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Christmas Party DJ

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012
Christmas party DJ

Christmas party DJ

With Halloween and Bonfire Night out of the way Live Music Managements attentions are turned in earnest to the up coming Christmas festivities. Much of our work load this week has been assigning and booking Christmas DJs into our High Street venues like Walkabout, Maluko,Wahoo and Bar Risa. Christmas and New Years Eve require the best DJs available in order to amp up the party to the max and make sure the party goers have the best possible night. Many of our party DJs have been planning special nights with count downs to Midnight, games with giveaways and special playlists. Speaking to one DJ this week he even had his post Midnight playlist planned as he was intending building up to Midnight with the best songs of the year and straight after playing some festive songs at Midnight he has planned to play the number one song of 2012 (I can’t reveal what this is as it will spoil the surprise!)

So lots of forward thinking by the Christmas party DJ working in the High Street bars and clubs.

Live Music Management are also booking the show tech/DJs for the Highlight Christmas comedy shows. Highlight offer unparalleled value if you are planning a Christmas night out for a bunch of friends or a corporate party. They offer a great night of stand up comedy , food and a disco through to the early hours for very reasonable prices (check out the Highlight website for further details.) Highlight will be running special Christmas shows throughout December.

Besides the above for our regular clients Live Music Management are also getting calls daily from individuals and companies looking to hire a DJ for their Christmas event. LMM still have availabilities with very good DJs for these Christmas parties so we look forward to your calls and hope to be able to help you make your Xmas party the best that it can be. It goes without saying that we have DJ’s available with good quality sound and lighting equipment but even more important for yourself is that Live Music Management DJs are experienced professionals able to cope with any brief and willing to work with you in order to get the best Christmas party atmosphere.

You can call the Live Music Management Christmas events team on 08454 900515 or email the office on info@lmmuk.com one of the office team of advisors will be able to give you honest advice about the best DJ for your event.

Christmas Dinner In July? It Must Be The Highlight Xmas Launch!

Thursday, July 21st, 2011
Highlight Xmas shows

Highlight Xmas shows

Last night I was sat with well over 300 hundred  diners, including a great many Walkabout and Bar Risa managers and head office staff, tucking into a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings watching a drag queen compere dressed in Xmas gear getting the audience into the Xmas spirit whilst Whams Last Christmas played over the PA system.

This wasn’t a surreal dream. It was the Highlight Christmas launch where staff and friends of the Highlight venues are invited to sample what’s in store for this years Xmas shows.

We arrived at the Highlight on Broad Street in Birmingham to be greeted by the aforementioned drag act and a staircase covered in snow and draped in Christmas decorations. A glass of mulled wine was offered to us by friendly staff dressed in festive white whilst a photo opportunity with a reindeer (not a real one!!) and the drag queen was available. We took to our white table cloth seating and had waitresses in attendance to take drink orders. Our Xmas dinners arrived shortly after whilst LMM DJ Ben McClaughlin entertained us with xmas songs and a close up magician strolled around the tables and our drag queen,Jackie Frost ,mingled with the crowds.

The stage show featured comedy and magic and was up to the high standards of the Highlight shows.

The after show disco presented by LLMs DJ Ben ,one of Broad Streets best,was superb.

A great night was had by all.

If you are looking to book your company or a bunch of friends into a Christmas party night then you would do well to look into the Highlight venues as the best value offer in the High Street. You can find details on the Highlight website and you will be pleased to see that Highlight venues are situated in nine major towns.

If you are looking to book other Christmas entertainment please contact the LMM office for help and advice.

Highlight Comedy Clubs Christmas Shows

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
Highlight Comedy Clubs

Highlight Comedy Clubs

If you still haven’t organised your Christmas celebrations this year, what are you waiting for? Highlight have joined forces with the internationally renowned comedy giants, Comedy Central, to bring you ‘Comedy Central Live at highlight’ Christmas shows, and they’re set to make your celebrations bigger and better than ever before. You’ll have to hurry, though, it’s your last chance to book! Tickets are almost sold out, and they’re still going like hot cakes, so don’t miss out on these awesome shows – book your Christmas comedy tickets before it’s too late.

