Soul, Funk & Motown / Indie & Rock / Pop / Hip-hop / Disco / House / Drum 'n' Bass
What for you are the key cornerstones of a great DJ set?
For me its all about the crowd engagement, a packed dancefloor with a feeling that the dancers simply cannot leave as they don't want to miss the next brilliant song.
Do you think DJing a wedding differs in any way from a regular DJ set - and if so, how? - or do the core principles remain the same?
Some core principles remain, the reading of the crowd, good mixing skills. But my approach towards weddings differs greatly to a club DJ set. I always put the the bride & grooms musical tastes front and centre. They will have had years of musical experiences with friends & family. I strongly believe that should be represented on the biggest celebration of their lives.
What's the most unusual or memorable first dance record you've ever played?
Well i'd have to go with Where's Me Jumper by the Sultans of Ping, a perfect representation of a wonderful couple whose alternative tastes were well represented throughout their incredibly fun day. Which included the bright orange suit worn by the groom!
What 10 albums would be your Desert Island Discs?
I'd have to go for nostalgia here, in no specific order:
* Prodigy - Experience
* The Stone Roses - Stone Roses
* Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing
* Cypress Hill - Black Sunday
* Michael Jackson - Thriller
* Fantazia Club Classics Vol 2
* Fleetwood Mac - Tango in The Night
* Leftfield - Leftism
* Paul Simon - Graceland
* Gatecrasher - Wet
Fundamentally, what can a couple expect from you as their wedding DJ?
A very safe pair of hands that will prioritise their wishes, they can have as much or as little involvement as they like on the music side of things. I will give nothing less than 100% to ensure their wedding reception is one to remember.
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The number of people who told us that ours was the best wedding they'd ever been to was ridiculous, and that is almost entirely down to Neil. Such a great guy who is clearly passionate about music. We had the time of our lives on that dancefloor, and it was almost impossible to leave for the bar or the loo! Would 100% hire Neil again and we recommend that you do too.
Nick & Rach,
Manchester
Neil is a top, top bloke and an elite DJ. He turned our wedding into the most unbelievable party. His tunes were varied with something for everyone - the one constant was the full dance floor and the infectious energy he brought to the night. A fantastic booking.
Nicola & George,
Macclesfield
THANK YOU SO MUCH NEIL! You killed it at our wedding, just like we knew you would. Thanks for making the process such fun and for giving us so much confidence that you would nail it. Nail it you did, big time!
Ruth & Macca,
Hebden Bridge
Over the 15+ years Tom has been a DJ, he has specialised in pretty much every genre under the sun.
Clare’s musical influences are widespread and far-flung, and after 20 years in the DJ game her repertoire and love of new found music is still growing.
With high profile appearances at Benicassim,Ibiza Rocks, and Unknown Festivals under her belt, style icon Nicola Bear is a firm favourite across the UK and has an increasingly global indie/dance crossover fanbase.
Conrad is a floor-filling expert and a purveyor of bangers across a heap of genres.
