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Mark Parker's Blog

Mark wants to share some of his experiences and thoughts on event planning through a series of articles.  Feel free to get in contact if you have any questions that you want Mark Parker and his team to answer.

Friday 11th November 2011 - Why Do DJ Costs Vary So Much?

Mark's thoughts on why different DJs charge different amounts for their skills.

Wednesday 19th October 2011 - Fashion Show DJ

I spent yesterday co-ordinating the music for a fashion show in aid of JDRF. 

Friday 29th July 2011 - Recommended Suppliers

I've put together a list of recommended suppliers that we have worked with and offer consistently good service.

Tuesday 26th July 2011 - Henry Wells Photography

I was pleased to see Henry at Ramster Hall last weekend.  I've always been really impressed with how he works, so I've written a blog post...

Monday 18th July 2011 - Unique Selling Points

Our USPs - Unique Selling Points.  A combination of factors that set us apart from the majority of DJ companies.

Tuesday 24th May 2011 - Some Musical Ideas 

Some tips on finding some music that will encourage guests to dance at your wedding reception or party.  Mark makes lots of suggestions from the 1950s to current tunes.

Thursday 28th April 2011 - Brand New Website

Welcome to our brand new website!

Friday 7th January 2011 - Wedding Bands & DJs

Some couples book a band for their wedding entertainment.  Mark explains why it might be a good idea to have a DJ too, as long as you have enough time during your evening reception.

Sunday 14th November 2010 - DJs that don't just play at weddings

We have a team of professional DJs who have lots of experience in performing at weddings, but that's not all we do.  We think that a wide variety of experience in different types of event with different audiences develops a good balance of skills.

Sunday 31st October 2010 - Its Been A VERY Busy Summer

It's been our busiest summer ever, hence the last blog post was in June!  We've entertained thousands of guests over the summer in a wide variety of venues.

Monday 28th June 2010 - Keeping In Contact

What's the most important part of any professional DJ service?  We think that keeping in contact before your big day is just as important as playing the right music on the night.

Wednesday 9th June 2010 - Good wedding DJs

How easy is it to find a good wedding DJ?   Surely all the good DJs work elsewhere and don't perform in wedding venues...

Friday 14th May 2010 - Our new Facebook fan page

Join our fans on facebook on our new fan page

Monday 3rd May 2010 - Corporate DJ services

We've seen an increase in the number of enquiries for our corporate DJ services.  The article gives an idea of our experience and what we can offer to our corporate clients.

Monday 19th April 2010 - Request list or play list for your evening entertainment?

We've been asked by lots of clients how we decide what music to play.  The truth is that it's up to you.   You can either put together a play list, request list or a general description of your musical tastes.

Monday 12th April 2010 - Getting the music right during your wedding ceremony

Mark shares some of his experience in preparing the music for a civil wedding ceremony, both from a technical and organisational point of view.

Monday 5th April 2010 - Find out about our Live Band Karaoke

Karaoke has moved into the 21st Century with our Live Band Karaoke package.  You are the star of the show with our professional live band.  And don't worry about forgetting the lyrics because they are on a screen at the front of the stage.

Friday 2nd April 2010 - Some thoughts on using an iPod instead of a DJ

It might seem a good idea to use an iPod playlist instead of a DJ for your wedding entertainment.  At first glance, it might save money and help you to avoid the stereotypical cheesy wedding DJ.  We go through the options and explain why a good professional DJ might be a better idea.

Wednesday 24th March 2010 - Mark's thoughts on non-cheesy DJs

Traditional 'mobile DJs' have a reputation for being more than a little bit cheesy in their approach.  Mark explains how we are different.

Monday 22nd March 2010 - Some ideas for your first dance

We've compiled a list of songs to give you inspiration for your first dance.

Tuesday 16th March 2010 - How about a mid week wedding?

Have you thought about a mid-week wedding.  Lots of couples are considering this, especially teachers who have time off in the summer months.

Friday 5th March 2010 - Pricing of a high quality wedding DJ service

Mark gives his insight into how much time and effort goes into each event.  This article challenges the assumption that the price is expensive in relation to the time, money and effort that a good DJ will invest.

Sunday 7th February 2010 - Some ideas for a marquee based wedding reception

Some useful insights into planning a wedding reception in a marquee.  The ideas can be applied to events in permanent venues too.

Monday 4th January 2010 - Our review of 2009

Our review of 2009 from a business perspective.  Mark talks about exciting developments as the new in-house DJs at Ramster Hall.

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