For more information on our Christmas comedy ticket packages, or to book now, visit our website or call our box office on 0844 844 0044.

Top 50 Classic Jazz Pop Christmas Songs

Friday, November 26th, 2010
Merry Christmas From Mariah And Her Puppy Dog

Merry Christmas From Mariah And Her Puppy Dog

With many live bands and DJs playing at Christmas events over the next month (some of them starting this weekend) we have had a quick survey as to the most requested Xmas song….our survey says “Mariah Carey…All I Want For Xmas Is You” is the most requested Christmas song of 2010 (by clients) so far…we will keep you posted as guests make requests.

I have copied below the Top 5o Old Fashioned (or Classic depending on your point of view!!) Christmas Pop Songs.Many of these are jazz swing favourites from the 1940s/50s and 60s which for an older generation probably remains the classic period for Christmas tunes what with great movies like White Xmas and all the singers like Bing Crosby,Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra making this style their own.

For my generation the 1970s probably had the upper hand with tracks like Merry Xmas Everybody and It’ll Be Lonely This Xmas etched in our memories from many performances on Xmas Top Of The Pops amd their seemingly endless runs  on rotation in shopping malls and retail outlets.

For the generation now in their late 50s and 60s it would be the Phil Spector Chrstmas tunes which ticked the box.

I guess it makes sense that Mariah Careys track is so popular as it harkens back to the Spector Xmas era whilst offering the production values needed to set a dancefloor alight in the 2000′s.It’s probably the last truly great Xmas track with X Factor dominating the Xmas chart its been a while since anyone issued a brilliant Christmas song.

Anyway heres the old school Christmas song list….I shall blog more with other suggestions in future posts.

1. Christmas Waltz — Joe Williams
2. Christmas Waltz — Peggy Lee
3. I’ll Be Home For Christmas — Harry Connick Jr.
4. Christmas Waltz — Carpenters
5. White Christmas — Michael Bolton
6. Most Wonderful Time of the Year- Johnny Mathis
7. Most Wonderful Time of the Year- Andy Williams
8. Caroling, Caroling — Nat King Cole
9. Joy To The World — Jim Brickman
10. Old Fashioned Christmas — Carpenters
11. Christmas Song — Natalie Cole
12. It’s Beginning to look a lot
Like Christmas — Johnny Mathis
13. Oh Holy Night — Celine Dion
14. Silver Bells — Carpenters
15. There’s no Place like home
For The Holidays — Carpenters
16. Christmas Song — Nat King Cole
17. Merry Little Christmas — Michael Bolton
18. My Favorite Things –Barbra Streisand
19. Santa Baby — Madonna
20. We Need A Little Christmas — Johnny Mathis
21. Christmas Waltz — Nancy Wilson
22. Jingle Bells — Ella Fitzgerald
23. I Heard The Bells on Christmas– Frank Sinatra
24. Mistletoe and Holly — Frank Sinatra
25. Winter Wonderland — Joe Williams
26. Let it Snow, Let it snow, … — Harry Connick
27. Adeste Fideles (Come all ye..)– Nat King Cole
28. All I Want For Christmas Is You- Mariah Carey
29. Merry Christmas Darling — Carpenters
30. Merry Little Christmas — Carpenters
31. Sleighride — Amy Grant
32. Sleighride — Johnny Mathis
33. Carol Of The Bells — Robert Shaw
34. Silent Night — Frank Sinatra
35. Pattapan — Robert Shaw
36. Wasail Song — Robert Shaw
37. Once Royal in David’s City — Robert Shaw
38. Comin’ Down the Chimney Now — Steve Lawrence
39. Happy Holidays — Peggy Lee
40. Holiday Inn — Bing Crosby
41.Christmas Waltz (Instrumental) –David Rose Orchestra
42.Jingle Bell Rock (Instrumental)–David Rose Orchestra
43. I’ll Be Home For Christmas –Michael Buble
44. Same Old Lang Syne –Dan Fogelberg
45. Do You Hear What I hear –Whitney Houston
46. Coventry Carol —Vienna Boys Choir
47. Low A Rose Er Blooming —Vienna Boys Choir
48. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear —Carpenters
49. The First Noel —-Nat King Cole
50. Away In a Manger —Nat King Cole

Last Minute deals For December 2010

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010


LMM have a few acts with available mid week and weekend dates left in November and December 2010 and many of them are looking to fill these nights with bookings close to their home base.

