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| quote: | Originally posted by tatoul Some of you on this board know what you're talking about. Many of you do not.....and are pretty dumb to boot. DJ fees depend on a variety of factors, including type of event (eg, club, rave, private party, corporate-sponsored party), size of venue, as well as whether or not the contract is long-term (eg, "residency") or a one-time event. At a club like Crobar NY, a guy like Tiesto (who is at the top with PVD and a few others) was recently paid $50K/night for 2 back-to-back nights (Saturday & Sunday). That's $100K total. That's a lot, it's true, but remember, he has a staff of people that he pays as well, not to mention travel expenses. It's possible to earn even more. For example, at a beach rave in southern Brazil two years ago, I was told (by the organizer) that Carl Cox was paid $60K. Agents for DJs typically want to know the capacity of the venue, the cover charge (if any), the sponsor's marketing efforts and budget, among other factors. Accordingly, for a smaller club like Cielo, the DJ fee will naturally be lower, but Cielo is known to have a top-notch music program in a venue providing an intimate, upscale environment (where DJs can play a little differently, hone their skills, etc). For some events, a top DJ can get a cut of the cover charge...which means his compensation isn't a flat fee, but rather depends on the turn-out that night. DJ fees for residencies are a whole other ball game because the DJ has the club's marketing muscle behind him consistently in one market, and there's real value in that. Finally, in Ibiza, certain high-profile clubs (like Space) do not pay DJs their typical fees because (i) DJ sets are typically only 2-3 hours long; and (ii) there is a prestige factor to spinning there).
On a separate note, it's really stupid to measure a DJ's fee as a percentage of how many records he spins in a night or per hour. It takes these guys many many years to achieve what they have, develop their skills, become knowledgeable, not to mention the brutal travel schedule. That's all I have to say on this subject, people.
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