The traditional Christmas party usually includes an eclectic mix of latest tunes, classic floor fillers, party anthems and Christmas songs to appease guests of all ages. There are certain festive hits that most DJs will play as part of their main sets, including ‘Merry Xmas Everyone’ – Slade, ‘I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday’ – Wizzard, ‘All I Want For Christmas (Is You)’ – Mariah Carey, and of course ‘Fairytale Of New York’ by the Pogues feat. Kirsty McColl. But it’s also a good idea to have some other options to hand.

There are also some modern Christmas hits that may find their way into your main set. Artists including Ariana Grande, Snoop Dogg, Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga have all released decent festive hits that can be added to a pop chart set to complement the occasion. Traditional classics have been recorded by artists including Michael Buble, Robbie Williams and Carly Rae Jepson to give them a wider appeal to audiences of all ages.

There is also the option of playing tracks that have been given a festive feel thanks to some clever production. Songs like ‘Love Me Like You Do’ – Little Mix is a good example of a modern pop track that also includes a Christmas version featuring added sleigh bells throughout. It’s not a new thing – in fact, Mastermix have used that formula for a few years now, adding a festive feel to tracks including ‘Gangnam Style’ – Psy and the ever-popular ‘Soul Banana’ mix (still a favourite of many DJs).

One of the questions that always gets asked amongst DJs is, “What version of Auld Lang Syne do you play?” There are so many options to choose from and it usually comes down to personal choice. Recently, I rediscovered Mariah Carey’s version. It has all the right component parts, including a piano intro with lamented vocals before kicking into a dance version that takes the energy levels up.

Mastermix have a wide range of mixed and unmixed collections to ensure you have all you need for Christmas and New Year, including Essential Hits: Christmas, Mastermix Collection: Christmas, Grandmaster Christmas and Grandmaster New Year’s Party. In addition, as an early Christmas present to all Pro Mobile readers, Mastermix have created an exclusive digital album that features a selection of alternate Christmas and New Year tracks, and utilities to add to your DJ music library.

1 \\ Zat You Santa Claus – Buster Poindexter & his Banshees
2 \\ Jingle Bells – Brian Setzer Orchestra
3 \\ Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Idina Menzel feat. Michael Buble
4 \\ Merry Christmas Everybody – Robbie Williams feat. Jamie Cullem
5 \\ Cool Yule – Louis Armstrong
6 \\ Winter Wonderland / Here Comes Santa Claus – Snoop Dogg & Anna Kendrick
7 \\ Sleigh Bells (PhatCap! Trap Remix) – Trap City feat. Ronettes
8 \\ Christmas In Hollis – Run-DMC
9 \\ Doggy Dogg Christmas – Snoop Dogg
10 \\ You’re Mean Mr Grinch – Tyler, The Creator
11 \\ My Favourite Things – Supremes
12 \\ Last Christmas – Carly Rae Jepson
13 \\ Santa Tell Me – Ariana Grande
14 \\ Love Me Like You Do (Christmas Version) – Little Mix
15 \\ Gangnam Style (Christmas Version) – Psy
16 \\ New Years Day (USA Remix / Kevorkian Remix) – U2
17 \\ Auld Lang Syne (The New Years Anthem) (Ralphi Rosario Remix) – Mariah Carey
18 \\ Let It Go (Frozen O.S.T.) (Papercha$er Club Mix) – Idina Menzel
19 \\ Countdown – Beyonce
20 \\ This Is The New Year – A Great Big World
21 \\ Up We Go – Lights
22 \\ Bringing In A Brand New Year – B.B. King
23 \\ Auld Lang Syne
24 \\ Auld Lang Syne – Glenn Miller Orchestra
25 \\ New Year’s Day (Ferry Corsten Remix) – U2

Bonus Tracks
26 \\ Sleigh Bells Effect
27 \\ It’s Christmas – Noddy Holder
28 \\ Big Ben Chimes
29 \\ 10 – 0 Countdown
30 \\ Countdown Clock (TV Show)