DJ Karaoke Disco Chiswick London

Disco Karaoke Chiswick West London 27th September 2012

Disco and Karaoke in Chiswick West london on 27th September 2012. This was a high profile party for L'oreal at Chiswick High Road House in Chiswick. Richard Collieman was our DJ and after the guests had dinner - the party kicked off. Singing all the songs that were plentiful on the Karaoke system supplied . Some disco muisc was supplied for general dancing. A very sucessful evening had by all.
For all your DJ, Disco and karaoke and DJ equipment hire requirements plaese contact us at www.a1proents.com

CDJ Hire London with Speakers

DJ Equipment Hire Bermondsey London 29th September 2012

This was a late booking requiring the hire of CDJ 1000s DJM mixer 2 x Mackie speakers with stands leads etc. To be delivered to the GB Bermondsey Square Hotel near Tower bridge
Not absolutely certain but it was been used for a wrap/birthday party related to a recently filmed 'Gordon Ramsey' series  - The team from Optomen (the company who booked us) were very helpful when we arrived with DJ equipment. Always nice in this business
For all your DJ equipment hire CDJ hire Mackie speaker hire requirements . Contact us at www.a1proents.com

Outdoor PA System Marathon Ealing London

PA System Hire  Ealing Half Marathon 30th Sept 2012

Sound system hire for outdoors in Ealing West London. It was the 1st one organised by the local running club. Over 4000 entrants and an impressive turnout of 3500 runners. Starting and finishing in Lammas Park,West Ealing London.
We arrived at 6.30 a.m. still dark at that time to set up two sound systems . One at the starting  line and one at the finishing line. Using EV speakers at both points strategically placed to get maximum coverage. Radio headset microphones were supplied to the fitness instructors who ran the 'warm up'. The main commentator who was an amazing speaker used a Shure SM58 microphone for all the warm up banter and the countdown for the actual start.A volunteer called Russell supplied some 'wake up' music on his iPod that sounded very impressive through our speakers
The sound system at the finishing line had to be powered by our Honda silent generator and it was more than adequate for the Crown amplified driven EV PA system. The 1st runner clocked in about 1 hour and seven minutes. The majority finished under 3 hours where refreshments and St. Johns Ambulance crews awaited!
For all your outdoor PA system Speakers Handheld  and Radio headset microphones contact us at www.a1proents.com

PA System South London Stockwell

Sound hire Stockwell London 22nd Sept 2012

Stockwell community Festival Larkhall Park London was the event and location  which we were providing there different sound systems for hire all of them mainly been used for bands and musicians
A glorious day in South London set the scene for a trouble free day in South London.
Joe and I go there about 9.15 am. and started the 1st set up in the "Cavendish Arms Tent". We used our new JBL PRX635 1500 watt speakers for F.O.H. and the awesome 800 watt DB Technologies Opera Sub Bass 15 as well. Two Mackie SRM450s as stage monitors and the wonderful 22ch Mackie ProFX22 mixing desk. Using 4 SM58 with stands, a multicore running although the distance between the desk and singers was actually quite short and therefore not needed.All the bands were providing their own back-line stuff
The second marquee ("Peace Tent") had no stage. Here we used 2 x Mackie SRM450s as F.O.H with a smaller 400watt DB Technologies Opera sub bass 12 . Two active DB Opera 15's were used as stage monitors Sound craft EFX12 desk & 4 x Senheiser microphones with stands.
Both performing areas  were supplied with Behringer D.I Boxes
Lastly the 3rd set up was the easiest. Using the extremely versatile and compact Yamaha Stage PAS500 system and two AKG microphones for the acts that were performing that day.
Techically we had no problems save a few iPods that had some low bit-rate recordings on them and therefore sounded naff thru our PA systems
For all your Band PA Hire ,Outdoor event sound systems,Speaker hire requirements contact us at www.a1proents.com

