How Do You Get a DJ Gig at a Nightclub? To get DJ gigs at nightclubs, we focus on networking, marketing ourselves, creating demo mixes, building a brand, having essential equipment, setting rates, negotiating contracts, using promotional tactics, creating press kits, and maintaining a strong ...
Rule #1: Diversify your gigs Throughout the years, time has shown that a getting smashed is a good cure for the newly broke so don’t expect people to stop drinking, they will just be doing it in different places. Clubs with cover charges and steep drink prices are going to have a ...
If you’re a DJ looking for live gigs in New York, networking is the key to success in the industry. Attending industry events, music conferences, and workshops is a great way to make connections with fellow DJs, promoters, and club owners in the area. Building genuine relationships is cru...
Learn how to become a DJ with advice from DJs Cut Chemist, Lost Frequencies, Luca Schreiner, tyDi, and Plastic Funk.
Amsterdam born DJ and producer DJ TLM has been rocking crowds at clubs, festivals and corporate/private events for over 25 years. The open format DJ is best known for his ability to incorporate turntablism into his club sets. DJ TLM is also well known for performing as a tour DJ. You ...
When you start doing DJ gigs, you might get song requests, so it’s a good idea to have a well-rounded library that includes a variety of popular songs for music lovers of all genres. If you’re a vinyl DJ, you must build your vinyl music collection. On the other hand, collecting ...
Unlike in a bar or at a mobile DJ event, in a club you’re unlikely to be playing the whole night. Some of my best nightclub gigs have been doing just that – playing regularly from 10am to 4pm in front of a home crowd – but it’s rare. Usually, you’ll be given a slot, ...
DJ Equipment Needs For A Mobile DJ Are you ready to be a professional mobile DJ? You’ve been hopping in your car to head for gigs within fifty miles of your home for years but you don’t really consider it a career. It’s more of a stepping stone until you start yourrealDJ career...
Step 5: Getting DJ Hardware Step 6: Recording a Mix Step 7: Building a Following Step 8: Getting Your First DJ Gigs Step 9: Honing Your Craft What To Do Now Step 1: Learning What DJs Do ADJ, ordisc jockey, is a person who hosts recorded music for an audience. Simple!
Booking gigs Giving guitar lessons Keeping your website updated Phone calls and emails Creating content for social media “In my opinion, being a professional musician doesn’t mean waking up at 1 pm, smoking a joint, and practicing in front of the mirror. I don’t want to dissuade anybody...