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THE BASEMENT - Attn: All talented DJ's

Attn: All talented DJ's

As you may know by now starting September 10th BUZZiN.TO will be launching a new weekly Wednesday night at THE BASEMENT.

We often get asked how to get a slot at The Basement on a Sunday. Well before jumping the gun, we are now accepting demos from DJ's who are interested in spinning on Wednesday nights at The Basement. DJ's with the best technical performance, crowd reaction, and promoting skills will earn themselves a residency spot on Sundays at The Basement.

This night is designed to bring out all the hidden gems of this city. DJ's who are frustrated and believe that they deserve to showcase their talent in a proper nightclub are encouraged to participate.

Please note: we do NOT accept LINKS to your demo, myspace, website or anything electronic for that matter. Even if you live far far away. Kindly please make an effort to come down to The Basement on a Wednesday night and show us that you are serious. We can have a cold beer, you can submit your demo, and drop your resume on us.

Looking forward to meeting you all...

Thank you in advance
BUZZiN.TO


- THE BASEMENT
- 178 BATHURST & QUEEN W.
- BESIDE PIZZA PIZZA
- 416.362.6060
- WWW.BUZZiN.TO

P.S. There is no cover charge all night long, and drinks at our fully
stocked bar are reasonably priced

kool. I will definitely head down to say whats up to y'all buzzin.to heads!

um... pretty sure this is an event listing

gonna stop by for a bit. im off thursday and friday.

2 questions

1) what are teh acceptable genres to submit?
2) is the cold one on u guys?

Promoting skills????

Who else finds it ridiculous that the talent has to do his own gig promotion???

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Originally posted by VDub Promoting skills???? Who else finds it ridiculous that the talent has to do his own gig promotion???

unless u have a manager, u end up doing alot of promotions for urself....every non bigname dj out there does it...its not uncommon...

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Originally posted by VDub Promoting skills???? Who else finds it ridiculous that the talent has to do his own gig promotion???

I know where you're comin' from budd, but that's how the business goes these days..a lot of up and coming talent ( some really great ones I might add), but if they don't bring the crowd, the clubs won't even look @ them a second time..

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Originally posted by VDub Promoting skills???? Who else finds it ridiculous that the talent has to do his own gig promotion???

I definately do not, and think it's very reasonable for an event organizer to want the djs to promote the show.

I play both roles. Organizer/event manager as well as dj for all the Nightdreamer events in Hamilton.

from the organizers/manager perspective: Each name on that flyer should make my job, as an organizer & promoter of the event, easier to get people in the door. I pay serious money for a headliner, cause his/her name is making my job easier to get people in the door. If "dj so and so from down the street that no one cares about but plays good tunes" isn't drawing a crowd from my general promotions, he better be bringing in some people to help fill the room and make for a better event/party.

When your name makes my job easier by drawing people in the door, you can slow down with the promo and just be the dj instead of the dj/promoter.


for myself, from a dj's perspective: I want my crew there in full force chearing/dancing/supporting...when my friends dig it, I have more fun whch inturn rubs off on the people who haven't heard me dj. which in turns makes a good impression on the organizer/promoters of who evers party I'm playing at, which results in a better chance of getting boked again, which hopefully will lead to more gigs.

If yer lazy and don't want to promote, I suggest you don't goto the basement on wednesday night (for the record, I have nothing to do with the basement...just voicing my opinion from my experience)

