Frequently asked questions.
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Why Should We Book Flickers Golden Oldies?
Because you want to be entertained by professional entertainers, entertaining & playing music from the 70's back to the 1930's, instead of just listening to someone playing records...
What Do Flickers Golden Oldies Do That Is So Different?
Flickers Golden Oldies constantly interact with their audience to provide a full evenings entertainment at an acceptable volume and without the use of any flashing lights and without playing any recent chart music.
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What Sort Of Music Do Flickers Golden Oldies Play?
We entertain with music from the 1970's, 1960's, 1950,s, 1940,s Only
Our usual show consists of lots of 1960's Standards
(I bet you will remember most of them), Classic 1950's Rock 'n' Roll and Smooches, Classic tracks from the 1970's Disco era, 1940's/1950's Big Band Swing (Syd Lawrence, Ted Heath, Glen Miller Etc.), Sing-a-long, Strict Tempo and Country Music if required.
Where are Flickers Golden Oldies based?
Flickers Golden Oldies are based on the "South Coast of England" in Portsmouth
How far will Flickers Golden Oldies Travel?
As a fully professional act, "Flickers Golden Oldies", will travel anywhere in the UK. (depending on the fee
What Sort Of Music Will Flickers Golden Oldies Not Play?
We do not, and will not, play music from the 1980's or the 1990's, Chart music, Rave, Garage, Jungle, House, Drum and Base or anything remotely like it.
Do Flickers Golden Oldies Take All Bookings Offered To Them?
They most certainly do not - You will notice that the words "Competitive Rates" or "All Occasions catered for" are not used in any any of our advertising. This is because we are a GOLDEN OLDIES OUTFIT and there are some occasions that we would not be suitable for.
So, What Sort Of Bookings Are Flickers Golden Oldies Most Suited For?
90% of the work taken by Flickers Golden Oldies is for Wedding Anniversaries, Retirement Parties, and Birthdays for people over the age of 50 who require, totally the opposite type of entertainment that a "Normal Disco" provides.
So, What Type Of Booking Would Flickers Golden Oldies Not Consider?
They would refuse, point blank, Birthday parties for anyone under the age of 40 and would try and fend off most types of Wedding Receptions with the exception of People who have been married before and are going for it the second or third time.
Will We Be Able To Dance To Flickers Golden Oldies?
Oh Yes!. very much so.
If We Do Decide To Book Flickers Golden Oldies, Shall We Advertise The Function As A Family Disco?
Certainly not - By Booking Flickers Golden Oldies you have selected a top Professional GOLDEN OLDIES OUTFIT. By advertising the function as a Family Disco you are making it difficult for both yourselves and us by inferring that the DJ will be playing a bit of everything . Which we will not!!
Even to use the word Disco is not wise as the word itself conjures up an image that is very far removed from the show that Flickers Golden Oldies perform
How Should We Advertise Our Function .
(If we do decide to book Flickers Golden Oldies)
Our name is "Flickers Golden Oldies" and we suggest that is exactly what you put on the Posters, Tickets, Invitations Etc. - Don't forget that we now do in house printing and can supply Posters Free of Charge if you require. (See Online Booking Page) - (We make a small charge for invitations and tickets.)
Are Flickers Golden Oldies Suitable For All Types Of Functions?
No, but if you have come this far through our website we can assure you we will be more than ideal for yours.....
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