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Birmingham’s pre match DJ, pyrotechnics etc

AFKABartramAFKABartram
edited February 18 in Other Football and Sports
Been meaning to ask what people made of it.

Personally thought the DJ stuff was really good, created a great build up and dropped some great tunes. No idea if it was as loud throughout the stadium as it was in the away end, but not sure our East and West Stands would be so up for it every game. Definitely thought it created a bit of pre game buzz, but wonder if it actually appeals more to away fans than home ones.

The fire and pyro stuff I think is a bit gimmicky, but I’m not as against it as I thought I would be. If I went to a T20 game or athletics meet I wouldn’t think anything negatively about it, so I suppose it’s the fact it’s not historically been part of football that gets people instantly against. 


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  • follettfollett
    Not for me tbh. I feel like it's one of those things that feels fine when the club is flying but when you're playing crap and on a bad run it just feels cringe and unnecessary, like playing clean sheet win after every game. 
  • LincsaddickLincsaddick
    Great sound system and DJing, they have adopted 'Mr Blue Sky' by ELO as their 'anthem'. The stadium generally has had a good makeover since last I was there.
    I could do without the pyrotechnics, whar abaht global warming (lol) !
    Also I could do without the Addicks 'fan(s)' who lobbed a pink flare into the middle of our fans near the front, and threw flares onto the exit stairs at full time, did my COPD no good at all  :/

  • SporadicAddickSporadicAddick
    Fine with the music, and actually quite an interesting “set”. 

    The flames and fireworks were shocking - almost Palace like.
  • MrOneLungMrOneLung
    works in a packed ground, probably not so much in front on 13,000 empty seats at the Valley

    that said, not totally against it.
  • stackitstevestackitsteve
    Thought all the fireworks and pyro were a bit embarrassing for a league one game.

    playlist was blinding tho
  • MartinCAFCMartinCAFC
    Never understood the flames being used in football in general which I understand are used in the Premier League all of the time (why?), agree with others it's probably all the sort of thing you would do with a sell out crowd, club performing well etc but not so when in front of a half-empty ground.

    The music seemed decent enough though a mate of mine who supports Brum said its something the new owners have brought in.
  • AlgarveaddickAlgarveaddick
    What music did they play (apart from Freed from Desire ;) )? 
  • shine166shine166
    If you want a pre match buzz, just pop in the NU bogs for a line. 
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  • AFKABartramAFKABartram
    Algarveaddick said:
    What music did they play (apart from Freed from Desire ;) )? 
    But of everything mixed in from Israelite to 80s rock, to On a Ragga Tip, Jump Around etc
  • IanJROIanJRO
    Not sure as a regular thing personally and does have a hint of Palace about it!

    Taking the idea a step further, why not lose the pyrotechnics and use pre-game slot to provide a platform to up and coming local artists? 
  • fenaddickfenaddick
    Lets not give Charlie any ideas...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4bORXW9xeU
  • SouthendaddickSouthendaddick
    Great playlist but completely drowned out any pre match noise in the away end maybe that’s the intention, soundsystem was bloody good 
    The fireworks were cringey tbh 
  • Athletico CharltonAthletico Charlton
    I enjoyed the music but wouldn't want it every game, good as an away fan but does stop the build up of any atmosphere.
    Fireworks etc not fussed either way.
  • Friend Or DefoeFriend Or Defoe
    Fireworks/flames would be good for an important midweek playoff/cup game. A random third division match on a Saturday in February, not so much.
  • CallumcafcCallumcafc
    A well curated playlist is all you need…

    The Skids, The Clash, This Is The Valley…
  • iaitchiaitch
    When Stansfield scored did they play any of his mum Lisa's music?
  • stoneroses19stoneroses19
    Not keen on the pyro personally, but first you need a full stadium, then can start adding further to the stadium experience. I imagine it would have been fantastic before the Doncaster play off home game, as The Valley was absolutely packed and a real feel good atmosphere already in the stands. 
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  • golfaddickgolfaddick
    Our resident DJ is always up for suggestions. He is particularly interested in what people what to be played immediately after the match has finished. 
  • CallumcafcCallumcafc
    No need for pyros, just get the ABBA tribute act in for some pre match entertainment.
  • CroydonCroydon
    AFKABartram said:
    golfaddick said:
     He is particularly interested in what people what to be played immediately after the match has finished. 
    Nothing if we win.

    let the crowd sing and cheer the players off, intro the music after the fist pumps and lower it again for the tunnel jumps. 

    Nothing worse than when a game finishes, the atmosphere is high and it then gets drowned out by some generic sweet Caroline crap 


    I noticed that they didn't drown us out post Posh at home, and didn't play Sweet Caroline at all. Which was much better than weeks previous!
  • iaitchiaitch
    golfaddick said:
    Our resident DJ is always up for suggestions. He is particularly interested in what people what to be played immediately after the match has finished. 
    A rehash of into the valley, 'Out of the Valley'?
  • tangoflashtangoflash
    It amazes me, the length these small clubs will go when the big guns are in town.
  • Kap10Kap10
    Callumcafc said:
    No need for pyros, just get the ABBA tribute act in for some pre match entertainment.
    Or some holograms

  • golfaddickgolfaddick
    AFKABartram said:
    golfaddick said:
     He is particularly interested in what people what to be played immediately after the match has finished. 
    Nothing if we win.

    let the crowd sing and cheer the players off, intro the music after the fist pumps and lower it again for the tunnel jumps. 

    Nothing worse than when a game finishes, the atmosphere is high and it then gets drowned out by some generic sweet Caroline crap 


    Covered End said:
    golfaddick said:
    Our resident DJ is always up for suggestions. He is particularly interested in what people what to be played immediately after the match has finished. 
    Nothing please.
    Let's hear the crowd singing.
    👍. Will let him know.
  • sam3110sam3110
    Dry Your Eyes by The Streets when we lose, followed by Everybody Hurts by R.E.M
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