Norfolk DJ 0 Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I first promised my wife I would retire then DJing when I was thirty (1997) then new years eve 1999, then when I am 40 (very very soon), maybe 45. Anyway, either way, maybe rather than playing my last gig at 45 or 50 and fixing a final date , I might instead one night during a gig think; I've had enough of this now, this is it. Anyone else thought about how they will end it? Rob Link to post Share on other sites
Mattaious 0 Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I made the decision to finish in the uk, but then obviously moving to greece to pursue and annoy everyone out there instead. I friend of mine hwo DJ's is still going strong at the ripe old age of 72! Still lifts all his kit about and has a really good following. Think ill finish when when im 50 (well thats the plan anyway) Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk DJ 0 Posted August 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I think the problem is that Djing is like good bottle of red wine, it improves with age. I also know some 'old timers' who are in their 60's and are decent DJ's although they struggle to keep up to date! Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyKaz 0 Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I know a DJ who is 66, and he is very popular. As for me retiring, who knows? I'd rather quit my day job and then DJ full time if I could. They don't call me Krazy for nothing! Krazy by name - Krazy by nature !!!Age doesn't matter, unless you're a cabinet!K K Disco Link to post Share on other sites
Wayno 0 Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Every Monday morning! - must be getting old, but its all worth it! Sometimes in the pursuit of perfection one can get blinded by size. If you believe you can acheive. Add life to your days not days to your life. [/url][/img] Link to post Share on other sites
Secret Disco 0 Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I'm 45 going on 15........so ive no plans to finish. Probably when i dont get the butterflies and nerves just before a gig, then i'll think about it. I still really enjoy it and keep well up to date with all my funky house, charts, new music etc. One guy i know in Greenock,says he'll die behind the decks, sometimes i do that every weekend Arf Arf !!!!!!! :sad: Link to post Share on other sites
Corabar Steve 0 Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 When I stop enjoying it, when I become rich enough, when I can't move the kit by myself any more, whichever comes first. Actually the rich enough option would only be semi-retirement, I'd still want to do selective gigs & carry on running the company. Steve... Mad bad & dangerous to know Better to study for one hour with the wise, than to drink wine with the foolish. The opinions of Corabar Steve are not necessarily those of Corabar Ltd or any of it's subsidiary companies <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Anyone else thought about how they will end it? If I should go deaf. Link to post Share on other sites
Corabar Steve 0 Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 That too. Steve... Mad bad & dangerous to know Better to study for one hour with the wise, than to drink wine with the foolish. The opinions of Corabar Steve are not necessarily those of Corabar Ltd or any of it's subsidiary companies <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
C.S 0 Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Hopefuly by the end of the year as i am nearly deaf in one ear and its getting worse on the right. I will try anything,once! The Cornish will arise again ! Manager of the Andy Harris Fan Club. Keep pasties Cornish Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Westcott 0 Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I've retired twice in the past for various reasons, but am currently quite enjoying it all once more, probably unlike my audiences! I don't have any plans of when I'll finish; If for some reason I can't get the gear about, or I suffer ill health, I will be forced to stop. Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk DJ 0 Posted August 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Yep ill health would be a sad way to end it all. Link to post Share on other sites
brianmole 0 Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Please tell me why I should ever even think of retiring in this industry? Link to post Share on other sites
FrankieJ 0 Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Please tell me why I should ever even think of retiring in this industry? When you go deaf Brian standing next to Markys JBL's at House Proud. DJ Frankie Knuckles. Link to post Share on other sites
buskersball 0 Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Please tell me why I should ever even think of retiring in this industry? [/quote Cos you got £50 million in bank? I think there is no limit...especially as more and more 'old' people are having 60ths, 70ths, 80ths etc. There may come a time when you are too young to come into the business, as people who in 10 years time will be celebrating, say, 18ths no longer want a mobile, but use ipods (or whatever the new technology will be then)....and the 'old' people won't want a young dj! It seems to me at least that music most popular for mobile functions (eg weddings/ anniversaries) is rooted between 1959 and 1999 (with exceptions of course)...and as people who grew up with that music 'age', then their choice of dj will lean towards the more 'mature' dj. If you get what I mean Link to post Share on other sites
Secret Disco 0 Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Please tell me why I should ever even think of retiring in this industry? Here Here!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
C.S 0 Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 (edited) Please tell me why I should ever even think of retiring in this industry? You should start thinking about it when you are unable to renew, are no longer fresh and have passed your sell by date. Not being a grumpy old man just a fact., there are far too mant djs who should have stopped years ago. I am sure brian that you however have some years left in you yet ! Edited August 23, 2007 by C.S I will try anything,once! The Cornish will arise again ! Manager of the Andy Harris Fan Club. Keep pasties Cornish Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Westcott 0 Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Quote Buskerball: "then their choice of dj will lean towards the more 'mature' dj." Oh I do hope so. smile icon Good point, though, about DJs of my age and older having grown up with the music most often played. Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_Mitchell 0 Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 You should start thinking about it when you are unable to renew, are no longer fresh and have passed your sell by date. Not being a grumpy old man just a fact., there are far too mant djs who should have stopped years ago. I am sure brian that you however have some years left in you yet ! Yep, I`ll agree with that one. There are also to many DJ`s that shouldn`t have started never mind stopped years ago. Steve 5 European cups and 18 leagues, that`s what we call history. Link to post Share on other sites
C.S 0 Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Good point ! I will try anything,once! The Cornish will arise again ! Manager of the Andy Harris Fan Club. Keep pasties Cornish Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Westcott 0 Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Quote: "There are also to many DJ`s that shouldn`t have started..." Why are you all looking at me?? :hide: Link to post Share on other sites
brianmole 0 Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 You should start thinking about it when you are unable to renew, are no longer fresh and have passed your sell by date. Not being a grumpy old man just a fact., there are far too mant djs who should have stopped years ago. Absolutely spot on Chris. Link to post Share on other sites
Secret Disco 0 Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 You should start thinking about it when you are unable to renew, are no longer fresh and have passed your sell by date. Not being a grumpy old man just a fact., there are far too mant djs who should have stopped years ago. I am sure brian that you however have some years left in you yet ! i think it's up to each individual DJ wether he feels he can no longer carry gear, keep up with the music. or get the buzz anymore. Tong,Cox,Jules etc aren't exactly spring chickens but seem to still make a living as well respected DJ's Theirs an old fella in Scotland who's 66 and still going strong as well as the 50+ brigade about my area who can still keep up with us young things lol. Personally my hearing in one ear is my only disadvantage , but i'm sure its all downhill from here on in. Again i feel it's up to each individual to make the decision rather than the financial gain and tarnishing the trade with "by their sell by date" DJ's Link to post Share on other sites
davemoody 0 Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 I have decided that my last ever gig will be New Years Eve 2010!!! I am going to hire a venue that can cope with a few thousand and go out on a high. Link to post Share on other sites
Dream Catchers 0 Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 (edited) I think it's time to stop DJing when you can no longer get the equipment to play your 10" 78's LOL And for you youngsters 78 was the speed not the year :joe: Jim Edited August 26, 2007 by JimBoylan Link to post Share on other sites
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