# \#first-gig **URL:** https://forum.djtechtools.com/tag/first-gig/1467.md [Latest](https://forum.djtechtools.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.djtechtools.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.djtechtools.com/tags.md) --- ## [Potentially two gigs coming up, I'v never played live before. Thoughts, suggestions?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/potentially-two-gigs-coming-up-iv-never-played-live-before-thoughts-suggestions/72927)
**Author:** [@Dark\_Passenger](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Dark_Passenger)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2016, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/potentially-two-gigs-coming-up-iv-never-played-live-before-thoughts-suggestions/72927 "2016-01-06T22:21:12Z")
Potentially two gigs coming up, I’v never played live before. Thoughts, suggestions? Hey guys I’v been DJ’ing for approximately 4 months, all bedroom (kitchen) practice and I’v been doing a lot of music production too … --- ## [The First Gig- an adventure that haunts my dreams](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/the-first-gig-an-adventure-that-haunts-my-dreams/71904)
**Author:** [@DJ\_Sleaze](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/DJ_Sleaze)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2015, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/the-first-gig-an-adventure-that-haunts-my-dreams/71904 "2015-08-02T10:11:41Z")
The First Gig- an adventure that haunts my dreams Hello everyone! Its been a long time since I posted here, as I have a habit of forum lurking. This post is going to get quite lengthy, but I feel deeply compelled to s… --- ## [Tips for Gig Virgin?? (First Gig)](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/tips-for-gig-virgin-first-gig/70130)
**Author:** [@Xylus](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Xylus)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 6:02am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/tips-for-gig-virgin-first-gig/70130 "2015-02-27T06:02:30Z")
Tips for Gig Virgin?? (First Gig) Hey guys! I’ve got a first gig coming up soon (21st of Feb) at a hall party venue for a friends 18th. I’m gonna be running a traktor s2 for the gig. The parties gonna be at least 6-8 ho… --- ## [My first gig experience](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/my-first-gig-experience/69590)
**Author:** [@Droid\_909](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Droid_909)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/my-first-gig-experience/69590 "2015-01-02T17:15:03Z")
My first gig experience Hello DJTT my name is Francisco and I’m a DJ and a producer. I’m writing this post to tell you my experience on my first gig that happened a couple of weeks ago. I was told to prepare some deep … --- ## [First paid gig! Advice needed!](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-paid-gig-advice-needed/67316)
**Author:** [@poltergeist](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/poltergeist)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2014, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-paid-gig-advice-needed/67316 "2014-08-02T23:52:24Z")
First paid gig! Advice needed! I’m aware this is a bit of a silly question, but I’m about to go in for my first paid gig. I’ve played out before, but never for actual money - usually for my mates for food or drink. Any… --- ## [First DJ gig with Traktor S2. Any tips?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-dj-gig-with-traktor-s2-any-tips/63977)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-dj-gig-with-traktor-s2-any-tips/63977 "2014-03-26T21:53:55Z")
First DJ gig with Traktor S2. Any tips? Hello, I got the Traktor S2 controller a few months ago and have got my first DJ gig. Any tips to give? Strictly sync button and music during the first gig and play it safe? My … --- ## [New to DJing - My first gig](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/new-to-djing-my-first-gig/65067)
**Author:** [@AndiPandi](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/AndiPandi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2014, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/new-to-djing-my-first-gig/65067 "2014-03-22T02:58:20Z")
New to DJing - My first gig Hi, I’m new to DJing, and this forum. Just wanted to tell about myself and my first gig ever :slight\_smile: I started DJing at home a year ago, but I had to sell my equipment due to differe… --- ## [One more time.. Demo CD/ Gig Advice?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/one-more-time-demo-cd-gig-advice/64021)
**Author:** [@VinnieP](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/VinnieP)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2014, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/one-more-time-demo-cd-gig-advice/64021 "2014-02-01T21:43:36Z")
One more time.. Demo CD/ Gig Advice? Ill apologize off the get go because this has to be on here somewhere, but I am just starting out and ready to land a gig, what am I missing? The Demo mix. I have a pretty diverse mu… --- ## [First Gig - High School Dance](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-gig-high-school-dance/63145)
**Author:** [@djsledge](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/djsledge)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2013, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-gig-high-school-dance/63145 "2013-12-27T00:19:17Z")
First Gig - High School Dance So, I have my first paid gig coming up. A dance at my own highschool (18, senior). A lot of my friends know I DJ because I’ve done parties, but obviously this will be different. I love Trap… --- ## [First DJ Gig Observations](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-dj-gig-observations/62734)
**Author:** [@Roni1385](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Roni1385)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-dj-gig-observations/62734 "2013-12-10T01:30:46Z")
First DJ Gig Observations Did my first, I guess, “Pro” DJ gig, and I thought I would share some thoughts. I was a lurker in this forum for a couple months, and it was immensely helpful, so just paying back my dues. Fir… --- ## [First Gig this Week: What do I Need for Load In/Soundcheck?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-gig-this-week-what-do-i-need-for-load-in-soundcheck/61147)
