DJ Gary Mills

Big Weddings…New Venues

gary — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:41:55 +0000

The last month or so has been a bit quiter than usual for me but I have worked at some amazing new venues. I worked on a big wedding on Easter Saturday over at The Netherwood Hotel near Grange Over Sands…what a brilliant venue! The management and staff of the hotel really did make me feel welcome and have added me to their list of Djs for future weddings. I have also done another wedding at The Sands Venue in Blackpool for nearly 250 guests. I loved this wedding as I had my own sound and lighting technicians as well as being allowed to go through The Sands Venues sound system! What an amazing sound it created…the stage was shaking with heavy bass vibes!
As it has been quieter I have had a photo shoot with my good pal Danny Wilkinson (top photographer!) for this website which will be on here soon. Also after plenty of thought and time I am finally happy with my lighting rig. I decided it looked good but was not really balanced so after a week of Mrs M having to live with my lighting rig in the house it is now complete and ready to go…starting this weekend over at Gibbon Bridge.
Until the next time….keep happy!

Recent Feedback 2012.

gary — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:47:07 +0000

These are two recent testimonials I have had for a wedding I did and a surprise 40th birthday party.

Linzi and Ray Ellison…Springfield House February 2012.

Hi Gary, just wanted to say a huge thankyou for DJ-ing at mine and Rays wedding. You truly are a credit to your profession! It was great how you got everyone up dancing,and the “Springfield Dancers” were simply amazing!!!! Highlight of the night!! Will definitely recommend you to other people and we know who to come to in the future!
Ray and Linzi xx

Alison Pughs Surprise 40th Party Barton Grange Hotel March 2012

Dear Gary,

Thankyou for a great party on Saturday. We have been inundated with messages of thanks for a great night…much of that was down to you (Fratellis was inspired!)
Best wishes,
Mark and Alison Pugh.

Getting great feedback is such a great feeling and drives me to work even harder on forth coming weddings and parties!

Massive News Coming Soon.

gary — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:55:31 +0000

January and February have been very busy months this year for me. I have had some huge weddings at The Merewood Hotel Troutbeck, Springfield House, Barton Grange, The Sands Venue Blackpool and my first weddings at Eaves Hall and fabulous Mitton Hall. At the beginning of February I had a big party to take care of in Windermere…the same day it snowed hard, I have never missed a gig yet and after a near 3 hour journey I reached the venue and got set up in time for guests to arrive. Driving home was just as bad but that shows how I am dedicated to my clients…the show or party must go on!! Also I have had some huge functions including The Blackpool Dairy Farmers Ball at Ribby Hall for nearly 300 guests. I have just purchased some brand new Mytek 10 speakers for an even BIGGER sound and am at last happy with my lightshow (some people say it is like a UFO landing!!).
The next few weeks are going to be very exciting for me….major news is coming your way but I cannot say anything until April….say stay tuned!!

Busiest Summer Ever.

gary — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:11:34 +0000

Hi… I am sorry there have been no updates lately as I have been so busy with weddings and making my wedding show the complete package. I have done weddings from Beamish Hall, Newcastle to mega parties in millionaire’s backgardens. Also I have been privileged this year in also worked with lots of new,fabulous people including Paul Guard, The Key-Tars and my old mate.. the king of the swingers Howard Wing. I will be telling of all my summer adventures soon… until then… stay happy!

Two Extremes

gary — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:03:10 +0000

Hi Guys, Sorry I have not blogged for a while,it has been a very busy time of year. I am just in the middle of having a brand new DJ table/lighting rig fabricated and even bigger and better lights to enhance and also personalize every event/wedding I will be working on. I hope to have this ready by the end of May. I have just come out of a fabulous weekend which really was a weekend of extremes regarding music. Friday nights wedding over at Springfield House saw the newly wed Mr and Mrs Beesly wanting over a solid hour of classic dance music from the late 90s. This included Darude Sandstorm, Ice Mc Boom Diggi Diggi and the brilliant DJ Alligator Blow My Whistle….the old house was really rocking and everyone involved really loved it including one elderly relative who was throwing some shapes on the dancefloor! On Saturday night I was working at The Longlands Hotel, Carnforth for a 60th birthday/ruby wedding anniversary for ace photographer Doug Armitage and his wife Janice. This was a dinner jacket/bow tie affair with a low profile image for me. Delicate lighting along with Andre Rieu playing his Orchestral hits in the background was the order of the night. Throughout the night music from The Greatest Musicals of All Time,classic swing music with some standard 70s floor fillers was played. The night finished off with Frank Sinatra New York mixed in with Andre Rieus Can Can/Firework finale. It was a brilliant end to a classical night earning rave revues from guests and staff at the hotel. I am now looking forward to a busy Easter period and to enjoy some of this lovely weather we are enjoying. Until the next time…..Keep Happy.

