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Mobile DJ wanted for a 40th birthday party in Colchester on 21st of November 2025. Timings on the night are 7:30pm through to 11pm. DJ to play new and old music appealing to ages 30-50. Music should include decades (80s, 90s, 00’s), pop and sing-along crowd pleasers. Our customer wants the DJ to supply sound and lighting. Applicants need a video on their profile.
Prices between £325 and £500. Applications close 19/08/2025.
Saturday night DJ resident position available in Bath. The role involves working every week between 9pm and 2am. Music to be dance-led with new and known commercial floor fillers. Applicants must have solid mixing ability, music knowledge and 1-2 years experience in a similar position. Successful DJ will receive invitations to interview and a try out. The pay range for this position is £250-£450 depending on experience. Applications close on 12/08/2025.
DJ needed for an 18th birthday party in Rochester on November the 14th 2025. It’s a 3 hour gig running from 8pm until 11pm. Music to appeal to a younger crowd with genres such as R&B, pop and dance. The customer wants a DJ who has their own equipment and can play some of her favourite songs. Range of pay for this position is £200-£400 with quotes requested. Applications close on 11/08/2025.
Full-time DJ opportunity in Gran Canaria. Resident to work 4-6 shifts per week during evening and late-night hours. Music to be open-format covering chart hits, dance, house and throwback classics for international clientele. The venue wants someone with at least 1 year’s experience, strong mixing skills and excellent crowd interaction. Six-month trial period on full pay. Competitive salary plus return flights and discounted accommodation. Applications close 28/07/2025.
DJ required for a wedding party in Telford on July 18th, 2026, to play a 4-hour set between 7pm and 11pm. Music to be a feel good wedding mix with genres such as pop hits, anthems, dance and rock. Our customer requires references, liability insurance, a music mix and a price quote. The pay range for this position is £450-£750. Applications close on 10/08/2025
Resident DJ position available near London Bridge. DJ to work 3 shifts per week between 8pm and 1am. Music to be a mix of crowd pleasing house and dance. Our client requires someone with experience, who is confident and can read the crowd. Applicants should have a music mix and quote when applying. The pay range for this position is £75-£100 per hour. Applications close on 03/08/2025.
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Ready to turn your mixing skills into money? Whether you’re chasing Ibiza sunsets or local wedding gigs, this guide shows you exactly how to land DJ jobs that pay. No fluff, just real advice from one of the UK’s busiest DJ platforms.
One-off gigs – Perfect for building experience. Wedding receptions, birthday parties, corporate events, and special nights at bars. Each gig pays £100-1,000+ depending on the event. You’ll play to fresh crowds every time.
DJ Residencies – Regular weekly or monthly slots at nightclubs or bars. Great for steady income and building a following. Expect £150-400 per night. The dream? Landing a summer residency in Ibiza or year-round spot in Dubai.
Seasonal contracts – Work abroad for 3-6 months in party destinations. Ibiza runs May through September. Greek islands need DJs all summer. Dubai and cruise ships offer year-round contracts. Pay varies wildly but includes accommodation.
Mobile DJ work – The bread and butter of UK DJing. Weddings, parties, and corporate events need DJs with full sound systems. Busy mobile DJs earn £40,000-60,000 annually. Not glamorous but pays the bills.
Festival slots – Start with small local festivals. Work your way up to bigger stages. Most are one-off gigs unless you become a regular. Pay ranges from £200 for tiny festivals to thousands for established names.
Forget the hype – here’s where DJs really work and earn:
London dominates with hundreds of venues. From Shoreditch warehouse parties to Mayfair members clubs, opportunities are endless. Competition is fierce but rates are highest here. Regular club DJs earn £200-500 per night.
Manchester has a legendary music scene. Northern Quarter bars, Warehouse Project events, and student nights keep DJs busy. Slightly lower rates than London but lower living costs too.
Birmingham, Leeds, Brighton, Glasgow – Strong scenes with less competition. Perfect for building your reputation. Brighton’s beach clubs are crying out for house DJs every summer.
Ibiza remains the holy grail abroad. San Antonio bars pay €100-200 per night. Established DJs at big clubs earn much more. Competition is brutal – thousands apply for every position.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer year-round work in hotels and beach clubs. Tax-free earnings and accommodation included. Perfect if you can handle the heat and strict laws.
Greek Islands (Zante, Mykonos, Ios) need DJs from June to September. Lower pay than Ibiza but easier to land gigs. Great for your first season abroad.
Cruise Ships hire DJs for 6-8 month contracts. Free food, accommodation, and travel. Save most of your salary. Downsides? Tiny cabins and seasickness.
Let’s cut through the Instagram fantasy. Here’s what DJs actually earn:
Sending 100 generic applications gets you nowhere. Here’s what works:
Photos that sell – Invest £100 in professional shots. Action photos behind decks beat selfies every time. Show yourself working, not posing.
Write like you talk – Drop the third-person nonsense. “I’ve rocked dancefloors from Manchester to Magaluf” beats “DJ Smith has performed at various venues.”
Prove your worth – List specific venues, not vague claims. “Resident at Lab11 Birmingham” beats “experienced club DJ.” Include capacity numbers and regular nights.
Show your range – Upload mixes covering different styles. Label them clearly: “Peak Time House,” “Chilled Sunset Vibes,” “Wedding Party Classics.”
Read the job post – Applying for a house music residency? Don’t send your drum and bass mix. Match your application to what they actually want.
Personalise every message – Reference the venue, mention why you fit their crowd, show you’ve done homework. Generic applications get deleted.
Keep it punchy – Three paragraphs maximum. Who you are, why you’re perfect, what you’ll deliver. Include rates if asked.
Follow up once – No response after a week? One polite follow-up. Then move on. Desperate DJs don’t get work.
Offer something extra – Can you bring a following? Have a good social following? Produce your own music? Provide lighting? Added value wins gigs.
Show reliability – Mention your backup equipment, punctuality record, or references. Venues want DJs who won’t let them down.
Price yourself right – Research local rates. Underpricing screams amateur. Overpricing kills opportunities. Start competitive, increase with experience.
Build your reputation – Every gig leads to more gigs. Nail the small ones. Word spreads fast in the DJ industry.
Year One: Foundation Building
Year Two: Level Up
Year Three: Professional Status
Playing music you love, not what crowds want – Your underground minimal techno won’t work at weddings. Read the room or empty it.
Burning bridges – The DJ world is tiny. That promoter you insulted knows everyone. Stay professional always.
Chasing fame over income – Instagram followers don’t pay rent. Focus on paid gigs, not free “exposure” opportunities.
Neglecting the business side – Get insurance, use contracts, chase payments, pay taxes. This is a business, not a hobby.
Giving up too quickly – Most DJs quit within two years. The ones who persist past this point usually succeed.
The UK needs thousands of DJs every single week. From village hall birthday parties to Ibiza superclubs, opportunities exist at every level. Success comes from taking action, not dreaming about it.
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