Lighting Hire West London

Lighting hire Bayswater London 20th September 2012

Whiteleys (in their luxurious Odeon cinema called the 'Lounge') at Bayswater was the location for a lighting hire job that we were doing for a Vodafone corporate event.
The lighting was actually been used in one of the cinemas during the day before an actual film showing later that night.
They wanted 4 spotlights to illuminate a table that would have 4 persons chairing the conference.  Four LED parcan uplighters hired to give a colour fade wash on the blank cinema screen and the 'coup de grace' a couple of lasers hired to give a 'wow' factor effect at the end of the event.
Realy nic guys from Vodaphone and they paid in advance (very trusting set of souls). The guy from Whitelys on site was called Alex and whilst setting up he  treated my ears to some vintage Bowie tracks. You know my job is great sometimes .
For all your lighting hire,AV hire, PA Hire and DJ equipment hire . Contact us at www.a1proents.com

Radio Microphone hire London Projector Hire Streatham

Radio Mic rental & Projector Hire Streatham 15th Sept 2012

We hired out a dual receiver with two handheld radio microphones and a Benq projector with a  pull up screen to a guy called Gavin from the Pirate party who was running  a musical event in Streatham, South London  in a pub called the Horse & Groom.
Heard of the Pirate Party? No nor had I. Well they believe in a few ideas among them being the free distribution of digital music. I guess you should Google them to find out exactly what they stand for.
The hired AV and PA equipment all worked well and a short chat with Gavin at the back of the Pub on a lively night on Streatham High Road was the final part of what had been  a busy day for A1 Pro Entertainments
For all your PA Hire,Handheld Microphone rental and projector hire requirements contact us at www.a1proents.com

21st Party Disco Hampton Court Surrey

Party DJ Hampton Court Surrey 15th September 2012

Mobile disco for a 21st party held in the restaurant area at the Carlton Mitre Hotel in Hampton Court
It was a smallish family and friends party. The girl who was called Isabel had sent over some favorites for our party DJ Doug Spurr to play. One of her faves was 54-46 was my number by Toots & the Maytals  which coincidentally was a fave of mine over 30 years ago! What taste.
The party ,once the meal had been eaten it was non-stop dancing to great music courtesy of A1 Pro Ents of course.
For all you party DJ & Mobile disco requirements in Surrey and South West London contact us at www.a1proents.com 

Wedding DJ Hampton Court

Wedding Disco Hampton Court Surrey 15th September 2012

A full disco was provided for this Wedding party Disco by A1 Pro Entertainments at the Hotel Mitre Hampton Court
'These arms of mine' by Otis Redding was the 1st dance . What a choice!
Richie Bush deejayed and as usual turned in a sterling performance. Round of applause at the end
For all you mobile disco Wedding Dj in Surrey requirements contact us at www.a1proents.com

Karaoke with Host Primrose Hill

6th September 2012 Karaoke with Host Primrose Hill

This was a corporate event holding a Karaoke night in pub called the Adelaide in Primrose Hill North London.

Andy Dolphin was the compere (he's great in getting guests to play around and join in the party) . The reason  I mention this was that the hirer wanted someone to get the party going and not to be a piece of furniture!

The Karaoke was eagerly awaited and the guests were not disappointed in our excellent Karaoke service

For all your Karaoke nights, karaoke hire, DJ Hire, Sound equipment hire requirements contact us at www.a1poents.com

Karaoke Hire Reigate Priory Cricket Club

Karaoke Hire Reigate Priory Cricket Club 8th September 2012

Booked quite late in the day Toby from the Reigate Cricket club hired our digital karaoke system 

for a 'bash' they were holding on Saturday night.

I delivered the hired  karaoke system early Saturday  evening , I was in no mood to rush as it was so hot and I took nearly 2 hours to set up . Mind you they wanted a full system including 4 SM58 microphones and  a radio mic for the host .

Met Toby the next day when collecting the karaoke system and apparently most people got drunk and had a great time. Which in a nutshell is what Karaoke is all about!

For all your karaoke hire , Karaoke/disco and mobile DJ requirements contact us at www.a1proents.com 

Wedding Disco Hampton Court

Wedding Disco Hampton Court 7th September 2012

Another Wedding disco at the Hotel Mitre Hampton Court  Surrey as we all know is a residency for our company

The disco on a lovely warm night went down a storm which the DJ Rich Ireland getting a rapturous round of applause at the end of a memorable wedding disco

Our mobile Deejays always go down spectacularly at the Carlton Mitre . Why?  Easy I never ever compromise on which DJs I use at this beautiful venue.

