DJ

Description:

DJs play music for audiences in parties, clubs, theatres, live venues and on our radios. DJs use a wide range of equipments such as mixers, microphones and amplifiers.

Facts:

There are 3 types of DJs

• Radio DJ
• Club DJ
• Mobile DJ

Quite a number of radio DJs also perform live as club DJs.

Personal Qualities:

• Keen interest in music
• Outgoing personality
• Good sense of timing and co-ordination

A Typical Day:

A typical day for a DJ will depend on the type of DJ. As a Radio DJ, a typical day might include

• Choose the music to be played
• Interact with the audience through phone-ins, emails and texts
• Interviews with studio guests

A club DJ or a mobile DJ will play and mix records in clubs, parties or weddings, create buzzing atmosphere and keep people dancing.

Entry Requirements

• Love for music and knowledge of music with the music world
• Practical experience is required. Many start out as volunteers for hospitals or student radios or TVs, churches and in local community settings.

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