So there are some great Christmas deals available for clients looking to book bands or DJs for Xmas parties.

After Dark who are the act featured in the video above are available for bookings within 60 minutes travel of London as a perfect party four piece for the bargain price of £1050. Please call the office or email info@lmmuk.com for more details.

Christmas Party Entertainment-Live Bands,Rockaoke / Bandeoke and DJs From LMM

Thursday, September 16th, 2010
We have the best live party bands and DJs to make your Christmas Party Event a night to remember! We have cover bands, Christmas Rockaoke / Bandeoke bands ,DJs,Tribute acts,Jazz and soul acts,solo singers and duos.LMM have top quality entertainment for every kind of Christmas party.

Christmas Live Cover bands and mobile DJs

If you are looking for the party band that will make your christmas party a massive success then take a look at our Christmas party bands and browse our selection of brilliant Christmas party DJs.They are guaranteed to make this years xmas party event the best ever. LMM have party bands and DJs available for Christmas Parties throughout the UK.

Christmas Bandeoke Rockaoke Live Karaoke Bands

Bandeoke AKA Rockaoke or Live Band Karaoke is a very popular choice for a Christmas office party or corporate event.LMM are the only choice for Christmas Rockaoke and Bandeoke bands.Our previous clients include Carphone Warehouse,Orange Phones,Amika Nightclub,Scholl,Seinhauser and many more.Be sure to speak to LMM about the most suitable Rockaoke Bandeoke band for your Christmas party.

Live Jazz Swing Bands,Classical Acts,Acoustic Acts,Stilt Walkers,Fire Breathers,Living Statues

We have the UKs widest choice of jazz swing,classical,acoustic acts and peripheral entertainment perfect for your Christmas event or party.Call the LMM office on 08454 900515 or email  info@lmmuk.com for further details of great Christmas party entertainment.

Xmas Party Entertainment

Xmas Party Entertainment

Live Music for your Christmas Party

Highlight Famous For Comedy-Christmas Bookings

Friday, August 27th, 2010
Highlight Book For Christmas Now

Highlight Book For Christmas Now

Relating to yesterdays Yule Log Blog!!  If you are planning a Christmas party you might want to consider Highlight Comedy Clubs….they are situated in most major cities and we at LMM can guarantee that you will have a brilliant night out if you attend one of the regular nights.You can pre book your Christmas Office party into Highlight and they can offer some great quality entertainment.

LMM supply the DJs to these great venues and you can be sure of a great aftershow party with an LMM DJ on the decks but we also attend o a regular basis just to enjoy the great comedians…..a couple of years ago I saw Michael McIntyre at Highlight back when he was second on the bill!

“With summer drawing to an end, we at highlight Comedy are turning our attention to helping you plan the funniest Christmass party ever. With the best raw talent, great food & drink and exclusive after show parties, there’s not better place to celebrate this festive season than at highlight – the home of live comedy.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT.

Book your party early and for a limited time only, we will give you 20% discount – just type in the offer code earlyxmas20 when you book

WIN A CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR 10 PEOPLE.

Enter our lively caption competition and win a Christmas party for 10 people.

Join us this Christmas and enjoy:

Live stand-up comedy acts
Delicious 2 course meal
Tasty cocktails and drinks
Free entry to the after-show party
Bespoke party planning service


Find out more about Christmas at highlight here

We look forward to seeing you this Christmas,

The highlight team

The Yule Log Blog-Christmas Entertainment Ideas From LMM

Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Merry Xmas Everybody (but its only August!!)

Merry Xmas Everybody (but its only August!!)

Okay so its still only August and we haven’t yet got through the bank holiday weekend but we have startedtaking lots of enquires and bookings for live bands and DJs for the Christmas period so I thought I would do this Yule Log Blog.

