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Keep Fogging – Tips for keeping your fogger performing at its best

Fog machines are prone to clogging due to the thick consistency of the fog fluid and the high temperature at which it vaporizes. Should your fogger be exhibiting decreased output compared to normal, cleaning should help. Low quality fluid, or additives such as fog scents and colours may clog a fogger’s heater block and decrease performance. And like any type of professional equipment, foggers need regular maintenance. So by cleaning your fogger you will .

Top 10 tips on lighting up your band or performance – Get Creative! (part 3)

This article is continued from our series about Lighting up your performance, click here to see the previous article on this topic or click here to view the entire list of articles.   8. Blinders, Strobes, Lasers Blinders are intense lights that shoot out at the audience seemingly lighting up the whole venue. The lights momentarily “blind” you hence the name of the effect. These are normally set up behind the band or on .

Top 10 tips on lighting up your band or performance – Have you got the edge?

Lighting your band’s show is not only a cool way to add a new dynamic to your shows but also a great way to stand out from the rest! Adding production value to your gigs can make the difference between you getting top billed or being the eternal support act. You can create an impressive effect on a reasonably modest budget. Stage lighting can be as simple as a set of par cans, or .

Top 10 tips on lighting up your band or performance – Have you got the edge? (part 2)

This article is continued from our series about Lighting up your performance, click here to see the first article on this topic or click here to view the entire list of articles. 4. In Silhouette Lights can be projected from behind the performer to create a silhouette adding mystery and drama to the band or musician selected. This is obviously in contrast to the suggestion shared in our previous article because it depends on .

8 tips to scare the daylight out of your Halloween guests

Halloween has come a long way from its origins as a pagan harvest festival to celebrate the end of summer. Now it’s as much an excuse to throw a big party as it is for trick or treating. Like any party you will need a sound system, lighting and some special effects to make it a memorable event. And there are plenty of party supply and prop stores to add to the fun.   .

Dealing with Venue Management and Staff

  Venues are like any other business in that they have a culture associated with them and a hierarchy that you must come to respect and understand. Public venues in particular have Occupational Health and Safety concerns, security issues, public liability, liquor licencing and a whole host of rules and regulations that they must adhere to. So how does that affect the average DJ?     Do Your Research Venues that have regular entertainment .

Playing to the Crowd

  There’s nothing worse than a DJ that ignores the most fundamental requirement of being a DJ, keeping the crowd happy and entertained. Playing to the crowd seems obvious but I am sure we have all seen times when the DJ is seemingly oblivious to the down-turned, unhappy faces and patrons leaving the venue in droves. In fact there are plenty of examples of famous DJ’s being kicked off the decks because they were .

THE WEDDING RECEPTION – Let’s get started!

If you’re serious about making money in the DJ industry, weddings are ideal. People are usually willing to pay a high fee to guarantee quality entertainment at such an important event and the mixing work is often very easy. BEING MORE THAN A DJ Whilst it IS possible for you to be just a DJ at the wedding reception (most people are), once your interpersonal skills are honed you should also think about offering .