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QUOTE from Recess:
LEVEL 1
This first level includes the likes of Oakenfold, Sasha, Pete Tong etc. They don't normally have a set fee, rather than have a figure written across their record bags, promoters are made to make these guys an offer. Not just a cheque either, most promoters must include details of transport, accommodation, and any other teasers to make sure they go to that club rather than one of the other multitude of clubs that want them. Because of their grandeur, these guy will only really play a couple of sets in a week:- Est. annual Income :- £750,000 ($1,200,000) (ish)
LEVEL 2
Examples of this level include Tall Paul, Judge Jules, Seb Fontaine, Jeremy Healy etc. Most of the time, their lives are spent sorting out records in the back of their car as they travel up and down the country, playing their massive amount of gigs they take on. Three or four gigs on a Friday and Saturday, with a Sunday not being the hallowed day for a DJ!!! If they like you, they may only charge about £1300 for a 2 hour set, but rates can reach as high as £5000. Summertime changes the transport to planes, as these Dj's fly back and forth to Ibiza (EBEETHA - NOT EYEBEEFA!!) Est earnings:- £500,000 ($750,000)
LEVEL 3
These are either the aspiring workaholics who are desperately seeking admission to the inner circle which promises such rich rewards, or they are dedicated, passionate muso types, who are happy to do a job they love and make a damned decent living out of it. Average earnings are £500-£1000 a gig, and examples include John 00 Fleming, Lisa Pin Up, Jim Shaft Ryan, Darren Stokes and Anne Savage. As they're not quite there yet, they work much harder to become successful, amassing almost as many gigs as their high-flying counterparts, coming an at anything from three-seven per weekend. Est Yr Inc. £200,000 (£350,000)
Level 4
These are the punters of the DJ profession, the ordinary geezers, girls who happen do be a dab hand when it comes to spinning tunes, and make a few quid by doing so. Likely to be extremely dedicated, and do it for the love of it, rather than the financial reward. While earnings per gig can average out to £250-£400, their eagerness can result in up to seven gigs a weekend. Most of the hardcore fraternity are included in this bracket, whereas practically all the members of the other divisions in this list are house jocks. Examples are Hixxy, Slipmatt, Sharkey, and just about every established Scottish/Irish house jockey. (BOO!! More Scottish Dj's please) Est Yr Inc. £91,000 ($150,000)
Level 5
Scraping the bottom of the barrel a bit here, with those who fancy themselves as a bit of a DJ, but haven't gotten very far yet. They'll do the odd gig for £100-£200 usually from a friend who's doing them a favour. They're around to bridge the gap between the warm up guy and the Guest/Resident, or they are there to fill out the flyer, without too much cost/ They'll get one gig a week - if they're lucky. Examples are hard to give, coz no-one remembers their names. Et Yr Inc. £3,900 ($5000)
Level 6
Wannabe Dj's struggling for a break really. These guys will play for £30 and a couple of beers, but generous club owners may pay up to £70 or so for the hour they spend warming up before the resident arrives, the doors open and people start to trickle in. Examples are nearly impossible to give, but go into any club, just after it's opened, and there you'll find one, grinning from ear to ear as he plays to a packed floor of two in his favourite club. Because they're cheap, and considered below residents, they will usually have a weekly residency. Est YR Inc £2,600 ($3,500)
Level 7
Nobodies. Bedroom Dj's who play at friends parties simply for the kudos, or maybe a few beers. Examples include at least one of your mates.
I actually think they left a couple out in there. But I can't be bothered thinking up what they would be. Although they did leave out the trusty Pub Dj. It's a good way to get to the next rung. It's what I did anyway.
Hope that helps you out :-)
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