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		<title>Alonya &amp; Richard&#8217;s Wedding, Australian Museum, Dinosaur Room, Sydney</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:40:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Click on this link to read a great blog post about the wedding I entertained recently in Sydney, Australia; DJ:Plus! Elegant Weddings &#38; Corporate Events &#8211; Sydney, Australia &#124; Sydney Wedding DJ Blog: Wedding Reception &#124; 11 November 2011 &#124; Alonya and Richard Cullinan &#124; Australian Museum, Dinosaur Room, Sydney. I was thrilled to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wedding Speeches Made Easy!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:04:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Once again I&#8217;m honoured to be the Master of Ceremonies at Auckland&#8217;s premier wedding event for the year, the Grand Wedding Show at Sky City. Additionally I&#8217;ll be co-hosting a seminar with Auckland MC and DJ Nick Logan called &#8216;Improve-a-Groom&#8217; and following on from the success of last year, I&#8217;ll once again run my popular [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Learning More About Popular Music</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:22:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For most of the 25 years I&#8217;ve been entertaining as a DJ, I&#8217;ve played music that I feel will fit the night, the mood and the crowd. Recently I realised that my perception of older songs is likely to be quite different to that of the guests at my events, especially with older music and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Custom Brackets for Martin Acrobat Effect Lights</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:51:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve had the incredible Martin Acrobat lights as part of my equipment for several years now and still find them to be the most remarkable, effective and versatile lighting effect for mobile DJs on the market. They aren&#8217;t without their challenges though and one of the problems I had from the outset was the original [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The dreaded price question!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 09:30:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people don&#8217;t ask a Florist &#8220;how much for flowers for my wedding?&#8221; without discussing what it is they actually have in mind. It doesn&#8217;t make sense to ask a Lawyer for a rate for his/her service without sitting down and discussing your case. You&#8217;d probably not ask a builder for a quote without talking [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finished at Turoa Ski Lodge after a 19 year residency!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 00:06:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the last 19 years I’ve been fortunate enough to be the resident DJ at one of Ohakune’s most beloved venues and accommodations spots, the Turoa Ski Lodge. Over the years I’ve driven up to the mountain, worked either Friday and Saturday, or just Saturday nights and enjoyed skiing when the weather permitted. This has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Professional Speaker for Corporate Events</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/master-of-ceremonies/professional-speaker-for-corporate-events/</link>
		<comments>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/master-of-ceremonies/professional-speaker-for-corporate-events/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:11:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Increasingly I’m being hired by companies in the capacity of presenter for a variety of events. In recent months I’ve been the Master of Ceremonies (MC) at Silverstream Retreat for the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards night, a movie preview for Toshiba where they launched their range of new tablets and performance [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DJ Hireage Cost 1987 vs 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:21:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hiring an average mobile DJ to entertain at your wedding in early 1987 (when I started) typically cost around $400.00. According to the Reserve Bank&#8217;s inflation calculator, $400 in wages would be the equivilant of $933.33 in quarter 4 of 2010. This means that based on inflation alone, any mobile DJ providing the same meagre level of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Will your DJ have signage at your event?</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/hire-a-dj/will-your-dj-have-signage-at-your-event/</link>
		<comments>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/hire-a-dj/will-your-dj-have-signage-at-your-event/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:32:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[During a recent thread on a New Zealand wedding forum, contributor Hayhay made the following comment about a DJ in Hawkes Bay; My SIL used xyz &#8211; he was very good, but he did have a very big obvious logo on his booth, which really stuck out to DH and I! In my opinion this [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fun First Dance Idea</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/weddings/wedding-ideas/fun-first-dance-idea-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/weddings/wedding-ideas/fun-first-dance-idea-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:10:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Choosing a first dance song can be a real challenge for many couples. If you are having difficulty deciding on a first dance, here’s a fun idea to add a little bit of mystique to your reception and involve your guests in one of the major elements. Sit down as a couple and come up [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Testimonials, Letters Of Thanks, References</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/news/testimonials-letters-of-thanks-references/</link>
		<comments>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/news/testimonials-letters-of-thanks-references/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:05:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to all of my past clients for allowing me to be a part of your special events. Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ve been saying about DJ Richard after your events:   We just wanted to send a quick email to say thanks again for all your help at the wedding. The music was perfect and it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wedding at Stunning Huka Lodge</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/weddings/tablesettings/wedding-at-stunning-huka-lodge/</link>
