First gig tomorrow
Hey guys,
I’ve got my first gig comin up tomorrow night. Its at a venue for one of my friends’ throwing an end of the year bash. Anyone have any pointers or tips to share before I go out there? Definitely can’t wait!
Thanks,
DJ Panda
There have been plenty of posts on this subject already. Use the search feature, should be able to find everything you need.
Bring enough cake and champagne to throw/spray at the crowd.
Are you playing on their system or yours? Either way ask to show up early in case you need to be familiar with the mixer or setting up your gear in their environment. Bring a flashlight!
Seriously best advice that I can give you is sit down and record all your mixes and not just some ten minute mix sit down and record at least four 30 minute mixes with different track selection. Listen to them they will give you a good understanding of how you sound live. This will be you best bet to get you ready.
Other than that if you have not been practicing take the rest of the day lock yourself in a room with your set up and mix away recording everything.
Play live is the only best way to determine how good you are
Enjoy yourself
Nah I’m bringing my own, it’ll be good.
Thanks for the tips too guys, looking forward to it
have fun and rock out with your.. wait…nvmd. Just have fun dude!
lmao
dont forget to bring an ipod with a mix loaded on it just in case everything goes tits up!
Best advice you’ll get. Always have a backup plan!
Dont leave your gear unatended. Have a friend watch it if you leave for what ever reason.
Take requests to a extent.
Use a small table so people don’t set drinks down near your gear. Not sure if your on a stage or behind a booth.
Have some go to tracks.
Have fun, good luck.
Its all about song selection bro!