Off The Record - The DJ Podcast by Crossfader EP.96 - How to make money from DJing (without doing gigs!)
Apr 18, 2024
This podcast episode dives into making money from DJing without relying solely on gigs. They tackle topics like Grimes DJ set @ Coachella, share DJ fail stories, and explore alternative revenue streams for DJs. The episode also features energetic music selections including Brazilian funk and UK Funky, along with tips on navigating back-to-back DJ sets and unexpected challenges in the industry.
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Grimes' Coachella DJ Fail
- Grimes played a notorious Coachella set where BPM sync issues caused a double-time audio mess.
- She admitted outsourcing her record box preparing and lacked the skills to fix problems on the fly.
Sound Fail at Big Club Relaunch
- Speaker 0 shared a DJ fail of sound cutting out at a grand club re-launch after a long day.
- Despite the tech failure, the DJ took it as a sign for an early night and left the event.
Artist No-Show Nightmare
- DJ speaker had a gig for a major artist who kept delaying due to traffic problems.
- The artist never arrived on time, killing energy, and the promoter told the DJ to lie about the cancellation.