djsnfx Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Not true actually. The price of hiring all the equipment (decks, amplifiers, speakers, microphones, lighting, stands etc) is generally more expensive and a much lower quality than what you'd get paying for a DJ. It's a standing joke in the DJ community that the cheapest way to hire a quality PA is to book a disco! this is true, i hire gear out and charge more than if i was there with it...one reason being other ppl dont know how to use it properly and also cos its not there gear they dont give a **** about it, this is why you get much cheaper quality stuff on dry hire...anyway back to the original post, does the dj have his own gear??? he is welcome to be my roadie for a while to learn the ropes as i have quite a few double/tripple bookings... give me a call and we can have a chat m8, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angles Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I am a new DJ that is looking for an opportunity to DJ anywhere, for free. My main music is chart, but also indie and 90s with other styles featuring. I have contacted many different places in Sheffield looking for an opportunity and 6 months later still nothing. This is is surprising. Most Sheffield bar,clubs and promoters would sack off their experienced payed DJ in a heartbeat if they can get an inexperienced kid in for free. I'm sure this sounds like sarcasm but I'm actually being serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollwithit Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 yes offer to do it at the pub you do bar work for. But do it midweek. Don't get shafted into working a weekend for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compton Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Hi. Are you a creative DJ. For example you make your own mixes (mash ups) such as would be heard at a night club. The reason I ask is that I have a songriting project and am seeking a programmer mixer etc. The role within the songwriting group will be to provide beats and bass etc as well as other creative sounds etc. The current team is guitar, keyboards, female singer. The project is serious and we have top music industry conacts. The material is r&b with a commercial slant such as would be played in dance clubs. Ideal opportunity for someone starting out who is creative and understands what young people are listening to know and what is upcoming in terms of feels and beats etc. I hope you may be interested as this may be a good starting point if what we are doing suits you rather than just looking to knock out hits in pubs etc. If so please get in touch. 07986 510629. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolve101 Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 I would like to thank those of you that gave useful comments and some of these suggestions I have tried and has worked and have managed to get to opportunities to DJ at different events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adymac Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Try Karl at The Cremorne on London Rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovebass Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 can come and dj at welovebasssoundsystem public events. you can contact me direct on 07904014597 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauren84 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Check out this thread.....maybe not what you were really looking for but maybe a case of scratching each others backs and you might get a booking http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=991566 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flame Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Hi im getting married on the 18th July this year you can dj my reception if you would like to just let me know thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffielddj Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 If you are still looking into this pm and ill see what I may be able to help you with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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