56 STEVEN MAC – WEDDING & EVENTS DJ 07730 373 751 | www.stevenmacweddingdj.com Your entertainment is arguably the most important part of your wedding or event. You want your guests to have a great time, so selecting the right supplier is essential. Steven Mac has been entertaining couples since 2002. “In that time, I’ve played in bars, pubs, clubs, hotels and converted barns, ensuring all the guests get to hear something they enjoy,” says Steven. “I use industry-standard equipment and sound is provided through DB Technologies speakers. In short, you’ll receive a high-quality setup that looks and sounds great in any venue. I learned how to DJ many moons ago, mostly just bedroom stuff, a few house parties here and there, a few mixes uploaded onto YouTube – you get the idea. It was never really more than a hobby for me – something I practiced and enjoyed but never wanted to do anything serious with. “I always had the intention of working for myself, but I didn’t know what I wanted to do. That changed when I got married. My fiancée and I went to Las Vegas to tie the knot and had a celebration with our nearest and dearest when we returned home. We booked a venue that came with a DJ and planned everything down to the last detail. What we couldn’t plan was the music we’d like, as the only contact we were able to have with the DJ was actually on the night itself. People came, and we enjoyed each other’s company, but eight years after the celebration for the happiest day of our lives, it wasn’t memorable at all. I don’t remember one person dancing and I can’t tell you any songs that were played other than our first dance. This spurred me on to make a difference. I was already good at DJing, but that was more mixing and transitioning dance music than entertaining an audience of various age groups and music tastes at the same time. I’d finally found my purpose: to make sure that people had a better celebration, whether it be their wedding, their engagement, or an important milestone birthday party. Starting out in this business isn’t difficult; you can pick up inexpensive equipment and try to convince someone that you’re worth taking a risk with. What is difficult is knowing how to read an audience and entertaining everyone at the same time. My mind-set for DJing is the same as yours for your event: 99 per cent planning and 1 per cent execution. Everything is agreed upon before the party, so you know exactly what you’re getting and any adjustments can be made to suit your needs.” NORTH EAST MAGICIAN 07802 748 579 | www.northeastmagician.co.uk Paul Lytton, based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, is a close-up magician available for any occasion, including corporate events and weddings. “No job is too big or small; I will travel to a location of your choice to perform magic that will leave you and your guests amazed,” says Paul. “I perform on a more personal level, mixing and mingling with your guests. Unlike other magicians, my magic is fast, witty, visual and exciting. It works well, as most people aren’t expecting it. It’s guaranteed to impress because the magic not only happens under their noses but also within their own hands. You should see the looks on their faces when I burn a hole in the best man’s jacket or return the watches I pick pocketed! “A little bit of magic at each table works really well. It’s something they aren’t expecting and probably haven’t seen before. If you’ve ever been a guest at a wedding, you may have experienced a lull period after the meal. The formalities are over and there is sometimes up to a two-hour gap before the evening celebrations begin. Often, the room has to be changed around and the guests are left with nothing to do but sit around. I can fill this gap by keeping them entertained.” www.leopardprintsphotography.co.uk www.leopardprintsphotography.co.uk
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