It’s not unlikely that the local bar or club for DJs has closed down. Perhaps you’re out of options in your town and are looking for a place to play. One way around the lack of venues is to throw your own party. Check out a few reasons why DJs might want to start making things happen for themselves.
You can ‘book’ yourself
Yeah, there’s never as much money when you start out doing your own venture. But it’s still a booking and you’re still entitled to some takings. So whether the payout is great or not, it feels good to be in charge of creating the atmosphere you think your people need. In a post-Covid world, DJs will have to rely more on themselves and access to good DJ course material.
You learn your value
If there’s one phrase that summarizes what a whole generation of internet DJs needs to hear, it’s this: you’re worth as much as you bring to the bar. People go out to have a good time, not to find their new favorite DJ or even hear new music. Those things are bonus surprises. By throwing your own party, you’ll have a clearer idea of what you’re worth - both in monetary value and in learning if you have what it takes to be a professional DJ.
You claim your space
There’s a room for a party in every town. There’s no good in thinking your corner of the world is ‘too small for a DJ night.’ We’re all about to be surprised at the spike we’re gonna see in the entertainment industries. When venues begin their slow emergence from hibernation, at least 5% of the population is going to go balls-to-the-wall party mad. Be ready. Claim the space by making your event THE event.
The future is indeed bright for DJs, especially those who have been honing their DJ skills on Twitch for the last year. So if the laws in your area currently permit it, get your party night together. Just don’t forget to play a few schmaltzy bangers at the end of the night to leave the people all fuzzy. Also, don’t forget to check out some of the course material by DJ Courses Online.