The Dos & Don’ts Of DJing For Free

In an ideal world we’d all be paid according to our worth, but we all know that’s not the case.

Do: Research who’s making money from a gig

Do: Make mixes to reach many audiences

Do: Interviews on the radio

Don’t: Be afraid to cross-promote

Do: Give songs to compilations

Do: Make it for a good cause

Do: Negotiate your guarantee up front

Don’t: Skip the contract

Do: Get a booking agent (eventually)

Do: Get your expenses covered

Don’t: Expect too much (especially when you’re first starting out)