Briggsy Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Its weird - it was only a few months ago I said on here that I was frustrated that I couldn't get gigs, and when I was offered them, it was only as warm-up DJ - playing a style that I hate and is well out of my comfort zone. Now, since January, things seem to have changed - i've had two gigs in the last 4 weeks (one warm-up, but for a Hard night, which meant that I was playing harder than a typical warm-up set anyway which was ideal - plus one peak-time set too). I was on standby for another gig just incase someone dropped out, and now i've got four more gigs coming up over the next couple of months (one of which could lead to a monthly residency as closing set DJ). My next gig is the one i'm looking forward to most - i've got the 1.30 am til 3am closing set, which means i've got free reign and can play my own natural style - Tech-Trance/Hard Trance crossing over into a bit of Techno. It also means I can stay clear of classics and well-known tunes. My other gigs have been in towns where the crowd aren't very clued up so i've had to play classics and well-known tunes to keep them interested - including when I ran my own night here in Coventry. Its weird - i'm not quite sure why i'm being noticed all of a sudden - but i'm not knocking it - especially now i'm getting gigs playing later in the night where I can play music that I enjoy (ie, not warm-up stuff that I hate) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_k Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 thats usually how it happens, u get 1 u get a few fair play 2 ya. iv been getting gigs at local trance night, just need 2 get some gigs off the back of that now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number2Fan Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 good luck and well done to you both!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Persistence pays off well done to you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonman Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 hmmm yes, i need to start whoring myself for my new techno sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirddrive Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 I too would like to gain some gigs, no matter how small - all experience is a good one. Any tips guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonman Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 i want to ideally play somewhere like Stealth in Nottingham, or Choob in Lincoln at first. I've been a few times and love it. It's also supportive of the sound i'm now playing. Thats the target, we shall wait and see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emy Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 I am DJing for the third time this weekend Bet you never thought you would hear me say that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number2Fan Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Give me the bunny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonross46 Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 When I go to Lincoln University I plan to be in the clubs there too. This should happen easily after being on the radio-waves for a few months/weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number2Fan Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Yeah only if you push yourself out there hun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_k Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 When I go to Lincoln University I plan to be in the clubs there too. This should happen easily after being on the radio-waves for a few months/weeks best way is do the studio union gigs, and gigs in the student gaffs etc, even house parties, get yaself noticed i say. i never went uni, so cudnt really do that, although done a few house parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emy Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Advice to you Simon...set up a DJ society if there is not already one That's what I have done and it is the best thing I have ever done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonross46 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Thats something I have been thinking about. They said about clubs and if there isn't one that suits you then you can set up your own, then when you have 8 members (from my course, easy enough) then you get funding for it too. I don't know whether I would be happier if they had a DJ society or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Kane Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 You've got to be lucky you get any kind of break with DJing. Perseverance is definately the key though as you never know who might check out your demo, pick up an online mix or be around when you're playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 You've got to be lucky you get any kind of break with DJing. Particularly with Trance I reckon. If you play Electro, House or Tech-House, there's a good chance you'll always get a gig playing in a bar somewhere. Those genres are suited to clubs and bars, so there's more chances of gigs. Trance is club music, so its definately a lot harder to get gigs - particularly if you play on the harder side like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSheehan Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 When I go to Lincoln University I plan to be in the clubs there too. This should happen easily after being on the radio-waves for a few months/weeks You'd think that man but unfortunately it isn't really the case!!! its all down to how good of a dj you are really, and how good you are at reading crowds and playing the correct style for whatever section of the night you're playing!!! i.e warmup / headline act. Mainly- its all about getting to know the right people and basically promoting the s*** out of yourself!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emy Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 It is best to think before you post...and to read people's replies properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonross46 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 everyone has valid points here, and i appreciate everything said. the course i am doing at lincoln is 'audio production' which also covers radio broadcasting, so for the radio aspect i will be working for the university station throught my time there anyway. after my time spent with the tutors so far i do have a good feeling about where my career will be heading, and i can tell it wont be a huge failure, but i also know not to hope to knock armin off the number 1 spot just yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSheehan Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Don't listen to them Simon..it is about who you know tooJust be yourself and make friends in the scene and soon you will get offered stuff. Start off at uni...then get into the clubs etc. Start small and aim BIG What do you mean by "Dont Listen to them"??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emy Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I was just trying to make him feel better as people were saying it is so hard to make it as a DJ I am an idiot, I did not read your post properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kml Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 What do you mean by "Dont Listen to them"??? Emy, gets the wrong end of the stick more often than not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number2Fan Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 WOOH!! YEAH!! Ems was merely being an encouraging upbeat individual much like my Mother - in - law is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSheehan Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 oooh thats fair enough then, I thought she had some masterplan for breaking through in this competitive lil dj world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonross46 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I thought she had some masterplan for breaking through in this competitive lil dj world She might do, she is a clever one when she wants to be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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