DJ Job Description

If you ask most DJs where their dream job would be, they’ll probably say Ibiza – especially for dance music. This is where many of the big names play, and if you land a residency at the right venue, you could find yourself alongside some huge artists. It’s a competitive scene, so you need to be a great DJ, build relationships, and get to know the right people. Don’t give up.

Job Duties

Keep customers in the bar by playing great tunes.
Take music (and sometimes karaoke) requests depending on the venue.
Manage the crowd’s buzz and energy.

Working Hours

This depends on whether you work at a bar or a club. In a smaller bar you may be the only DJ on shift and work around 7 hours. In larger venues you’ll often share shifts with another DJ, or have shorter slots if working in a club. When starting out, the hours may not be ideal, but once you build a good reputation you can request more sociable shifts.