Curtis Allen - Wedding and Event DJ

16/11/2024

Today, I'm really getting about!
I'm on the road to Pembrokeshire for The Best Men and absolutely buzzing for tonight’s wedding at Fforest Farm!

I’ve got a some great tunes lined up for Ben and Alex that’s going to make the dance floor unforgettable.

They’ve requested some absolute bangers, from the punk-pop energy of My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy to indie vibes with The Strokes and Yeah Yeah Yeahs and a finish full of female artists and female-fronted bands like Stevie Nicks, Blondie, CSS, and Lorde.

But here’s my favourite part – they’ve asked for "...Alive with the Glory of Love" by Say Anything 🙌 I've absolutely adored this tune for years, but it’s rare to find anyone else who even knows it, let alone loves it, so I rarely get to play it out!

Can’t wait to drop this tune and see the reaction – I already know it’s going to be a highlight of the night. Let’s get ready to make some memories in Wales! 🎉✨

14/11/2024

Who remembers this moment from a couple of weeks back?
The dancefloor at Actress and Bishop (official) singing their hearts out to 'It's Not Fair' by Lily Allen 🎤💃 I hope it didn't strike too much of a nerve with anyone...

I’ll be back on the decks TONIGHT to keep the party going! Expect indie anthems, some soul and Motown, guilty pleasures, and all the dancefloor vibes. Don't miss it! See you there from 10pm! 🎧🔥

12/11/2024

I most l Iikely won't be going to Download Festival next year, but what do you think of the lineup announcement that just dropped?

12/11/2024

This one was early in the night a couple of weeks back at Actress and Bishop (official).

"She don't think straight!"

Should someone tell them the song is 'Banquet' by Bloc Party, not 'Helicopter' by them?

I'm back DJing The Actress this Thursday. Looking forward to it!

12/11/2024

08/11/2024

DJing at Subside Bar last Saturday, the 2nd of November, was a night packed with fun and standout tracks. I still hadn't gotten my voice back so I was rather raspy. Here’s a look at some of the key songs that made the night for me:

The evening kicked off with an eclectic mix that set the mood perfectly. “Smooth” by Santana brought a familiar groove that warmed everyone up, seamlessly transitioning into the upbeat, spirited “48 Roses” by Mariachi El Bronx and the wild rhythms of “Wonderlust King” by Gogol Bo****lo. These tracks laid the foundation for an unpredictable and diverse night.

I mixed in some of my current faves like “Eyes Speak” by Atticus Chimps and the progressive sounds of “Hypnos” by Mandroid Echostar, giving the night an experimental edge that resonated with those looking for something different. “Around the Horn” by The Bronx shifted the momentum towards more aggressive, punk-driven energy, which paved the way for the hard-hitting “Antivist” by Bring Me The Horizon and “All In Vain” by Polaris, turning up the intensity as the night progressed.

Midway through, tracks like “Dead Walk” by RedHook and the explosive “CREEP HEAT” by VUKOVI kept the energy high, while the nostalgic “Rollin’ (Air Raid Vehicle)” by Limp Bizkit added a playful touch that had the floor moving. System Of A Down’s “Tentative” and Korn’s “Divine” brought a dose of nu-metal nostalgia that never fails to get a reaction.

As the night reached its peak, Fall Out Boy’s “Our Lawyer Made Us Change the Name of This Song So We Wouldn’t Get Sued” and “Don’t Threaten Me With a Good Time” by Panic! At The Disco injected a fun, party-ready vibe into the mix. This set the scene for the intense “Watch The World Burn” by Falling In Reverse and the powerful “Bow Down” by I Prevail, showcasing a perfect balance between playful and aggressive tracks.

There was a group in who were desperate to hear “Escape Artists Never Die” by Funeral For A Friend, an emotional, nostalgic touch that resonated with many. The appearance of “Give Me What I Want” by Kids In Glass Houses paid tribute to those who came from their gig at The Crossing. Pop-punk hits like “Check Yes, Juliet” by We The Kings kept the atmosphere light and memorable, while deeper tracks such as “Sertraline” by Artio and “Pisces” by Jinjer added a modern, intense flavour to the night.

Stay tuned for more nights like this – I’ll see you on the dancefloor!

06/11/2024

Lucy & Nathan’s Rock and Metal Wedding at York House!

