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Reply 45 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION – what do you think?" by hixey101

hixey101 — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 08:32:32 GMT

The music they played at bink was quite good compared to route which plays a lot of crap often, they just need to do it on a different nite thats all.

Reply 44 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by luke.thompson

luke.thompson — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 01:41:26 GMT

It would have to be TRUE Rock/Indie tho, Route says its an Alt night and ends up just playing DnB and alot of rubbishy garage/metal spin offs. Few Classics.

Every time i go to route it just gets worse...

SO i recon the union could do agood job of it as long as its well advertised with strong music and probably some a big name or something to attract attention.

Maybe make it fancy dress. Come as ur face rockstars any one?

Reply 43 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by hughgb

hughgb — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 18:13:07 GMT

They tried putting on a rock/alt night last year didn't they. Bink anyone? Problem was it was on a monday, so in competition woth route. As route already had an established alt night, no one went to Bink. If they did it on a different night, maybe it would work. There's nothing special about thursday nights yet is there? maybe try once a fortnight, see if it picks up...

Reply 42 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by luke.thompson

luke.thompson — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 15:38:08 GMT

Yea that Hip hop is dead tune rocks :)

Reply 41 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by Charlee

Charlee — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 12:47:16 GMT

kray thx for the tunes last nite man
:woohoo: were well good with loads of power!!!
check out nas-hip hop is dead as well
good song ;)

:silly:

Reply 40 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by skribla

skribla — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 22:27:51 GMT

Problem is thought that there are so many places in Pompey that have alternative nights it poses two questions.

1. If the union were to have a night when would it be (different places have bigger nights during the week - don't think the union could compete with places people already go to reguarly).

2. Could the union draw in enough of a crowd that are just students - nights like chaos at the weekends seem to be bringing in a lot of locals from what my mates said

Reply 39 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by luke.thompson

luke.thompson — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 16:10:21 GMT

lala speaks the word of a very wise person. I say more of Rock and lessof RnB dance, its what they play every other club, why not be differnet for once eh?

Reply 38 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by lala

lala — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 13:27:49 GMT

I'm a fresher and i've beeen to the union a total of three times, as have most my mates here. The main problem for me is the music! Dance and Cheese and a bit of RnB is NOT VARIETY. I totally agree there should be an alternative night, in at least one room where they should play indie, punk, rock, i think it would be appreciated by many!

Reply 37 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by Ricard

Ricard — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 14:27:39 GMT

Charlee wrote:

Charlee kickin the realness!!! Rakim..Gangstarr..Redman..Mobb Deep...Union'd be shaking!!! Some funky beats would be awesome aswell..Sly and Family Stone, James Brown, Kool and Gang...some disco like Secret Weapon...just some food for thought...

Message edited by: Ricard at: 28/11/2006 14:28

Reply 36 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by DJ_Kray

DJ_Kray — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 15:46:56 GMT

Will be trying a fair few from the list tonight:woohoo:

Reply 35 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by jamie_bale

jamie_bale — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 13:22:55 GMT

same its not really my sort of thing but i have heard of all of those artists more or less

Reply 34 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by milannium

milannium — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 20:38:13 GMT

Im not at all the kind of person who has their ear glued to the ground when it comes to music, actually i loathe trends, but ive heard pretty much heard all those tracks that were mentioned so it wouldnt be a bad idea takin a risk a popping a few in just to see the reaction. But make sure you keep playing that JT!!! :P

Reply 33 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by DJ_Kray

DJ_Kray — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 20:39:46 GMT

I really do understand and the tracks you mention are great i will def give somw ago and will try to keep it fresh as always i love the eedback cheers:cheer:

Reply 32 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by Charlee

Charlee — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 02:47:23 GMT

haha thats true man...no1 really knows about underground hip hop

i wud love to listen somethin different in the union
sum songs i think they cud play in the co2 are

de la soul - ring ring
breakestra - cramp your style
redman - time for some action
beatnuts - no escaping this,watch out now,lets git doe
funkmaster flex - ante up\
chingy-lets ride,dem jeans,right there
petey pablo -show me the money
big daddy kane -warm it up kane
chub rock - treat em right
dj kool - let me clear my throat
rakim sum old songs
jurassiic 5 - improvise
method man - release yourself,simon says,se acabo
chali 2na-international
missy elliot - cop that disc

stuff like that
im not sayin that wot you playin is bad or anythin,just listenin same stuff ever wed it gets bit borrin.specially if iits ur 3rd year in portsmouth
i hope u understand

just try to keep it fresh :)

Charlee
roleplayin monkees cru

http://groups.myspace.com/portsmouthbreakdance

Message edited by: charlee at: 15/11/2006 03:47

Reply 31 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by DJ_Kray

DJ_Kray — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 01:53:23 GMT

I'm always open to comments about the music i play, but in the history of wednesday nights i have never played more than 5dnb tracks normally only 3 tops per night. The ragga is a hard 1 coz we have large folowing of students from london that come just for that every week. and the rest is hip hop and rnb now if you mean underground hip hop or uk hip hop, it just bombs have tryed but as 80% of the people would not know what the f$#@ i was playing it would not be good why dont you post some requests and ill see what i can do!