The New Light Show.

gary — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:27:46 +0000

Big Lakeland Wedding

gary — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:19:40 +0000

The Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge was the venue for my latest wedding up in the rainy Lake District. The Bride and Groom, Mel and Craig,the new Mr and Mrs Turner had my good friend Howard Wing entertaining them during the day. When I arrived Howard really had got the party started in his own,very polished,smooth way. I took over at around 9pm with a very lively set of music ranging from 1968s Build Me Up Buttercup by The Foundations to The Time by The Black Eyed Peas. One of the highlights of the evening was an impromptu dance off by two of the male wedding guests…dancing too Cant Touch This by MC Hammer. The Swan Hotel really did look spectacular with THE best sausage/bacon barmcake for night-time buffet I have EVER had! They were so big it made your arm ache lifting them up! My congratulations go out to Mel and Craig, you are a very loving couple,have a long and happy life together as Mr And Mrs Turner. New track of the week has to be………Hold It Against Me by Britney Spears,the girl is back on form with a surefire No 1 hit on her hands. Until the next time..keep happy!

Happy New Year.

gary — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:42:47 +0000

Happy New Year to all my friends,past and present clients and last but not least future clients. It has been a very busy Christmas and New Year and January is looking just as busy….the way I like it! With all the Christmas festivities and an amazing New Years Eve night up at The Langdale Country Club and Hotel in Ellterwater out of the way it has been back to what I enjoy the most….weddings. This weekend saw me at Newton Hall working for Kay and Paul, the new Mr and Mrs Turner. Kay and Paul actually got married on New Years Eve at one of my favourite places, Springfield House followed by a wedding reception the following week at Newton Hall. Newton Hall is very impressive having been rebuilt after a major fire a few years ago. After a few speeches including Paul’s bestman and very young son’s Scotts speech (who gave a brilliant speech) we were treated to a few songs by a star in the making…Miss Megan Scot. Megan sung three songs,one of which was an Adele song and a brilliant rendition of Somebody To Love by Queen. Megan bought the house down with a first class vocal perfomance and a stage presence that I have never seen before in a 14 year old! Megan certainly has the X Factor and is one to look out for. A great night was had by all,everybody was up and partying which I adore! Big tunes that got the party going were Just Cant Get Enough by Depeche Mode and The Time by The Black Eyed Peas mixed in with the original Dirty Dancing mix. A new big tune to look out for this year has to be Move That Body by Nelly ft T-Pain and Akon. Anyone wanting to see me this Friday night coming I am on at The Ship And Royal In Lytham doing a pub Party night followed by a wedding up in The Lake District with my good friend and tthe King of Cool, Mr Howard Wing. Until the next update…..Keep Happy.

The Stars Hit Blackpool.

gary — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:49:26 +0000

Saturday November 20th saw me at The Strand Hotel on Blackpools famous promenade Dj ing for Helen McAlpine’s 30th birthday bash. This was a fancy dress party with a Hollywood/Oscars theme night. Everyone went to great lenghts to make some amazing outfits, the Tinman from The Wizard of Oz and Helen as Fay Wray from the King Kong movie with a giant ape hand around her waist looked superb. The music played was a mix of up to date tunes and some big 90s dance anthems. During the buffet,which is one of the best you can have on the Fylde coast, a nice mix of Michael Buble/swing music was played. After buffet Oscar trophies were given out to best male,female,couple and child in fancy dress then it was crank up the volume and bang out the hits! Arms of Loren by Evoke and Hideaway by Delacy really got the party going. A great night was had by all but I am still in shock after one of The Pink Laides from Grease who we shall call “Frenchie” to save her blushes did spend the night mooning at everyone! I have had a couple of sleepless nights since this unfortunate event but am getting over it now! Thankyou to the hard working guys at The Strand for looking after me and their hospitality,if anyone is looking for a hotel to hold an event in Blackpool give these guys a go….you will be pleasently suprised. Christmas is looming large now so until the next time….keep happy.

Jasons 40th Birthday Bash

gary — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:17:09 +0000

On Saturday 30th October it was my good friend Mr Jason Meadows suprise 40th Birthday party at Cafe Zumo. Cafe Zumo is on the A6 towards Lancaster and is under new ownership It is a fabulous smaller venue with Carrie and the guys there looking after you. Jason arrived at just after 8pm and was amazed that Angela had managed to organize this behind his back. A very tasty,well presented buffet was followed by a night of tunes from every era! The one that really got the party going was The Devil Came Down To Georgia by The Charlie Daniels Band. A great night was had by everyone including myself,its so nice to see good friends having a good time. Track of the week has to be The Time by The Black Eyed Peas, a definate number 1 for them. Top tip for the Christmas No 1 has to be Surfin (the bird ) by Family Guy.