		<comments>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/weddings/tablesettings/wedding-at-stunning-huka-lodge/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:59:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The final wedding of the 2009/2010 season was Robert &#38; Ruth&#8217;s lavish ceremony and reception at the glorious and prestigious Huka Lodge in Taupo. Since 1936 Huka Lodge has played host to a remarkable list of notable people including royalty, celebrities, top sports people, actors, singers and every other type of VIP. Huka Lodge&#8217;s guest [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Prime February 2011 date now available</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/news/prime-february-2011-date-now-available/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:24:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A change of plans for one couple has made for a possible great piece of news for others. A couple who booked me to entertain at their wedding on 26th February 2011 have had to reschedule their date. What this means of course is that I am now available to entertain on this key date [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Offering assistance to an MC in Nairobi</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/weddings/offering-assistance-to-an-mc-in-nairobi/</link>
		<comments>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/weddings/offering-assistance-to-an-mc-in-nairobi/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:52:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today I received an email that made me happy to be of assistance. It read; Hi Richard Thank you so much for your tips on being a wedding MC. I am writing you from Nairobi Kenya and will be MC at my very 1st event on the 20th of October (the day after tomorrow!!). I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Just a DJ or a DJ and MC?</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/weddings/just-a-dj-or-a-dj-and-mc/</link>
		<comments>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/weddings/just-a-dj-or-a-dj-and-mc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:42:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a lot of cross over and no clear demarcation point between the DJ and DJ/MC roles. The skills and wedding experience that a good professional mobile DJ has puts them in an ideal position to move into the MC role. As for my service, I don&#8217;t charge out my MC duties as an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Grand Wedding Show in Auckland</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/news/grand-wedding-show-spring-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/news/grand-wedding-show-spring-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2010 20:12:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As I write this, I&#8217;m sitting on a Boeing 737-300 on the Tarmac in Wellington. In a few minutes I&#8217;ll be in the air, on my way up to Auckland, to once again work as Master of Ceremonies for the Grand Wedding Show&#8217;s Bridal Fashion Parades. Lisa Charteris (the creator and owner of the show), [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Planning the finish of your wedding ceremony</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/weddings/planning-the-finish-of-your-wedding-ceremony/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:17:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Picture the moment. Your celebrant smiles broadly and introduces you proudly to all of your friends and family as newly-weds. Applause breaks out, your chosen recessional music plays and you walk down the aisle as a married couple, followed by your wedding party, family and guests. It&#8217;s a wonderful moment, and one that probably hasn&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quote For A DJ For Just 4 Hours</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/weddings/quote-for-a-dj-for-just-4-hours/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 03:48:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most common requests from any mobile MC &#38; DJ&#8217;s prospective clients is the question asking for a quote for a price for a 4 or 5 hour wedding entertainment package. In my early years as a mobile DJ, this wasn&#8217;t a problem, because I really didn&#8217;t do much more than turn up [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How I Learned To Bring Backup</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:04:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[About 15 years ago, I was like most DJs in my market. I only charged around $500 for an event and other than finding out the most basic details, such as the venue and start/finish times, I really did no show preparation at all. For weddings, I&#8217;d know the couple&#8217;s first names and the song that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fake Shure SM58 Microphones</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/news/fake-shure-sm58-microphones/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 02:16:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve seen a lot of these fake microphones popping up again, so I thought I&#8217;d post this as it&#8217;s good consumer advice. It also applies to the Sennheiser brand and presumably others, although I don&#8217;t have pictorial evidence of them. Be aware that there have been quite a few fake Shure SM58&#8242;s appearing over the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Photographer misses the first dance!</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/weddings/photographer-misses-the-first-dance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 May 2010 20:32:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was reading comments from a British DJ on a UK DJ forum today. At the last wedding he entertained, he was getting ready to play the first dance for the Bride &#38; Groom. He got the song queued up, prepared the following song also, checked that the couple were ready to go, then announced [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Open letter to couples just looking for a price for a DJ</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/weddings/open-letter-to-couples-just-looking-for-a-price-for-a-dj/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 09:46:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve had a spate of enquiries lately from couples wanting a quote before talking or meeting with me. I find this very difficult because my service isn&#8217;t a &#8216;five hours&#8217; type of service by any measure. I&#8217;m often on site from a couple of hours before the ceremony until half an hour after the finish [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Empire in Petone- A pleasant Surprise!</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/news/the-empire-in-petone-a-pleasant-surprise/</link>