Charlee wrote:
me thinks that co2 on wed nights shud play more HIP HOP and RNB than RAGGA and drum n base
annnnd
we are on 2006!! hehe,not 2003
we need to listen up on sum new music

Reply 30 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by Charlee

Charlee — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:06:12 GMT

me thinks that co2 on wed nights shud play more HIP HOP and RNB than RAGGA and drum n base
annnnd
we are on 2006!! hehe,not 2003
we need to listen up on sum new music

Reply 29 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by milannium

milannium — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 21:48:39 GMT

As long as the DJ takes my request for Shakira and JT then im satisfied :)

Reply 28 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by DJ_Kray

DJ_Kray — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 14:24:34 GMT

chrissmith85 wrote:
Couldn't be bothered to read this whole thread, so if i repeat anything thats already been said, sorry!

I say lots more dance music on fri/sat nites, you hear people complaining they dont like it but the answer to that is they blatently actually do. Do what Time does and put on some trance classics in the last 90 mins of the nite or so for some happy campers.

Some guest DJs would be good too, if the union events manager is reading this pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease look into booking Annie Mac cos she is absolutely awesome! Sounding off.

Hi i love to here a fellow dance music fan but i do have to say friday nights in lux is 95% dance music we are just getting over the abba incedent as regards getting the numbers back up but, if dance music is you r thing tell your friends and keep supporting us cheers

Reply 27 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by chrissmith85

chrissmith85 — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 21:49:02 GMT

Couldn't be bothered to read this whole thread, so if i repeat anything thats already been said, sorry!

I say lots more dance music on fri/sat nites, you hear people complaining they dont like it but the answer to that is they blatently actually do. Do what Time does and put on some trance classics in the last 90 mins of the nite or so for some happy campers.

Some guest DJs would be good too, if the union events manager is reading this pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease look into booking Annie Mac cos she is absolutely awesome! Sounding off.

Reply 26 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by tubinic86

tubinic86 — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 19:54:04 GMT

I really like the music at the union at the moment. I think there is a good range and most nights there will be something that the majority of people like. you can't please everyone all the time! i don't mind dance music but if that is all that was playing i don't think i would go. its nice to have some variety!

Reply 25 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by tomworman

tomworman — Sat, 07 Oct 2006 09:44:56 GMT

Basically the Union music policy this year seems to be roughly:

Wednesdays: Purple Wednesday - classics all night long, from Rock to Trance its generally played here.

Fridays: Flirt - Dance music from start to finish, dont think i heard a single cheesey song last night

Saturdays: Mix of Dance through to student favourites later in the night.
:blink:

Message edited by: tomworman at: 13/10/2006 02:20

Reply 24 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by tomworman

tomworman — Sat, 07 Oct 2006 09:41:30 GMT

DJ_Mark wrote:
Come down to the Beach Party tonight, I'll be droppping some of those student disco classics....while avoiding the aqua level of cheese.
Should be a great night, games, inflatables....all the normal beach party fun.

M

Haha, i was about to say the same Mark, get yourself to the Union tonight. :woohoo:

Reply 23 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by DJ_Mark

DJ_Mark — Sat, 07 Oct 2006 09:40:06 GMT

Come down to the Beach Party tonight, I'll be droppping some of those student disco classics....while avoiding the aqua level of cheese.
Should be a great night, games, inflatables....all the normal beach party fun.

M

Reply 22 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by sci_fi_rocks

sci_fi_rocks — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 21:51:21 GMT

you should play more classics like queen and elvis and other disco stuff, some people would call them cheesy but i don't. only stuff like aqua is cheesy. have a disco night as well.

Reply 21 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by J_A

J_A — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 12:32:48 GMT

miniminogue wrote:
everyone keeps saying u should be playing more dance music in the union soooo how bout this....check it out, could be onto a winner!!! LOL!!

http://www.nearlygood.com/video/cillitbang.html

Fu*kin ace! - lol

How good would that be if it got played at the union! I'd dance to it - lol!

