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Do you DJ for the Love of music or for the $$?

Hey guys.. so I was just wondering, a lot of us play out in clubs and bars here and get paid for doing so. But if you came across a situation where somebody wanted you to play alongside a big name DJ but can't pay you for doing it, would you do it?

Of course I would... Honestly, im only a bedroom DJ, without any experience playing in clubs, so i dont know how much harder it would be to dj in a club environment.... but just the thought of playing beside Armin Van Buuren or someone would just make me the happiest person in the world... just the experience of playing infront of hundreds or thousands of people would be enough for me... hell i would even pay for the flight ticket to europe just to play along side him

Re: Do you DJ for the Love of music or for the $$?

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Originally posted by Shudder Hey guys.. so I was just wondering, a lot of us play out in clubs and bars here and get paid for doing so. But if you came across a situation where somebody wanted you to play alongside a big name DJ but can't pay you for doing it, would you do it?

Honestly, if they can afford anyone big, what's the problem with a few 10ers for you then?

Of course you have to start somewhere though... If they're (=promoter) confident you'll stand your ground next to a big name, you should be more confident about yourself and realize you're worth at least a bit of $. Plain and simple.

I think the fact that I'm sitting here posting about this on the internet answers the question

what $$?

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Originally posted by Shudder But if you came across a situation where somebody wanted you to play alongside a big name DJ but can't pay you for doing it, would you do it?

Give me a good reason not to.

i do it all for the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$

ya fuck the music

I'm actually curious, those of you who do DJ for money, how much on average do you make from that per year?

i make around $100,000 a year

usually more

paparazzi starting to swarm

I dj for myself so i guess beucase i enjoy the music (i dont LOVE the music, sounds like plur)



But i would sell out, make cheesy tracks and play deadmause hits for the cash, no doubt!

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Originally posted by Adam420 I'm actually curious, those of you who do DJ for money, how much on average do you make from that per year?

Not much, going to Finland today for a gig this saturday. It doesn't earn that much, but all expenses are covered. Free food lol . Then again I'm not that popular, but things are starting to get better I must say .

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Originally posted by Storyteller Not much, going to Finland today for a gig this saturday. It doesn't earn that much, but all expenses are covered. Free food lol . Then again I'm not that popular, but things are starting to get better I must say .

got any sets uploaded anywhere? i have no idea what kind of stuff you play, but if it's good i might come check you out on saturday!

A promotional set right there. Most music will be like this and a bit trancier (Chris Reece/Daniel Portman/DJ Remy stuff).

http://klubitus.org/forum_aihe.php?...1185904#1185904

It's in Turku, if you do decide to come by come and say hi

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Originally posted by Storyteller A promotional set right there. Most music will be like this and a bit trancier (Chris Reece/Daniel Portman/DJ Remy stuff). http://klubitus.org/forum_aihe.php?...1185904#1185904 It's in Turku, if you do decide to come by come and say hi

i live in turku, so it's no problem for me. gonna go see the new bond movie with a bunch of mates earlier on saturday. gonna have to ask them if they'd come along to listen to some good music.

Cool, just come up and say hi, even in the middle of the set. Just do it Maybe I'll tell you to wait a sec, but you know hehe. Till then perhaps!

I do it for the music. But you aren't going to get me out of my house or studio without paying me.

I do it for the love of taking 2 separate entities and making them into something completely new of my making. I love to watch the crowds reaction and to see the bodies in motion enjoying themselves. Getting paid is definitely a nice bonus for doing something I enjoy.

I once wouldn't start playing my set at my mates 21st until his dad paid me my fee's and lined up 5 huge lines of columbia's finest.

He's no longer my friend.

hookers n blow with the odd free scarf here and there.

to be honest, it is a loaded question.

it is either a hobby or a job.

I will stop DJing once it becomes purely a money thing for me.

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Originally posted by Storyteller A promotional set right there. Most music will be like this and a bit trancier (Chris Reece/Daniel Portman/DJ Remy stuff). http://klubitus.org/forum_aihe.php?...1185904#1185904 It's in Turku, if you do decide to come by come and say hi

Wicked set .

And as for the discussion, I am 19 and i would like to start getting some gigs myself. i wouldnt really care if i got paid or not for my first few gigs or so becuase the first experiences of playing out for the public and learning from them would be enough, And the enjoyment of course, but if i gradually started more gigs throughout the years, i would expect a little payment. i would still play of course even if i didnt get paid, no question about it.

love of music for me then money part is a close second.

cool thanks for the responses.. djing for me has always been abt the music.. but it was interesting seeing what everybody thought about this

I most DEFINITELY do it for the music....Here in Miami, if you're in it for the money you are in bad shape. Unless you are a RESIDENT DJ @ one the clubs down here, good luck if you get paid within 2 weeks of the party, of if you even get paid @ all. Most of the time, if your a "special guest dj", chances are its a non paying gig...but the publicity is much more rewarding than the money in my opinion.

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