Personally I'm all for opener/warm-up DJs. I think they're an essential part of clubbing, sometimes I don't like getting to clubs late because I don't like getting there with the main dj already on and rocking. I like the opener to do what they're supposed to, open! This thread is inspired by two thigns, first the DJ I saw opening for Lawler and Pete Tong at Pacha, Ibiza was phenomenal! Nice and deep to start and getting techy/funky whatever just before Lawler got on. I've never enjoyed an opener more before that, I just wish I could remember who it was . Second...this post from the West Coast forum regarding NYE:

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F%& The Warm Up DJ gives us what we pay for! I can guarantee you that Ferry or Armin would both know how to get the crowd started with out needing the assistance of a warm up DJ ...

I hardly doubt Armin OR Ferry would sound right opening at 9pm and playing till past 4am. Not only would their (or a majority of djs for that matter) sets probably run out of steam, but c'mon...they play pretty banging stuff.

Thoughts?

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Originally posted by dj_bas Personally I'm all for opener/warm-up DJs. I think they're an essential part of clubbing, sometimes I don't like getting to clubs late because I don't like getting there with the main dj already on and rocking. I like the opener to do what they're supposed to, open! This thread is inspired by two thigns, first the DJ I saw opening for Lawler and Pete Tong at Pacha, Ibiza was phenomenal! Nice and deep to start and getting techy/funky whatever just before Lawler got on. I've never enjoyed an opener more before that, I just wish I could remember who it was . Second...this post from the West Coast forum regarding NYE: I hardly doubt Armin OR Ferry would sound right opening at 9pm and playing till past 4am. Not only would their (or a majority of djs for that matter) sets probably run out of steam, but c'mon...they play pretty banging stuff. Thoughts?

Actually armin does the extended armin only sets... so props to him for that...


Ibiza warm up djs FTW.

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One of the best warm-up dj's I have ever seen was DJ Three, who opened for Steve Lawler a couple months ago. His set blew me away...

Roland when he opened for Steve Lawler at Space, Miami in 2003...he just did an amazing 3 hour set opening for Lawler. Started it off with Valentino - Flying..ooooof.

the opener, however skilled, ultimately has to complement the main act.

my fave tiesto opener was always noel sanger; for pvd it was edgar v.

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Kazell opens for Digweed sometimes .......Does a great job.

I agree with bas, openers do a great job when they draw a crowd but do their job.

some of the best openers I have seen

Bas
John Do and Justin from BasicLA
Kazell

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Saw Andy Moor open for 4 Strings once. Took the show. Nice slow proggy trance.

I agree, opening Dj's rule. As long as they have some talent.

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Originally posted by |Thrax| I agree with bas, openers do a great job when they draw a crowd but do their job. some of the best openers I have seen Bas John Do and Justin from BasicLA Kazell

Heard good things about John Do from Bas!

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Originally posted by Allied Nations Heard good things about John Do from Bas!

John Do is a FANTASTIC DJ, I absolutely love hearing him spin. I've seen him and Justin open for a plethora of djs as Avalon residents and they never disappoint.

Anyway, I asked this because I enjoy playing as an opener, granted not as many people will hear me it's still the openers responsibility to get the club going. For the most part the opener should really be going off for maybe 20-30 mins. I had an opener set that was from 9-10:30. I played mostly deep house at around 124 bpm and stepped it up to some tech/funky house at 126 for 20 mins or so. I think I had more fun doing that than playing a "headliner" set. I want to do it again so bad

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Warm up dj's are definitely necessary. I do warm up for a gig called Teknotribe and it really has taught me a lot. It sets the tone for the whole evening and allows the dj's after to progress from one area to another.

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Originally posted by dj_bas I hardly doubt Armin OR Ferry would sound right opening at 9pm and playing till past 4am. Not only would their (or a majority of djs for that matter) sets probably run out of steam, but c'mon...they play pretty banging stuff. Thoughts?

armin does armin only nights he plays for 9 hours or something stupid. i think that warm up djs probably dont get enough credit alot of people see the warm up as just filing the time before the main dj comes on.

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