Ok people, here it is, The Pure Promotions fun guide to requests, how and when to make them and a little idea on how not to make them. 

I did try to fit this into a table or something tarty like that but it turned out there are far too many more don'ts than do's.....

So here are the Do's.

1. Be polite.

2. Make requests sensible, i.e. don't ask for any trance at a metal night (it has happened).

3. Only make a request once, DJ's have better memories than goldfish.

4. Try to keep it in context, if the dance floor is full with people going mental, don't request a ballad!

5. Ask about the tune that is playing, it will make the DJ feel valued and happy.

See how easy it is!!

But obviously not for some!! These have all happened at either Furry or the Riot...

Please DO NOT...

1. Be rude or aggressive! DJ's are people too... no one likes it.
2. Demand that your request is the next song on, one person can says which song goes on next, the DJ! We have been doing it for years and years so we have a bit of an idea, if you want to control what goes on next, start your own night.
3. Tell the DJ that the song he is playing is shit. Funnily enough this always seems to happen when there is a full dance floor, go figure.
4. Constantly request the same song all night. Its boring and it make you look like a bit of a twat. (see point 3 in do's).
5. Request the song that has just finished! You would be amazed how many times it happens.
6. Talk to the DJ when he has his cans on. He needs them on to sort out the next song! Waving hands over the mixer doesn't help either, that just gets in the way.
7. Get upset or rude if we don't want to play or don't have your song. It doesn't necessarily make it a bad song, but it probably does.....
8. Cuss the DJ's haircut, or tell him that his shirt needs ironing, he knows.
9. Steal the CD's.
10. Stand drinks near the equipment! Most of it still isn't paid for so please don't.
11. Fall into speakers, it doesn't make you look big or clever.
12. Be rude to the security, they are lovely people.
13. Ask to sing a Karaoke version of Poison by Alice Cooper (in the lounge at Furry).
14. Treat the night like a personal jukebox, if you want that, stay in the pub.