Being a DJ is a great career, provided it is something you love to do! It can be glamorous, and also challenging, and one of the most rewarding things you can do when it all goes to plan and you have the crowd in the palm of your hand, hanging on your every mix! The opportunities for DJ-ing have never been greater, with online streaming becoming a whole new revenue source for DJs over the last few years, and an increasing number of events, festivals, and parties taking place every year. DJ-ing can take you all over the world, allowing you to experience diverse cultures, interesting places, and meet all types of people. It can be fulfilling and financially rewarding, for those that reach a certain level. Even DJs who are not earning thousands per gig may be fulfilled artistically and creatively, which, by definition, would make it a good career. What could be better than earning your living from doing something that you love? Measuring whether someone’s career is successful is subjective and may not mean that you are earning extreme amounts of money. It may just be that you are earning enough to pay your way and enjoying your working life. DJ-ing can also be the route to other related careers in music such as music production, remixing, sound engineering, music supervising, stage management, promoting etc. It can help you develop a range of transferable skills and allow you access to people and places that you may never have experienced otherwise. If you have a passion for music and performance, and love travelling, meeting new people, and collaborating with like-minded creatives, DJ-ing could be the perfect career for you.
