Off The Record - The DJ Podcast by Crossfader Ep 65. How To Prepare For A DJ Gig
Jul 6, 2023
In this episode, Lawrence provides practical advice on how to prepare for a DJ gig. They also discuss Meta's new THREADS feature, the potential of a new social media platform for networking, the debate of whether DJs should play music they don't like, and DJ courses offered by Crossfader.
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Threads Is A Twitter Clone Worth Trying
- Threads launches as Meta's Twitter-style app and imports your Instagram network.
- Lawrence sees early pure engagement and recommends using it to start conversations, not hard promotions.
Turned Up At The Wrong Club
- Lawrence shares stories of turning up at the wrong club and paying taxi fares.
- He stresses adding gigs to your calendar after those mistakes.
Check The Gear Beforehand
- Test venue equipment in advance and bring your own gear if needed.
- Ask the venue to check CDJs, mixer and ports the day before to avoid last-minute failures.