Number of DJs in a night

**DvlsAdvct** · 01-30-2009, 05:13 PM

4 DJs would be 4 90 minute sets, 3 would be either 6 1 hour sets split up or 3 2 hour sets. I was thinking three DJs, have the two residents do the first two and last two and have the guest do the middle 2.

**darrel855** · 01-30-2009, 05:14 PM

I'm a fan of mixing different styles as long as the tracks are top notch . But I do know it could loose alot of you're regular club goers . But with that much time if you get a venue thats willing to let you experiment for 1 or 2 months I'd say go for it .

**DvlsAdvct** · 01-30-2009, 05:21 PM

That's what I'm hoping for, Darrel. Things are all up in the air right now but if we can get things rolling in the right direction... could be fun.

**Fatlimey** · 01-30-2009, 05:48 PM

Once you have an established event, I've seen places that have billed a DJ Clash: DJ A vs. DJ B. Established Favorite versus The Newcomer is a good story to use.

Rules are one or two tracks each in turn with the crowd judging the results. It gives DJs the chance to bring out old classics and drop new monsters, and also show off skills of mixing out of and over someone else's tracks.

If you get the crowd joining in and cheering their favorites, it can be a good event, but you need eye contact between the DJ booth and the crowd.

**kidfromkibbly** · 01-30-2009, 05:52 PM

If only all clubs went under Berlin rules. Start at 12am and finish somewhere next week!

I had 4 days there last week. Nothing else like it.

**darrel855** · 01-30-2009, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by DvlsAdvct

That's what I'm hoping for, Darrel. Things are all up in the air right now but if we can get things rolling in the right direction... could be fun.

Keep me informed I'll come up and hang . I got some DJ friends in New York that draw a nice crowd to .

**Monika.mhz** · 01-30-2009, 06:13 PM

Nightclubs: 2-3 DJs. Max. 1-2 Preferable.

Anymore than that, I think the DJs get lazy and stop paying attention like they should.

You end up with superstars that don't show up until their set starts, and leave right after. People who ignore the dancefloor/club till it's time to go on, etc. I've had plenty of DJs who just can't be bothered to keep their head in the game all night. The less DJs the easier it is for them to stay alert though.

Raves/houseparties/festivals/etc: 4-8 depending on the length.

I like the music to evolve throughout the evening.

**midian** · 01-30-2009, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by JesC

here in L.A. most clubs start @ 9 or 9:30 and end @ 2am.

I usually listen to what the dj's before me play so I will not play the same tracks

Holy fuck man, clubs here dont really get started till like 2am. Earliest about 1am. No one even shows up till at the earliest 11pm. Gigs usually crank till about 5am and run through till 7am close.

We usually have about 4 DJs playing a night. 1 Open 10-12, 1 from 12-1, main set 1-3, then probably 1 or 2 after that til close. But it really depends on the type of gig. So many variations. Have had gigs with 4 DJs on stage B2B etc.