Never any love for the DJ

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Hank Davidson said:
If you have to do all that, then you only prove my argument. We should be significant with having to club someone over the head.
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That's life in the fast lane Hank... ;)

I know yer a laid back guy, but working the crowd, is not the same as hustling the media. You HAVE to club them over the head, and drag them by the hair back to your cave to get attention...

Otherwise, you just do your thing, and hope that the person covering the event cares about the DJ, or even notices you.
 
SoftJock Rick said:
That's life in the fast lane Hank... ;)

I know yer a laid back guy, but working the crowd, is not the same as hustling the media. You HAVE to club them over the head, and drag them by the hair back to your cave to get attention...

Otherwise, you just do your thing, and hope that the person covering the event cares about the DJ, or even notices you.
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Thanks Ricky. Of course I'll be taking option B. The Hankster panders to no one but his wife. LOL!
 
Hank,
Did they have you in a corner? :yowigglyeyes:
 
Briar is in de house! :yoapplause::yoapplause: Doesn't he look related to Chuck (The Pineapple Guy) y'all? :yo1eye: Briar do you also have a Harem of Belly Dancers? :yowigglyeyes2:
 
So, to be perfectly clear...It was solely the media that snubbed me that day and times before. I have seen it as a pattern and it applies to my peers in the area as well. The DJ is just not news.
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Of course the DJ is not news. The news is the reason and story behind the event. It is not the guy who shows up the day of and starts talking on the mic.

You're missing the point. Your emcee duties don't matter to the press because they are not relevent to the story the press is writing. If it is a fundraiser then they are looking for people and reasons behind the money and effort. As an emcee you are just the commercial break in the middle of the real story people tuned in for.

If you are making an effort to benefit the charity and have a compelling reason for doing so - then tell someone who needs to know.

YES - you do have to walk over to the photographer and ASK for a picture. If you're not part of the photographic record you're not really a part of the event are you? Furthermore - if no one else will tell your story then you need to do it yourself . You need photographs that you can use for your own self-promotion. Otherwise, your work and efforst remains a secret known only to random chair people and committee members. If they can't rememebr your name then you're nobody.
 
when I get to a place and realize everything else is getting paid or being promo'd and Im not well ,, I'm pissed so thats how I feel , we are not second rate citizens that just do **** for free.......................
 
Hank,

While I am not advocating announcing your name 100 times an hour, you deserve recognition for your time and efforts, ESPECIALLY if you are doing it for free. You obviously recognize this already.

My thoughts on doing free gigs, after being burned like you have, is that I discuss advertising ahead of time with my contact. If I am going to take the time to set up my equipment and do the job for free, I will be noticed.

Also, there is no issue with announcing your name once in a while. Just so long as it doesn't turn into the "DJ Spectacular."

Just my two cents, best of luck to you.

Lou

Amazing Sounds
 
People, people, people. Let's get this one thing straight once and for all.
I DO NOT FEEL ANGRY, BURNED OR ANYTHING ELSE OF THAT NATURE!
Sorry for yelling, but I wanted you to hear me.

As the title of the thread says, there is "never any love for the DJ". That's it. It was just an observation and something I believe to be both factual and unfortunate. I did not do this event for free. I was paid well and had a great time. I just think if they're going to mention the local eatery, bank or bouncy house vendor, they should maybe consider the DJ. I found it to be surreal. That's it.

I created this topic to share my opinion of how the media (and sometimes the general public) perceives our industry. I find that they view us as insignificant. That's too bad because the acknowledgement would help business, but it won't define or validate me. I don't want lessons on how to draw attention to myself. I know how to do that. The fact is that I refuse to on the grounds that I shouldn't have to.

You can either agree or disagree. Thanks for you responses.
 
What Bob says is true. DJs, (A lot on here think that they should be invisible). Sometimes you have to shine the spotlight on yourself. Whether or not I am being paid, for a private or public event, I want Guests to know I exist an am responsible for the music/sound. How one does it depends on the situation. It is best that you make the agreement with the person in charge of the event to have THAT PERSON announce you and acknowledge your contribution. This is so that it does not look like you are tooting your own horn. It is more credible when someone else does it for you.
Events like this is also the perfect time and opportunity for you to pass out Marketing gifts such as Pens, key chains, business cards etc with your name and phone number/company info on it. If you can get them to put your name in the program, then that is an added plus.
BTW, One can give a discount in exchange for the privilege to do all the above.
 
Hank Davidson said:
I created this topic to share my opinion of how the media (and sometimes the general public) perceives our industry. I find that they view us as insignificant.
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Are they wrong to...?

Let's face it -- you walk into a hotel lobby, and music is playing; walk into a beauty salon, and music is playing; Hell, there's music playing in the dentists office and elevators.

Half the people in this country walk around with earbuds stuck in their ears!


It's just not that important an occupation, except for certain events. It's simply a job, just like the barback who brings the ice behind the bar... ;)
 
SoftJock Rick said:
Are they wrong to...?

Let's face it -- you walk into a hotel lobby, and music is playing; walk into a beauty salon, and music is playing; Hell, there's music playing in the dentists office and elevators.

Half the people in this country walk around with earbuds stuck in their ears!


It's just not that important an occupation, except for certain events. It's simply a job, just like the barback who brings the ice behind the bar... ;)
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It's not true.

By that standard they also find the bartender, waitstaff, caterer, valet, and the vast majority of guests insignificant as well.

However, if it turns out the bartender volunteered his time for the 4th year in a row because he's an ardent supporter the charity in question, and has a family member involved with or benefiting from the charitable work of the organization - then you can be damn sure the press will include him in their coverage. - That is, if he bothers to tell anyone! :)
 
People, people, people. Let's get this one thing straight once and for all.
I DO NOT FEEL ANGRY, BURNED OR ANYTHING ELSE OF THAT NATURE!
Sorry for yelling, but I wanted you to hear me.

As the title of the thread says, there is "never any love for the DJ". That's it. It was just an observation and something I believe to be both factual and unfortunate. I did not do this event for free. I was paid well and had a great time. I just think if they're going to mention the local eatery, bank or bouncy house vendor, they should maybe consider the DJ. I found it to be surreal. That's it.

I created this topic to share my opinion of how the media (and sometimes the general public) perceives our industry. I find that they view us as insignificant. That's too bad because the acknowledgement would help business, but it won't define or validate me. I don't want lessons on how to draw attention to myself. I know how to do that. The fact is that I refuse to on the grounds that I shouldn't have to.

You can either agree or disagree. Thanks for you responses.
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Well, then I disagree.

You find love by making it known that you would appreciate it.
 
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