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Thinking about starting a DJ agency...

Hi folks,

Recently I have been thinking about starting up a DJ agency. In part because I am currently pissed off with the one I am signed to at the moment and most of my gigs now come through my connections that I have made and are nothing to do with the agency yet they still charge for using me (I gotta stop writing such long sentences...)

Initially this agency would just provide another chance for DJs to put their contact information and give them a chance to promote themselves to their local clubs etc. The plan would be for you guys to be able to say here is my agency... you get the picture.

With regards to money, there would be no question of me taking any payments or anything as I would be using the site for the above reason myself and nothing else. At this stage it is purely intended to be used for promotional purposes.

I can not guarantee any bookings as a result of this site but on the other hand what have you got to loose?

In short it's basically a list of TA DJs (and a few others) and a little about them, picture and how to contact them etc.

I have to be firm on this though and say that initially I am only looking for DJs who play out at the moment for the main part of the agency but I will be looking to create an up and coming section so that the younger guys can get in on the action.

In other words if you are interested it doesn't matter what level you play at, as long as we feel that you are able to hold your own then I will have a place for you on the site.

What do we need from you?

• Initially all we need from you is a demo mix. Just PM me a link with your mix and who you are and I will give it a listen. To make my life a little easier I would also appreciate that you tell me in the PM the minutes when you are mixing. Not because I can't tell, but given the volume of mixes so far I can't listen to the whole thing but will listen enough to get the feel. Another thing to remember is that it doesn't have to be a full CD. 40 minutes is enough but if you want to do more it will be greatfully recieved.
  

• A contact e-mail address.
  
• A contact number (optional but will help you more if you do)
  
• A picture of you (Needen't be of you DJing but has to show your face clearly.
  
• Your current top 10 tracks (Needs to be updated at the beggining of every month.
  
• A list of places you have played (Mandatory if you qualify for the agency part, optional for the up and coming part).
  
• A small Bio that talks about your influences and how long you have been DJing and anything else you feel we need to know.
  
• Types of music you play.
  
• The format you use.
  

Sounds like a great idea man! Maybe in another year or two I'll be up to snuff to get into the "up and comming" section. Hope it all goes well for you Nem, let me know if you need any help with the technical side of the site, more than willing to help you out mate.

Awesome idea man.. As you know from our past PM's I ain't playing out yet, but I would love to possibly get on the "up and comers" list. I really hope this works out for you man. I will send you the initial info whenever you want to start receiving it. But I will totally support you as far as I can...

Cheers

Hey thanks guys,

Your support is greatly appreciated.
Hey prod, submit it anyways dude, you never know how I will hear it.

Cheers
Nem

That's a great F*cking idea !
Unfortunatly I'm still a bedroom DJ and It'll stay like for a while, someday hopefully soon I'll be able to say >> I'm ready to play out .
otherwise I'd send you a Demo Mix specially because of YOU, the great Nen who has always been there to help me (all the TAs) out.
I wish you the best !
Please let me know when bedroom djs(with skills) are welcome .
Good Luck

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Originally posted by Nemesis44 Hey thanks guys, Your support is greatly appreciated. Hey prod, submit it anyways dude, you never know how I will hear it. Cheers Nem

Heh, I'll have to make one. How long would you like it ? I can't say I've been mixing very long, but hell, might as well give it a try

P.S. Nem you rock

Hmmm think I better re-phrase myself.

Ok folks,
Looks like I didn't make myself understood properly with the up and coming part.
What I basically want is for the Bedroom DJs to submit their stuff to me to be in the 'up and coming' section. If I think you got something then I will encourage you to flaunt it plain and simple.
There are so many good DJs who just don't get the exposure these days due to other DJs who are too scared to give the young guys a go. On the other hand there is also a lot of crap out there.

As some of you already know, I am happy to listen to mixes and tell you what I think about them and what you might want to do with it etc. All submissions will be met with a positive attitude. And if I don't accept you the first time, what you have to learn about this business is that it's persistance as much as anything.

Just get mixing folks and then PM me with a link.

Cheers
Nem

Thats a great idea.

I'll get a link up soon

Excellent idea Nem, I think if this ends up being a long-term thing (which it sounds like it is) then it should be stickied.

great idea man.