Last Friday was a night to remember at York House in Twickenham, where Lucy & Nathan’s wedding had hired me through The Best Men to make sure their big day was all about rock and metal. From classic tracks like Smooth by Santana, Back in Black by AC/DC to metal anthems like Square Hammer by Ghost, every song reflected their unique style.

They wanted the music to be felt across the whole venue—whether guests were dancing or enjoying from a distance. And while I’d nearly lost my voice that night, it was all about letting the music do the talking.

We started the night with rock classics to set the tone and gradually turned up the intensity. The lighting in the Winter Garden looked incredible, enhancing every beat and creating an atmosphere Lucy said looked “awesome!”

Over the course of the night, we got on Nightwish by Nemo,
The Book of Heavy Metal by Dream Evil, and even Bend It Like Bender! by The Devin Townsend Project!

The night ended with The Final Countdown and The Summoning by Sleep Token—a powerful finish to a wedding as unique as they are. ✨💍

04/11/2024

I've had a busy week of DJing!
Let me catch you up with ones I haven't posted about yet, starting with HALLOWEEN!!!

Halloween was predictably great fun at Merlin’s Cafe Bar. Even on a school night, you all got into the spirit (geddit?) in full force – costumes, energy, and all the spooky vibes. 🎶🔥

Here’s a peek at the dancefloor during SOiL's "Halo" – the energy was great! From epic costumes to bouncing dance floors, Birmingham knows how to welcome Halloween in style. 🖤💀

If you missed it, don’t worry—there’ll be plenty more nights to rock the dead! Huge thanks to everyone who came down, dressed up, and made Merlin’s, Birmingham's new horror-themed bar the place to be this Halloween. 🎸🕸️

📍 Where: Merlin's Cafe Bar, Martineau Place, Birmingham
📅 When: Every day... but keep an eye out for upcoming events!

Setlist:

Scream – Avenged Sevenfold
Living Dead Girl – Rob Zombie
Feed My Frankenstein – Alice Cooper
The Munsters' Theme – No Use For A Name
Kiss Kiss Kill Kill – Horrorpops
Holy Hack Jack – Demented Are Go
Bad Things – Wednesday 13
Mother – Danzig
Isak – Baroness
Colony Of Birchmen – Mastodon
Parasite Eve – Bring Me The Horizon
Ex-Mortis – Ice Nine Kills
Uma Thurman – Fall Out Boy
Emperor's New Clothes – Panic! At The Disco
In The End – Linkin Park
Save Yourself – Stabbing Westward
Dance Macabre – Ghost
Burn – The Cure
You Make Me Feel Like It’s Halloween – Muse
Dead! – My Chemical Romance
Every Time I Look For You – Blink-182
The Bird and the Worm – The Used
Nowhere To Go – Bad Omens
The Remedy – Polaris
Closure – Asking Alexandria
Everytime We Touch (TEKKNO Version) – Electric Callboy
Black Betty – Spiderbait
Ballroom Blitz – Sweet
Wreckin' Crew – The Meteors
Hitchin' A Ride – Green Day
Celebrity Skin – Hole
She's Kerosene – The Interrupters
Just a Girl – No Doubt
Man in the Box – Alice in Chains
Break Stuff – Limp Bizkit
Undead – Hollywood Undead
Coming Undone – Korn
Breaking The Habit – Linkin Park
Closer – Palaye Royale
You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) – Dope
Thunder Busters – Wax Audio
Hip To Be Square – Huey Lewis & The News
Bad Moon Rising – Creedence Clearwater Revival
She Sells Sanctuary – The Cult
Aerials – System Of A Down
A Little Piece of Heaven – Avenged Sevenfold
Assault & Batteries – Ice Nine Kills
Plug in Baby – Muse
MONEY MONEY MONEY – Reinxeed (ABBA cover)
I Miss The Misery – Halestorm
Raise Hell – DOROTHY
Zombie – The Cranberries
How Soon Is Now – Love Spit Love
Buffy The Vampire Slayer Theme – Nerf Herder
Want You Bad – The Offspring
Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous – Good Charlotte
Jesus Of Suburbia – Green Day
My Own Summer (Shove It) – Deftones
This Is Halloween – Marilyn Manson
Zydrate Anatomy – Repo: The Genetic Opera
Jekyll and Hyde – Five Finger Death Punch
Mein Herz brennt – Rammstein
Watch The World Burn – Falling In Reverse
Enemy – Imagine Dragons
Centuries – Fall Out Boy
Paint The Town Blue – Ashnikko
Dear Goth – Cassyette
The Void Stares Back – Enter Shikari, WARGASM
Sabotage – Beastie Boys
Sonne – Rammstein
Happy Song – Bring Me the Horizon
Hip To Be Scared – Ice Nine Kills
Bring Me To Life – Evanescence
Bad VS Ghostbusters Theme – Michael Jackson
Thriller – Michael Jackson
Brickhouse 2000 – Rob Zombie
Time Warp – Little Nell & Patricia Quinn & Richard O'Brien
Bloody Mary / Skibidi Dop Yes Yes Yes TikTok Sped Up – Lady Gaga
Time Is Running Out – Muse
Sun Doesn't Rise – Mushroomhead
Kill the Power – Skindred
Party Hard – Andrew W.K.
I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVE – Måneskin
The Emptiness Machine – Linkin Park
Tears Don't Fall – Bullet For My Valentine
Shadow Moses – Bring Me The Horizon
Halo – SOiL
Gay Bar – Electric Six
The Bad Touch – The Bloodhound Gang
Bad Romance – Lady GaGa
I Want It That Way – Backstreet Boys
Beelzeboss (The Final Showdown) – Tenacious D
Throne – Bring Me the Horizon
The Nobodies (Wormwood Remix) – Marilyn Manson
The Nobodies – Marilyn Manson
Manic Memories – Des Rocs
Don't Stop Me Now – Queen
Red Alert – Basement Jaxx
Welcome To The Black Parade – My Chemical Romance
All the Things She Said – Tatu
Cry Little Sister – Gerard McMann (Lost Boys theme)

02/11/2024

Tonight, you've got me DJing at Subside Bar until around 1am.

Who's still feeling spooky?

(I should mention, I seem to have lost my voice so please don't expect me to be particularly chatty, but don't worry - it's me, not you!)

01/11/2024

All set up ready for Nathan and Lucy's wedding for in the lovely town hall in Twickenham!

31/10/2024

Turned up to DJ this , and found these reprobates already here!

31/10/2024

I wrote a guest blog post for Kate's Clothing!

Check it out, here:

A look into goth culture’s evolution—from Gothic literature to music and fashion—and how it remains influential, adaptable, and timeless across styles.

30/10/2024

What a night! 🎉 Had the absolute pleasure of DJing Sol and Houms' wedding at in Digbeth on Monday. From the first dance to Young the Giant’s "Tomorrow" to a packed dancefloor singing along to every song, this was a night to remember!

The energy was fantastic, with everyone jumping and singing to tracks like "I'm Not Okay" by My Chemical Romance, "Sorry You’re Not a Winner" by Enter Shikari, and "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" by Panic! At The Disco. We mixed it up with classic dance hits like "Don’t You Want Me Baby" by The Human League, indie rock favourites like "Ruby" by Kaiser Chiefs, and Bollywood bangers like "Desi Girl."

We had tunes including everything from "Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind & Fire to "Supermassive Black Hole" by Muse, "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell, and even "Take On Me" by A-ha. Pop punk anthems like "Basket Case" and "Dance Dance" brought the energy, while "Live Outside" by Enter Shikari kept the crowd going into the night. 🎶🔥

Thank you, Sol and Houms, for letting me be part of such an amazing celebration. Wishing you an incredible honeymoon in Amsterdam! ✨

29/10/2024

I've just got home from DJing a really fun wedding for Sol and Houms at The Old Library in Digbeth - nice and local!

What a lovely couple!

I'll share more details later, but for now, here's the last song of the night: 'Redshift'by Enter Shikari.

I'm off to bed!

28/10/2024

🎃👻 Halloween Night at Merlin’s Cafe Bar! 👻🎃

Get ready, Birmingham! I’ll be spinning the decks on actual Halloween night, this Thursday, 31st October for the ultimate Halloween experience at Merlins Cafe Bar! 🖤

Join me for a night of spine-chilling tunes, with everything from rock and metal bangers to horror film classics, a dose of psychobilly madness, and plenty of other hair-raising tunes. Whether you’re looking for an excuse to dress up or just want to dive into the spooky vibes, come down and make it a Halloween to remember! 🕸️

🕒 When? 6 PM till late
📍 Where? Merlins Cafe Bar, Martineau Place, Birmingham
💀 Costumes encouraged, good times guaranteed!

Get ready to rock the dead and dance with the ghosts. See you there, if you dare... 💀🎶

27/10/2024

Have my face!