DJ bio/description

2-4 sentences generally should only focus on what you are all about. The “bio” will probably go under your name on a flyer or online ad. You don’t need to get deep in it, but cater the sentences to tell who you are and what you’re about. Here’s what I would do for me:

D-Jam
(D-Jam.com, DigitalDJTips, TheMovement,FM)
Veteran Chicago house DJ who brings energy to the room with his sets. He brings twenty years of experience and music to the booth. Expect the smooth funky sounds of the Windy City when he gets on.

Something like that.

I hate these… I know they’re essential but it seems so weird to write something like this about yourself. Like I saw a DJ that had this – “his ability to read the crowd and rock the party are uncanny and unteachable.” … and all I could think was – he had to have written this himself. I keep it simple like D-Jams up there is good, grounded but still putting his “pros” out there.

Spend some time and HONESTLY answer the questions below. You do not have to publish them here. Don’t answer them based on what you think people want to hear and certainly don’t base your answers on what you think other DJs will respect. If you go through all of this you should be able to distill what you are all about and be able to write a succinct bio. If it’s still not coming to you, PM me with your answers and I’ll write it.

Name
Clubs/Affiliations/Associations
How long have you been playing out?
What got you interested in being a DJ?
Why are you still a DJ now?
Which city/area did you begin playing out?
Where have you played since? (if different from above)
Where have you play now? (if different from above)
Are you:
– A two deck A-to-B DJ
– Effects Guru
– Controllerist
– Turntablist
– Something else…
What is your primary style? (i.e. what is the meat of what you will be playing on the night)
What are your one or two secondary styles?
How do you generally interact with the crowd?
– I don’t, it’s head down all the way
– I do when I can
– I like to connect with those on the dancefloor
– I have it as much as they do
– Half the time I am ON the dancefloor!
Your ideal fan:
– Cares most about having a good time
– Cares most about the music
– Is another DJ
Your ideal Venue:
– Large, high profile venue
– underground and cutting edge
– A filthy rave
– House party
What’s your goal for every gig you play?
What’s biggest compliment a clubber has ever paid you?
What’s the worst feedback you could get from a clubber?
Your BIG TUNES are:
– tunes people will definitely have heard before
– tunes people might have heard before
– tunes people might hear in the future when they blow up
– tunes people will probably only ever hear from you because you had to dig like hell to find them

They are $12 each.