Hi people. If there are any pro/semi-pro DJs or people involved in the industry, could please give me some insight on what it takes to get into being a club DJ?

Also, if anyone knows of any good/decently priced DJ stores in melbourne or Australian websites, could you please pass them along aswell. Preferably somewhere that sells technics and pioneer gear.

Thanks in advance guys.

I dont know that much.. but check out DMC Records in Commercial rd (off chapel). They have alotta equipment and u can bargain them down a bit.. good record collection there as well. As for getting a name for yourself.. make a mix and make a heapa copies of it on cd, then just ask cd/vinyl stores to play it in the shop.. give it to the owners of trendy cafes to play, if it's a good cd and they people like it, it can start you off with a bit of a reputation.


Pointy

these is a DJ shop out at Eastland on the main roadthat runs infront of the train station.. cant rember the name,, they do lessons and sell second hand stuff there,, good prices too..

As for breaking into the scene i suggest going to Centrals and other record stores as Dj's work there and ask them how to get a spot.. also there was a club in melb where u send them a tape and if ur good enough they will give u a 1 hr slot...

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Probably the best prices in Melbourne (don't quote me on that) can be found at Factory Sound http://www.factorysound.com
They have a big sale once a year, it is definitely worth checking them out.

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Ahhh yea, there's another store, dunno where it is but i've heard quite a bit about it.. One Stop DJ i think it is.. look in the white pages for that as well


Pointy

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Haha, wouldn't you know it, I just checked one of my hotmail accounts and found I had received the following email:

Yes folks, it is that time of year again...
Sale 2002 is the one day in the audio calendar you can meet all the reps from Australia's leading pro audio, dj and lighting importers and buy direct from wholesale to your inventory.

Click below for all the details, and don't forget to pre-register.
http://www.factorysound.com/sale2002.html

Hope to see you @ Factroy Sound complex Sunday June 2nd 2002.

Best Regards,

Sale 2002 Team


The event you've all been waiting for!

FACTORY SOUND SALE 2002
It's on again! Over $3 million of stock from australia's leading wholesalers


:: improved streamlined registration
:: faster checkout
:: product demos
:: no-reserve auctions all day
:: food and drink
Here's a sample of Bargain Draw Items:
RODE: NT-1 Studio Mic with shock mount $653 $199
QUEST: QA1000 Power amplifier $1499 $299
DENON: DP DJ151 Pro turntable $799 $250
MACKIE: DFX-6 Series mixer $1095 $199
SHURE: KSM27 Studio Microphone $999 $349
LA AUDIO: MLX-20 Dual mic/line pre-amp w/DI $995 $229
EV: 2 x Cobalt CO7 Microphones $358 $50
MAM: Resonator RS3 DJ Effects $629 $89
TC ELECTRONIC: M-300 Effects Processor $895 $230
SHURE: SM58 $429 $58
LEXICON: MPX-100 Digital FX Processor $799 $149
DB: L80 80Watt Powered Speakers (pair) $858 $180
BEHRINGER: Composer Pro Compressor $299 $59
CITRONIC: AM7 DJ Mixer $749 $149
A small selection of other bargains on the day:
PIONEER: Save over 40% on selected models…eg. CDJ-1003s pack: under $1900 - limited stock & display models, full_ warranty
DENON: DJ CD Players at ridiculous prices…eg. DN 1800FB: $999 - display stock, new, full warranty
2 x 12" Speakers and amp (600W/ch -4ohm) w/stands 1/2 price $1595
QSC: Save up to 40% on power amplifiers
RODE: Mics at up to 50% off (demo stock - limited stocks)
MACKIE & MACKIE INDUSTRIAL Mixers and Powered Speakers (at prices way too cheap to print!)
BEYER: Microphones with savings up to 40%
GENELEC: Up to 48% off selected models
K&M Microphone stands at up to 40% OFF :: Studio Mics: save up to 60%
SOFTWARE: All stock priced to clear :: HEADPHONES at up to 60% OFF
Cables: save over 40% :: LIGHTING: at up to 60% OFF
All Bargain Draw items are one-off, so therefore cannot be put aside or pre-purchased.
All prices are relevant for the day of the sale only.
Other sale items on the day will be available in multiples at up to 80% off. Everything is priced to clear
Factory Sound Sale 2002 is expected to be bigger than our previous year's sales, so we have taken on board lessons learnt from 2000 and 2001 to make it a better experience for all our customers. As we don't want anyone missing out on any of the bargains available on the day, we have taken steps to further streamline our registration procedure (it really pays to preregister - www.factorysound.com), check-out and auctions. Furthermore, we have hired extra staff to assist in the overall running of the event, so every one of our customers will be able to take advantage of the (even bigger) range of products on sale for ridiculously low prices.

Don't forget on the day there will be live entertainment, food and drinks, product demos and everybody's favourite, the bidding for no-reserve auctions. As mentioned earlier, 2002 will be bigger than ever and we look forward to seeing you all in at the Factory to take advantage of the exceptional bargains.

The rules
If this is your first Factory Sound Sale, here are a few rules to remember:
all prices are available on the day of sale only
all products must be paid in full on the day of sale
only registered customers are able to purchase goods
payment via: cash, VISA, Mastercard, AMEX (no cheques)

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"my son will be a gienues(sp?)" - Originally posted by Googooly
"many species of bear give blowjobs." - Originally posted by Sunsnail.. NOW CONFIRMED BY PHOTO EVIDENCE!
"astroboy is brave and gentle and wise." - Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN
"ew! i wouldn't go anywhere near a homeless dudes butthole... not even if i was sodomizing him with a poison ivy cactus dildo" - Originally posted by lücid
"also can someone post the link to my mom's forum, thank you!" - Originally posted by miamitrance04
"dude man its not me its what the world does to me. Trust me I'm a normal person people just constantly fuck with me." Originally posted by ********
"I can see Lira getting a hard-on already. And believe me, Brazilian ass rape is the worst." - Originally posted by Meat187