WHO ARE WE?
WE ARE THE BEST MEN
THE BEST MEN ARE DJS FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT
GOOD MUSIC TO BE AT THE HEART OF THEIR WEDDING DAY
SPECIALIST GENRE WEDDING DJ'S AND MUCH MORE
We are passionate about music and if you hire us we believe you are too. Rather than supplying the clichéd wedding disco you come to expect we provide music that fits the tastes of you and your guests. We are available to consult and liaise with you in the run up to your wedding to find out in advance which tunes will get your party rockin’. We want to ensure we can provide the soundtrack of your life on your special day.
Our DJs have a long history of packing out dancefloors in Birmingham and beyond. Specialising in the greatest tunes from the 50s to the present – indie, rock, pop, soul, funk, punk, metal, hip-hop, R&B, pop punk, garage, ska, reggae... but tunes you know and love. Just contact us and tell us which direction your party’s headed.
WHAT DO WE DO?
WE ROCK YOUR DANCEFLOOR
REWIND
Let’s go back to the very start… We want to know all about your musical tastes and requirements for your wedding day.
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We cover a superb range of genres catered to your tastes. With a wealth of experience – we really know our music.
FAST FORWARD
On the day (which seems so far in the future at the moment!) The Best Men will rock your party and our professional and dedicated DJs will sweep you off your dancing feet!
MEET OUR DJ's
STEVE BRAYFORD
Steve has been working as a DJ for over 20 years and has played sets at the Notting Hill Carnival, Moseley Jazz Funk & Soul Festival and has DJ’d with acts including Jarvis Cocker, Norman Jay, Jamiroquai and Craig Charles. He has extensive experience of working club nights at venues including Wolverhampton Civic Hall, Birmingham Institute, Blue Note Café (London) and pubs including The Jug of Ale, Hare and Hounds, Prince of Wales, The Victoria and The Rainbow. He has also spent time DJing in Ibiza and Turkey and is the man behind Birmingham’s legendary Sweat club night.
EMILY MASTERS
Emily has been rocking alternative club nights for over 9 Years now, with Mosh in Leicester & Derby (Pop-Punk, rock, indie, metal) on her list of former residencies. Emily now has residencies at Chop Suey, Black Parade and Mantra, providing anthems from metal to nu-metal, punk to pop-punk, rock, indie and much more.
As the manager of an O2 Academy venue, Emily really knows her stuff. Her experience doesn’t stop there, she also has a career in working at some of the biggest UK festivals, Emily was invited to DJ the biggest rock and metal festival in the UK, Download, and separately, their launch of Downloads new club night ‘Get your rocks off’. Emily also worked as Artist Liaison for Glastonbury, working with acts such as Mark Ronson, Annie Mac and Noel Gallagher.
Get in touch if Emily seems the right fit for you!
ANDY HINTON
Andy has been working as a DJ for over 20 years and has DJ’d with acts such as Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian, Kaiser Chiefs, The Libertines, Bloc Party, Zane Lowe and Snow Patrol. He has extensive experience of working club nights at venues including 02 Academy (Birmingham, Liverpool, Bristol), Snobs, Edwards, The Birmingham Institute, Birmingham Barfly and pubs including The Actress and Bishop, The Jug of Ale and the Hare and Hounds to name but a few. He was one of the founding DJs at Birmingham Subculture Rock Night and a regular DJ at Ramshackle
CRAIG BARRETT
Craig’s journey as a DJ began working across the clubbing islands of the Mediterranean in 2010 and following a 15 year career behind the decks, Craig has played on stages with some of the biggest names in the industry including Sigma, Chase & Status, DJ Fresh, Jax Jones, Danny Howard, Majestic, Sigala, Nathan Dawe and Blonde.
As an open format DJ, Craig’s versatile style allows him to play across the musical spectrum from 70’s, 80’s 90’s and 00’s to House, Dance, Electronic, Club Classics, R&B, Hip-Hop, Urban, UK Garage, Drum & Bass, Commercial chart, pop, indie-rock and everything in between.
From playing festivals such as Southbeats, Connected and New World to venues including Eden, Es Paradis, 103 at Ministry of Sound and Pacha Barcelona and numerous residences and events across the UK.
Craig is an expert in blending musical boundaries. Now working across the nightlife, wedding and corporate industries, his unique, energetic style can be tailored to meet any musical tastes and will not disappoint.
DOM CROSS
Dom has his roots in the Mod/Ska/Northern Soul scene and loves indie/britpop. He was the main DJ at Night Owl’s Come Together nights. As well as DJing Night Owl he is also a regular at The Actress and Bishop and The Old Crown in Birmingham.
Dom knows how to put on an Indie party that brings back the nostalgia of 2005 onwards with the added spice of Motown, Soul, Reggae, Ska and more.
STEVE CARROLL
With 40 years of experience deeply rooted in funk, soul, and original R&B, Steve is a passionate DJ whose talent shines through. He has played at prestigious venues in the Midlands for two decades, including Denial, Stirlings, and Miss Moneypenny's.
He's shared lineups with world renowned DJs like Fatboy Slim, Carl Cox and collaborated closely with Graeme Park from the Hacienda.
Known for his eclectic mix of Studio 54 and Loft NYC disco with Paradise Garage and House tunes, Steve brings an uplifting vibe to every party. He also brings his congas to every gig, taking his role as a party soundtrack provider seriously.
Based in Cheshire, he covers surrounding counties with ease. Check out his recent events to experience his unique style firsthand.
CURTIS ALLEN
Curtis has been DJing for over 15 years, with residencies at Birmingham’s Subside, Subculture and Worcester’s TNT Nights at Velvet and Marrs Bar. Specialising in the alternative genres of rock/metal/punk/emo/indie and more, he has DJ’d Download Festival and has a wide experience of working club and bar nights at venues including O2 Academy, Tunnel Club, The O2 Institute, Vudu, Q Club, Scruffy Murphy’s and The Victoria.
Curtis also works as a stilt-walker, having performed on stage with acts such as Muse, Diversity, Pendulum, and Steve Aoki
RIC JAMES
Ric is our specialist in House and Garage music, boasting over 35 years of experience as a multi-genre DJ.
He brings decades of club experience from venues like Steering Wheel, Dusk til Dawn, Hush, Pride, Nightingales, and Subway/Tunnel Club. Over the years, Ric has shared the stage with notable artists such as Tom Zanetti, Ratpack, Artful Dodger, and Rudimental.
Ric can turn his hand to many genres and uses his experience to know the perfect sountrack for your night. From Reggae to Bollywood, Garage to Rock and Roll. Ric is not afraid to think outside the box to keep you and your guests rocking!
If you want a highly experienced, creative DJ with deep knowledge of many different genres of music. Ric is the perfect DJ for you.
CONTACT US
THE BEST MEN ARE BASED IN THE MIDLANDS BUT WE WILL TRAVEL THROUGHOUT THE UK
SEND A MESSAGE
Please use the message box below to tell us as much as you can about your wedding plans.
Where are you getting married? Have you set a date? What are your musical tastes, preferences and requirements?
If you’d prefer to call we are on 07927 168646 and email is info@thebestmen.co.uk
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