How To Be A D.J.?

[Ik001]

Found this post on a well known media site yesterday and just felt I needed to add to this one especially the comments made by another member who, in my opinion, is spot on with his comment.

" NOPE....firstly hang around the promoter in a sycophantic way telling him how great his venue is...then go (just the once) just to show you're a soulie….then post up pictures of ya fav tunes (preferably rare)...saying how they might get a spin....then keep telling everyone on social media how you're so looking forward to spinning a few (even though you have never been to the venue and never will again)...show pics of ya record box ready and waiting. Go to said venue play a complete load of bollox sending folk home early.....post up afterwards what an honour it was ….then never set foot in the place again...…….sound/look familiar?"

[Steve S 60]

Don't forget to turn up ten minutes before your slot, thus ensuring you haven't heard what's already been played by the other DJs and the dance floor reaction to those records.  Leave promptly once your set is over.

[Girdwoodinc]

4 hours ago, Steve S 60 said:

Don't forget to turn up ten minutes before your slot, thus ensuring you haven't heard what's already been played by the other DJs and the dance floor reaction to those records.  Leave promptly once your set is over.

Unfortunately know a few like this - along with DJs that don't promote events that they are playing at

[Bbrich]

8 hours ago, Steve S 60 said:

Don't forget to turn up ten minutes before your slot, thus ensuring you haven't heard what's already been played by the other DJs and the dance floor reaction to those records.  Leave promptly once your set is over.

maybe dj fees should be reduced by a % for every repeat play & all dj's paid out at the end of the event......

[Len]

3 hours ago, Ahoy Sailor said:

along with DJs that don't promote events that they are playing at

Not their job to really, so shouldn't expect this to happen. But always a bonus if they become part of the team by spreading the word.

Nor is it their risk of not many through the door - A deal is a deal, so the offer of pay should stand. Some DJ's do kindly refrain from a wage / or reduce it if an event is low on numbers, which again, is a bonus if this happens - Their choice though. (Sorry, slightly off-topic that last bit)

All the best,

Len 

P.s - Normally 'dreading to play a few'  

[Len]

18 minutes ago, bbrich said:

maybe dj fees should be reduced by a % for every repeat play & all dj's paid out at the end of the event......

Personally I think too bigger deal is made about repeat plays. As long as it doesn't happen loads I'm fine with it - Helps if it's a 'good' repeat play though 

Len 

[Mrmick]

Or like me you could have a son who is into the scene... gets his dad (me) a spot then decides to break it gently to me,  sometimes the week before as he knows how nervous i get.. but it is worth it as he is so proud when i dj.