Once i can dedicate more time to mixing regularly I will send ya a mix. Just this damn masters thesis eats up free time like no other.



hope all goes well.

Great idea Nem.
If only there were more around like you.

Just had one question though.
Are you looking for people only from England or anywhere?
Cause I'm on the other side of the globe....so I was just curious.

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Originally posted by ScratchMaster Great idea Nem. If only there were more around like you. Just had one question though. Are you looking for people only from England or anywhere? Cause I'm on the other side of the globe....so I was just curious.

All over mate... I think 'International DJ Agency' has a nice ring to it don't you?

The plan is that I want to showcase as many TA DJs as possible. There are a lot of dedicated DJs here and I get the same feeling from a lot of them. I the DJ business is very hard to get a break in and very often most promoters will say "Have you played out before?", my plan is to give the DJ some backing even if it's minimal by saying that I'm with these guys.

As I said before, it's not about the money, but it is all about front.
Anyone from any nation is most welcome to submit a mix.

Cheers
Nem

PS
Getting some good mixes so for from people. Keep 'em coming and I will do my best to try and respond to you in good time.

Just so you know guys, I have added a requirement in the Demo mix seciton on the original post.

When you submit, just remember to list the tracks and the minutes that you start to mix on.

Cheers
Nem

PS
Getting some great quality at the moment so this is going to be tough.

good this might help since the club that wanted me to play kind of.....CLOSED DOWN!!!!!!

i will pm you when i can get a link heheh



wow this is gonna be alot of work Nem would you like any help?

Thanks for offering to help.

At the moment I am doing fine but I may well take you up on your offer at a later date if that's cool with you.

Many thanks
Nem

Nice idea Nem, good luck with it! If you need any help with it just ask, I think we all will try to help u out (any Marketing stuff, just ask me that's what I study )
All the best
Cheers,
Bruno

Hey,
Sounds like a good plan i've recently moved to brighton for uni and since you are with an agency. Do you know where the best nights out for trance in brighton are as i can't seem to find any good nights?

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Originally posted by Thpus Hey, Sounds like a good plan i've recently moved to brighton for uni and since you are with an agency. Do you know where the best nights out for trance in brighton are as i can't seem to find any good nights?

Brighton is a little low on trance nights at the moment to be honest.

The best place in Brighton at the moment is the Honey Club.
Their line up is as follows:

Sat 21st Feb, Kai Tracid

Sat 28th Feb, Woody Van Eden

Sat 6th March, Tall Paul

Sat 13th March, JFK

Sat 20th March, This date isn't up on their site yet but I have first hand info that's it's Judge Jules. Although not %100 sure as I spoke to one of the guys from the HC and he didn't know what I was talking about.. but I bet you it's correct.

27th March, Stever Lee and John Askew

Sat 3rd April, Lucien Foort

Sat 10th April, Eddie Halliwell

Sat 17th April, Fergie

Sat 24th April, M.I.K.E.

There isn't really another night in Brighton that can boast acts like that. Worth checking out if you ask me.
I have played there a few times in the past and the set up is really nice not to mention the sound system is really good.

Send me a PM if you like. I will be going to some of those nights and get in as a VIP plus guests.

If you like your prog stuff then John Digweed has a monthly residency at the beach with Bedrock.
There is also a monthly hard trance night at the Volks Tavern for those who like it really hard.

Cheers
Nem

Anyone know of any good free hosting so I can get my mix up??
I will be looking into get a larger amount later on, but for now i just need 50-70 megs to get something up...

Cheers.

Try www.globalbeatz.net

Cheers
Nem

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Originally posted by Nemesis44 Try www.globalbeatz.net Cheers Nem

Excellent. Thanks Nem.

EDIT: Nem, do you have any problems with is being recorded in MONO?

No problem with mono.

Cheers
Nem

I'm using the link provided by nem, but i'm having trouble uploading the mix i want to, because i don't have java enabled. pardon my ignorance but does anyone know what this means and how i could enable this little java fella'.

Maybe you need to download Java Virtual Machine. Run a search "download Java VM Windows" or something, I think Microsoft has deleted that file from their servers but check Microsoft's site too if you are having trouble finding it. I'm in a hurry right now but if you have trouble, I'll help you out later in the day!
Good luck

ahh!

cheers i'll have a look and see if i can find what your talking about.

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