How do I become a disc jockey
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The typical salary range is approximately $1,125 to $1,300 per week, translating to about $58,500 to $67,600 annually. Increase your earning capacity by leveraging your social media channels and performing at weddings, functions, and private parties.
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There are no clear employment figures for Disk Jockeys working in Australia right now. They are employed by radio stations, clubs, and entertainment venues, but most DJs are self-employed.
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Launch your career as a Disc Jockey with a VET qualification in music. The Certificate III in Music and Certificate IV in Music will develop your audio skills and knowledge while teaching you how to set up AV equipment and perform to a live audience. As your career progresses, consider a Bachelor of Music with majors in Music Business, Creative Technology (Audio) or Performance.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Disc Jockey careers
Disk Jockeys, more popularly known as DJs, mix and play recorded music to a live audience. They work at radio stations and media outlets — and perform at bars, nightclubs, dance halls, music festivals, and raves as well as private events and parties.
As a DJ you could be taking a booking for a wedding, preparing an application to perform at a big music festival, posting video fragments of your home studio to Instagram, preparing a set-list for a radio gig, unloading your sound equipment at the back entrance of a night club, talking to the venue manager about start and finish times, taking a request from the audience, or just rocking a sold-out dance hall in the early hours of the morning.
To succeed in this occupation you will need an extensive knowledge of popular and club music, the technical skills to mix and blend recorded music in real-time, and the ability to interact with a live audience.
