First Club Gig... Any Tips?
First Club Gig... Any Tips? Posted on: 07.06.2012 by Eleonor Janski Hey guys! So let's get down to business...I have been a DJ for 3 years no All id did was House Parties, and a few private events for friends. Just recently I got booked for a Club Gig At Medusa Night club In Elgin, Illinois for the 16th of June. I am a Electro/House/Dirty Dutch DJ. So is there any tips you can give me for my first gig? Such as the Do's and Don'ts.. Maybe even a few tips on how to mix my songs to keep the energy flowing continually? Thanks guys... Appreciate it! | |
| Reda Holdsworth 09.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by Infernity
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| Maricruz Mouw 09.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by Street Knowledge
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| Quiana Sedey 09.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by TommyQuiet
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| Alfred Takala 07.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by Infernity
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| Maricruz Mouw 06.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by Street Knowledge
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| Georgina Schatzman 06.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by rotebass
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| Ardell Lafranchi 20.06.2012 | def would love to hear how the gig went. i had my first gig on saturday and it was definitely very awesome and I LOVE THE GLOW STICKS idea!! we did it at our prom 3 or 4 years ago when they dropped sandstorm and everyone went crazy (mind u back then not everybody knew about that song even though i learned about that song from DDR max when i was like 14). and let me tell u everyone was going crazy. not meaning to siderail the thread either.. Dwonka |
| Layne Koop 20.06.2012 | So.....how'd it go? |
| Eleonor Janski 09.06.2012 | I will be at the club when it opens so I will listen to what the Dj's before me play and try to see what the crowd will want that evening ... So i believe i need to start ge tting more mainstream music D: |
| Reda Holdsworth 09.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by Infernity
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| Hipolito Scionti 09.06.2012 | Also if they're not shouting and screaming doesn't mean they're not having a good time. Use these down moments in energy to believe about throwing in a funky twist to re focus the attention. Keep looking up at the room and the crowd. If you need to get people dancing from scratch, believe what girls might want to hear. Girls are most likely to head to the dance floor. Dig out a couple of forgotten bullets from 5/10 years ago. Nostalgia is powerful |
| Janella Gripe 09.06.2012 | The main rule: Make sure you have fun and read the crowd. First play some different genres and see how their reaction is. Start planning the evening on their reaction. Good luck! |
| Maricruz Mouw 09.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by Street Knowledge
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| Claude Koveleski 09.06.2012 | Stay out of the red on the mixer. Just have fun. That's the only advise you really need. If you do well the punters will do the rest for you and you might get another booking at the venue. |
| Quiana Sedey 09.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by TommyQuiet
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| Alfred Takala 07.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by Infernity
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| Eleonor Janski 07.06.2012 | Thank you all for your opinions and tips! And Sietz I might try the beach balls :P Also I was believeing of opening with "Hardwell Ft. Mitch Crown - Call Me A Spaceman" or "Avicii - Levels (Hardwell Next Levels Bootleg)" Either one of them just to get the party going. Other than that thanks guys! I'll keep you updated |
| Kandy Ahdoot 06.06.2012 | Bravo seitz successful troll was successful |
| Maricruz Mouw 06.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by Street Knowledge
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| Georgina Schatzman 06.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by rotebass
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| Sarai Suchman 06.06.2012 | dont go above 128bpm...and play music for your time...no screetchy all over the place complextro, or anything that is super agressive sounding...most of the ppl in there are still sober so they will want music thats more catchy...not melt ur face off bassface omg im on 5 hits of mdma and i dont know which way is up music. Opening is more important than closing imo...anyone that is a decent DJ can playing BANGER after BANGER...its a lot harder to set the mood and vibe for the next guy...oh and ask what the DJ after you is going to be playing so u dont end off your set with something that goes against his vibe. If you want to bring up the energy, then be nice and bring it back down for the next guy. Last rule...dont be a dick. |
| Lela Umanskaya 06.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by Street Knowledge
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| Quiana Sedey 06.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by seitz
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| Layne Koop 06.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by Infernity
- Bring TWO of anything you have to have. - Make sure you can plug into their system. You need to have any required cables...don't assume that something in the booth when you look will still be there when you play. - Bring a pre-mixed CD (or iPod) in case you need it for the DJ swap. - Plan to play something other than just straight bangers. Not every song should be an "11". |
| Valery Ellick 06.06.2012 | - Show up early so you don't feel rushed to setup. - Have a good idea on how you're going to swap setups with the DJ's before/after you. - If possible spend an evening at the club (same evening of the week you're going to play), to get an idea of how the crowd is (especially around the time of your slot). If it's generally slow during the time you'll be playing, maybe plan on starting your set a little more laid back (while people are still getting lubed/inebriated) before jumping into the bangers. - As to not alienate some of the more mainstream heads in the crowd (common for club evening s as opposed to underground events), maybe have a few 'familiar' tracks...Since you play Electro, maybe electro-ish remixes of a familiar track or familiar samples. Something to engage those people...then drop the face melting bangers... - HAVE FUN! |
| Onie Sarandos 06.06.2012 | Rip it sick. Just kidding. Just be yourself and play music you are comfortable playing. And bring 2 of every cable. If you can, try to stop by prior to the 16th and take a look at the booth so you know what your working with, how you will connect into the house system, etc. Good luck! |
| Georgina Schatzman 07.06.2012 | Sounds advice from seitz |
| Maricruz Mouw 07.06.2012 | 1...make sure u open with levels or something similar...people love to be engaged on the dance floor with a banger right off the bat and it sets the tone of rest of the evening
...if this is your first real gig you NEED to be remembered so make sure YOU are the one playing the good songs not the other djs...theyve had there time its your time to start 2 you may believe people are there to dance but there not...they are there to see YOU preform...bust out any scratch moves you can or bring along some beach balls to throw into the crowd...anything to make you stand out...some really good ideas are fx chains if your not good at scratching...beat masher is a great way to edit your tracks live...the audience notices the changes and could win over the crowd 3 show up a couple mins late and end your set a couple min early...it lets the club owners know that you mean business and are the one preforming...make sure they know you arnt there monkey or youll get screwed over! |
| Lyndsey Stiff 07.06.2012 | Congrats on getting the booking, man. Been to Medusa's a few times, I live in Naperville so it's not too far from me. Just basically do what you normally do, read the crowd, and have fun. You'll be a little nervous obviously, but once you get up there and start doing your thing, it'll go away. Just enjoy yourself. Also, do some searching around as there have been numerous prior DJTT articles and threads about this. Not sure what gear you use, but check and double check your DJ bag and make sure you have extras of whatever cables and things you may need. Goodluck! |
| Georgina Schatzman 07.06.2012 | There have been plenty of threads on this subject, and I'm sure there have been a lot of articles about it on the front page as well. Check out digitaldjtips.com as well, they have had a number of articles on this as well |
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