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How to Get DJ Gigs: Weddings, Clubs, and Beyond

The Idahoan playing at The Gem on March 15, 2025 during The Awakening with Discognition

Real-World Advice for DJs Looking to Get Booked

If you’re a DJ trying to figure out how to get booked—whether it’s weddings, clubs, festivals, or online streams—this post is for you. I’ve been grinding in all of these lanes since 2019, and while I don’t claim to have all the answers, I do know what’s worked for me and what hasn’t. This is a breakdown of how I land DJ gigs across different types of events—and how you can start doing the same.

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Social Media vs. Musical Skill: A Modern DJ Dilemma

Social Media and Music Ability Blog Post

A Hard Pill To Swallow

A recent Mixmag article revealed a sobering truth: 61% of emerging DJs believe that their social media numbers are more important than their musical ability when it comes to getting ahead in the industry. As discouraging as that sounds, it reflects the digital culture we now live in—one dominated by consumption, instant gratification, and 30-second clips on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube.

This is the reality: when short-form content shapes people’s perception of value, it makes sense that DJs think promoters and industry insiders will judge them based on follower counts and likes.

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