For all your mobile DJ. mobile disco and Wedding DJ requirements please contact us at www.a1proents.com

PA Hire Highgate School

PA Hire Headmaster's  Speech Highgate School 3rd Sept 2012

Third time that John Mullins from the Highgate School in Highgate has used our PA Hire service for the annual ''beginning of term' Headmasters speech.
The event takes place first thing Monday morning in a large Gym type building that doubles up as a sports venue for the general public although owned by this school in this North London suburb.
The PA system supplied consisted of the following a lectern, an AKG247  condenser microphone,Dynacord mixing desk, crown amplifier and six EVSX300 speakers strategically placed around the hall.
The sound was perfect and all the 1000 plus students were able to hear the Headmasters wonderful words - which they were, albeit I'm not convinced that the younger students would have fully grasped the content!
For all your indoor PA Hire,Sound hire Staging hire Lectern requirements contact us at www.a1proents.com

Lighting/Staging Wimbledon AFC Band event

Lighting/Staging Kingsmeadow Football Ground 1st September 2012

Jim (the commercial manager at Wimbledon AFC) was promoting an event for the Kingsmeadow Football ground in Kingston Surrey involving the band "From the Jam" which did include Bruce Foxton.
We arrive a day early has Jim wanted to to prepare as best he could for what in the Kingsmeadow calendar is a big event
WE hired out a 5 meter x 2 meter portable stage plus an array of lighting effects which include the following 4 x PAR Cans floor up-lighters which were eventually used as par cans on the ceiling (not the floor),haze machine, Equinox megabar of LED flat par cans,2 x martin acrobats. Not all the effects were used ,evidently the band were moaning about this and that and even the new sound system (which was not ours) got some criticism.I have found over the year the ' techcos' and band members of smaller bands can be up their own -----. They seem to forget that once they were playing in front of 50 pissed students with a crap sound system and that'd be on a good night!!
For all your lighting hire need and portable staging hire contact us at http://www.a1proents.com/

PA System Promotion London SE1

PA System Hire London SE1 28th August 2012

This event was been run by PIAS UK (who are a record didstibutor) at their offices in Bermondsey South East London.

The singer/songwriter 2Andy Burrows" originally form Razorlight .was doing a short set of song from his albums to about 30 members of the office staff .

We used a simple but brilliant PA system called the Yamaha Stage PAS 500 which is 500 watt self contained Band PA System literally wheeled in on a portable suitcase configuration with the addition of two Senhieser microphones and stands.

As this was a short gig I went off and picked up some equipment previously  hired out nearby ( fortuitously in Bermondsey) and returned to pick up the equipment hired out today. Luckily the gig was overrunning and therefore I had the opportunity to listen to the musician and he was very very good

The hirer was very happy with sound system supplied and all that needs to happen now is that we get paid!

For all your sound system , Band equipment hire, PA for musicians and general speaker hire staging hire contact us at www.a1proents.com . 

Disco Karaoke Combination Wapping

Disco Karaoke Combination Wapping 25th August 2012

This was a private party in a lovely house touching the river Thames in Wapping East London for a famous Sculptress.

Apparently Graham Norton is their next door neighbor!

Richie Bunn was the compere/DJ that night and he  drove up nice and early to set up all the equipment as the hirer did not want any distractions whilst the earliest of her guests arrived.

The karaoke with its updated catalogue of songs was more than adequate for the gathering . Speakers were EVs and I had to go up with a replacement pair as we had unknowingly used  a pair whose horns had been blown from the Eid event the week before. All part of the service!!

The disco karaoke went down a storm and the whole event was followed by a very complimentary email saying as much as well.

For all your Karaoke with disco requirements, Karaoke hire, PA system hire, DJ equipment hire and Mobile disco needs please contact us at www.a1proents.com 

"Eid" outdoor PA Events Goodmayes & Kingsbury

"Eid" outdoor PA Events Goodmayes & Kingsbury w/e August 18th 2012

Monty & Jalaal from 1Eid booked ourselves as they have done for the last 4 Eid events marking the end of Ramadan

Both PA systems that we hired out were both housed in huge marquees that could house 1000' of followers.

