How to Get Your First DJ Gig (Advice From a Resident DJ)
By Omar Meho
I went from mixing in my bedroom to residencies in Ibiza, the French Alps, Dubai and the US. None of it started with a lucky break. It started with being ready, showing up and asking properly. Here's what actually works.
What the full guide covers
- Be ready before you ask
- Go to the nights you want to play
- Start small and say yes
- Message promoters properly
- Look the part online
- Turn one gig into the next