Do you want to become a Disc Jockey? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:
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Disc jockeys (DJs) entertain live audiences using vinyl records, compact discs and computerised music files, often making original mixes of two or more tracks of music. They also link each piece of music, for example with conversation or rapping. There are three main types of DJ - mobile DJs, radio DJs and club DJs.
DJs often work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends. Mobile and club DJs may work until the early hours of the morning, while some radio DJs start early for a morning show. Mobile DJs can work anywhere from community halls to schools and pubs. Clubs and bars can be noisy, hot and smoky. Radio studios may be cramped.
Salaries range widely. At the start of their careers, some DJs work for no pay, or for expenses only. A few top DJs may earn about £100,000 a year.
A DJ needs to have:
Becoming a DJ is a very popular ambition for many young people, but only a talented few will achieve this.
There are no formal academic qualifications needed to become a DJ. However, enthusiasm, talent and relevant work experience are necessary. Voluntary experience can be gained in hospital or student radio, or by assisting a mobile or club DJ. There are also schemes and courses at all levels to help people become DJs.
With experience, individuals can prepare a CD and send it to bar or club managers, promoters, radio stations or DJ agencies.
Although there are no age restrictions for entry, it is unusual to start after the age of 30. DJs who are aged over 40 are generally already established.
Once in employment, training is usually given on the job.
Promotion tends to be to larger employers or venues, for example from local to national radio stations, or from town pubs on weeknights to large clubs at weekends.
Experience as a DJ can sometimes lead to related work in music production, retailing, promotion or publishing.
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