It’s sometimes pretty painful trying to get booked. It seems as though the only thing the promoters care about is one number: your Insta following. Not even your Soundcloud numbers matter so much, and it’s a music streaming platform! But not every DJ-related job in the industry requires you to be the one on stage. Check out these jobs where you get mad props just for knowing how to DJ.
Events booker
Many DJs (if not all of them) are also events bookers. That means they’re either creating a catalog of entertainment acts for local events or they’re earning an affiliate commission for being involved in a successful booking. If you’re a DJ, you can often insert yourself into the bill at a wedding or party where you’ve been hired to book a band. It starts with you being helpful and connected to the scene. The opportunities to build a name for yourself as a standalone act will flow from there.
Press officer
Maybe you’re good with words and video editing. You might be well suited for a position as a press or public relations officer. As a DJ, you’re able to empathize with other DJs and musicians. This just means you’re the official communicator on behalf of the DJ you represent. You craft their image through social media and branding. You (often) make them appear more important than the public would otherwise think they are. It involves a lot of outreach, but as a DJ you’re not afraid of getting your hands a little dirty! And you get to attend all the parties while you build your own name as a DJ.
Content creator
You’d be surprised how many DJ-related jobs there are out there. Not all of them require the swagger of a well-paid superstar (you don’t really want that, anyway). Some of them call for expertise in music production, while others are pushing the boundaries and require knowledge of video editing, writing and coursework creation. It's a less stable income, but you’re a DJ. You’re used to it. And besides, everyone’s a freelancer now.
Keep your mind open to the possibilities. There is always going to be an onslaught of media showing people who are apparently more successful than you are. It’s not about making a dent in history. It’s about pursuing your own passion, and weaving it into your everyday life. Make that start with one of the excellent courses by DJ Courses Online today.