Up and coming DJs that need to make a plan for how to get more gigs. Don't doddle, read the the following article from DJTechTools and make a plan. Get you name out there the right way, through shamless self-promotion. New York City is the top of the food chain with plenty of competetion in the DJ makret.
Remember that nightclubs and promoters are concerned mostly with selling as many tickets possible! Sorry to break it to you, but the music come third to cover charges and drink sales. Knowing the right people will get your foot in the door, but if you can bring more people in than the current resisdent, you will outshine them andsoon take their place at the helm. For private jobs, get in touch with corporate office managers, they typically plan office
events. Party planners and local event decorators are always looking to network, remember the door swings both ways and no one ever forgets a good client referral.
Sort out your goals, read the article from DJTechTools and get started! Good luck.
DJTechTools.com: Dress for Success: Marketing Yourself as a DJ
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