yeah where would a bedroom dj pick up this socalled $100? or do we send a selfaddressed envelope?? -j
>From: "Solomon Eisenberg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [D] ARE DJs OVERPAID? INTERESTING ARTICLE!! >Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 12:22:19 -0800 > >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 > _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com
