Off The Record - The DJ Podcast by Crossfader Ep. 145 How To Get Festival Gigs (7-Steps)
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Aug 7, 2025 Eve Dodd, social media manager at Crossfader, joins Laurence James to share essential strategies for DJs aiming to score festival gigs. They outline a practical seven-step guide to enhance your chances, including building your identity and creating a true fanbase. Eve emphasizes the importance of networking and understanding industry politics. Listeners also learn about an exciting DJ competition for Rise Festival that highlights crafting the perfect festival set. It's a fun, insightful chat packed with actionable advice for aspiring DJs!
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Tailor Your Mix to Festival
- Tailor your DJ mix to the festival's style and audience to stand out among hundreds of entries.
- Include relevant music and show your current effort and passion, not just old or unrelated mixes.
Build Strong DJ Personal Brand
- Build your personal brand with consistent social media content and DJ experience.
- Showcase your effort to promoters by posting mixes and footage to get noticed locally and beyond.
Start With Local Gigs
- Get active in your local DJ scene by playing bars and clubs and connecting with promoters.
- Local gigs often lead to festival opportunities as promoters expand to bigger events.