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Want to be become a Middle East DJ ?
DJs, or disc
jockeys, play prerecorded music for an audience at a party, club or on the
radio. There are different types of DJs including turntable DJs and radio DJs.
Turntable specialists use actual records or discs, while radio DJs use music files,
CDs or jingles. Turntable disc jockeys use different techniques to often
manipulate the sound of the record including mixing, phrasing, cutting,
scratching and beat-matching. Radio DJs are known for their personalities and
often host radio programs that feature the music they play on the radio.
How to become a DJ
Talk to
other DJs. This is the best way to learn about this career. Find out how they
secured their position and what type of skills you need.
Ask about a
mentorship. Check to see if you can study under a DJ in order to learn the
business. This will typically be a non-paying position or consider attending one of the many audio schools in Abu Dhabi.
Learn about
all aspects of music. You need to know about all genres of music, including the
popular types that are played at weddings, clubs and other events. Learning to play an instrument and developing pitch will also help you although its not required.
Borrow or
rent DJ equipment. When you first start out, you don't need to purchase your
own equipment right away. Depending on what type of DJ that you wish to become,
you may need turntables, CDs, mixers and basic stereo equipment. You can buy all of this equipment in the Middle East.
Advertise
your DJ services. You can advertise online, in the newspaper or print out
flyers in order to attract business. There are a number of DJ competitions in the Middle East that you can enter, consider entering them to get some PR.
Get yourself
a good PR agency when you are starting to get good. You will need a good PR agency to get you in the right press and in front of the right people. We would suggest Strawberry PR in Dubai
who are a good entertainments and lifestyle PR company. Then get yourself a good
entertainments agency like Lime Green that will help position you in the best
work for you - Your entertainment agency if they take you on will place you under a management contract where they will help you get work and promote your name in the market.
Night
Clubs, Hotels and Radio Stations – Why Dubai Lime
When it comes to sourcing good
and reliable DJ’s the Dubai Lime Database is the source international and local DJ’s for
hotels, radio stations and clubs and use our reach of over 500,000 Middle East
music and entertainment nuts to assist in promoting the event.
Working with lime green for DJ’s means that you can
get a good turn around of new talent into your venue. When booking a DJ it is extremely
important to get a good one and view them ahead of time or get references that
you can talk with about their performance. This way you can get a feel for
their venue and know ahead of time if it is something that you are looking for.
When booking a DJ through a booking agent the guesswork is taken out of the
equation for you. They will be able to provide you with information on some
differences and provide you with some guidance as to whether or not someone is
appropriate for your function or venue. Dubai Lime ensure that the DJ’s we represent have
a quality level acceptable for professional performance prior to inclusion on the database.
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