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Posted by twilight on Aug-31-2003 15:35:

how does a dj agecy work?

I hope I'm in the right forum with this question

I would like to know how does a dj agecy work? Could anyone outline the range of activities that a dj agency performs? It would be also great if anyone could tell me how does an agency get profit (from the dj's or from the people that book them or somewhere else???).

Just being curious

Posted by Freak on Aug-31-2003 18:07:

simple

they take a cut of the djs earnings in return for finding them work/booking them
Normally in the region of 10% is their cut

Posted by bachatu on Sep-01-2003 05:36:

The Agency gets you bookings and shows. You sometimes have contracts, sometimes not. It depends on the booking agency.
They ask you what your pay requirements are, equipment preference, etc, and try to accommodate most of it.
Obviously, in order for them to get you booked, they usually have contacts with different promoters and get all arrangements for gigs on certain dates.
If travel is required, they (promoter not agent) cover most travel expenses (flight, hotel).
So really, they're objective is to get enough money from the promoters to cover all expenses, including their cut, while still covering your salary requirements.

Posted by twilight on Sep-02-2003 09:06:

quote:
Originally posted by bachatu
The Agency gets you bookings and shows. You sometimes have contracts, sometimes not. It depends on the booking agency.
They ask you what your pay requirements are, equipment preference, etc, and try to accommodate most of it.
Obviously, in order for them to get you booked, they usually have contacts with different promoters and get all arrangements for gigs on certain dates.
If travel is required, they (promoter not agent) cover most travel expenses (flight, hotel).
So really, they're objective is to get enough money from the promoters to cover all expenses, including their cut, while still covering your salary requirements.

I know this will sound stupid, but i have to ask - who is a promoter then? is it a representative of the venue that is responsible for finding a dj for the particular party or what?

I would like to know the answer more from the agency/promotion point of view rather then the dj point of view for now. any details greatly appreciated

Posted by Acid Circus on Sep-09-2003 17:14:

A promoter is the person who is putting on the event. They may or may not be linked to the venue that the event is being held at.

Posted by Alekos on Sep-09-2003 21:31:

That's a really good question ~! Thanks for asking but now I have a couple of question >
1>How can I get in touch with a DJ agency ? website will be great
2>Before you get book somewhere, do u have to pay the DJ agency ? Or do they start getting pay at the same time the DJ does ?>
Thank you

Posted by Acid Circus on Sep-10-2003 10:30:

quote:
Originally posted by IKKI-ZUVK
That's a really good question ~! Thanks for asking but now I have a couple of question >
1>How can I get in touch with a DJ agency ? website will be great
2>Before you get book somewhere, do u have to pay the DJ agency ? Or do they start getting pay at the same time the DJ does ?>
Thank you

1) There are many DJ agencies all over the world catering for A-List DJ's right down to that bloke you hear play pop music at your local club!

2) Don't really understand what you are getting at here. If it is what I think you are saying some agencies will require some money from you to get promotional material out to promoters. When you get a booking most agencies want their cut up front and the DJ will collect the rest of the money on the night!