08/06/2026
By 2018ish I was the last Pin Ups/One More Tune DJ left standing (the other chaps had retired, nothing more sinister than that, they are still amongst my best pals in the universe). DJing solo and more regularly undoubtedly made me raise my game to another level, but I was also always aware all responsibilities lay with me. I recall DJing a wedding in late 2019 in absolute shreds (pretty sure I had covid) but the show had to go on.
I had tried to find replacement DJs but it's very hard to find someone with esoteric music knowledge and competent mixing skills, who looks presentable, who is always on time and always prepared, who has equipment and back-up equipment, who knows when to people please, who knows when to tactfully tell certain guests to GTF, who can talk on the mic, who will never ever play S*x on Fire, who will also never panic even after they spill a Diet Irn Bru over their (main) mixer during a first dance 😬 - I had/have 100+ 5 star reviews for this complicated mix of reasons.
In my absence from Scotland my friend Dave has taken my place to fulfil 2026 bookings. We were absolutely transparent with clients and I'm absolutely delighted by these rave reviews from weddings at The Biscuit Factory. I'd known Dave for decades but it was that connected man who reminded me that Dave still DJd. When I realised Dave still DJd I knew he was the person to replace me.
My sincere thanks also to , .haggis, , and who have been fountains of wisdom and support, referrals, and also very capable substitutes over the last few years. John D. x