Reply 20 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by miniminogue

miniminogue — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 20:21:08 GMT

do you not think it'll catch on then? shame!!! :P

Message edited by: miniminogue at: 21/03/2006 20:21

Reply 19 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by AlexH

AlexH — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 18:32:04 GMT

Oh. Dear. God NO! :woohoo: :laugh:

Reply 18 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by miniminogue

miniminogue — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 17:05:15 GMT

everyone keeps saying u should be playing more dance music in the union soooo how bout this....check it out, could be onto a winner!!! LOL!!

http://www.nearlygood.com/video/cillitbang.html

http://www.upsu.net/components/com_simpleboard/uploaded/images/51f740de09f87d594545c27884686958.gif

Message edited by: miniminogue at: 21/03/2006 17:06

Reply 17 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by AlexH

AlexH — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 05:20:40 GMT

liamsmith17 wrote:
A Dance event every Saturday,

Waterhole, Chillout and Breaks

CO2, Urban and Drum 'n' Bass

Lux, House and Trance

What do u think...

That would be great! B) Haven't played out in aaaaaaaaaages :( :blink:

Reply 16 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by Charlee

Charlee — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 02:40:06 GMT

tonite was the best night ever!!!!
sumo djs rroooocckkk :P
thats wot i wud liek to hear in the union.thats the music shud b playin

loved it an every1 was dancin as well
anyways
i hope more djs like him come to the union

gdnightt

Reply 15 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by liamsmith17

liamsmith17 — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 17:46:52 GMT

A Dance event every Saturday,

Waterhole, Chillout and Breaks

CO2, Urban and Drum 'n' Bass

Lux, House and Trance

What do u think...

Reply 14 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by holtj0112

holtj0112 — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 02:29:57 GMT

cjhirst wrote:
So you�ve been here a fair few weeks now, gone out at the Union, Gunwharf, the seafront and Guildhall all in all you probably have decided what is hot and what�s not!

As such we�re interested to know what you think of the nights and music here in the union, what would you change, drop and have more off (and when).

So instead of answers on the back of a postcard � how about some here on the forum !

Post edited by: cjhirst, at: 2005/11/11 16:21

Yeah peeps, why do people ever go to our union!? To get ****in Wrecked! Part from the love docs recent apperance,ain't bein anything worth goin for. Any one supportin the ALCHEMY crew or any other alternative stuff? Not into it myself but what bout the Bangra nights comin up!? We all complain about the unions entertainment bein SHITE! but the people who can do something about it on the students behalf receive little support from anyone. C'mon guys, its OUR union lets have some **** WE WANT TO SEE!!!!

Reply 13 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by hayley.fraser

hayley.fraser — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 19:33:26 GMT

hixey101 wrote:
I think there should maybe be a rock night, with indie, metal, alternative, ska, just a bit more of a mixture rather than the usual crap that gets played in the union,and pretty much every other bar and club in town.

Personally I think there would be a lot of demand for this if the chance came about, but I doubt anyone will listen.

i totally agree!! rock on :P

Reply 12 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by Robinb

Robinb — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 16:50:48 GMT

Any update on the second batch of photos (from the news artical about the night, link on front page)

Robinb

Reply 11 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by AlexH

AlexH — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 16:44:59 GMT

Well, I don't know what the top bods are saying as I haven't been into the Union today, but I have to say I thought the crowd were the absolute dogs danglies - playing to a room full of people going nutty is something I'll never forget B) - if you were one of the crowd last night, thanks again ;)

Reply 10 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by smirnoff82

smirnoff82 — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 16:39:09 GMT

Dave Pearce was FANTASTIC!!! Absolutely loved it - ears still ringing at lunchtime today (Tuesday), but thats what you get for standing in front of the speakers all night!!!

Turn out wasn't the best, but those who did turn up were great!!

:woohoo:

Reply 9 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by liamsmith17

liamsmith17 — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:39:42 GMT

Class night at the union last night (DAVE PEARCE)! Amazing music and a crowd that was well up for it.

Although LUX was just half full it was still a better turn out then Perfected last year which was in the middle of exams.

So what did the organisers think of last night, is there going to be more of the same? I hope so.

Reply 8 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by Robinb

Robinb — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 02:56:50 GMT

Right,

Just came back from a Dave Pearce night - Wicked stuff, 10/10, brill music all the way. Would go again for sure.

But, (ain't it the case there is always a down side!)

Only half full (if that!)... What happened? Is it that this generation of students have gone soft, that they don't like the dance and trance style of music?
Is it that the union being as it is put you off?
Talk to me people!

Was amazing as I am sure many people would agree. I think that famous DJ's would be a fantastic start to get a better reputation then what the union has. Shame only a few handfuls of students were there to enjoy it tonight. Just hope the next time there are more people.

As or the union, again, plain. Nothing special. Only benefit if the change is the stage. Its better presented from last year. But otherwise its more of a concert hall then a nightclub!!

The addition of bottle bins was obvious, and the more bottle collectors were a good sign. All that is needed now is someone to clean up broken glass on the floor! I got a cut or two from drunken people kicking glass into my leg...

