DJ Charges Clubbers Hefty Fees For Requesting Overplayed Songs by The Killers and More

An innovative DJ from England has come up with a creative solution for dealing with the never-ending requests for overplayed songs that often plague clubbing nights. His ingenious strategy? Charging club-goers a substantial fee for their song requests.

Colin Gingell-Good, known as DJ Pressplay, has been spinning records for parties for 17 years and recently shared his clever approach. Gingell-Good explained that he created a price list as a "polite reminder" for guests who demand to hear their favourite tunes. 

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He noted that while most people request songs they love, these tracks often don't align with the night's vibe or the crowd's energy. For instance, during a disco and soul night, he avoids playing metal or rock tracks that would disrupt the atmosphere.

In what started as a "tongue-in-cheek joke," Gingell-Good now charges varying amounts for song requests to prevent interruptions to the club's vibe. The fees can be quite steep, such as £1,000 (over $1,200 in the U.S.) to hear ‘The Killers' ‘Mr. Brightside’, which he considers overplayed, £250 for Kings of Leon's ‘Sex on Fire’, and £500 for Oasis' ‘Wonderwall.'

Gingell-Good explained that this policy helps deter persistent guests who don't take no for an answer and saves him from lengthy discussions about why certain songs won't be played.

Since putting up his humorous sign, Gingell-Good reported a noticeable decline in requests for ‘Mr. Brightside,' indicating that his strategy is effective. The price list also includes charges for birthday requests, songs that don't fit the night's theme, and those who believe they know better than the DJ.

Gingell-Good emphasised that some people don't understand why DJs have to be selective with their song choices, as their goal is to maintain the night's energy. However, he finds that most guests see the humour in his approach and can laugh about it.

-Sushmita Sarkar