Tue, 01.08. ENGLISH WORKSHOP - How to succeed as a DJ in the electronic music scene

Posted on: 20 July 2017
By: Eileen Möller

Many young DJs dream of playing in clubs, living from their DJ gigs and traveling not only through Germany but also around the world. After a few years of unsuccessfulness, however, there is a certain disillusionment among many DJs. The bookings do not come in, in the social media hardly anyone shares their mixes or releases. In this workshop, we will discuss the causes and explain all the Do’s & Don’ts as well as established success strategies, that will help you to get into the clubs.

Agenda:

DJ self-awareness: What do I want to achieve? Passion vs. Professional DJ career
Presentation of established success strategies: 4 DJ gig guarantees
Typical errors that you should avoid
Make & publish your own music
The Turn: All of a sudden you are asked, other organizers contact you
Professional working
continuity
Communication via social media / Free Content / Remixes
DJ Fees: Strategies and market value
Signing at a booking agency
exclusivity