Quote Originally Posted by Minnie M View Post
Calling all DJs ..................
Isn't the job of a good DJ to "READ" the floor

I thought they were given an agenda of what the organisers would like them to play - then they should follow their "DJ experience" and read the floor and adapt the music accordingly
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What is frustrating is when a DJ may well be doing their job in keeping a floor full - of Westies ... when there are people who want non-Westie music sitting around - or the opposite could be true. Because the floor is full, the same speed music continues.

In the MJ v WCS balancing act, could we have clear communication in promoting the event & on the evening? If, for instance, you knew there was going to be WCS speed music between 9pm and 10pm, then if that's not your bag, you could settle down to chat with friends over a drink, without thinking that the music could change at any time (& you would want to rush over for a dance). You would also know that you are going to get music that is to your taste after 10pm. If you know the mix before an event, then you can make an informed choice about attending or not - and if you're a pushmi-pullu (doing both), then you're happy either way. Surely managing expectations like this would make for much happier dancers?