Champs, Student Night & A Pop-Punk Takeover at Subside! 🎸🔥

Subside Bar Valentine's Month special offer poster featuring five shots of Tequila Rose for £10 with a pink theme.
  • Curtis Allen
  • 27 February 202527 February 2025
  • Bars and Clubs, Music

Wednesday night at Subside was an absolute riot! With State Champs playing over the road at the O2 Institute, it was no surprise that loads of gig-goers made their way straight to us after the show. That meant a night packed with pop-punk anthems, emo classics, and some unexpected bangers. […]

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Late-Night Rock Club Birmingham – Subside All-Nighter | DJ Curtis Allen (28th March)

Subside Bar - Late-Night Rock Club Birmingham. Rock and alternative music venue with free entry and late-night DJ events.
  • Curtis Allen
  • 25 February 202527 February 2025

The regular Friday late-night rock club Birmingham deserves! The ultimate late-night rock & alternative party is here! Join me at Subside on Friday, 28th March, for a full-throttle all-nighter from 9 PM – 6 AM! I’ll be playing non-stop rock, metal, punk, emo, and alternative anthems, all the way until […]

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Subside Bar | DJ Curtis Allen (26th March) | Alternative Birmingham Student Night

Subside Bar Birmingham Student Night poster featuring drink deals on pints, bottles, and spirits, with a microphone background.
  • Curtis Allen
  • 25 February 202525 March 2025

Midweek just got louder! 🎸 Join me at Subside Bar on Wednesday, 26th March, for the biggest alternative Birmingham student night! Expect a high-energy mix of rock, metal, emo, punk, and alternative anthems, plus massive student drink deals all night long. 📍 Venue: Subside Bar, Birmingham🕙 Time: 9 PM – […]

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🎧 Alternative Student Night – DJ Curtis Allen at Subside | Wednesday 26th February! 🎶🔥

Subside Bar Birmingham Student Night poster featuring drink deals on pints, bottles, and spirits, with a microphone background.
  • Curtis Allen
  • 18 February 202526 February 2025

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. 📍 […]

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My First Subside Wednesday for a Couple of Years!

Subside's Dancefloor
  • Curtis Allen
  • 12 December 202412 December 2024
  • Uncategorized

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 […]

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Alternative Wedding DJ at York House: Lucy & Nathan’s Rock and Metal-Inspired Celebration

  • Curtis Allen
  • 6 November 20246 November 2024
  • Weddings

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 […]

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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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