^^ what he said

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Originally posted by Owen M I definately do not, and think it's very reasonable for an event organizer to want the djs to promote the show. I play both roles. Organizer/event manager as well as dj for all the Nightdreamer events in Hamilton. from the organizers/manager perspective: Each name on that flyer should make my job, as an organizer & promoter of the event, easier to get people in the door. I pay serious money for a headliner, cause his/her name is making my job easier to get people in the door. If "dj so and so from down the street that no one cares about but plays good tunes" isn't drawing a crowd from my general promotions, he better be bringing in some people to help fill the room and make for a better event/party. When your name makes my job easier by drawing people in the door, you can slow down with the promo and just be the dj instead of the dj/promoter. for myself, from a dj's perspective: I want my crew there in full force chearing/dancing/supporting...when my friends dig it, I have more fun whch inturn rubs off on the people who haven't heard me dj. which in turns makes a good impression on the organizer/promoters of who evers party I'm playing at, which results in a better chance of getting boked again, which hopefully will lead to more gigs. If yer lazy and don't want to promote, I suggest you don't goto the basement on wednesday night (for the record, I have nothing to do with the basement...just voicing my opinion from my experience)

exactly. i know a number of djs that go the extra mile and promote all the events they are booked for and they have a manager as well. that is one of the reasons why it keeps them in business.

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Originally posted by VDub Promoting skills???? Who else finds it ridiculous that the talent has to do his own gig promotion???

the only way you`ll get gigs is if you promote the gigs you do get. It`s always been like that and will be until the end of time in every city on the planet.. The exception being DJs that have a following and that takes time to build.

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Originally posted by activate The exception being DJs that have a following and that takes time to build.

...the amount of times i got my friends come out and watch me play to an empty room...its disgusting, lol. i am forever greatful for my wonderful friends who have supported me over the years.

now that i get to play to rooms with people in them its generally easier (and i dont feel as bad) convincing people to come. but i still find it can be hit and miss. it also helps to cycle through different groups of friends. knowing who is likely come to what place/event.

but also it is important to know it takes time to build a following. meeting new people at events and chatting to them, and making a contact so hopefully they will come out to the next one. i only have so many friends, so bringing the same 20 people over and over, they're not always going to be able to make it, and nor should they. network network network.

edit..oh and it helps if your friends drink a lot. lol

HEY! What are you implying sir?!?! lol.

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Originally posted by NuERA edit..oh and it helps if your friends drink a lot. lol

true story

How many weeks is this going on for?

I totally agree with all of them ^^^^

As well, there are so many great DJ's out there right now that if your not willing to promote yourself than you just won't get noticed. I know quite a few guys who sit at home waiting for the phone to ring.......and it never does. Why?....not becasue they aren't talented DJ's but becasue nowone knows they're out there.

The Basement Wed parties are a huge opportuntiy for lesser known DJ's to get a chance to not only play, but to be apart of building a night as well. Trust me, I can speak of expereince here. You help THEM out and they will help YOU out in return. Those guys have been so good to me becasue I was willing to put in that extra effort to help them out. Now I'm one of the crew and I play regular spots on Suns....

............and still do whatever I can do help......

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Originally posted by gl.tch How many weeks is this going on for?

It's a new weekly night that just started. We had a great turnout last night too!!!!

Thanks to everyone who made it out!!! Good times!!!!

...and for those who didn't....we'll see you next Wed!!!!

yeah...phenomenal turnout!

i was pleasantly surprised.
we only stuck around for an hour or so cuz lauren was working in the morning but it was a good time.

Dubfire tonight?

1st time at basement. Checked it out with a buddy who was submitting a promo and I gotta say, basement is a pretty cool space. Would be interesting to see how its like when the place is rammed. Definitly gonna try to check this place out again in the near future.

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Originally posted by Silva D .

omg no way! thats amazing!

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Originally posted by chinamon omg no way! thats amazing!

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Originally posted by Silva D .

+1

Heyllo all!

BUZZiN.TO would like to thank everyone that came to our 1st Wednesday night jam, specially all the djs that came to support and brought us their demos.

We received over 50 demos so it'll take some time to give each one a good listen, please be patient with us.

We would also like to thank MATT BRENNAN for throwing down a great opening set...

Some DJ's that'll be spinning next Wednesday will be ADAM GREEN, OVI M, PETRO, SAMHOUSE, and more.

Hope to see you all soon!

Cheers
BUZZiN.TO

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