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About Alt. Entertainments

Music Matters At Alt Entertainments what makes a party is good music first, then everything else.

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Walsall

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I started DJing in 2003 and started DJing professionally in 2007 in an indie club in Wolverhampton. in 2011 I Started my own company of which I specialize in Indie music & weddings, I now play all sorts of pop music in some of the UK's best wedding venues. I've always felt that music makes an event (well that or food) but while food is a great way to get people to come people stay for the music. I think a good DJ should be able to go off-script and really experiment to get the best reactions.

Alt. Entertainments

4.8 out of 5

5 verified reviews

Satisfaction

4.8

Professionalism

4.8

Communication

4.8

Punctuality

4.8

Alt. Entertainments' Reviews

4 out of 5

DJ was very good and catered to the event. Was also very patient while waiting to go on set after the band overplayed

5 out of 5

Ian was exeptional and was pivotal to make the celebration a success. He really listened to what we wanted and tuned into the mood of the room. The music got people dancing that usually would not have been on the dance floor. Ian is a very creative, professional and kind DJ, would highly recommend!!

5 out of 5

Ian, our DJ for the night was excellent. Turned up in good time looked at both options to set up and right through the night kept the guests rocking. Will definitely use this service again! Stuart Curtis Corvette Nationals Planner

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4 months ago

Thank you so much, Stuart! I'm thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience. It was a pleasure DJing for your event and keeping everyone dancing all night long. Looking forward to providing the same rocking service for you again in the future! Cheers! 🎉💃🕺

5 out of 5

Ian was so good. Polite, reliable timely and read the room so well. Everyone at the party loved the tunes. He made the night. Thank you.

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1 year ago

Dear George C, Thank you so much for your kind review! I'm thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at the party and that everyone loved the tunes. It was truly my pleasure to be a part of such a special event and help create a memorable atmosphere. Your feedback about my professionalism, timeliness, and ability to read the room means a lot to me. I always strive to provide top-notch service and ensure that the music aligns perfectly with the occasion and the preferences of the audience. It brings me great joy to know that my efforts made a positive impact on the night. Your appreciation and support are incredibly valuable to me. Thank you once again for taking the time to share your feedback. If you ever need my services in the future or if there's anything else I can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out. Wishing you all the best, and thank you for making my day with your wonderful review! Warm regards, Ian Bennett Alt. Entertainments

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"Ian was able to read the crowd perfectly, the music felt personal and the whole experience was awesome. We even talked him into a cheeky encore haha, could not rate high enough for the service provided. Thanks for helping to make our day even more special!"

"We hired Ian for our Christmas party this year. Ian had a great professional set up played super music and was very accommodating when it came to our party games. Everyone said it was the best Christmas Party we had ever had. Thank you Ian, we would definitely recommend for any occasion. Steve Lloyd - Managing Director Addfield Group."

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Alt. Entertainments' Song list

Top 10 Most Played songs:

The Killers - Mr Brightside

Mark Ronson - Valarie (Feat. Amy Winehouse)

The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger

ABBA - Dancing Queen

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - (Love is Like a)Heatwave

Earth, Wind & Fire - September

House of Pain - Jump Around

Ed Sheeran - Shape of You

Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere

Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody

Alt. Entertainments' Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Wedding ceremony

Up to 5 hours worth of DJ time, can have as many zoom meetings as you require. I can provide Sound System, music, lighting & microphones.

£687.50

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

They appreciate my music knowledge, approachable nature, and understanding of their concerns, creating a unique experience that few other DJs can deliver.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Coombe Abbey Hotel, Warickshire Hampton Court Castle, Herefordshire Kelham Hall & Country Park, Newark Lillieshall National Sports Centre, Shropshire Lodore Falls Hotel, Cumbria Malmaison Cheltenham, Gloucestershire New Hall Hotel, Sutton Coldfield Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcestershire Swinfen Hall Hotel, Staffordshire Westonbirt House & Gardens, Cotswolds

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Well artists like Manic Street Preachers & Fatboy Slim at the time drew me into music, very big into indie and grew to love more types of music as I matured.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

I have done many I've worked along side Rick Whitter (Shed Seven), Mark Morris (The Bluetones), Bez (Happy Mondays/Black Grape), H (Steps), Jon Brookes (The Charlatans) and Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz) & Graham Coxon (Blur).

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Well I am a DJ so yes

How much time do you need to set up?

In an ideal world, 2 hours setup would be fantastic however we don't always live in an ideal world, in a pinch anything between 45 minutes to an hour and a half is plausible depending on the setup, and load-in.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Well as a DJ I'm Happy to Download anything available to me via the services I use, occasionally I may ask where I can acquire a track if I need to but generally the services I use cover me.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! everything you need and more.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I'm a DJ so I don't need to learn specific pieces... I'm looking to learn some routines though.

Musicianship

Genres:

Britpop, Pop, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Top 40, Soul, Rock, Alternative rock, Classic rock, Glam rock, Hard rock, Indie, Pop rock, Heavy metal, Punk rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Synth rock, Power rock, Post rock, Hardcore, Progressive rock, Motown, Funk, Disco, R&B, Funk rock

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Event types:

Wedding, Corporate event, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Birthday party, Private event, Hotel / Restaurant event

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Other skills:

Audio engineer, Sound technician

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