Ep 045: The Club is on FIRE!

This week some guy called 'Jamie Hartley' is back and he has some incredible news from the Ibiza Music Summit... Having spent a week alongside some of the most influencer brands, companies and people... we discuss what the DJ industry can expect to see in the next few years! Including the rise of Afro House, How companies are panicking about A.I and why Alpha Theta are almost 'starting again' Plus, Danny brings us some fresh bangers in 'ADD TO PLAYLIST' 🚨Website & DJ Courses🚨 ⁠https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/⁠For 20% Off Use Code: OFFTHERECORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/off-the-record-crossfader/message

Time for come chaos! We ask you what your unpopular DJ opinions are and some of them are WILD! Do people care who a headliner is? Do Promoters care more about followers than skills? Do we care if you have it on vinyl? We get into loads of these questions. Plus we take it back to the Crossfader chart challenge with some 2010's Hip Hop 🚨Website & DJ Courses🚨 ⁠https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/⁠For 20% Off Use Code: OFFTHERECORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/off-the-record-crossfader/message

In this episode, we get stuck into the big topic of the week - The Grimes DJ set @ Coachella. We discuss some of our biggest DJ fails and get some of yours! How can you make money from DJing? There are now more ways than ever, and we go through loads of them to give you ideas and inspiration. Finally, Danny drops some Brazillian funk, UK Funky & some garage in this week's' ADD TO PLAYLIST GAME.' 🚨Website & DJ Courses🚨 ⁠https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/⁠For 20% Off Use Code: OFFTHERECORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/off-the-record-crossfader/message

In this week's episode, we are delighted to announce our recent partnership with MIXCLOUD! We will be offering the Crossfader community insights and ways you can help your DJ career take off, grow a fanbase and earn money along the way! All the info is here: https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/blog/mixcloud/ Where can you be in 12 months if you put your mind to it? The problem, we think, is that DJs aren't setting goals the right way, and we discuss how EXACTLY you should be doing it. Plus, we add even more tracks to your library.. with ADD TO PLAYLIST. 🚨Website & DJ Courses🚨 ⁠https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/⁠ For 20% Off Use Code: OFFTHERECORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/off-the-record-crossfader/message

It's a controversial episode this week! We discuss what there is too much of and what we need more of in the DJ industry... Topics like gatekeeping, posing DJs, not enough representation, genre police, DJ cliques, and big egos... there's a LOT to get stuck into. Plus, how do you know if you're being scammed by a booker? The Reddit story takes an unexpected turn. And of course, we give you some more tunes to ADD TO YOUR PLAYLIST! If you are watching before 8th April - its 35% off all DJ Courses in our Easter sale! 🚨 ⁠https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/⁠ If you are watching after... For 20% Off Use Code: OFFTHERECORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/off-the-record-crossfader/message

On this week's episode of OFF THE RECORD, we're bringing stories from DJs worldwide. Some funny and some more serious. We're sharing how to overcome some of the most common issues DJs face when gigging. We also find out about how our own Danny James got caught up in a major trolling that went viral! Plus, it's 35% off all courses this week to celebrate easter: https://wearecrossfader.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/off-the-record-crossfader/message

This week we talk about Open Format DJing! What is it? Why is it so popular? What opportunities come with playing multiple genres? And do you need to drop the ego to be an open-format DJ? We also discuss what DJs take responsibility for. If a fight kicks off in the club... who is to blame? Plus, we add some new tracks to your playlist! 🚨 ⁠https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/⁠For 20% Off Use Code: OFFTHERECORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/off-the-record-crossfader/message

In this episode, we discuss the release of the AlphaTheta Euphonia - the brand-new rotary mixer that comes in at almost $4k. Is it worth it & what are the features that make it so pricey? Being a DJ is the best job in the world. However, there are some really difficult issues to deal with when it comes to well-being, mental health & burnout. We try to give some advice to navigate these problems all DJs will face. Plus, we are back to build your library with our new game 'ADD TO PLAYLIST'🚨Website & DJ Courses🚨 ⁠https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/⁠For 20% Off Use Code: OFFTHERECORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/off-the-record-crossfader/message

What is the best place to get music as a DJ in 2024? DJ Pools? Streaming? Email lists? Free Downloads? We talk about the PROS & CONS of each. We help out one of our students who needs some motivation when creating a mix for social media. Plus, WE HAVE A NEW GAME - ADD TO PLAYLIST Lawrence jumps on the decks in our shiny new DJ booth and plays some edits. Jamie & Danny decide what genre, what energy and most importantly, will they add them to the playlist or not? 🚨Website & DJ Courses🚨 ⁠https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/⁠ For 20% Off Use Code: OFFTHERECORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/off-the-record-crossfader/message

Are 2 channels on your setup enough to make you a pro? We think so, and in this episode, we give you 5 reasons why! We are really excited to launch our new FLX4 Pro Course, and we talk about all of the benefits. Check the course out here: https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/flx4-sales/ Plus, how can DJs deal with playing tracks that they hate?! 🚨Website & DJ Courses🚨 ⁠https://wearecrossfader.co.uk/⁠ For 20% Off Use Code: OFFTHERECORD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/off-the-record-crossfader/message