Now, I know what you’re thinking: “LinkedIn? Really? Isn’t that the place where people in suits pretend to be more professional than they actually are?” Well, yes, but that’s not all it is. You see, LinkedIn has become an untapped goldmine for DJs searching for promoters, bookers, and industry insiders. And guess what? They’re all there, doing announcements, receiving congratulations, and mingling with each other in the comment section. So, why aren’t you there?

But here’s the real kicker: you can find the direct contact for every role of every event in dance music on LinkedIn. And with the help of Chrome extensions like RocketReach, you can get their direct email addresses, too. So instead of going through the usual channels and hoping your message doesn’t get lost in the shuffle, you can get straight in touch with the people who matter. And if you prefer a more casual approach, just hop over to their Instagram and slide into their DMs!

Let’s face it, every promoter you need to speak to is on LinkedIn, and you can even find their email addresses. How’s that for a game-changer? But it’s not just about getting their contact info; it’s about nurturing those leads by commenting, celebrating, sharing, and giving their posts some love.

Think about it: Have you ever posted something on Instagram or Facebook without reading the comments? Of course not! Promoters are no different; they’re humans too. When they post something, they read the comments. And when you’re the one leaving those comments, they’ll start to recognize your name. Next time you slide into their inbox, it won’t be an awkward “Who’s this stranger?” moment. Instead, it’ll be more like, “Ah, I know this person! They’re always leaving nice comments on my posts!”

So, fellow DJs, it’s time to put on your networking hats and get to work on LinkedIn. Utilize those direct contacts, send those personalized emails, and make those connections count. And who knows? You might just find yourself rubbing virtual elbows with the promoters you’ve always wanted to work with. After all, who knew LinkedIn was a great place for DJs to find direct contacts and make things happen?

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In this video I show you how to get booked in the venues you really want to play, even if you don’t know the promoter or you don’t have much of a following yet.

But there is zero point having that information if you don’t know who you should be playing for.

Do you know the 50 promoters who are PERFECT for you to play for?

If you don’t know about them, how are they ever going to know about you?

Most acts I speak to can name a few promoters they want to play for, but they can’t tell me the 2 or 3 promoters in each city that are ideal for them.

Who are the promoters, clubs and festivals in your city, surrounding cities, in your country, surrounding countries and internationally that you should play for in the next 5 years, starting NOW?

You need to know the party, the name of the people that run the event and you need to know exactly how to contact them.

Can you honestly say that you have all of that?

If you don’t – you have a MASSIVE blind spot in your career.

If you don’t have enough bookings – that’s probably a relationships issue.

Let’s plug this hole and get you crystal clear who you need to work with, and how to find them.

After you’ve watched this video, jump over and check my quick video showing you how to go from strangers to booked in the shortest time possible.

Cheers,

Mikey Mooguire

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1. Reading the Room

A comedian’s ability to read the room and adjust their set accordingly is crucial to keeping the audience engaged. DJs, too, need to read the crowd and adapt their playlists to fit the vibe. Is the crowd ready to dance their socks off, or do they need a gentle nudge in the right direction? Take a cue from comedians and be prepared to change things up on the fly.

2. The Art of Storytelling

Comedians are masters of storytelling. They weave tales that grip their audience from beginning to end. Although DJs don’t use words to tell stories, their music sets can still take listeners on a journey. Carefully craft your set to create an emotional arc, with the right mix of highs and lows to keep the dancefloor captivated.

3. Stage Presence

A stand-up comedian without stage presence is like a DJ without headphones – utterly lost. As a DJ, your stage presence is a vital part of your performance. A little head-bobbing and fist-pumping can go a long way in showing the audience that you’re feeling the music just as much as they are. Take a page from the stand-up playbook and let your personality shine through.

4. Handling Hecklers

We’ve all seen comedians gracefully (or not-so-gracefully) handle hecklers during their performances. While DJs may not have to worry about verbal hecklers, they still face their own version – the dreaded song requester. Learn from comedians and develop a strategy to deal with these pesky intruders. Whether you choose to humor them with a smile or skillfully deflect their request, keep your cool and maintain control of your set.

5. The Power of Authenticity

In comedy, authenticity is king. Audiences can tell when a comedian is faking it, and the same goes for DJs. Don’t be afraid to let your true musical taste and style shine through in your sets. Just like a comedian who stays true to their voice, a DJ who embraces their unique sound will always stand out from the crowd.

So there you have it, five bizarre yet brilliant lessons that DJs can learn from stand-up comedians. Embrace your inner funny bone, and watch your DJ career flourish in unexpected ways. After all, laughter may be the best medicine, but a well-timed beat drop isn’t too far behind!

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6 REASONS WHY YOU’RE NOT GETTING BOOKED

If you’re not playing as many gigs as you would like, there are probably a few reasons why.

I will guarantee you that you are making at least one of the mistakes, possibly all 6… and they’re f**cking you, and massively holding you back.

When I start working with artists, they usually go from not-many-bookings to LOTS of bookings in just a few weeks, because we concentrate on plugging these 6 holes first.

Messing up on JUST ONE of these will lose you most of your future potential bookings, messing up on more than one can kill a music career before you’ve even started.

The good news is they’re easy to fix (once you’ve identified you need to fix it!)

How many are you guilty of?

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Ever feel like getting booked is harder than it should be, or that you should be further on by now?

Or do you ever feel like there is too much competition from other artists, and worry about how you’re going to stand out and get booked ahead of all the others?

Or maybe you’re getting bookings, but you wonder how you’re going to make those REALLY GOOD bookings happen? You know, the ones that light you up and have you excited for weeks? The career-changing gigs?

Do you worry you don’t have good enough socials to get booked?

Or your following is too small?

Or you haven’t released on big enough labels yet? (Or haven’t released yet at all?)

Of course you do.

Most hungry artists have these fears.

YOU DON’T NEED TO WORRY ABOUT ANY OF THIS.

Getting booked is about good music + good relationships.

If you have the good music, now you need the good relationships.

In this video, I show you how to get promoters to work with you. You’ll probably recognise some mistakes you are making in this video, but you’ll also get the solutions as well.

If you take this video and pair it with the How To Find The Right Promoter [LINK] video then you have a recipe for bookings THIS WEEK.

My artists go from low bookings to lots of bookings in a very short period, and this is how we do it.

WATCH: How To Get Promoters To Book You

I dare you to watch this and go and get yourself a killer booking afterwards.

Chat soon,

Mikey Mooguire

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