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Exchange DJ set length times – What is your preference?
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 7:23 pm
by Bob the Builder
We (Melbourne) have just had out Melbourne Lindy Exchange. I was in charge to coordinating the DJ’s over the weekend. I was trying to ensure every DJ got a minimum of 90 minutes set and most got a 120 minute set.
The reason I did this, is because in my opinion a Good DJ will work the room a lot better in these kind of set times rater than a short set.
The down side is it reduces the number of DJ’s you can have.
What’s your view on Set lengths for experienced DJ’s at large events?
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 9:18 pm
by Serg
At SoFlex I give each DJ a 60 minute set. I think a good DJ can set a mood over 60 minutes. I will also schedule each DJ to play at least 2 sets and possibly 3 or 4.
Serg
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 12:28 am
by djstarr
60 minutes is a little on the short side especially if there are mishaps; starting late, equipment failure etc. 2 djs who work well together doing 2 hours trading off is good, however that all depends on the 2 djs. I think 90 min. would be optimum to showcase a dj.
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 7:18 am
by mousethief
60 minutes minimum, 2 hour maximum
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 6:15 am
by Swifty
As both a DJ and a dancer I'd much prefer 4 DJs at 90-120+ minutes apiece over 8 DJs for 45-60 minutes each. Unfortunately I'm in the minority these days.
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 1:29 pm
by mousethief
Organizers are too afraid to say no to any DJ that knocks on their door.
Kalman
Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 10:06 am
by Serg
mousethief wrote:Organizers are too afraid to say no to any DJ that knocks on their door.
Kalman
That's not my experience. I've been turned down when I requested to DJ at events/exchanges that I did not know any of the organizers. I have also denied a few people when they requested to DJ at SoFlex. I usually schedule DJs who have been DJing for at least 4 years around the US.
Serg
Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2005 1:19 am
by swinginstyle
What about up and coming djs? How will they get their shot?
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 11:20 am
by Mr Awesomer
swinginstyle wrote:What about up and coming djs? How will they get their shot?
By building a reputation locally and/or taking shitty gigs.
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 12:01 pm
by mousethief
What's my overall preference?
Zero minutes for DJs. All bands, all the time.
Kalman
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:16 am
by Serg
GuruReuben wrote:swinginstyle wrote:What about up and coming djs? How will they get their shot?
By building a reputation locally and/or taking shitty gigs.
I second that!
Serg