Have sex with the right people. Mostly men.

first you can't figure out how to use logic

now you want a gig

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"minimal house, meh... that stuffs just clicks and whistles isn't it?"

You want to enter the scene and play on your terms even though there are many established Montreal DJs that have trouble getting gigs because the competition is tight. Interesting logic.

It is not only a question of contacts. It is also a question of how many people will you be able to bring with you to the club. The club or bar owner doesn't care what you play as long as you are able to fill up the place and bring $ in. So yes you have to be a dj AND A PROMOTER: you will also have to spend time and sometimes money (promo CD, flyers,...) in promotion to be able to get gigs.

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www.djmalek.net

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Originally posted by djmalek The club or bar owner doesn't care what you play as long as you are able to fill up the place and bring $ in

the sad truth of the montreal club scene .... (for the most part)

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Originally posted by brancatella the sad truth of the montreal club scene .... (for the most part)

it isn't just in montreal.



this is everywhere.

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Le Freak - Set Archive

Le Freak - A.D.D & Chimichurri [Techno/Tech House/Music to put on burritos.]*click bitches*

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Originally posted by elFreak it isn't just in montreal. this is everywhere.

i guess.

i don't, businesses are there to make money, not showcase talent. Sometimes talent is showcased but that is incidental and secondary to paying bills. It sucks, but such is life.

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Le Freak - A.D.D & Chimichurri [Techno/Tech House/Music to put on burritos.]*click bitches*

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Originally posted by brancatella the sad truth of the montreal club scene .... (for the most part)

what's sad dude it's a business. If you owned a bar would you be like ''ok dude I like your music a lot so I'll book you even though you are a nobody coming out of your mom's basement...I know you can't bring me people because you don't know anyone, you are 18, but that's cool...I really like your music so I will put in all the efforts myself to make sure people discover you and come to my club''?


Here's a quick success story for you though: I remember 3-4 years ago, King Richard...he was 19 years old...spinning at Sofia's part time and studying at Mcgill...the kid was so talented that balroom hired him right away when they heard him spin at the restaurant one night. Even back bthen he was able to draw a small McGill crowd. 4 years later, tons of people only go to Balroom on St-Laurent because he is spinning there.
But trust me, he's got mad mixing skills, top notch track selection, he looks pretty good, interacts with the crowd, and even does his own mash ups and productions.
Richard was mixing in his basement countless hours every week so he became really really good....but he is also extremely talented..more than most DJs I know.
Since he started at balroom he spent some time with Vivie-Ann and now he is producing with Danny Torrence...

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Originally posted by brancatella the sad truth of the montreal club scene .... (for the most part)

why is it sad?? how is the guy supposed to pay the rent and employees?

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If someone really truly does have talent and is not lazy I believe the hard work will pay off eventually. Also just because you buy the latest tracks on beatport don't think people will come after you for booking. Beatport is like Mc Donalds.. cheap and easy food, if you want that good unique stuff you gotta go elsewhere.