Introducing Julian Burr

Experienced DJ and Entertainer

Introducing Julian Burr

Julian Burr is a DJ regularly working for Bristol Disco Hire

Read on to learn a bit more about Julian Burr and find out if they might be the perfect choice for your party or event!

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Julian Burr's Musical Specialities

Here are some of the specialist music genres for Julian Burr - this isn't an exhaustive list - just the areas where this DJ has the widest knowledge and experience

Julian Burr of Bristol Disco Hire specialises in Indie / Alternative musicIndie / Alternative
Not a genre as such, indie is music produced independently from commercial record labels - often including a DIY element for up-and-coming bands with little capital.

Alternative music often describes bands whose roots were in indie production - but many so-called alternative bands and artists come from mainstream labels too.
Julian Burr of Bristol Disco Hire specialises in Hip Hop / Rap musicHip Hop / Rap
Stylized rhythmic music commonly accompanied by rapping - rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted.
Julian Burr of Bristol Disco Hire specialises in Soul musicSoul
A pop genre originating with African American musicians in the 1950s and 1960s combining elements of gospel, rhythm & blues as well as jazz. Soul became popular for dancing and listening in the US where labels such as Motown, Atlantic and Stax were prevalent.
Julian Burr of Bristol Disco Hire specialises in Dubstep musicDubstep
A late 1990s genre of electronic dance music originating in London and generally characterised by sparse syncopated rhythmic patterns with prominent sub-bass features.
Julian Burr of Bristol Disco Hire specialises in 70s era music70s era
The 1970's was a rich and varied time for music with artists such as The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac,The Carpenters, Elton John, The Eagles, America, Chicago, The Doobie Brothers, Paul McCartney and Wings, Bread and Steely Dan.

The mid-1970s saw the rise of disco music with bands like the Bee Gees, ABBA, Village People, Boney M, Donna Summer, KC and the Sunshine Band.

Hard rock and Heavy metal also emerged with British bands like Led Zeppelin, Free, The Who, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, and Judas Priest and Queen . The Australian band AC/DC also found its hard rock origins in the early 1970s and its breakthrough in 1979's Highway to Hell, while popular American rock bands included Lynyrd Skynyrd, Aerosmith, Blue Oyster Cult, Alice Cooper and Kiss.

The mid-'70s saw the rise of punk music, major acts include the Ramones, Stranglers, Blondie, The Sex Pistols and The Clash.
Julian Burr of Bristol Disco Hire specialises in Chart musicChart
'Chart' is a catch-all category to mean music that is popular right now and very recently. The kinds of stuff you will hear on BBC Radio 1 and 2, along with commercial stations, and is generally of interest to typical casual listeners / dancers.






Fun Facts about Julian Burr

We asked Julian Burr to supply some snippets of information about themselves, just for fun!

What year did you start DJing?
2008
Where was your first gig?
It was a charity function in a dance studio working alongside a few bands and some comedians!
How much did you earn from your first gig?
£180!
What would be your one favourite type of event?
Weddings - tear jerking occasions and the guests are always up for a party
Who is your favourite commercial DJ?
Calvin Harris - original I know, but I have a lot of respect for him as a businessman and a producer
What is your absolute favourite musical genre?
Balearic dance / house
Which song would you send into Room 101?
Oops upside your head
Which band or artist would you send into Room 101?
Gina G!
What was the first record you ever bought?
Black Box - Ride on Time
Who is your favourite musical artist?
Chicane - long time fan
Is there a piece of equipment you wish you had never bought?
No - actually every piece has had a use
What piece of kit do you wish someone would hurry up and invent?
Smoke machines that didn't set off alarms. Or alarms that don't react to smoke!
What is your all-time favourite lighting effect?
Moving heads - generally - just so versatile
What is your favourite brand of PA speaker?
Still RCF, FBT is a close second
What is the oldest bit of kit in your collection?
JTS Wired Microphones - they've been with me since I started
What was the most embarassing moment in your DJ career to date?
The awkward moment when a band pulled my power when they were packing up at a key point in the night
What do you think is the BEST part of DJing?
Getting the reaction from the crowd
What do you think is the WORST part of DJing?
The drunk guest who thinks they're the DJ :D
Do you have any hobbies other than DJing?
Photography - not in a weird way!!



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