		<comments>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/news/the-empire-in-petone-a-pleasant-surprise/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:19:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last night, my fellow Hutt City Chamber of Commerce members and I gathered at Petone&#8217;s old Empire Hotel in Jackson Street. Although I&#8217;d heard it had been refurbished, I was still not expecting much, as for many years it had languished as a bit of a rough sort of run-down bar that was frequented by local [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What effect do age and looks have on a DJ&#8217;s longevity?</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/business/what-effect-do-age-and-looks-have-on-a-djs-longevity/</link>
		<comments>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/business/what-effect-do-age-and-looks-have-on-a-djs-longevity/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:09:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jonathan Saunders from Sutton, United Kingdom asked me on my Facebook page the following in response to this post; 2 questions for you Richard. 1. What age do you see yourself DJing till? 2. Do you think if you didn&#8217;t look like an Hollywood actor, do you think you&#8217;d get as many bookings?!? In other [...]]]></description>
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		<title>An amazing season of wedding entertainment</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/news/an-amazing-season-of-wedding-entertainment/</link>
		<comments>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/news/an-amazing-season-of-wedding-entertainment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s this time of year when I&#8217;m putting the final touches on the last couple of weddings for the season. I like to take stock of the memories of the celebrations past, the wonderful people I&#8217;ve met and the enjoyment I&#8217;ve helped create. I think about what I&#8217;ve learned, what I could have done better [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Just a DJ?</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/weddings/just-a-dj/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 04:51:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every now and then I&#8217;m genuinely pleased that I&#8217;ve paid attention to the little things that sometimes go wrong at weddings. Take today for example. I arrived to set up two hours before the ceremony. No outside power. No problem, I have my generator. The Best Man&#8217;s partner&#8217;s shoe heel broke. No problem. I took [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Amazing Distances Driven In 4 Months!</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/news/amazing-distances-driven-in-4-months/</link>
		<comments>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/news/amazing-distances-driven-in-4-months/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:57:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first quarter of 2010 has been incredible for me. I’ve enjoyed DJ and MC work literally all over the country and have clocked up some astonishing kilometres in my car. Because I need to take my gear with me, it’s most convenient to drive to my events. When choosing a vehicle for my work, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Telecom- Are You Listening?</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/business/telecom-are-you-listening/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:47:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a recent blog post, Andy Sernovitz said the following: We’ve been hosting our email with the same company for 10 years. It’s been rock-solid, with the occasional problem solved quickly and well. We were the first in line when they offered a new, upgraded server. And the transition was a disaster.  Tech support was [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DJ &amp; MC work all over New Zealand</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/news/dj-mc-work-all-over-new-zealand/</link>
		<comments>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/news/dj-mc-work-all-over-new-zealand/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:02:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What a fascinating season year it’s been already been. I’ve been fortunate enough to entertain clients and their guests in some of the country’s most beautiful locations and there’s more still to come before winter hits. I saw in the New Year celebrating a surprise wedding at The Lodge at the Inlet in Pauatahanui, Wellington. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2010 Best Nationwide DJs &amp; MCs Award</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/news/2010-best-nationwide-djs-mcs-award/</link>
		<comments>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/news/2010-best-nationwide-djs-mcs-award/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:37:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the second consecutive year, I&#8217;m honoured and extremely proud to have been nominated as a finalist in the 2010 Corporate Events Guide People&#8217;s Choice Awards in the classification &#8220;Best Nationwide DJs &#38; MCs. I was delighted to win this accolade last year, thanks to the support and wonderful comments from my previous clients and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bride &amp; Groom&#8217;s initials as a monogram</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/weddings/wedding-ideas/bride-grooms-initials-as-a-monogram/</link>