Lmm are the one stop shop for all your Christmas Entertainment needs .If you are looking for a top quality live cover band,mobile DJ,Jazz or swing act,classical ensemble or Bandeoke / Rockaoke band (Live Band Karaoke) then call the LMM office for best prices and availabilities.

We have a few acts who are already fully booked for the Christmas period but at the moment we also have availabilities on some of our top live bands and DJs.

If you want further ideas for your Christmas party or function then please look  here http://www.lmmuk.com/party/christmas  or call the office on 08454 900515.LMM are sure to be able to help with your Xmas entertainment needs.

Book Top Quality Entertainment For Your Xmas Event

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Bands And DJs Available From LMM For Xmas Events

Bands And DJs Available From LMM For Xmas Events

Many of us have not yet been on a Summer holiday but LMM are now taking bookings for bands and DJs at Xmas Parties thoughout the UK.

If you are looking for a band for your Xmas Party or event please call the LMM office asap in order to avoid dissapointment.http://www.lmmuk.com/funk-soul-disco.php

We have top quality Rockaoke,Bandeoke,Live Karaoke Bands available at best prices as well as the UKs best disco funk and rock/pop party bands. http://www.lmmuk.com/bandeoke-rockaoke.php

If you are looking for a DJ for a Christmas Party then call the office for details of the best DJ for your Christmas event. http://www.lmmuk.com/djs-karaoke.php

With top quality acts based throughout the UK and a first class reputation for delivering the best entertainment at the best price you need to speak to the LMM team if you want to ensure the best in entertainment for your Xmas Party whether it be a company function or private event.

Merry Xmas and A Happy New Year-LMMs Top Ten Xmas Songs.

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
Merry Xmas From The LMM Family-Seen Here Around Our Office XmasTree

Merry Xmas From The LMM Family-Seen Here Around Our Office XmasTree

Just wanted to wish all our clients and acts a very merry xmas.

THE LMM TOP TEN XMAS (Christmas) SONGS OF ALL TIME

1.The Christmas Song-Nat King Cole

2.Slade-Merry Xmas Everybody

3.Greg Lake-I Believe In father Xmas

4.Mariah Carey-All I Want For Xmas Is You

5.Bruce Springsteen-Santa Clause Is Coming To Town

6.The Band-Must Be Christmas/Must Be Tonight

7.Anything from The Phil Spector Xmas CD

8.Bing Crosby-White Xmas

9.John Lennon-Merry Xmas (War Is Over)

10.The Pogues-Fairy Tale Of New york

Postscript to this blog.

I used to work in HMV in Sheffield (along with Pete McKee the Sheffield artist and Richard Hawley the singer/songwriter) There seems to be nary a year goes by without Richard Hawley being interviewed and mentioning the special torture which comes from being subjected to Xmas songs for eight hours per day as we all were back in the late eighties/early nineties.

This was,not to put too fine a point on it,our personal ‘Nam.

It was survival of the fittest when NOW THATS WHAT I CALL XMAS went on the decks in late October and stayed in heavy rotation till the January sales.Even now when I hear a sleigh bell I shudder and try to close my eardrums lest I am subjected to Shaking Stevens singing Merry Xmas Everyone.

The excrutiating horror that is Chris De Burgh singing A Spaceman Came A Traveling can still,nearly twenty years later,ruin my Christmas.

The list above of top ten christmas songs includes some of the very songs which graced Now Thats What I Call Xmas.Why you might ask do I list them.Well,for one,I was outvoted by some of the LMM DJs.Secondly the John Lennon and Slade Xmas songs are such great songs that repeated listening didn’t,quite,manage to kill them.

If I only had to name one Xmas track for inclusion in this blog it would be The Christmas Song By Nat King Cole.Thats if I was in a Chestnuts roasting by an open fire kind of mood.

If I was in a euphoric “twelve tequilas and a galloon of beer” kind of mood I would have to plump for Slade.

But,truthfully,if someone sticks the Phil Spector Xmas CD on the decks on Xmas day I will be happy.

Merry Xmas-Hope Its A Good One.