Building Community and Audience in the Evolving DJ Industry

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In this special episode of Off the Record, we're coming to you from the stunning Hyde Hotel in Ibiza during the International Music Summit (IMS).

We dive deep into the 2024 IMS Industry Report, breaking down key insights on the rise of genres like Drum & Bass and Afro House, the SoundCloud resurgence, and why building your own DJ community is more important than ever.

We also spotlight female representation in DJing, explore how emerging markets like India and Latin America are shifting the landscape, and unpack why festivals are booming — but also becoming less accessible.

Whether you're an aspiring DJ or industry insider, this episode is packed with must-know trends and honest conversations from the heart of the global electronic music scene.

00:00 – Welcome to IMS Ibiza episode03:02 – Drum & Bass and Afro House rising06:05 – SoundCloud is thriving again09:08 – Live scene growth & saturation12:11 – Build your own DJ community15:14 – Women in DJing: Still rising18:17 – Emerging markets shaping the future21:20 – DJs must diversify creative output24:23 – We need more real DJs