Xander
Hollywood, CA
Male, 32
I promoted at several of Hollywood’s hottest clubs during a period of unemployment, mainly to see what all of the fuss was about. While it was fun and definitely had its perks, it also confirmed quite a few of the suspicions and stereotypes I’d previously held about how the industry works.
It helps. The best DJ's have agents. Otherwise it's a bunch of networking and trying to get your music heard
Networking usually. For the good ones at least. I've see bar/clubs post on craigslist for promoters. I imagine those places have metal detectors at the door.
Email flyers are popular. Hard flyers left on car windshields is another popular one amongst crappy clubs. My car looks like it's been through a parade with all the crap on it after a night in a hollywood parking lot.
In the world? Yes. They get paid to convince men that they find them attractive
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Small local bars don't usually use outside promoters
Apply in person. It's 95% looks
Promoting = hiring a promoter. It's right there in the name.
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