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At that age, you're going to have to stick to house parties and loft parties. That's not a bad thing though. It's a great way to learn how to read a crowd and deal with all types of set ups. I started about the same age and used to just bring vinyl everywhere I went on the weekends. That was the 90s though.
Have patience. Keep practicing and keep getting better. If you're serious, start taking music theory classes, learn to play an instrument and learn to produce your own beats. Nowadays, that's way more important than dj'ing IMO.
I totally agree that 16 is too young to be worried about getting gigs but ... by law he can DJ in UK pubs and clubs as long as he is accompanied by someone over the age of 18. Obviously he cannot drink alcohol.
I've been DJing for nearly 3 years now and played at some people's birthdays and house parties etc. But I think now it's time to step up... I know this promoter who knows people and he was really interested in me. He's on his honeymoon at the moment but as soon as he gets back I'm giving him my house mix! So wish me luck :)Quote:
Originally Posted by b1sh0p
That's great. You definitely have a jump start on the competition.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daily Crisis
Good luck, but you're in a really saturated market - in Brighton every bugger and his dog is a "DJ".
Hope it pans out for you.
The only thing I could find to listen to what a song you are attempting to create. Id reccomend having a mix in the style you wanna be playing up so at least someone can understand the style your trying to promote. Honestly tho I feel you are too young for a legit gig at a bar. House parties will be your zone for the next couple years.
Okay man, if you wanna check out some of my more recent mixes you can check 'em out here: www.mixcloud.com/DailyCrisisQuote:
Originally Posted by AllDay
Currently working on a house mix :)
This suggestion isn't really specific to DJing, but asking for work in general.
Don't just put your name and contact details up, and then say "I want a gig". Since you don't provide much information, you make us (or anyone who might see your post) do all the work. Most people won't bother asking you more questions, or following your links without you giving clear details and links to actual mixes (that represent what you plan on playing).
Since you don't mention your experience, music style, goals, and reasons you think you are a suitable candidate for a gig, why would someone choose to take a chance on you? It feels like you are just asking a bunch of relative strangers for a hook up without giving a justification for why you deserve one.
So, my humble advice (other than to get more experience playing music first) is to work on how you promote/market yourself if you are actually trying to get real gigs and you truly think you are ready. At 16, people are already going to assume that you aren't mature enough. Right or wrong, you don't want to give people any reason to write you off.
Besides, if you can't sing your own praises and hype yourself up on the internet, no one else will.
Nice dude! If you can get your name out as the local party dj people will start paying for you to play at there parties. Ive made more money through house parties then raves/clubs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daily Crisis
Not really the right place to post this
Just go to local pubs and bars that have dj's and ask if they would allow you to play for an hour free of charge very early during a quiet day, and if they like it if they have more work for you. Just don't go to bigger places (over 250-300 visitors), and don't play what you like to hear; play what the guests want to hear.
Thanks man, I will consider thisQuote:
Originally Posted by jdownesbaird