**Author:** [@bohdi](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/bohdi)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2013, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-gig-this-week-what-do-i-need-for-load-in-soundcheck/61147 "2013-10-09T19:47:18Z")
First Gig this Week: What do I Need for Load In/Soundcheck? Hi DJTT Forum, I have my first gig this week, and the event organizer has just asked me what I need from the venue in terms of load in and sound check. I have… --- ## [Beginner Dj needs help with big event.](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/beginner-dj-needs-help-with-big-event/59855)
**Author:** [@wbaloo](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/wbaloo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/beginner-dj-needs-help-with-big-event/59855 "2013-08-27T15:54:26Z")
Beginner Dj needs help with big event. Hello Y’all! I’m a beginner DJ who started playing out in bars this summer, mostly hip-hop, soul and slow disco. This weekend I have my first big gig. It’s a move out/college par… --- ## [My First Gig ( Total Bombshell )](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/my-first-gig-total-bombshell/59547)
**Author:** [@BassTheory](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/BassTheory)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2013, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/my-first-gig-total-bombshell/59547 "2013-08-11T12:33:17Z")
My First Gig ( Total Bombshell ) i had my first gig last night, and it was absolutely terrible, i got asked to dj a friends end of summer party, i was told it was going to be huge but it ended up only having a max of 15… --- ## [First club gig and setup, what advice may you guys help a novice with?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-club-gig-and-setup-what-advice-may-you-guys-help-a-novice-with/58643)
**Author:** [@tonderayi](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/tonderayi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2013, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-club-gig-and-setup-what-advice-may-you-guys-help-a-novice-with/58643 "2013-07-11T21:31:01Z")
First club gig and setup, what advice may you guys help a novice with? Hi guys… My friend and I have our first club gig in a month, pretty nervous to be honest. We have played in the club twice now just to test out the… --- ## [How did you guys get your first gig?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-did-you-guys-get-your-first-gig/56468)
**Author:** [@Ugadeee](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Ugadeee)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 1:46am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-did-you-guys-get-your-first-gig/56468 "2013-05-08T01:46:31Z")
How did you guys get your first gig? I am a beginner DJ and I have been bedroom DJing for the past year and I think I am decent enough to start playing for public. The problem is I don’t know where to start to get my f… --- ## [I made it out of the bedroom! UPDATE](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/i-made-it-out-of-the-bedroom-update/55473)
**Author:** [@Martzehhh](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Martzehhh)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/i-made-it-out-of-the-bedroom-update/55473 "2013-04-09T18:13:30Z")
I made it out of the bedroom! UPDATE Hey guys, I posted a few days ago here about winning a contest down here and earning a spot at one of the bigger local clubs. So many of you gave me such useful advice I feel incli… --- ## [Help with tiny DJ booth for beginner](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/help-with-tiny-dj-booth-for-beginner/55184)
**Author:** [@samross333](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/samross333)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/help-with-tiny-dj-booth-for-beginner/55184 "2013-04-02T18:23:02Z")
Help with tiny DJ booth for beginner Hey everyone I’m playing at a bar in two weeks time, it should be really good but I want to be prepared. I have been in the booth to have a look at the material and the space on the… --- ## [Got my first "real" gig! Nervous and need some tips! Help?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/got-my-first-real-gig-nervous-and-need-some-tips-help/53888)
**Author:** [@freakouthunter](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/freakouthunter)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2013, 2:17am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/got-my-first-real-gig-nervous-and-need-some-tips-help/53888 "2013-02-28T02:17:10Z")
Got my first “real” gig! Nervous and need some tips! Help? So I’m a beginner DJ in Lexington, KY. I’ve started DJ’ing at house parties but recently got asked to DJ a sorority formal dance. This isn’t until April, so I h… --- ## [So i got my first gig...](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/so-i-got-my-first-gig/47724)
**Author:** [@FinancialGrime](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/FinancialGrime)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 6:45am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/so-i-got-my-first-gig/47724 "2012-10-01T06:45:01Z")
So i got my first gig… and i am so nervous! Its on the 10th of October Its a 2 and a half hour slot, opening for another EDM house/dubstep/trap DJ at a bar in downtown Fullerton. (California) Im going to spend ~4 hr a… --- ## [How to get my first gig](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-to-get-my-first-gig/41567)
