How do dj's promote themselves?

MangoJuice · #1 (**permalink**) Mar 16, 04

Im trying to promote my friend, how would I go about this.. he has a website with some mixes (www.audioangel.net) But is their any sites where producers hook up with dj's etc or dj's listings? any help would be great.

**ƒORM** · #2 (**permalink**) Mar 16, 04

Right here will work..lots of promoters around :y:

Crazy Dave · #3 (**permalink**) Mar 16, 04

^well this is one good way... The very very best thing is to hand out Professional Demo CD's, to the promoters them selves.

Also working with a group of people doing shows fucking kicks ass.

Séguin · #4 (**permalink**) Mar 16, 04

I've been messeging promoters with links to my demos online. That dosen't seem to be getting me far :(

ppcock · #5 (**permalink**) Mar 16, 04

Do what I do

Keep on making mixes and hope something comes up

its been 3 years since my last spinny at a party, I spin now to relax and calm myself.

Crazy Dave · #6 (**permalink**) Mar 16, 04

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Originally posted by Robb Peppertre
I've been messeging promoters with links to my demos online. That dosen't seem to be getting me far :(

I don't see a demo in my hands.

matéo · #7 (**permalink**) Mar 16, 04

I suck dick.

Quote:

Originally posted by Robb Peppertre
I've been messeging promoters with links to my demos online. That dosen't seem to be getting me far :(

You can't expect a promoter too book you just by listening to a mix. There are soooo many djs here in vancouver to choose from why would anyone book you based on how good your demo is.

Go to the promoters shows, talk to them, make tons of mix cds and give them to ravers/clubbers they can help you too!!! if you create some sort of buzz around your name a promoter may find who youre.

Séguin · #8 (**permalink**) Mar 16, 04

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Originally posted by Crazy Dave

I don't see a demo in my hands.

Do you want an actualy CD? Or would the online demos be adequate?

SEAN! · #9 (**permalink**) Mar 16, 04

lips and knee pads

Crazy Dave · #10 (**permalink**) Mar 16, 04

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Originally posted by Robb Peppertre

Do you want an actually CD? Or would the online demos be adequate?

On line is good,,, but then you're mix has to be stellar. And I have to remember to listen to it. You have to have the image in order for me to put my time it to it. Because a with a link, you have not really put time in to getting me the music your self.

A CD is in my mother fucking face. I have to at lest drop it in my bag while traveling. And that is also the best times to really listen to a mix. I don't have much else to do while slumped in my seat waiting to arrive where I'm going.

Séguin · #11 (**permalink**) Mar 16, 04

Hmm... that's a good point. Never thought of it like that.

Clayton. · #12 (**permalink**) Mar 16, 04

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Originally posted by SEAN!
lips and knee pads

Ya seem's like alotta dj's kiss some serious ass. It's kinda sad.

Crazy Dave · #13 (**permalink**) Mar 16, 04

I might be an ass hole. But I have 29 years experance of being one, with 5 of those years promoting.

Oh yea running 2 weekly shows for a while, plus good know how many all nighter's under all different production names, side progects, and under MorningGlory it's self. 350+ gigs in sound and lighting.

I think I know a bit about life and good under standing of the scene, and sub-scenes in this city.

hehehe :kam:

Akeel · #14 (**permalink**) Mar 16, 04

your not going to get booked just by a demo...no matter how good it is. the majority of promoters will give preference to those that support them and go to their shows and make an effort to actually go out and be @ the shows they want to play at.

myself included on both counts.

Moon · #15 (**permalink**) Mar 16, 04

word of mouth is a great way to get promoters interested

first off, breaking into a community and getting yourself known as a person, talkin to peeps and making friends in general is a very good place to start (going to local parties, club nights, message boards). Then getting these new friends to listen to your sound through a recorded cd or web link, and kind of arrange a time that you can listen to the mix simultaneously so you can get on the spot feedback. Whatever critisism you get, listen, and make appropriate goals to work on, but if they like it to the point they start recommending your mixes to their other friends, it will only benefit you more. Once you build a following, it is more likely promoters out there will have heard your name and wanna give you a listen or even a booking

rawb · #16 (**permalink**) Mar 16, 04

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dj4mula · #17 (**permalink**) Mar 17, 04

If your a good enough DJ, the fans will promote you. The best promotion is word of mouth and this kind of hype is priceless. Why do you think labels hire fans to do promotion. :-)

As for DJ's, like Dave said having CD quality mixes is a plus and also getting your face out there. Knowing people in the right places will definetly increase your chances of getting gigs.

`t1m

Skip EZ · #18 (**permalink**) Mar 17, 04

Its all about who you know. Not how good you are. Sad but true.

angst · #19 (**permalink**) Mar 17, 04

Go to shows and give away tons of mixes and I don't mean just to promoters. If people dig your ish then they might start asking promoters about you.

Harp · #20 (**permalink**) Mar 17, 04

make a good demo and just give it to promoters when u see them...like when u go to parties have sum handy on u cuz u bound to run into promoters all the time there..makesure if u are goin to insomnia bring sum there k

Harp · #21 (**permalink**) Mar 17, 04

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Originally posted by angst
Go to shows and give away tons of mixes and I don't mean just to promoters. If people dig your ish then they might start asking promoters about you.

missed this one..but yeah wut he said :smoke1:

TUNE · #22 (**permalink**) Mar 17, 04

TUNE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

matéo · #23 (**permalink**) Mar 17, 04

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