I have tried 75 minute spots at Burnley from time to time, and they seem to be very popular with DJ's and punters. I think it gives you more time to express yourself without overstretching your play box......
I'm very particular to whom I give a guest spot , and I think that a lot of the frustrations that James [and many others who ain't got the bottle to say so] feels, are caused by promoters that do not have a music policy, but book tried and tested, or should that be TIRED and OVER USED DJ's, and just give them carte blanche to play whatever crap they like.....
So far, all the guest DJ's that I have had on at Burnley have been absolutely brilliant. I have also tried to give up and coming DJ's a chance doing a warm up hour. I know this isn't an ideal time to be on, but it's so that myself and the other residents can hear what they have to offer. And we have been very impressed with the performances so far.....
At the end of the day, while we are still able to dance and express ourselves, I feel you have to try to excite people onto the dance floor. It doesn't matter that I can't walk for a week after a Burnley Allnighter, it just means that the music has been brilliant, and I've had a fantastic night. We're all going to be a long time dead, so I want to dance now.....
So many great DJ's that never get a chance. And their the ones that have the passion and are looking to play something fresh.....
So in a nutshell, the promoters need to exercise some imagination, and stop booking their friends to dj all the time. Stagnation of the music, is why so many have stopped going out.
Sorry for the rant, once I get started.......
Phil.