Kingsbury first in Fryent Park and then across London to Goodmayes near Stratford East London (full of takeaways this place) to the site which was a local schools playing field. We set up the PA systems on the Friday afternoon hiring a big VW Crafter van to take all the extra equipment required. The van was fantastic, economical and it is lovely to walk around in a van when you are sorting out the equipment.

We used for each set up a 2 x 2 meter portable stage which was appropriate for the number of speakers to be present.. A stage lectern with condenser microphone . We placed all the speakers at strategic intervals throughout the marquees. Using a pair of JBL PLX 535 s and 6 x EV speakers for each site. Sound was clear and adequate. Mixing desk and amplifiers were situated by the stages.

The systems were used for general announcements on the Saturday and on Sunday (which was the actual day of Eid) was used for prayer , fundraising and general announcements again.

All went well but the Friday of the Goodmayes set up, there was no generator for power and therefore we could not fully test and show the hirers how to use the PA. WE paid dearly for this omission as the equipment had not been used properly and five of my speakers had blown horns which may have been the result of excessive feedback on the microphones (which if we had had the opportunity to show the operation of the installed system would have very likely not happened.)

For all your outdoor PA system .portable staging hire , speaker hire and sound system requirements contact us at www.a1proents.com

DJ equipment Hire Blackfriars London

DJ Equipment Hire London 4th August 2012

We took on a DJ equipment hire booking at the "Doggets Coat and Badge" (Silliest name for a pub that I know of) at the southern end of Blackfriars bridge
I set up this sound rig myself . It comprised of  2 x EV speakers C.Audio amp 1 x Sub Bass unit Pair of Pioneer CDJ 400s and a DJM 600 mixer and a LED lighting effect
The manager of the Pub was a splendid guy called Tim. He was one of the most accommodating helpful managers I have ever  met . Mentioning this as it is a rare occurrence for us
Journey time despite all the hype about Olympic traffic conditions was the best Ive ever known..Ewell to Blackfriars in 40 mins the return journey being equally fast
The equipment all worked brilliantly and the hirer was very satisfied with our Sound Hire service
For all your Disco equipment requirements,CDJ hire,Technics 1210 hire.Speaker hire please contact us at www.a1proents.com 

DJ Disco 40th Party Teddington

Mobile Disco Teddington 28th July 2012

We provided a full mobile discotheque for a 40th birthday party at a private address in Teddington. The roads because of the Olympic cycle races etc (Come on Bradley) were closed in the immediate area on the Saturday so we delivered and set up the equipment the day before.
Andy (bless his little dolphin socks) set up the whole sound and light show by himself and returned the next day to do his stuff!
Great party from all accounts and a generous tip to Andy for his creativity behind the decks
I was at WOMAD that weekend so good to know that all was well back in Surrey Disco land For all your mobile disco DJ and sound equipment requirements in the Surrey and Middlesex area contact us at www.a1proents.com

Karaoke Evening Regents Park London Zoo

Karaoke Night London Zoo 25th July 2012

We provided a Karaoke night with compere for a corporate event (CISCO) which was been held at the infamous London Zoo Regents Park London
The compere Rich Collie was on fine form and had all the guests singing and enjoying the Karaoke entertainment for the evening
WE provided a full karaoke set up including Mackie SARM 450 speakers Flat TV screen disco lighting and all the normal Karaoke paraphernalia
For all you karaoke equipment hire requirements in London and the south East contact us at www.a1proents.com

Mobile Disco hampton Court

DJ and Disco Hotel Mitre Hampton Court 21st July 2012

We are the resident Discotheque service at the Hotel Mitre Hampton Court and this night weer providing the entertainment for a Wedding Disco 
The DJ Dougie Lilywhite did a great job and everybody danced and got into his funky brand of music.
WE provided a full disco set up with atmospheric lighting .
For all your DJ Mobile Disco and sound equipment requirements contact us at www.a1proents.com 

