How to get more DJ gigs
Plenty of talented DJs rarely play. Not because they lack skills, but because they aren’t found at the right moment.
Bookers often search in a rush. They book the one they find, can listen to right away and who replies. Here’s how to be that DJ.
1A recent mix that’s easy to play
It’s your business card. Pick a mix in the style you want to play at events, not the one you listen to at home. Make sure the link opens properly on a phone: that’s where it will be played.
2A profile you can read in ten seconds
Your name, city, styles, the events you do (bar, club, wedding, private) and your gear. Add a sharp photo where people can see your face. A booker should know at a glance if you fit their event.
3Say when you’re free
A booker looking for Saturday wants to know who’s free on Saturday. A DJ who shows their availability comes before the one you have to chase for an answer.
4Reply fast
The gig often goes to the first DJ who replies with a clear price. Turn on notifications and answer, even to say no: bookers remember who got back to them.
5Be clear about your rates
You don’t have to show a single price, but give a range and what’s included: length, gear, travel. A booker who has to guess moves on to the next profile.
6Make every gig count
One good night leads to the next. Be on time, stay in touch with the booker, and ask for a referral or a few photos. That’s how word of mouth starts working for you.
Where GIGZMAP comes in
On GIGZMAP, your profile sits on the map that bookers in your city look at. An “I’m available” button shows them you’re free tonight, your mix plays right on your profile, and you choose how far you’re willing to travel.
Your exact location is never shown: your photo is always moved away from your home, by at least 200 m. People on the waitlist will be on the map from day one.
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Thomas and Lorenzo, founders of GIGZMAP