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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Apply in person. It's 95% looks
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Promoting = hiring a promoter. It's right there in the name.
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