Entertainment Steve Briers
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The name Steve Briers is synonymous with the music world in South Pembrokeshire - and indeed beyond! He has been a DJ for over 38 years, but remains current and totally in tune with current chart, dance and music trends, which is so important. He has gained a vast amount of experience of working with different audiences for many varied events, from weddings and family celebrations to children’s parties and black tie corporate functions.
“No two weddings are the same, and a good DJ needs to know what is happening with his audience at any given time through the night, and play the right music at the right time for the variety of musical tastes in the same room, as well as having a good knowledge of current chart and dance music trends to programme in with all the classics from previous decades!” says Steve. Here he shares with us some of his expert knowledge and advice.
How long in advance should couples book their DJ? Once a couple has decided on the date and confirmed with the vicar or registrar, they should book their DJ, as well as all the other associated specialist businesses like venue, photographer, etc, as soon as possible, so that they are in control of the date, rather than the date controlling them. Therefore, they can book one year or two years in advance, which is not a problem. Once the decision is made, then there is no point in waiting. Everything can be ‘nailed’ in just a few hours, taking away a lot of stress that can be associated with organising a wedding. Again, though, just remember that the right choice of
specialist wedding service providers is vital for peace of mind throughout the process.
How many songs do you recommend couples choose for their play list?
I recommend that couples request as few songs as possible for their play list, as it’s best to leave it to the DJ to do what he does best, so that the list doesn’t control the night rather than the DJ’s skill and experience. However, it’s nice if a couple would like to make a personal list of say, 10-15 ‘personal to them’ songs that they would like played at some point through the night, then the DJ can programme them in at the appropriate time to enhance the flow of the music and to keep the dance floor as full as possible.
What are popular first dance songs?
There are many popular and brilliant first dance songs like John Legend’s ‘All of Me’, Lonestar’s ‘Amazed’, Take That’s ‘Greatest Day’ and Ed Sheeran - ‘Perfect’ or ‘Thinking Out Loud’, but it’s all about personal choice and a couple may have a song that is ‘their song.’ The most important thing is that they make the effort to have a first dance or even a ‘shuffle in a clinch’ so their guests can take that all-important first dance photo, before the DJ invites everyone onto the floor to join the happy couple and get the party going.
What’s the most memorable wedding you have been the DJ at? To be honest, most weddings create their own memories and they all have different elements that create those memories and my head is full of those memorable wedding parties, too numerous to mention without writing a book. Now there’s a thought!
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