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“You’ll be DJing along side a full brass band”, isn’t a phrase I’ve heard very often, and I’ve been in this game for a minute. To be honest, Corporate parties range from incredibly dull to totally nuts and this event certainly …
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In the early hours of Friday 12th July, my beautiful wife, Kelly Clarke, suffered a massive and total stroke, just weeks after being diagnosed with heart failiure. This is the reason for my anonymity from social media and the complete …
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“This is Keith, he’s in a band”, were the words of introduction from a race track marketing guy. With the realisation that this PR guy had no clue who the Prodigy are, Keith grinned, then with a wink said, “The …
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Kelly & Dan tied the knot on Friday at the gorgeous Wethele Manor. Having been around the block I rarely get firsts in this game but on Friday I got two at the same time! There’s few West Midlands/Warwickshire venues …
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Couldn’t resist posting this… After some years it’s about time that I had a catch up with Al ‘Goldenballs’ Booth, my former breakfast show producer on Galaxy 102.2. Now, a lot of beers were consumed and it got messy. But …
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For years I’ve been telling potential clients that our lighting is nightclub grade and anyone who has seen us will agree but getting pictures can be really tricky. A photograph just never does the light-show justice. Time for a little …
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Got 2 minutes? Read a little feedback and get an idea of a Clarkey party atmosphere! Oh and don’t worry if you’re watching at work or in public – it’s a silent video 😉

I’m really proud of our long association with a boutique hotel as fine as Hogarths. Not only do I play there on a regular basis but I’m the preferred DJ supplier with Key DJs, my agency, responsible for residential DJ …
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It was my great pleasure to be invited back to Tally Ho in Birmingham to event host the Best In Care Awards for 2015. This is the fourth year in a row that I’ve had the pleasure to meet, mingle …
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When I first met Claire & Rich to plan their evening I knew it was gonna be a wild affair and how right that proved to be! Mixing Claire’s choices of current dance, R&B and 90’s camp pop with Rich’s more indie …
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As the preferred DJ supplier to Hampton Manor I’m proud of the association I have with such a splendid venue. Elizabeth Court lends itself to a wedding party in such a great way. Glass ceilings, bright stone walls and lush …
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As someone who attends weddings week in, week out you may think my passion for evening celebrations would wain. This is simply not the case and next weekend when Rachel & Andy get married I’ll find myself on the other …
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For some it’s the most tender moment of the evening, to others a massive, YouTube worthy showpiece and for some the most dreaded and cringe worthy part of the night. Love it or hate it, you have to embrace it …
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Dj-ing alongside bands, singers and tribute acts is always a pleasure but on occasion you can’t beat a little glamour. This is something supplied in abundance with The Glamophones. Mia & Jason got married at Hogarths in Solihull recently and …
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Over a mega busy festive season this little poster was left to the side of my rig and I had to grab a snap. If you resolve to do nothing else in 2015 then please embrace every suggestion on this …
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The brief from Sam & Emma was simple, “we want Ibiza”. Who was I to argue?! An Ibiza themed wedding party is simple to achieve and works so well. Alongside the plush marquee erected in the courtyard at Nuthurst Grange, …
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Dave Clarke is a professional DJ with a stunning light and sound system. Dave is available to hire for your special event and is experienced as a Manor Hill House wedding DJ
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The more intimate wedding is often a pleasure to DJ especially when the venue is the gorgeous Music Room at Hogarth’s Hotel in Solihull. This was the choice of room for Jenny & Dave to entertain their guests in recently …
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Moxhull Hall in Sutton Coldfield is a truly stunning venue to play. Our professional lighting really compliments the marquee setting and nightclub quality sound fits the room perfectly.  Sammy & Rob tied the knot at Moxhull in the Spring of …
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Great to back at Ardencote Manor for the TRA dinner dance!
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We are all excited about our brand new website, packed full of new features.
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As a professional mobile DJ you need a pretty big rig for this venue as it a massive and very stately room. I’m extremely proud of the lighting we use and the sound amply filled the space
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With Debi & Sam enjoying their evening wedding celebration at Nuthurst Grange in Solihull it was the perfect opportunity to get the rig into the new bit of the courtyard.
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It was my great pleasure to event host and compere the West Midlands Ambulance Service ‘Excellence In Care Awards’ 2013 in Stoke On Trent last night.
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Although it’s just a smartphone picture I hope that this image gives you an indication on how well the room can be transformed from a restaurant into a virtual nightclub…
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Quite often I will take a wedding DJ enquiry where the client will apologise  that the reception will only be a small one. This always makes me laugh, as, being a guy, I know that size isn’t important… 😉 This was …
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Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs Fenton who tied the knot recently at Moxhull Hall Hotel. The marquee at Moxhull is a splendid venue to entertain in and with our quality light show and colour washes the room can …
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I fully intend to sit here, mug of tea in hand and iTunes on shuffle, every week and blog away, however as you will see from my diary I’ve not been very good at this of late! I’d say this …
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Brrrrr, it’s too damn cold for me! I’m a cyclist and biker and neither hobby can be pursued when there’s snow on the ground. What can I do instead of hibernating in my onesie and generally feeling sorry for myself under a …
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January seems to be the month of surprise 40th birthday parties and to be fair, what better way to kick off the New Year? Happy birthday to Mark who celebrated his 40th in the company of family and close friends …
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What better way to see in New Year than with a bunch of revelers in Solihull? Thanks to the party people at Hampton Manor who made the whole evening such a massive knees up. For a ‘black tie’ affair it got …
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Warmest wishes and congratulations to Emma & Jan Balon who tied the knot recently and celebrated at Park Hall Estate in Blakedown, near Kidderminster. It’s the first time I’ve played at this sumptuous country house venue and the main room …
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I’m looking forward to playing Olivia & Sam’s wedding tonight at Moxhull Hall in Sutton Coldfield. In a stunning marquee like Moxhull’s our lighting looks amazing and really transforms the room with the white walls acting as a blank canvas. …
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Thanks to all the team at Hampton Manor for making us so welcome at last weeks wedding fair. The event was packed with couples makinging decisions on how and where to celebrate their big day and the leaflets & business …
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I’m really looking forward to tonight (4th October 2012) as I’ve been booked by Sainsbury’s to Event Host and DJ their annual fund raiser in aid of Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. The stage is set and Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire is ready for over a …
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Kostadin and Raimonda celebrated their wedding day at Mallory Court recently and I was delighted to be their professional wedding DJ in Warwickshire. With a totally international flavour the guests came from near and very far to celebrate with Mr & Mrs …
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It’s always a pleasure to entertain in the splendour of Wroxall Abbey. As a venue Wroxall is beautiful with a large marquee capable of holding hundreds at capacity. Claire & David Grove tied the knot at Wroxall in July and …
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I’m always happy for the bride and groom to take the mic for a few words especially when they have news to share that makes the entire audience gasp. Step up Becky and Richard Moll who tied the knot at …
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