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utdarsenal
tranceaddict

Registered: Jan 2011
Location: San Diego

quote:
Originally posted by Zyklon_Jay
the other 2 are nice and stuff...but point number 3 is what 99% of promoters want most.

it is all about the ROI.

We do have the ability to bring a crowd. This probably means something (for others it might not) but we have about 500 fans on facebook, the other guy has about half - and like I mentioned before, he's not even old enough to attend the event, so it'd be hard to imagine he's going to attract crowds who are above age.

The guy hardly ever dj's (maybe once a month) - we DJ every other weekend and constantly play clubs.

It's harsh..

I'm not pissed at the dj though. I'm pissed at the promoter for lying to us and treating us so badly.

Feb-13-2011 01:02 United States

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srussell0018
Chaostician

Registered: Dec 2006
Location: Blumsberg

If you didn't have a promoter you'd be doing all the promotion yourself anyways, and would have less of a chance at getting better and better gigs in the future. I don't see what your problem is. Do the show and shut up, find a new promoter, or promote yourself.

Feb-13-2011 01:09 Ireland

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Joss Weatherby
Banned

Registered: May 2008
Location: The Pacific Northwest, of course

I can't think of any promoter who isn't a least bit sketch... Fuck it. Unless its the only gig in town then find someone else to work with.

Feb-13-2011 03:19

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narcism
faithless fangirl

Registered: Jul 2002
Location: Let go of my mind

lets face it promoters are dj's these days Same shit happens in oz, see some dj's get huge festival gigs but NEVER play at clubs, when all the club dj's can't even crack the festivals.

Feb-13-2011 03:24 Malta

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igottaknow
PerfectTeeth R4 Dinosaurs

Registered: Feb 2001
Location: The Future

What you describe is par for the course. He obviously added the other dj to play you off each other. He probably is telling the other dj that you sold 100 tickets and he better get his ass in gear. All he is interested in is the tickets because probably only 10% of the ppl you've promised will actually show up. If he gives you complimentary tickets to your friends then you'll be basically bringing in no money. So is he a slime ball? Sure without a doubt. Hopefully this will help you remove any delusions you had about making a living as a dj or its artistic merits.

Feb-13-2011 03:58

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chlola
Suspended User

Registered: Jul 2009
Location: City Of Angels

Just sell as much as you can, Babe.
And recognize, it is what it is.

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Originally posted by Mr.Mystery
Why not just ban the whiny bitches instead?

Feb-13-2011 04:27 United States

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Sphere City
Supreme tranceaddict

Registered: Oct 2009
Location: Beezlebub

fist their kunts and asses and use them as a puppet

Feb-13-2011 12:22 Bhutan

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civicstyle
everybody wants you...

Registered: Nov 2002
Location: TXTA #24

Make sure you play big clob

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Gabriel & Dresden v2

Feb-14-2011 01:19

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Lira
Ancient BassAddict

Registered: Nov 2001
Location: Brasilia, Brazil

quote:
Originally posted by Meat187
Throw down a sick Para Para set. That'll show him!

It can backfire... and he can bounce back after a while: