7 DJs tell us how to get a gig in Ibiza

It’s all about connections, but there’s no specific formula when you’re dealing with bar owners and promoters. When you approach them don’t try to be something you’re not. Be respectful, but also be honest and ask for what you want rather than dillydallying around. You can be very direct, albeit in a respectful way. Once you make that connection, nurture it. Make sure it’s a daily thing. Make sure you’re the first person the promoter thinks of when some another DJ cancels.

Social media is another way you can stay current. It’s something you really need to look at. Instead of keeping all your connections updated on exactly what you’re doing, they can keep tabs on you at their leisure. Social networking was something I was really weak on until earlier this year. The problem I had was trying to figure out exactly how I could do something that made me more me! I’m not selling you anything; I’m just showing you who I am. Enhancing me. Giving people the opportunity to look behind the screen without actually having to meet me in the flesh.

Even if you’re not necessarily at a level where you think you can share socially, you can make your journey relatable and people will buy into that. That’s when people become fans of whatever it is that you’re doing; that’s when you start to become a brand. That kind of thing is very important now. Sometimes, people come out of nowhere with 500,000 views on their videos. But they’ve taken the time to make it happen. People with that kind of following are always going to get booked here on the island.