What should I play after rock concert?

My sentiments exactly. Depending on how “hard” the rock band is (have you listened to their stuff?), I’d even consider staying in rock mode and maybe go for some classic rock tunes in the same genre as the band (don’t play actual tracks from the band would be my advice by the way) and possibly from the same timeframe or stuff you think fits the audience.

This is typically one of these situations where, as a DJ, you can’t stick with what you know.

I played the afterparty for the The Who concert last year (lasted about 2 hours) and I prepared tracks from the era that The Who was at the top of their game. All rock(ish) tracks. Did not play a single dance or current pop tune. None.

Hope that helps.

Greetinx.

I probably have been a mobile DJ for too long. I don’t even know “what I want to play” is anymore LOL.

Seriously, it sounds like you had succes with that approach, but unless you are very certain of your skills and (like you) know the crowd beforehand, it’s a situation that could easily backfire. So be very keen on reading the crowd and if you as much as notice the direction you want to go is not their direction, be prepared to paddle back.

The good thing is that you already know what they like for sure, saves you the trouble of finding that out first. Also they all pretty much like the same stuff or they wouldn’t have gone to see that rock band. Quite unlike a wedding where just about everybody will have something else they love 😀

Greetinx.

I think it depends on the venue. I’ve been to such places where immediately after the rock show ends, a dance-friendly crowd filters in. So I think I would judge the situation depending on whether or not you’re playing to the same audience.

Looks like you found the answer you were looking for Karolis, keep the vibe going but just be flexible if you need to step up a gear.

Have fun