Introducing Ian Bennett
Ian Bennett
- Company: Alt. Entertainments
- Based:Walsall
- Rating:4.6 out of 5
- Events Completed:116
- Joined:2012
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Introduction
We feel sound quality is part of the experience of listening to music. So to compliment the music by making sure every week point over our systems are shored up opting for lossless audio WAVs over compressed MP3s (where available), whilst using professional grade audio equipment & sound expertise to push towards the best sound quality we can get out of the setups and PA we use.
We push for all elements of Djing, particularly when it comes to the music and style. For us we believe making the effort in lighting and sound makes all the difference, making sure our setups are some of the most stylish is really important, and one part of the over all experience to your event.
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- Alt. Entertainments is based in Walsall and also provides children's disco services in the following areas: Aberystwyth - Borth - Talybont, Abingdon, Alcester, Alfreton, Ashbourne, Ashby de la Zouch, Atherstone, Badminton, Bakewell, Banbury, Bedworth, Belper, Berkeley, Bewdley, Bicester, Bilston, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Bishops Castle, Blakeney - Lydney, Brackley, Bridgnorth, Brierley Hill, Broadway, Bromsgrove, Bromyard, Broseley, Buckley - Mold, Bucknall - Craven Arms - Lydbury, Burford, Burton upon Trent, Caersws - Llandinam, Cannock, Cheltenham, Chester, Chinnor, Chipping Camden, Chipping Norton, Church Stretton, Cinderford - Newnham - Westbury, Cirencester - Fairford - Lechlade, Coalville - Ibstock - Markfield, Coleford, Congleton, Corby, Coventry, Cradley Heath, Crewe, Daventry, Deeside, Derby, Didcot, Droitwich, Drybrook - Lydbrook - Ruarden, Dudley, Dursley, Dymock - Newent, Ellesmere, Ellesmere Port, Evesham, Flint, Gloucester, Grantham, Halesowen, Heanor, Hereford, Hinckley, Holmes Chapel, Holywell, Ilkeston, Kenilworth, Kettering, Kidderminster, Kidlington, Kingswinford, Kington, Launton, Leamington Spa, Ledbury, Leek, Leicester, Leominster, Lichfield, Llanbrynmair, Llanfechain - Llanfyllin - Llansantffraid, Llanidloes, Longhope - Mitcheldean, Loughborough, Ludlow, Lutterworth, Machynlleth, Malpas, Malvern, Mansfield, Market Drayton, Market Harbrough, Matlock, Melton Mowbray, Middlewich, Montgomery, Moreton in the Marsh, Much Wenlock, Nantwich, Neston, Newark, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newport, Newtown, Northampton, Northwich, Nottingham, Nuneaton, Oakham, Oldbury, Oswestry, Oxford, Pershore, Prenton, Redditch, Ripley, Ross-on-Wye, Rowley Regis, Rugby, Rugeley, Rushden, Sandbach, Sedgley, Shifnal, Shipston-on-Stour, Shrewsbury, Sleaford, Smethwick, Solihull, Southam, Southwell, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Stone, Stonehouse, Stourbridge, Stourport-on-Severn, Stratford-upon-Avon, Stroud, Studley, Sutton Coldfield, Sutton in Ashfield, Swadlincote, Tamworth, Tarporley, Telford, Tenbury Wells, Tetbury, Tewkesbury, Thame, Tipton, Towcester, Tregaron - Ystrad Meurig, Uttoxeter, Wallasey, Wallingford, Wantage, Warwick, Watlington, Wednesbury, Wellingborough, Welshpool, West Bromwich, Whitchurch, Wigston, Willenhall, Winsford, Wirral, Witney, Wolverhampton, Woodstock, Worcester, and Wotton under Edge.
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Parking
Parking is a short walk away by the main entrance
Access
1 minute walk away from main entrance
Facilities
Set up was on a large stage at the front of the venue. - height clearance: 3-4m
Staff
Staff were friendly and helpful
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Parking
Large car park close to entrance
Access
Access to function room is only available by stairs or a lift that is situated quite far from the room itself.
Facilities
Medium sized dancefloor, no stage - width available: 2-3m - height clearance: 2-3m
Staff
Good
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Parking
Parking is relatively simple
Access
The access was a little constrained as you have to go through the foyer
Facilities
Stage fairly decent size - width available: 4-5m - height clearance: 2-3m
Staff
No staff issues
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Parking
Parking may vary, we were able to park near the venue but #i get the feeling this may change from gig to gig and the car park is a good 6 foot away
Access
Access is not that bad through some fire doors straight on to the stage
Facilities
The setup area is tiny with a tiny stage, you may find the speaker will have to be placed on the floor which may get in the way. - width available: 2m or less - height clearance: 2-3m
Staff
Very nice people
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Parking
Reasonable
Access
Reasonable
Facilities
Typical Stage awkward access though for a stage side stairwell recommended as steps at the front blocked. - width available: 3-4m - height clearance: over 4m
Staff
Very difficult staff
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Parking
Parking is reasonoble but away from the hall
Access
Reverse up to doors - if not possible this would make for a difficult load
Facilities
Stage - width available: 4-5m - height clearance: 3-4m
Staff
Very Friendly and Helpful
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Parking
Typical but tricky to get close being as there are bollards in the way
Access
Because of the bollards it was a little tricky but Ive seen and done much worse, should be no problem if the weather is nice to be honest.