**Author:** [@vpech013](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/vpech013)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2012, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-to-get-my-first-gig/41567 "2012-05-01T14:50:33Z")
How to get my first gig Hey guys, I apologize if this topic has been discussed many times, which im sure it was, but i did a quick search and nothing came up. I have started djing about 6months ago and then later got i… --- ## [1st gig question](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/1st-gig-question/39714)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Easy](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Mike_Easy)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2012, 5:48am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/1st-gig-question/39714 "2012-04-09T05:48:29Z")
1st gig question Looking to get my first gig and have a few problems in my head. Most of the places i’ve been to that i figure i could get a gig at already have their set up ready to go. Usually a 2-4 cdj and a DJM set … --- ## [new here with some gig questions](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/new-here-with-some-gig-questions/39824)
**Author:** [@DJelixeR](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/DJelixeR)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2012, 6:36am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/new-here-with-some-gig-questions/39824 "2012-03-26T06:36:45Z")
new here with some gig questions been lurking for a while now so i just wanted to introduce myself. professionally i go by DJ elixeR and my original production’s are under the name elixeR. I got into DJing after produci… --- ## [1st Gig/House Party advice](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/1st-gig-house-party-advice/39746)
**Author:** [@Swift](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Swift)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2012, 6:33am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/1st-gig-house-party-advice/39746 "2012-03-26T06:33:46Z")
1st Gig/House Party advice Playing out for the first time tomorrow night at my brothers house party. I have practiced for 4 months everyday for at least an hour. Should be about 100 people (keg, jungle juice). My friend… --- ## [HELP with hercules and mixxx](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/help-with-hercules-and-mixxx/39333)
**Author:** [@zeddee](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/zeddee)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2012, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/help-with-hercules-and-mixxx/39333 "2012-03-17T02:26:01Z")
HELP with hercules and mixxx Hello someone, anyone, you, person, dude, chick, whatever. i have downloaded mixx and own a hercules mp3 e2. i have not been able to connect the two. when i go into settings, and select MIDI… --- ## [First Gig tonight/this weekend.](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-gig-tonight-this-weekend/38250)
**Author:** [@BernStod](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/BernStod)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2012, 6:36am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-gig-tonight-this-weekend/38250 "2012-02-25T06:36:16Z")
First Gig tonight/this weekend. So for the under 21/over 18 crowd here, a night out involves a hookah bar usually. About a month ago I purchased my S2. I started calling around to see if any clubs or bars were looking f… --- ## [HELP: First Club Gig](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/help-first-club-gig/35393)
**Author:** [@BigBen7310](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/BigBen7310)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/help-first-club-gig/35393 "2012-01-03T13:36:40Z")
HELP: First Club Gig Hey Guys, I’ve been DJing house parties and events for a few years, and I have finally gotten the opportunity to DJ a nightclub. In New York these events they call Teen Nights are very popular, pro… --- ## [First gig, need help finding music. Thanks in advance](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-gig-need-help-finding-music-thanks-in-advance/33621)
**Author:** [@MyUsername\_2](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/MyUsername_2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 2:34am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-gig-need-help-finding-music-thanks-in-advance/33621 "2011-12-02T02:34:06Z")
First gig, need help finding music. Thanks in advance I’m doing my first real gig on december 9th, it’s a friend of a friend’s 18th (But I don’t know the guy) Another friend who is a tiny bit more experienced then me wi… --- ## [First Paying Gig](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-paying-gig/32158)
**Author:** [@wongaling](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/wongaling)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 6:53am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/first-paying-gig/32158 "2011-11-07T06:53:49Z")
First Paying Gig G’day DJTT I’m heading off to my first paying gig tonight, just a school dance sort of thing but hey you’ve gotta start somewhere. got myself a pelican case to put all my goodies in and the rest of my b… --- ## [Not had any/much Feedback and first gig soon :s](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/not-had-any-much-feedback-and-first-gig-soon-s/22969)
**Author:** [@CONNtrol](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/CONNtrol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/not-had-any-much-feedback-and-first-gig-soon-s/22969 "2011-04-16T21:51:00Z")
Not had any/much Feedback and first gig soon :s Hello Everybody! I have been a bedroom Dj for about 2 years now. I have a mixcloud account with quite a few mixes - Some house and some dubstep. I havent really had much … --- ## [Wow, what a night!!](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/wow-what-a-night/15578)
**Author:** [@natebehe](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/natebehe)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 9:22am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/wow-what-a-night/15578 "2010-11-06T09:22:24Z")
Wow, what a night!! So…don’t judge, but a couple friends and I decided to partake in some speedy and uplifting medications and went to the club tonight, and when we got home I was still feeling pretty good and decided t… [Next page](https://forum.djtechtools.com/tag/first-gig/1467.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=first-gig)