7 DJs tell us how to get a gig in Ibiza

It’s kind of fucked up to say, but if you know the right people and are generally liked, you can get work. Now, if you have the networking down and you’re a great DJ, you really can go far. It’s a game. Play it or eventually get looked over. No one is gonna book a great DJ they’ve never heard of.

Even so, I don’t think bedroom DJs should go to Ibiza strictly with the mindset of getting gigs. Just go there. Meet people as much as you can. Do whatever you have to do to be at the right parties, but always make sure you have USB sticks on you. Loaded either with music of yours that you’ve made to hand out or music you can DJ with. There are always parties happening, whether they’re at some villa, some apartment block or wherever – and you never know who might be listening if you get the chance to play. Be ready for anything!

So forget about hunting that first gig. It will come. Just be at parties. Meet people. Come out of your comfort zone and enjoy where you’re at! Don’t forget to be inspired by the clubs and DJs you’re experiencing.

And make music. However you can – laptop, iPad – I don’t care. Just try to capture some kind of inspiration while you’re in Ibiza.