7 DJs tell us how to get a gig in Ibiza

The first time I did the whole season in Ibiza was in 2010. I went out to the island with a plan of getting some DJ work and earning some money to keep me going. One of my mates did a night at V-Bar at the bottom of the West End and I ended up playing for him regularly – it became my main bit of work out there.

The first gig I played in one of the main venues was at Zoo Project. Lots of my mates were selling tickets for them and when I first went there to party, I ended up meeting one of the organisers and we got on really well. Having already heard me play, he gave me a chance to play in one of the smaller areas of the venue. After this, I managed to play at Privilege and I also scored some gigs at Sands after meeting the guy who was organising the events there.

It is possible for young bedroom DJs to land on the island and score gigs. It happens all the time. There are bars in San Antonio’s West End and some of the other towns that welcome new talent. It’s just a matter of talking to people, showing a genuine interest in the work of others and being able to demonstrate that you have what it takes. At some point, the right opportunity will come along and when it does, you have to make sure that you are ready and prepared so to perform to the very best of your ability.

My advice would be to have your music selections and folders already sorted and ready to play. The main thing in music is to enjoy it, so go to lots of different kinds of parties, meet and talk to as many people as you can. Hang close by the booth and meet the other people who are hanging there. As with anything in life, you can be successful if you work hard and if you are kind to people.