TIPS & HIGHLIGHTS
PLANNING HELP
& EVENT RECAPS
Need some help planning your event? Want to see my portfolio of work? You are in the right place! Oh, and check out some live mixes while you are here.
Keys To Planning A Successful Event
THE KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL EVENT PLANNING TIPS TO HELP YOU CRUSH YOUR PARTYHosting an event can be a daunting task. Between organizing the logistics and getting the word out, there's a lot to think about. But with careful planning, your event can be a success....
How To Find The Perfect Wedding DJ
If you want your Maine wedding to be the talk of the town, then read these tips and tricks for choosing a great DJ. Here are three key things to keep in mind when looking for your wedding entertainment.
Aroma Joe’s Annual Conference
We are so thrilled to have provided audio, visual and production services for the annual Aroma Joe's conference hosted at Sunday River in Newry, Maine. After two long years of postponed events, it was nice to see familiar faces from our last collaboration with Aroma Joe's in 2019. Services includes projectors, screens, audio, microphones and confidence monitors for all of the presenters on stage.
Windham High School Prom at Ocean Gateway | Portland, Maine
It's the first BIG (375 students!) indoor prom since the pandemic started. And it's at one of my favorite venues: Ocean Gateway in Portland, Maine! Check it out: I got to provide DJ and lighting services for the 2022 Windham High School Prom and it was an absolute blast!
SJC Spring Fling | Standish, Maine
It's so great to see student events returning this Spring! Speaking of Spring, I had the opportunity to provide DJ services for the SJC Spring Fling hosted outside with a food truck (Mainely Burgers) and an adult glow playground. Check it out!
Schools are back! Semi-Formal in Rhode Island
What a journey it has been for students and administration as they navigate the pandemic. We couldn't have been more excited when schools started calling for semi-formal, proms and graduations. It's going to be an incredibly busy spring and to kick things off we hit the road and went to Portsmouth, Rhode Island to DJ a semi-formal at Portsmouth Abbey.
Top 10: High Energy Introduction Songs
Looking for that perfect entrance into your wedding reception? Here are my top 10 introduction songs as we head into the 2022 wedding season. What song are you planning to use? I'd love to know! Hit me up on Instagram: @djgregyoung.
DJ at a Museum? Ok! | Bath, Maine Event Recap
Well, this was a first! I got to party in a Museum. How cool is that? But, the best part: DJ'ing for good friends and industry peers. I was humbled to get the call to provide services for Stone Cove Catering and The 1812 Farm. I work with these amazing folks all the time on the road but to have an opportunity to do an event they host, for their employees? Sign me up! Have a look at this.
Jenn + Cam | Union Bluff Meeting House
I'm hitting the ground running in 2022. First wedding of the year, in the books and I couldn't be happier for Jenn and Cam. What an amazing couple and a wonderful group of family and friends. Check out the recap from their wedding hosted at Union Bluff Meeting House in York, Maine.
NYE Portland Maine Wedding
What an amazing way to close out 2021 and bring in 2022! Zach and Michelle planned their intimate Portland, Maine wedding and brought me in to provide: DJ services, uplighting, ceremony coverage, cocktail sound system, dance floor wash lighting, and a social booth! Wow, what a combination of services! Check out their cocktail hour playlist and photos from their amazing reception.
Closing Out 2021 – Bring on 2022!
First: thank you to all my clients and couples! Being a DJ is a ton of fun and it wouldn't be possible without your trust and support. This industry is my passion and I'm incredibly grateful to share it with you at your events. 2021 was crazy and it looks like 2022 is going to be absolutely wild. Events are back and I cannot wait for, what will be a VERY busy year. Here's where I'm headed in 2022.
Realty of Maine Holiday Party | Hilton Garden Inn Bangor
My first time working with the group from Realty of Maine and it was an absolute blast! I traveled to Bangor, Maine to provide DJ services, uplighting and a photo lounge for their annual holiday party. What an amazing group and a ton of fun!
Bradley + Julianne | Camp Jordan
Looking for acres of privacy and a waterfront location? Camp Jordan in Ellsworth delivers - big time! What an amazing spot to celebrate Bradley and Julianne's ceremony & reception. The weather cooperated for the ceremony but rolled in heavy during cocktails. So, what happened? Check it out for yourself!
Livestream for LA Metro Chamber | Finest Under 40
The original plan was for this to return to an in-person event for 2021. Unfortunately, as we entered into the fall months it became evident that it would shift to virtual for the second year in a row. We were brought in again to produce the entire show. What goes into a live stream production? Video equipment, video, and audio encoding, graphic overlays. It's very similar to TV production and a lot different than when I DJ events. Check out some behind-the-scenes photos and a video of the entire broadcast.
Kaylin + Sean | Cunningham Farm
Okay, I admit. I'm a bit delayed in getting this on the blog. But, better late than never...am I right? 🙂 Kaylin and Sean had an amazing 2020 wedding planned. Then, Covid. Like so many others we pivoted. We found a new date in 2021 and kept our fingers crossed. Well, thankfully, it happened! And, it was everything I had pictured for these two beautiful souls. I mean, what a party!