Bedroom DJs get paid? Why wasn't I told this earlier. So let's see, I probobly spent 3,000 bux the last year on equipment and records. I should be gettin my 100 dollar check any day now right?
Sol >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [D] ARE DJs OVERPAID? INTERESTING ARTICLE!! >Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 14:10:41 EST > >Hey Everyone! > >If you guys haven't seen this months issue of Lotus magazine, it has a real >interesting cover story on the cost of DJ's nowadays and how much they >charge >on average. The question was, "Are DJs overpaid?" Here are some quotes I >got >out of the article which you may find interesting: > >-Top Ten DJs get paid on average: $15,000-$150,000 >-Internationally recognized DJs: $10,000-$25,000 >-Nationally recognized DJs: $4,000-$6,000 >-Locally Recognized DJs: $1,000-$3,000 >-Local DJs: 0-$1,000 >-Bedroom DJs: 0-$100.00 > >These prices are the average price for each DJ per event they perform at on >a >Saturday night. > >The article also includes interviews with Paul Van Dyke, and DJ Dmitry >(From >the group Dee-lite) as well as booking agencies. On a good note though, Van >Dyke mentions that most DJs are negotiable on their fees (which is true) >depending on the size of the event, ticket prices, etc. But on another >note, >Van Dyke and also Deep Dish's, Sharam Tayebi, says they have earned the >right >to be paid a certain amount of money. > >Ok, for all you people who talk about high ticket prices for parties today, >they even included a sample event and the cost that is involved: > >-Sample event (ABC Party) >-Venue Rental: $8,000 >-Capacity: 1,500 (-100 free guests) >-Insurance: $300.00 >-Sound & Lights are included in venue cost >-Event goes all night >-Bad Boy Bill:$10,000 >-DJ Dan: $7,000 >-Opening DJ's: $400.00 >-Advertising (flyers, etc.)-$6,000 >-Voicemail info lines: $100.00 >-Visuals (Projection): $500.00 >-Travel to and from venue for DJs: $300.00 >-Flight cost for DJs: $1,200 >-Hotel cost: $600.00 >-Promotional Staff: $2,250 >-Event Staff (Security, etc.): $500.00 > >-TOTAL COST: $37,150.00 > >-They would need to charge roughly $26.50 to break even. >-They would need to charge $30.00 to make $5,000 profit! > >They go on to include a quote from a promoter who they do not name for >obvious reasons that promoters are "everyones bitch". They have to listen >to >everyone, the police, the venue, the agents, the DJs, the DEA, the fire >marshal, and the people. They say promoters pretty much do what they are >told >to do and how to do it. They also talk about taking a huge financial risk >and >only making a $5,000 dollar profit is not worth the risk. > >Quote: "When it gets to the point where there's so much work for so little >money, let someone else go bust their balls" :End Quote > >Quote: "It sucks being a promoter but it's addictive. When you do pull off >an >event that you're proud of, it's awesome!" : End quote > >There is so much more to this article, but I would be typing forever! But I >must say this was one of the most interesting articles I have read in Lotus >in a long time! > >When I read this article I was very intrigued with the comments that people >had to say. Of course the promoters say that DJ's and agencies are charging >way too much and overpaid, and the DJ agencies are saying that they are not >paid enough or are worth every penny for what they do. There will always be >an argument over this topic as long as there are events and DJs. In my >opinion, I do agree that there are some DJ's out there that charge way too >much for what they offer to the people. But if people are willing to pay >the >cost of the ticket fee, and as long as they have a great time and feel it >was >worth the price, then it's all good! >Just my .02 worth! > >If anyone would like a copy of this months issue of Lotus Magazine, feel >free >to drop by Rhythm Records in downtown San Jose and pick up a copy, or you >can >also probably find some copies at any of your local record shops. Oh they >are >free in case you were wondering. Happy reading!! > >Twin Spin >Rhythm Records/Stop-Feel-Move Artistic Management >www.djtwinspin.com > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
