Is it difficult for DJ's to get gigs? Decent gigs?

Are you serious?

Ugh.. Fine. It depends on so many factors I'm getting a head ache even thinking about it.
What genre of music do you play? Where do you live? Have you got friends who play already? Do you have a following as it stands? Are you in it for the money? If so, you're better off doing commercial gigs as you'll get paid more (play for more hours).

Honestly I could go on and on. In the end of the day I'd say at the moment it's more difficult than ever to get gigs as every tom dick and harry are dj'ing at the moment. It's easier than ever to play a bunch of songs. Track selection has gotten poorer and more bad eggs are getting through the net but they're all playing for free so unless you know someone it's very difficult to convince a promoter to get you to play unless you can convince them why.

Oh God....

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Originally posted by SYSTEM-J Levels is...decent...damn better than a lot of the shite dominating the charts at the moment. It sounds absolutely nothing like...a billion and one similar tracks in this big-room style. I always had a soft spot.

Start out djing funerals. Tough circuits. Tough crowds (especially when they request anything off of the soundtrack from Ghost).

If you make it there then you can make it to any sensation white your eyes could possibly sensate. Whitely.

Yes it is harder now-a-days. You should start off as a promoter...then work your way up...

Chances are someone will ask you to play Rap music or the 'titanic song' while your spinning EDM.

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I would be all fucking over the Titanic song. Is there a fucking dance cover of Celine's pretty eating disorder defined slender neck belching out (much like most of her recent meals) the bitter sanguine notes of how her heart will go on?

CAN THIS BE?

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Originally posted by Ted Promo I would be all fucking over the Titanic song. Is there a fucking dance cover of Celine's pretty eating disorder defined slender neck belching out (much like most of her recent meals) the bitter sanguine notes of how her heart will go on? CAN THIS BE?

There MUST be a DubStep remix!

*Wobblewobblewobblewobble*

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Originally posted by trancearoundwld Is it difficult for DJ's to get gigs? Decent gigs?

Define 'decent'.

Sensation White is decent. A party with 150 people going crazy on a beach is decent.

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Originally posted by djxtension Define 'decent'. Sensation White is decent. A party with 150 people going crazy on a beach is decent.

Exactly. So is it hard to get gigs with around 150-300+ ppl and such? Or to create/promote your own event? since none seem to exist...

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Originally posted by trancearoundwld Exactly. So is it hard to get gigs with around 150-300+ ppl and such? Or to create/promote your own event? since none seem to exist...

Getting gigs ain't that hard, atleast not where i live. Might be different in your country/region.

You have to be 'offensive', so go out there and introduce yourself. Make a mix-tape, send it to everybody. Drop your name wherever and whenever you can. Talk to local dj's, promoters, club owners, etc...

If people don't know you exist, getting gigs is very, very, very hard indeed.

Also, don't be afraid to accept the smaller bookings, but keep a business-attitude. You have expenses to get to/from the party, bringing your equipment (if applicable), etc., so make sure at least those are covered.

As far as creating your own event goes... that's a completely different ballpark. You need to find a club, find dj's, promote it, deal with rules and regulations, invest money, etc...

I'd think twice about doing that, unless you have a very solid plan.

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Originally posted by djxtension Getting gigs ain't that hard, atleast not where i live. Might be different in your country/region. You have to be 'offensive', so go out there and introduce yourself. Make a mix-tape, send it to everybody. Drop your name wherever and whenever you can. Talk to local dj's, promoters, club owners, etc... If people don't know you exist, getting gigs is very, very, very hard indeed. Also, don't be afraid to accept the smaller bookings, but keep a business-attitude. You have expenses to get to/from the party, bringing your equipment (if applicable), etc., so make sure at least those are covered. As far as creating your own event goes... that's a completely different ballpark. You need to find a club, find dj's, promote it, deal with rules and regulations, invest money, etc... I'd think twice about doing that, unless you have a very solid plan.

So the only way is to spin for next to nothing, and use clubs to get a reputation , than your guaranteed ppl will show up to an event if you decide to invest in one?

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Originally posted by trancearoundwld So the only way is to spin for next to nothing, and use clubs to get a reputation , than your guaranteed ppl will show up to an event if you decide to invest in one?

No. I'm saying some bookings might be a good promotion for yourself as a dj. I never said you should spin for next to nothing.

Sometimes a booking with a small fee can be a great promotion. If you are not somewhat known, don't expect people to pay you $500 a night.

Get your name out there, proof you are a good dj.

Without a reputation, you'll never get 'decent' bookings.