Ian Forest Blog
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It's the best place to look if you're planning a wedding or party. It's full of useful advice, sample playlists, top tips and more! I've been a wedding DJ for over 25 years so I've got tons of experience. On top of that, I'm reliable, fully insured and I offer complete peace of mind service so you don't have to worry about a thing!
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2M ago
It's not very often that I immediately load up my website and start blogging because of something I've seen online but I was so annoyed I had to reach for the keyboard ..read more
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3M ago
It's difficult to come up with a list of songs that satisfies everyone at your party so how do you keep all your family and friends happy without annoying them ..read more
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3M ago
I'll be honest, this post has been sitting in drafts for some time but tonight something happened that compelled me to finally hit the publish button ..read more
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4M ago
HAPPY NEW YEAR! It’s January 1st 2024 which means it’s time to reflect on another year of awesome weddings and parties with my chart of the year, the top 100 songs I played during 2023!
During 2023 I played 1057 unique tracks by 991 artists at just over 60 events.
Here’s the list!
Wyles – Million Dollar Bill
ABBA – Voulez Vous
Barry White – You’re The First, The Last, My Everything
Beyond Chicago x Majestic x Alex Mills – Million Dollar Bill
blink-182 – All The Small Things
Cameo – Candy
Candi Staton – Young Hearts Run Free
Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want To Have Fun
David Guetta feat. Sia – T ..read more
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5M ago
So here’s a nightmare you might not have thought about until it’s too late, an empty dance floor.
You’ve booked the best DJ or band in town and spent hours perfecting that perfect list of tunes to be played but no one is dancing.
Now, you could drag people out onto the floor, but it rarely works. They may hang around for a song and then sit back down, or head back to the bar.
You need a way to get your guests to naturally, and willingly, make their own way onto the dance floor without making them feel like they have to! Luckily for you, here are my top 5 tips to help make that happen!
Set The ..read more
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1y ago
A small family wedding in a stunning, 14th-century vault in Rochester, Kent - a town noted for its rich history and architecture ..read more
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1y ago
The social network TikTok is changing how we discover music. It's turning unknown, or once-forgotten artists into viral sensations and has changed the way we listen to music forever ..read more
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1y ago
It's time for the top 100, most iconic party songs played during 2022. Each one is guaranteed to get everyone dancing at your party! These are the greatest party anthems ..read more
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1y ago
The first dance has been done and you're going to need an anthem to get the party going! The song you choose sets the mood for the rest of the night ..read more
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1y ago
You've said your vows, had loads of pictures taken with your friends and family and now it's time for the wedding breakfast! You need an uplifting track to make your grand entrance to so here are my top 10 music suggestions ..read more