Enough ranting though, I enjoyed tonight.

All I want to know is that the lack of people tonight, was it the thought of the union on a Monday night that put you off or was it the DJ style of music? Or another unknown that I missed?

Cheers all, great night all that attended. Hope to see you next time!

RobinB
Portsmouth University Paintball President

Reply 7 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by hixey101

hixey101 — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 18:03:30 GMT

I think there should maybe be a rock night, with indie, metal, alternative, ska, just a bit more of a mixture rather than the usual crap that gets played in the union,and pretty much every other bar and club in town.

Personally I think there would be a lot of demand for this if the chance came about, but I doubt anyone will listen.

Reply 6 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 13:14:40 GMT

Charlee, don't you think it's a bit ott to play RnB in every room of the Union, on every night...?

Some of us can't stand the stuff, and the Union should be representing a wide range of popular music - it can't do that if it's playing the same stuff all the time.

Reply 5 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by Charlee

Charlee — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 09:59:00 GMT

I think it Sux big time
ive used to go to the union every wed friday and saterday the last 2 years,but this year...no...i hardly go wednesdays any more
wednesday the music is always the same in co2.
y he put DnB so early this year? i cnt understand that.and he cud place less DnB and more Rnb and Hip hop
in lux it says its a chart,pop nite....i aint here any chart hits exept 1 or 2 !!!
for friday the same
and wot cn i say about saterday?
it suppose to hardcore hip hop and rnb in lux but i guess thats only in my dreams

my ideal union wud be co2 only rnb hip hop
and then the lux
wud change like weds wud play pop,rnb,DnB
Friday Pop,RnB,Cheese
Saterday RnB,Hip Hop,DnB

Reply 4 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by cjhirst

cjhirst — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 14:16:40 GMT

Hey everyone,

Many thanks for your comments. Music on nights in the union is going through a bit of a change at the moment. Since you last came out here Friday eve has gone from Cheese to dance and house in LUX with CO2 playing alternative and non-mainstream stuff.

With regards to all of the rubbish which gathers on the floor more bottle bins are being added in addition to more bar staff being out on the floor collecting glasses. In reality we are still learning how to get the best out of the venue, which we have and by re-freshers a load of work will have come to fruition which should make nights a lot better.

However, as always more comments and suggestions are welcome so please keep the coming.

Chris

Reply 3 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by Feature1985

Feature1985 — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 12:40:56 GMT

Im a second year at the uni and it was pretty much a guarantee i would b at the union at least once a week, this year though i cant remember the last time i went there..... think it was scott mills to b exact(night of the conga line, which i started,lol) The reason i like many others i guess havent been is because the set up in lux is so c**p now.
its like am i in the que for the bar or on the dance floor and where shall i put my empty glass??? oh yeah not the safe ledges that were here last year as they have been taken away!!!!!
The music is awful, fair enuf the stereo typical student loves cheese but not for a whole night!! We arent sheep! Save the cheese till every1 is drunk aka end of the night! Until then club music, funky house, trance, r'n'b stuff people actually want to hear fo a night out!
Dont the big wigs think its strange why more and more people r goin to jongleurs on a friday! we hav choices and unlike last year the union isnt top of my list!
One gud point well done on gettin a few celebs/dj's its better than last years dimal performance
Rant over,lol

Reply 2 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by Elmo the evil genius

Elmo the evil genius — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 10:50:44 GMT

yeah, Lux is supposed to be the 'club' part of the union, so why not play club music? Cheese is ok sporadically, but it gets a bit dull when it's more that than dance music (heard SClub7 "reach" tooooo many times now!)

Reply 1 to "MUSIC @ THE UNION � what do you think?" by Robinb

Robinb — Sat, 12 Nov 2005 03:53:03 GMT

How about postcard form as a post?

TO: cjhirst

Hello! Been to the Union recently (tonight) - was ok - Waterhole as good as ever, being still one of my favourite places (apart from T&E). Also with the online juke box gives all the people there a chance for their song.

Then we head upstairs. CO2 as it was last year (I think, personally as a second year I did not spend time there first year or now...) But club Lux tonight..... :blink:

TO be honest, Music wise, not good to begin with, bad middle. :unsure: Now weither this was because of the music or the 'This is the new club lux' effect I do not know, but honestly, both can be improved. Only the last 10-15 minutes of the club lux songs made up for it (dance and trance)- by that time they stopped serving.

Sods Law.

Honestly, the new club Lux - Na. Not my cup of tea. Might be the new generation of first years. But not mine for sure. Time and Envy all the way for clubs.

And would you believe, I have run out of post card... Joys.

Conclusion: Personally, increase the dance and bring back the old design of LUX... Shame its too late....

RobinB