Miichael Cain, post: 10584 wrote: 1) How do I find my target market and promote to them in my area?
First, think about the overall goal you have. What kind of night do you want? What kind of music do you want, and what kind of crowd do you want? Figure out what kind of atmosphere, music, and crowd can work together nicely and stay within your desired goals.
Second, seek out someone, anyone, in your town who is into the music and vibe you want to create. Find out where he and his friends go. Get to know them all and find out what they would want in an event.
From there, see how well that group would meld with the current market in your area.
Miichael Cain, post: 10584 wrote: 2) How do I convince bar owners to take a chance on something like this, short of doing free gigs?
Owners only think dollars and cents. You have to talk to them in terms of how much money they can make. I also suggest you throw an event for free on a night that venue doesn’t get a lot of people. Put all the risk on yourself.
Miichael Cain, post: 10584 wrote: 3) What are some good resources in finding remixes to mainly top 40 and current hip hop favorites?
Phil and the others will know.
Miichael Cain, post: 10584 wrote: 4) Any other input/criticism would be greatly appreciated.
Read the guide on how to throw events. Start here: http://www.digitaldjtips.com/2011/09/how-to-promote-events-throw-your-own-parties-part-1/
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