Facilities
Well I had to fight for a better spot than they initially wanted me in. but once I got it great plenty of space be prepared to justify where you would like and why because you will get the ...but the food goes there reply. - width available: at least 5m - height clearance: 2-3m
Staff
No real issues just had to talk my way into a better spot
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Parking
Parking is fine
Access
A bit of a walk (but thats just in the Dome itself its huge)
Facilities
Plenty of space, will need serious PA - width available: at least 5m - height clearance: over 4m
Staff
Brilliant
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Parking
Parking is down a narrow alley and can be unnerving at night once you reach the gate however there is fairly well sized Car Park.
Access
Access to the car Park is lacking depending on room you will have to walk around the building somewhat. However when Packing up the staff did let us Park on the playing fields, I suppose to get you out of the Building faster.
Facilities
Cramped. - width available: 2m or less - height clearance: 2-3m
Staff
Reasonable Staff
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Parking
Plenty of spaces.
Access
Access is reasonable, could be better though
Facilities
Big Stage but may be cluttered - width available: 3-4m - height clearance: 3-4m
Staff
No issues
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Parking
Reasonable May have a slight walk depends how busy the car Park is
Access
Again depends How Busy the Car Park is and Bar area you may find it full of people when You arrive.
Facilities
Nothing special Youll be expected to go in the corner next to some ceiling high windows - width available: 2-3m - height clearance: over 4m
Staff
Nothing to report
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Parking
Parking is surprisingly OK or at least it was on the day of the event.
Access
Access wasnt brilliant however, you will have to go through the main doors up some steps, through a busy reception area, through 2 moor doors.
Facilities
There is no specific Set-up area. - width available: 2m or less - height clearance: 3-4m
Staff
Staff & Management are over all quite nice, however they will bite if they are stressed.
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Parking
Parking adequate
Access
Access through the front a few steps as I recall
Facilities
Like Large old mansion rooms (Large Living Rooms With High Ceilings) - width available: 3-4m - height clearance: 3-4m
Staff
No issues
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Parking
Plenty of parking spaces at the front of the hotel
Access
A one minute walk from the car park to the function room
Facilities
No stage area, smallish function room - width available: 3-4m - height clearance: 2-3m
Staff
Staff were friendly and helpful, offered a complementary drink
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Parking
Parking OK
Access
Straight through the fire doors
Facilities
Small setup up in a corner - width available: 2-3m - height clearance: 2-3m
Staff
Very friendly
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Parking
You have to park on a Car park for a small shopping complex, it is plausible to get quite close to the venue however the general public and constant shoppers being around is unnerving.
Access
If you can manage to park close access is reasonable
Facilities
No particular setup area. - width available: 2-3m - height clearance: 2m or less
Staff
Staff are reasonably friendly.
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Parking
Not the biggest of car parks, but shouldnt be too much of a chore
Access
Access is a bit of a walk the worst part is getting everything up on the high stage
Facilities
Reasonable as youd expect from a stage set up - width available: 4-5m - height clearance: 3-4m
Staff
The staff were great.
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Parking
Very reasonable for a DJ
Access
Can Unload & load through the Fire doors
Facilities
Raised Stage the venue feels a little dated but no big problems - width available: 4-5m - height clearance: 3-4m
Staff
No staff issues
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Parking
Adequate however a small distance from the door of the venue
Access
Small distance from Parking to door
Facilities
No established setup area, many tables that have to stay in the room occupy the space, space will be determined by how much you want to move around tables - width available: at least 5m - height clearance: 2m or less
Staff
Professional staff will lay down the law.
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Parking
Parking can be tricky if the venue is busy
Access
There are 2 choices through the customer carpark and through the internal stairs (best in bad weather) or down a lane to the side of the venue up a metal staircase.
Facilities
Flat Floor but not a lot of space - width available: 2-3m - height clearance: 2-3m
Staff
Underwhelming
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Parking
Parking good, but will require leaving vehicle to get let in through barrier.
Access
Access is fair, 3 steps and a short walk to set-up area
Facilities
Plenty of space but where I was set up did not address the crowd.
Staff
Quite possibly the best staff I have ever worked with 10 out of 5
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Parking
Parking on the street seemed easier than the car park.
Access
Nothing too strenuous but It wasnt the easiest Ive ever done
Facilities
The area is just big enough to get a typical 4 ft stand and speakers, youll be in whole world of hurt if youse a 6ft (2m) like me though. Drum Kit left on Stage with banister around it Wasnt ideal. - width available: 2-3m - height clearance: 2-3m
Staff
Now this is what really upset me about the venue, before Pack up I would have rated as typical, but Im afraid his attitude to packing up left little to be desired. It took us 30mins to pack up (which as many would agree is about right) however with in 15mins He Blacked out the room and disappeared, before hand he was complaining about how long it was taking. Having Blacked out the room my roady had started to have an asthma attack under the pressure of packing up. This attitude is disgusting.
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Parking
Small Car Park.
Access
Two Doors in the way of setup area that could become troublesome.
Facilities
Compact Setup Area. - width available: 2m or less - height clearance: 2-3m
Staff
Nothing in particular to report
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Parking
Ample Parking but may strugle to get close to the door you want
Access
Not the worst but not a venue youll thank in the winter or during Britains typical weather
Facilities
There is no real place to set-up I would go with the smallest setup you have - width available: 2m or less - height clearance: 2m or less
Staff
No issues
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