PA System Victoria Embankment Gardens

 Victoria Embankment Gardens PA Hire C.R.Y. July 15th 2012

A lovely Sunday morning in London ( a rare occurrence this year!) specifically the lovely Victoria Embankment Gardens on the Embankment near Hungerford Bridge.
The event was a fundraiser for C.R.Y (Cardiac Risk in the Young). A multiple person walk across 8 London bridges.
Several hundred people gathered in the Gardens at the Bandstand area where we had set up the PA System. WE used 4 x EV Speakers, Soundcraft 14 channel mixing desk, 1 x radio microphone and a Shure SM58 mic on stand. Their fitness (warm up ) instructor Kirk used his iphone through the sound system to play music during his warm up set. I installed the speakers etc with my 13 yr old son Arthur partly so he could experience London on a Sunday morning (Quieter).The good weather a positive plus!
The PA system worked perfectly . The whole event was quite moving especially as most of the attendees had a photo of their loved one printed on the back of their T. Shirts
For all your outdoor PA Systems,Sound hire and DJ Equipment requirements please contact us at  www.a1proents.com

Outdoor PA Surrey Archery Association

14th July 2012 Outdoor PA Tolworth

A wet weekend in prospect but this bunch of Archery enthusiasts were holding  a National competition regardless at the Kingston University sports ground in Tolworth Surrey.
Arrived a day early to set up an outdoor sound system in the grounds of the playing fields where the competition was due to take place. Mark Preston was the event organiser on site. We had to have our sound system  taken over in a buggy across the soft grass. The groundsmen were every serious about their jobs and we were not allowed to take our van over to where the tents had been set up to accommodate the PA System. Using a sound desk, Shure SM58 radio microphone and 4 x EV SX 300 speakers driven by a C.Audio amplifier. A great clear sound putting the speakers facing different parts of the arena so an all round sound was achieved .
The event was a 2 day affair and except for one hours rain on the Saturday the event enjoyed acceptable weather
Organisers were very impressed by the service that they received
For all your outdoor sound system, PA systems,Speakers and microphone requirements contact us at www.a1proents.com

Outdoor Event Charlton London

Sports Day Charlton School London 6th July 2012

Charlton school in the London Borough of Greenwich looks after mentally and physically disadvantaged secondary age school kids.Today was their annual sports day
The weather was atrocious and when I got there at 8.30a.m.I anticipated that the event would be called off. Made of sterner stuff these guys! - the show went on. I waited whilst these poor fellows were erecting all the marquees/tents on the edge of the running track.
Today our hired outdoor PA System was to be powered by our brand new Honda 3KVa silent generator. It was its 1st outing and trouble free it was , better than some horrendous previous experiences I've had hiring dodgy generators from HSS.
We used 4 strategically placed EV speakers driven by a Crown amp and a Pioneer DJM mixer with one Shure SM58 radio microphone and a cabled mic as a back up.The sound was more than adequate and was crisp and clear to the ear.
Neil (one of the teachers) was unfortunately a 'Chelsea supporter' played 'Liqidator' (that hijacked reggae monster tune)!! on his iPod Boo Sacrilege
The event despite the weather was a cracking success. Th Greenwich mayor opened proceedings  the PA system worked a treat and everyone was happy. 
For all your PA system Outdoor sound system and Staging requirements contact us at www.a1proents.com

Wedding Hampton Court

6th July 2012 Hotel Mitre

Lovely wedding held at our resident Hotel Carlton Mitre Hampton Court Surrey.
Richard Lardman was our DJ there this night (our best Wedding DJ).
Using our best sound system complimented by disco lighting and lasers. All together a super mobile Disco We put on  a fine show. Small discrepancies about the timings but this did not distract from a great discos.
For all you mobile discos,DJ,Sound equipment hire requirements contact us at www.a1proents.com 

Teen Party Chiswick

6th July 2012 Chiswick Teen Party

Andy Pandy (A1 Pro Entertainments best Teenager DJ & Disco) did a difficult disco for 20 or so 13 year old boys in Chiswick. Luckily a breakdance guy "broke" the ice with his expert demonstations of the now ancient dance craze break dancing. Andy put together a light show of LED lighting effects, lasers and Haze machine. The kids had a great time but this was helped by the mothers who had put a lot of thought and effort into the whole party
For all your mobile disco teen parties and general DJ requirements contact us at www.a1proents.com