milhouse 0 Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 (edited) Hello everyone, something got me thinking today. Do we have any 100% fulltime DJ's on here? By that I mean someone who JUST does Djing (not event planning, wedding cakes, gear hire etc) - whether it be club or mobile work. Most of the DJs I know seem to have day jobs and they'll maybe DJ 2 nights a week. I think I'm the only one I know who just does Djing - basic club/bar/occasional-mobile DJing to pay the bills. I'm out most nights of the week at the moment and it's a strange lifestyle. Whilst your daytimes are free - most of my close friends have "normal" jobs so as they're finishing work and off to relax in a pub or on the couch, I'm off to work until 1, 2, 3am. Just wanted to know what everyone thought of the "dj lifestyle" and how long you can keep up the unsociable hours for? Edited November 28, 2007 by JonWhittaker Link to post Share on other sites
deejaymitch 0 Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 I'm in the same boat as you Jon. When I started DJing I had a day job as well but I'm now purely a DJ. I don't offer any other services. I work 4 or 5 nights every week which is why it bacame impossible to keep the day job. I love what I'm doing but it does get very frustrating that I have a totally different clock to most of my friends. I normally get home around 2am and am nowhere near ready to sleep so I usually go to bed about 5 or 6 am and get up around what most people call lunch-time (always up in time for the early episode of Neighbours!!!) So basically when I wanna socialise my friends are either in bed (middle of the night) or at work (daytime). And, of course, when they want to socialise (at night) I'm working. Luckily a good mate of mine is also a full-time DJ and, through my residencies, I'm also friendly with a lot of bar staff who keep the same unsociable hours as me. So it's not all bad but, to be entirely honest, I am looking at getting a day job again and cutting back on the DJing. There are a number of reasons behind this (mainly concern about a big downturn in demand for the services of DJs very soon), but the strain of everyday relationships is definitely a factor. I'm a DJ based in Northern Ireland with nearly 10 years' experience offering a range of services. Including club residencies, karaoke, pub quizzes, specialised wedding service, Master of Ceremonies, Compere, Night at the Races and much more. Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Smith 0 Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 Hey this is a sociable hour ... There are quite a few of us on here who are full time but rather than me list them I'll let them confess for themselves :joe: Link to post Share on other sites
Thats entertainment 0 Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 Yeah im full time dj ing now, when i started years ago i had a day job as well but gave that up 4 years ago to go totaly full time on the dj work As to what i think about the "dj lifestyle" i do have mixed feelings about it, On the postive side of things im glad i made the jump into full time dj ing because if i didnt i would always be wondering what if? I enjoy my lazy days off too but i do miss the socialise bit with my friends as im working when there out I still enjoy djing however i dont like all of the gigs im having to take as i cant afford to be as fussy as i was when djing part time as i have to pay the bills and take gigs i would have turned down Will i carry on djing full time? not sure, I can see myself getting a part time day job in the week and being more fussy over which gigs i want to take :dan: http://thatsentertainment.webeden.co.uk Dj's and Discos for all your needs PLI & PAT covered Est. 1988 Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie Harrison 0 Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 Hello everyone, something got me thinking today. Do we have any 100% fulltime DJ's on here? By that I mean someone who JUST does Djing (not event planning, wedding cakes, gear hire etc) - whether it be club or mobile work. Most of the DJs I know seem to have day jobs and they'll maybe DJ 2 nights a week. I think I'm the only one I know who just does Djing - basic club/bar/occasional-mobile DJing to pay the bills. I'm out most nights of the week at the moment and it's a strange lifestyle. Whilst your daytimes are free - most of my close friends have "normal" jobs so as they're finishing work and off to relax in a pub or on the couch, I'm off to work until 1, 2, 3am. Just wanted to know what everyone thought of the "dj lifestyle" and how long you can keep up the unsociable hours for? Are you including being a DJ on t'wireless in "DJ" if so yes I do nothing but DJ, if not than no! Radio in the day, DJing on a night! Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 Hey this is a sociable hour ... There are quite a few of us on here who are full time but rather than me list them I'll let them confess for themselves :joe: Forgive me Father Paul.......I confess to being self employed FT!! tongue out icon Link to post Share on other sites
Danno13 0 Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 I'm full time in the sense that I don't have any other job, but I only usually work 2-3 nights a week, so have plenty of other nights to go out. Then again, I do a bit of hire and event stuff too.. so its not all just DJ-ing. Revolution Discos - Covering Midlands and the Cotswolds - 01386 898 113 - 07791 261 263 Link to post Share on other sites
NRG Roadshow 0 Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 Im a full time DJ. I do have one other source of income and thats driving HGVs for an agency, but I dont do much of that these days. Suits me because I can do the driving when discos are quiet and it means that the day job dont get in the way of disco commitments and if I dont want to work for the agency I just tell them Im not available. Works for me anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
shakermaker 0 Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 I've been full time since February 2006 and haven't looked back. I have the weekdays to myself (apart from christmas) and can do my admin etc and answer the enquiries and get back to them asap which does help. Shakermaker Promotions Indie / Rock & Alternative Specialist (But I can cater for everything else too). Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Smith 0 Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 Forgive me Father Paul.......I confess to being self employed FT!! tongue out icon Ah they're all coming out of the closet now tongue out icon (well there's a few to go yet) Link to post Share on other sites