		<comments>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/weddings/wedding-ideas/bride-grooms-initials-as-a-monogram/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:31:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few months ago I was fortunate enough to purchase an extremely compact data/video projector for an extremely reasonable price. I had the intention of using it to play video footage that I occasionally get asked to present at my client&#8217;s events. Messages from those who couldn&#8217;t be there in person are one example of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>First use of new portable generator</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/business/technology/first-use-of-new-portable-generator/</link>
		<comments>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/business/technology/first-use-of-new-portable-generator/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:53:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The recent acquisition of a Honda EU10i portable inverter generator was a long-time coming. For years I&#8217;d wanted to have a generator so that I had the ability to provide beautiful sound virtually anywhere that my clients required it, as well as back-up power in the event of a power cut. On New Year&#8217;s Eve [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ideas for the Stag Party!</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/weddings/wedding-ideas/ideas-for-the-stag-party/</link>
		<comments>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/weddings/wedding-ideas/ideas-for-the-stag-party/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:01:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I read this recently and thought it sounded like a HUGE, yet amusing challenge for the Groom-to-be and his entourage: Stag will be wearing a full wedding dress with a veil all day. And the rules are as follows: If he takes the veil off at any time&#8230; Punishment. If he goes to the toilet [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Your venue is stunning but what about the DJ gear?</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/hire-a-dj/your-venue-is-stunning-but-what-about-the-dj-gear/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:32:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s a sad fact of my industry that there are many operators who don’t seem to place much importance on the appearance of their equipment relative to the celebration and the venue. I attend weddings all over the country (and a few overseas) and I see how much effort the couple, the venue and the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to hire a great DJ part 7</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/hire-a-dj/how-to-hire-a-great-dj-part-7/</link>
		<comments>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/hire-a-dj/how-to-hire-a-great-dj-part-7/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:02:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Will your DJ have back-up equipment in case of an emergency? Even professional equipment can fail on occasion, so it is important to know whether your DJ has extra components, or hopefully another entire sound system available to them. Often only the top-end professional DJs invest the extra money to ensure that everything works on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Entertainment anywhere with a portable generator</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/business/technology/entertainment-anywhere-with-a-portable-generator/</link>
		<comments>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/business/technology/entertainment-anywhere-with-a-portable-generator/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:36:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The purchase of a new Honda EU10i portable inverter generator (known in America as the Honda EU1000i) now offers the ability for me to supply music and announcements virtually anywhere. In recent months, I&#8217;ve entertained in Auckland, Taupo, Ohakune, Hawkes Bay, Queenstown, Dunedin, Wairarapa and of course, Wellington. In some of the places I&#8217;ve been, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fun wedding ceremony entrance</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many of you will have seen this already, but it&#8217;s such a fun clip that I thought I&#8217;d link it for your enjoyment once more. I do love it when couples put some preparation into creating something fun and memorable for their reception. Enjoy! There&#8217;s also a part II to this, just for fun&#8230; Share [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/news/chamber-of-commerce-business-excellence-awards/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:06:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On the evening of Friday 6th November I was the Master of Ceremonies for the auspicious Hutt Valley Business Excellence Awards. These awards recognise business excellence in the city across a wide range of categories and are a highlight of the business year for Business Hutt Valley. Congratulations to all of the winners, especially the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Award Entertainment now an award winner!</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/news/award-entertainment-now-an-award-winner/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:44:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Corporate Events Guide People&#8217;s Choice Awards honour New Zealand companies that have excelled in their field of expertise over the last 12 months. Now in their fourth year, the Corporate Events Guide People’s Choice Awards are known as the most prestigious awards in the event planning industry. 13,000 votes were recorded throughout the year [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Crowd-sourced radio show ditches the DJ</title>
		<link>http://www.awardentertainment.co.nz/news/crowd-sourced-radio-show-ditches-the-dj/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:06:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DJ Richard Mills</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a recent news story I read how in Australia, Austereo radio listeners will be able to control what is being played on air in real time and even nix bad song choices as they are playing in a radical new experiment that blends online and traditional broadcasts. The radio network, in partnership with US [...]]]></description>
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