eazy 0 Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 i would have answered yes to this now im not sure what to call myself ??? dj'ing is mostly what i do but i would sometimes hire equipment if the oppertunity comes up i dont see the point in turning down easy money if i have gear im not using that night but come to think of it i would pretty much do whatever as long as the moneys right self enployed whatever thats me lol Eazy Entertainment Link to post Share on other sites
Corabar Steve 0 Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 DJing is my day job too. I work 2-3 nights a week, but during the day I run the company. Maintaining / upgrading equipment, taking bookings / other paperwork, sorting out which of our DJs is best suited to which job. Sourcing music that we don't have (not often these days) for specific advance requests. Liasing with clients / venues, site visits. Wages. Etc etc........... 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
deejaymitch 0 Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 i would have answered yes to this now im not sure what to call myself ??? dj'ing is mostly what i do but i would sometimes hire equipment if the oppertunity comes up i dont see the point in turning down easy money if i have gear im not using that night but come to think of it i would pretty much do whatever as long as the moneys right self enployed whatever thats me lol So you'll basically do anything for money? There's a name for someone like that... I'm a DJ based in Northern Ireland with nearly 10 years' experience offering a range of services. Including club residencies, karaoke, pub quizzes, specialised wedding service, Master of Ceremonies, Compere, Night at the Races and much more. Link to post Share on other sites
Corabar Steve 0 Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 So you'll basically do anything for money? There's a name for someone like that... Yep, Easy. http://planetsmilies.net/not-tagged-smiley-16066.gif 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
Norfolk DJ 0 Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 What sort of money are you full-timers turning over per annum? I could not earn the money I make in my day job by DJ'ing. Link to post Share on other sites
deejaymitch 0 Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 What sort of money are you full-timers turning over per annum? I could not earn the money I make in my day job by DJ'ing. It's not all about the money though. I used to have a very good job with a big, well-known, company where I had a good salary, great bonuses, loads of paid holidays, great benefits, share plans, pension, life assurance, health care etc. But I hated it, it just wasn't me. So I left it to DJ full-time and now I earn a lot less, have no paid holidays or bonuses or benefits or any of the other perks. But I'm definitely happier. I'm a DJ based in Northern Ireland with nearly 10 years' experience offering a range of services. Including club residencies, karaoke, pub quizzes, specialised wedding service, Master of Ceremonies, Compere, Night at the Races and much more. Link to post Share on other sites
eazy 0 Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 well for me its a case of not having any qualifications to get any other job lol always had an intrest in music sound lights entertainment as a whole so it kinda just makes sence use what you've got my last employment was getting about 18,000 a year before tax probably have a turnover about the same now ??? after the accountant works there magic with the costs lol Eazy Entertainment Link to post Share on other sites
milhouse 0 Posted December 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 What sort of money are you full-timers turning over per annum? I could not earn the money I make in my day job by DJ'ing. Have PM'd you. In addition, I'm 23 years old! :joe: Link to post Share on other sites
DJGAVT 0 Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I am a full time DJ and have been for 2 and a half years now. Link to post Share on other sites
Reverandfunk 0 Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Just out of interest a question for the full timers, are you residents? Mobile? Link to post Share on other sites
Thats entertainment 0 Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Just out of interest a question for the full timers, are you residents? Mobile? A little bit of both for me...I much more enjoy doing more mobiles though because its better money and more fun http://thatsentertainment.webeden.co.uk Dj's and Discos for all your needs PLI & PAT covered Est. 1988 Link to post Share on other sites
Reverandfunk 0 Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Thanks for the reply TE, so how many nights do you work on average? I only say that because by me there is nothing private on mon-thur (except Dec) Link to post Share on other sites
eazy 0 Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Just out of interest a question for the full timers, are you residents? Mobile? again bit of both here tho u prefare residencys more secure income and easier crowds Eazy Entertainment Link to post Share on other sites
Reverandfunk 0 Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 I've done a couple of residences, twice a month max because I get bored lol. However, by me unless you go into Brum City centre sun-wed nothing happens, so that leaves u Thurs, Fri, Sat to work which to me isn't enough to warrant that being my only employment. Link to post Share on other sites
deejaymitch 0 Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Residency 4 nights a week (Sat, Sun, Tues, Wed) and a private party (mobile) most fridays. I'm a DJ based in Northern Ireland with nearly 10 years' experience offering a range of services. Including club residencies, karaoke, pub quizzes, specialised wedding service, Master of Ceremonies, Compere, Night at the Races and much more. Link to post Share on other sites
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